Inside: The anatomy of an award winning parade home Tartan Ridge - Dublin Ohio - why so many call this home Central Ohio Community highlights and events Parade home before and after shots The 2009 Romanelli & Hughes Parade Home Great Room exemplifies the understated elegance of the extensive wood trim and custom detailing liberally used through out the floor plan. 1. Our Communities Locations, schools and price points 3. Our Parade Home Anatomy of an award winning home 11. Dublin Ohio Why so many call this home 15. Westerville Roots Publisher Shawn Taylor Editor Exploring the heritage within 23. New Albany Leisure Live, work & play Sarah Schnulo Writers Shawn Taylor Penny Robinson Sarah Schnulo Steven Jones Alex Schnulo Photography Sarah Schnulo Shawn Taylor Alex Schnulo J.E. Evans 27. Worthington Charm A New England vision 31. Powell Living Hometown living in style 35. Gahanna Pride The tale of 3 rivers OUR COMMUNITIES GREATER COLUMBUS 09. Mansard Estates Single Family Olentangy Schools $525,000+ 10. Nelson Farms Single Family Olentangy Schools $500,000+ 11. New Albany Links Single Family New Albany Schools $500,000+ 12. Preserve at Seldom Seen Single Family Olentangy Schools $550,000+ 13. Regency at Highland Lakes Single Family Olentangy Schools $310,000+ 14. River Highlands Condominium Columbus Schools $445,000+ 15. Seldom Seen Acres Condominium Olentangy Schools $300,000+ 01. Estates at Cheshire Woods Single Family Big Walnut Schools $550,000+ 02. Estates at Medallion Single Family Westerville Schools $600,000+ 03. Francisco Glen Single Family Columbus Schools $300,000+ 04. Homestead at Highland Lakes Condominium Olentangy Schools $300,000+ 05. Homestead at Scioto Reserve Condominium Buckeye Valley Schools $325,000+ 06. Keller Pines Single Family Big Walnut Schools $610,000+ 07. Liberty Village Single Family Olentangy Schools $450,000+ 08. Lindsey Woods Single Family Worthington Schools $475,000+ 16. Tartan Ridge Single Family Dublin Schools $450,000+ 17. Tidewater at New Albany Single Family New Albany Schools $600,000+ 18. Villas at Northstar Condominiums Olentangy Schools $274,000+ 19. Villas at Walnut Grove Condominium Olentangy Schools $375,000+ 20. Walnut Grove Estates Single Family Olentangy Schools $500,000+ 21. Woods at Havens Run Single Family Gahanna Schools $500,000+ 22. Woods at Labrador Single Family Dublin Schools $550,000+ 3 745 23 05 16 07 33 01 10 09 Powell 12 13 36 37 20 19 15 06 02 04 22 18 315 Westerville New Albany 62 270 08 Dublin 11 17 161 14 161 Worthington 71 03 3 Columbus 315 70 Gahanna 06 21 For More Information on Availability, Pricing and Contacts, visit: www.rh-homes.com 1 1/4% Rate Reduction For A Limited Time Only: Your Chance To Trim Your Mortgage Rate! Today’s low sales prices and low mortgage rates make it a great time to buy a house. 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Member FDIC. ROMANELLI & HUGHES PARADE HOME 2009 Welcome to the 2009 Romanelli and Hughes Parade Home. Our focus in design and construction of this home is to present an American approach to old world European artistry showcasing the French penchant for Joie de Vivre (the Art of Living). Our home is based on French provincial styling married with classic European elegance. To create this feel, the main design themes that are carried throughout include: § Understated elegance of the extensive wood trim. Clean lines, raised paneling, and custom circle detailing liberally used throughout the floor plan. § Handsome, heavy doors with old-world styled egg shaped hardware. § Aged stone and hardwood floors timeless in character. § Wrought iron detailing, used liberally throughout, is indicative of the long history the French have of making magnificent ironwork. The dark wrought iron also offsets the typically light color pallet in French homes. § The use of polished chrome lighting and plumbing fixtures is consistent with the clean lines and functionality of classic European styling. § Color selection consistent with 18th century France’s old world shades of Ochre, come from the Lubéron village of Roussillion, which is an important source of that pigment sold around the world. These pigments range from oxblood with undertones of brown to the many varying shades of yellow. § An