Colonial Homecrafters recently listed new homes to be built on the last two lots available on Sloman Place, a cul-de-sac in Riverlake Colony where one of its previous homes was put under contract at a similar price range.
The modern-design, “chalet-style” homes would rise uphill from the warehouse and fill out the 4.5-acre property that the beermaker bought in 2016.
At least three lawsuits and eight warrant-in-debt actions have been filed against the company since its sudden closure on March 15. Clients and subcontractors thus far say they’re owed more than $200,000.
A site on Semmes Avenue attracted the most bids, while a triangular-shaped lot near St. Christopher’s received two, including a community garden proposal from the school’s foundation.
Situated on a bluff at the end of a cul-de-sac, the house is near the Carillon and just downriver from the arched James River Railway Bridge, which listing agent Doug Dorsey said factored into its design.
Built in 1938 and added onto five years ago, the 4,700-square-foot house predates its immediate neighbors and could be the oldest in the UR-area neighborhood.
Kyle Johnston’s Canvas Development is nearing completion on a three-townhome project at 105-7 S. Laurel St. and has two other small infill townhouse projects in the works in the neighborhood.
The former Wells Fargo branch at Patterson and Starling Drive is providing a westward expansion for Icon Realty Group, whose owners are also eyeing additional development on the site.
The Henrico-based firm ceased operations earlier this month “due to financial difficulties,” according to a letter sent to clients.
The declaration was made the same day that U.S. Sen. Mark Warner presented the city with $14 million in federal funds to assist in its efforts to improve housing availability for lower-income residents.
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