Residential Development Goes Upscale at Ford’s Colony
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Ford’s Colony Rocky Mount brings an upscale environment to its master-planned community while staying in touch with the natural surroundings that make the area so unique.
Homes are in the $300‚000s and up in the Rocky Mount community‚ a sister development to Ford’s Colony Williamsburg in Virginia.
Land sales began here in the spring of 2005. Two new model homes‚ feat uring the Colonial Williamsburg design‚ opened in April 2007.
“There are 93 existing homes‚ some of which were already here when we began the development‚ and they opted in‚” says Diane Clarcq‚ assistant sales manager for the development. “The reception to what we are doing here has been very warm‚ and I think it is due to the fact that we are trying to be a good fit with the community and the natural settings.”
While much of the project is still under development‚ the amenities being planned at Ford’s Colony are extensive. Central to the community is the 83-acre Belmont Lake‚ which offers fishing opportunities and will become the focal point for surrounding walking trails and a wildlife preserve. An Olympic-size pool will feature zero-entry access‚ and a fitness center is also planned.
The seven outdoor tennis courts and two indoor courts have already been built. Additional plans call for a 16‚000-square-foot clubhouse that will accom modate two dining rooms and a golf pro shop.
A David Johnson-designed 18-hole golf course will ultimately anchor the development. The course is slated to open for play this fall. Presently‚ there is a temporary golf pavilion and visitor center that will provide basic services until the completion of the clubhouse.
The social membership is part of the property purchase and provides access to all amenities‚ present and future. Memberships will also be available for purchase by residents living outside the development.
“I think that the success of the Ford’s Colony at Williamsburg is a great map for us to follow here‚” Clarcq says. “Personally‚ I think we will have a positive impact here in the area. This type of development gives one a sense of pride in the area and makes you want to continually improve.”
For more information on Ford’s Colony‚ contact the marketing depart ment at (800) 253-6933 or visit the Web site at www.fordscolony.com.
Story by Warren Denney