eclectic mix of furnishings typical of the French penchant for passing furniture from generation to generation with each family adding their own favorite pieces. For More Information visit us at: www.rh-homes.com 3 ROMANELLI & HUGHES PARADE HOME 2009 This house design will fit any 95’ and 100’ wide lots in Tartan Ridge and most 100’ wide lots in other developments, depending on side yard requirements. As a company we met to decide what kind of house we wanted for the parade. We decided on the European country style that we felt gives this house great character and curb appeal. We felt that the market was for a house with school age children, thus we wanted a second floor master bedroom. We strived to make this not just a “showcase” house, but a home that people could envision living their everyday lives. Much thought was given to the flow and use of the areas with ample hallways and doorways between the areas. Breakfast 17’2”x12’10” Window Well Veranda 16’7”x13’0” Kitchen 17’2”x19’7” UP Ä Great Room 18’9”x20’0” 12’ Ceiling soap stone island w/ sinks Desk Sink & Laundry Single Car Garage 13’7”x22’0” We decided to make use of the space between the kitchen and the dining room by incorporating a first floor wine room and butlers pantry. This provides easy use for everyday as well as a great highlight for entertaining. 11’ Ceiling open walk-thru Pantry 9’ Ceiling Family Mgmt. Center 15’11”x17’1” 12’ Ceiling à DN Powder Room Butler Pantry Den 12’4”x12’2” Wine Vault 2 Car Garage 22’1”x20’7” Dining Room 13’6”x15’2” It was decided to make a large open foyer as a strong focal point when entering the front door. This was accomplished with plenty of space for welcoming guests, lots of windows and a turning staircase. The first floor was designed to include a spacious and functional family management center. Great thought and consultation with the design center resulted in a well planned and organized room to meet the needs of a family with school age children. This room also functions well for all living styles providing a means to organize the clutter that normally accumulates at the family’s main entry point of the home. By opening the Kitchen, informal dining and great room to each other it provides the common living space for everyday and openness for entertaining. The space also opens to the covered porch and the outdoor living space. We elevated the Master suite above the rest of the second floor to give a feeling of privacy. Two other bedrooms were lowered two steps, for a kids wing with back stairway to the kitchen and the family management center. The fourth bedroom is then for family or guest. All bedrooms were given separate bathrooms and walk-in closets. The two and one split car garage has extra space for storage while accommodating 3 cars. Foyer à UP First Floor 2,359 sq ft 10’ Ceilings The basement was finished with a family room area, home theater and playroom that could be closed off to provide another bedroom. Front Porch Desk Master Spa Bath To Family Management & Kitchen Master Bedroom & Sitting Room 16’0”x25’9” Bedroom 4 12’10”x17’0” European Pub 16’0”x13’0” built-in 3-sided fireplace Walk-in Closet Walk-in Closet DN à built-in Sitting Room w/ mini-bar U P Full Bath Walk-in Closet Desk Playroom or Bedroom 5 15’2”x17’1” Game/Rec Room 19’2”x19’0” Walk-in Closet DN Bedroom 2 12’6”x15’10” Bath open to Foyer below Storage & Mechanicals Finished Lower Level 1,322 sq ft Second Floor 2,072 sq ft 4 Home Theatre 16’0”x20’0” Laundry Room à Bedroom 3 13’10”x14’7” Bath à Full Bath For More Information visit us at:: www.rh-homes.com ANATOMY OF A PARADE HOME exterior FRONT ELEVATION Shingles- CertainTeed,Landmark Premium Series AR, Max Definition Driftwood Gutters and Downspouts- Alcoa,Almond Gutters/Terra Bronze scuppers and downspouts front only Windows- Anderson 400 Series,Casement, Sandstone Stucco- Custom Color mix, USG Wheatfield/TEC Sandpiper Drivet Trim- TEC, Stone 180 Stone- Dutch Quality, Custom Mix Natural Blend Limestone/Weather Ledgestone Mortar- Brixment Buff B-133, Columbus Builder Supply Joint Type- Extra Butter “rough” Stone Cap- Real Limestone cap Hardiplank- Vertical Siding Hardiplank Paint- Color match, Benjamin Moore Historical Collection, Decatur Buff HC-38 Exterior Trim- SmartSide Trim board Exterior Trim Paint- Color Match, BM Historical Collection, Lancaster Whitewash HC-174 Wrought Iron Details- Custom Design, Ed Killoran North Star Fabrication,LLC Front Door- Therma-Tru Classic Craft, Rustic Collection, Clavos/Hinges Front Door Hardware- Schlage Camelot-Accent F360 CAM 622, Matte Black Front Door Color- Color Match, BM Historical Collection, Hasbrouck Brown HC-71 Garage Doors- C.H.I. 5216 Carriage House, groove panel, std hardware, Stockton windows, brown Pavers: Glen-Gery, Salem edge/Augusta Blend Herringbone center, mortar-Richcolor 50F, Driveway: Exposed Aggregate with Sparkle Coat Enhancer Lighting: Hinkley, Edgewater family, Custom Brackets on Garage and Front Door-Ed Killoran, North Star Fabrication, LLC Landscaping: Ciminello’s Inc REAR ELEVATION COVERED PORCH Floor- Exposed Aggregate with Sparkle Coat Enhancer Lighting- Troy, Bennington collection, F1358FBZ, hand worked wrought iron, matte opal glass Blinds- Custom Blinds and Shutters, Tim Tessi REAR PATIO, Paver walkways, Patio/Arbor colums and seat wall- Unilock, Stonehenge, River Blend Arbor- Ciminello’s Inc., Stained by Doug Finnell Painting Lighting- Hinkley, Edgewater family 1672BK Courtesy Scioto Valley, available for purchase, contact Lynda Wilson at (614) 679-2483 Wicker- Montego Bay/ sofa, loveseat, lounge chair, ottoman, end table, cocktail table, pillows Cast Aluminum Dining Set- Turin/54” table, swivel rockers, cushions Tuscany Chaise and 21” end table Grill- Weber, Summit S-670 LP GARAGE Floor and Steps- PremierOne Plus Fine coating system, Desert 1/8” chip, chemical and stain resistant Courtesy Premier Garage of Columbus Premier Cabinets- Maple Windswept Bronze finish, 8ft of storage Premier Organizers- Gridwall racks, kids sports/toys organizer and yard/garden tools organizer Blinds:- Wood slat blinds, Custom Blinds and Shutters,Inc.- Tim Tesi For More Information visit us at: www.rh-homes.com 5 ANATOMY OF A PARADE HOME interior first floor WHOLE HOUSE SELECTIONS Interior Doors- Bolection Doors, Cyma Brand, Style C316, solid one piece composite panel, circle detail Interior Door Hardware- Bravura, Elite Series, 335B Oil Rubbed Dark Bronze, Egg Shape Stair parts- Balusters, House of Forgings, HF 16.125/HF 16.134, Satin Black Handrails:- Over-the-top 6110 Beech, Stain to match KraftMaid Cherry Peppercorn Cabinets Treads- Poplar, stained to match KraftMaid Maple Praline Cabinets, carpet runners Trim 1st Floor- 7” base, 4” casing with back band look, 8’ doors (except family management center) 2nd Floor- 7” base in hallway, 5 ½” base, 4” casing with back band look, 7’ doors Lower Level- 5 ½” base, 4” casing with back band look, 6’8” doors Paint Trim–1st & 2nd Floors, Color Match Porter Paints, KraftMaid Maple Canvas cabinet Paint Trim- Lower Level, Sherwin Williams, Black Bean 6006, oil based paint fOYER Trim details- 12’ high custom raised panels w/pediment head, raised panel columns, crown molding Paint Ceiling- SW, Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls– SW, Believable Buff 6120 Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, Versailles Pattern Carpet Runner- Stanton, Empire Collection, Royal Dutch Brittanica, #71911 Kohl Lighting- Hinkley, Cambridge family 3615PW, pewter finish DINING ROOM Trim details- Pediment head doorways, crown molding ceiling and recessed tray dropped for rope lighting Paint Ceiling- Outer Ceiling, Color match BM Historical Collection, Lenox Tan HC44 Paint Recessed Tray-Faux Paint by Carol Buccilla, Decorative Artist Paint Walls- Faux Paint by Carol Buccilla, Decorative Artist Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, Versailles Pattern Lighting- Maxim Elegante Collection, 9-light Chandelier 2852OI and 2 Light Wall Sconces 2858OI, ORB 1st FLOOR HALLWAY Trim details- Custom paneled columns,dropped paneled beams, crown molding Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Stencil work- Jon Bowen Paint Walls – SW, Believable Buff 6120 Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, Versailles Pattern Lighting- Hinkley, Teardrop family 3483PW, pewter finish WINE VAULT Trim details- Platform w/ base and crown molding for racking system, crown molding Door- Columbus Wood Products, 8 foot True Divided Light custom designed Paint Ceiling-SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Calico 0017 Paint Walls- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Stained Trim- Match KraftMaid Cherry Peppercorn cabinets Racking- Wine Cellar Innovations, Vintner Series Premium racking capacity 404 bottles Refrigerated Wine Cabinet- Wine Cellar Innovations, Vinotheque QT Series 150, racking up to 132 bottles Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, Versailles Pattern Lighting- Maxim, Elegante Collection 3 Light Chandelier 2850OI, ORB BUTLERS PANTRY Cabinets- KraftMaid, Cherry Peppercorn w/Maple Praline accents, Marquette doors, French feet Countertop- St. Laurent Brown Marble, 2cm, ogee edge Faucet- Moen, Vestige, 2 handle bar #5994, chrome Sink- Kohler, Stainless undermount #K-3338, 18 gauge Glass Shelves– Custom Glass Designs Hardware- Classic Hardware, 100152.19 ring pulls /100260.19 pulls, Bath and Brass Emporium Lighting- Puck lighting in cabinet, Xenon under cabinet lighting DEN Trim details- Custom built-ins w/ circle detail, square columns, center desk, chair rail, wainscoting, crown molding Doors- Columbus Wood Products, 8 foot True Divided Light custom designed French doors Built-in hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, polished chrome, The Jae Company Paint Ceiling and Walls- SW, Natural Choice 7011 with gel stain faux by Jon Bowen Paint Stencil work- Jon Bowen, SW, Software 7074 Stained Trim- Match Cherry Peppercorn cabinets Carpet- Shaw, Greenwood I, French Buff 00101, Rx2 soil and stain resistance, 6lb. pad Lighting- Hinkley, Sussex family 4797BN, brushed nickel, ivory fabric shade GREAT ROOM Trim details- Drop beam boxed ceiling w/crown molding and paneled trim, built-ins w/arched tops, box columns, circle detail, recessed panels above fireplace w/circle detail, 2 piece crown molding, window/doorways w/pediment heads tied into crown 6 Paint Ceiling (box beam insets)- SW, Software 7074 Paint Walls– SW, Believable Buff 6120 Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, 16 x 16 running bond Carpet Inset- Dixie Home, Sutton Place 1717, Cedar Ridge 33869, Stainmaster, 6 lb. pad Fireplace Unit- Lennox, LSM40-2 Montebello-40”, Signature Collection, Nat. Gas, direct vent, Energy Star Fireplace Surround- Lind StoneWorks, Custom designed carved Cream/Beige Limestone with flush hearth Lighting- Murray Feiss, Butler Collection, single wall sconce WB1397PN, polished nickel KITCHEN/ BREAKFAST ROOM Trim details- Custom hood vent w/ recessed panels, circle detail, 2 piece crown molding, recessed tray dropped crown molding with rope lighting, windows and patio door pediment heads tied into crown, custom support bases for island raised counter Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Recessed Tray- Jon Bowen, Romanelli and Hughes Custom Home Builders Paint Walls– SW, Believable Buff 6120 Cabinets Main- KraftMaid, Maple Canvas, Marquette door style Cabinets Island- KraftMaid, Cherry Peppercorn, Marquette door style Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, round knob, chrome / Amerock, Allison 53010-26 3” cup pull, chrome, The Jae Company Glass Shelves- Custom Glass Designs Television- Samsung 26” Widescreen 720p LCD HDTV, Courtesy Digital Home Designs Range-Wolf, 48” Dual fuel DF-486G pro range with 6 burners and griddle,wood cutting board/griddle cover Hood vent- Faber Pro, 38” hood insert #630001175 Microwave-Wolf, 24” Stainless built-in convection microwave MWC24 with 30” trim kit Dishwasher- Asko,Tall Tub TouchProof Stainless D-5122-XXLHS, Energy Star Refrigerator- Sub Zero, 48” side by side built in, Stainless Steel BI-48-S/S/PH Countertops Main- White Springs Granite, 3cm, demi-bullnose edge Countertops Island-Soapstone, 3cm, waxed, pencil edge Main Faucet- Moen, ShowHouse Waterhill S713, chrome, ADA compliant Main Sink- Kohler, Undercounter Apron Front sink, Stainless #K-3086, 18 guage Disposer- Badger 5, ISE, ½ HP with pop-up air switch Prep Faucet- Moen, ShowHouse Waterhill prep faucet S-611, chrome, ADA compliant Prep Sink- Kohler, Undertone 33” undercounter trough kitchen sink K-3155, 16 guage with 15” wire rack and wire storage basket Disposer- Badger 5, ISE, ½ HP with pop-up air switch Pot Filler- Kohler, Hi-Rise Wall Mount K-7322-4-S, polished stainless, ADA compliant Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, 16 x 16 running bond Backsplash- American Olean, Cashe, Matte Biscuit CC51, 3x6, running bond/ Grout Range Inset- Cashe Sylvan Accent CC11, Matte Biscuit CC51 4x8 / Deco-Cashe Fiore Accent CC11, Matte Biscuit cc51 6x6 Hood Supports- American Olean, Unglazed Mosaics, Biscuit A13, 1x1, straight lay Island side panel and supports- American Olean, Solare Glass SO82, Coal, 1x1 mosiac Pendants- Kichler, 1 light Incandescent with a Fresnel lens 2665PN, polished nickel Cabinets- Puck lighting in cabinet, Xenon under cabinet lighting Rope Lighting– Recessed tray Breakfast- Murray Feiss, Butler Collection, 8 light F2368/8PN, polished nickel w/ Eggshell Shantung Fabric Shades FAMILY MANAGEMENT CENTER Trim details- Walk-through pantry w/pocket doors, built-in desk, cubbies, window seat, wall hooks, coat closet, adjustable shelves Daily Management Wall System: Pottery Barn, includes recharging station (available on-line only) Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Calico 0017 Cabinets- KraftMaid, Maple Canvas, Marquette doors Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, round knob,chrome/Amerock, Allison 53010-26 3” cup pull,chrome, The Jae Company Appliances- Asko stack washer and dryer, Energy Star – Courtesy The Jae Company Countertops Cabinets and Desk- Zodiaq Quartz, 3 cm, Vela Brown, pencil edge Cubbies and Window seat- Zodiaq Quartz, 3 cm, Zodiaq Quartz, 3 cm, Giallo Michelangelo, pencil edge Faucet- Moen, Camerist 7545C, chrome, ADA compliant Sink- Eclipse, Montclair 2318, 18 guage, undermount, stainless, Lind StoneWorks Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, Versailles Pattern Backsplash- US Ceramics, Bright Biscuit U-074, 3x6, running bond with Accent Strip-4” MLW Glass Brick, Beige, Hamilton Parker Hooks- Home Depot POWDER ROOM Trim details- Crown molding Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Calico 0017 Stencil work- Jon Bowen / Kristen DuChemin Vanity- Athena Vanity, 26” round with Crème marble top, undermount white sink, Bath and Brass Emporium Mirror- Uttermost, Tacita, 12582B, Romanelli and Hughes Custom Home Builders Faucet- Moen, ShowHouse Mannerly, S834NL, polished chrome, meets WaterSense criteria Toilet- Kohler, Devonshire toilet, Comfort Height, white, ADA compliant Towel Ring, Paper Holder, Door Occupied Sign- Moen, ShowHouse Mannerly, nickel Floors- American Olean, Castellano Stone, Tuscan Giallo NL48, Versailles Pattern Lighting- Hudson Valley, Sutton semi-flush 5913f-PN, polished nickel For More Information visit us at: www.rh-homes.com ANATOMY OF A PARADE HOME interior second floor STAIRS to 2nd Floor/secondary Trim details- Crown molding, handrail and treads in whole house finishes Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls– SW, Believable Buff 6120 Carpet Runner- Dixie Home, Sutton Place 1717, Cedar Ridge 33869, Stainmaster, 6lb. pad 2nd FLOOR HALLWAY Trim details- Crown molding Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls– SW, Believable Buff 6120 2nd FLOOR LAUNDRY Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Presevation Pallette, Calico 0017 Paint Walls- SW, Interior Presevation Pallette, Copen Blue 0068 Cabinets- KraftMaid, Maple, Praline, Marquette door Appliances- GE Washer and Dryer, courtesy The Jae Company Hardware- Amerock, Allison 14351WCH, round knob, white & chrome/ Amerock, Allison 263WCH 3” pull, white & chrome Countertops- Zodiaq Quartz, 3cm, Bianco Carrara, pencil edge Faucet- Moen, Camerist 7545C, chrome, ADA compliant Sink- Kohler, Dickinson Apron Front Kitchen sink K-6546-4U-0, cast iron-enamel, undercounter, white Floor- American Olean, Pietre de Sierra, Crema PS20, 4x8, running bond Backsplash- US Ceramics, White Ice Bright U-081, 3x6, running bond w/4” Strip, MLW Glass Brick, beige, Hamilton Parker Lighting- Flourescent, TI FD432-8CTEB GUEST BEDROOM #2 Trim Details- crown molding, walk-in closet with custom shelves and rods Paint Ceiling- SW, Interior Preservation Pallette, Classic French Gray 0077 Decorative Detail- Jon Bowen / Sarah Schnulo, Paint Walls- SW, Latte 6108 Carpet- Mohawk, Hollow Road, Wheat Field, 6 lb. pad Lighting- Quorum, Cirrus family pendant 858-4-65, satin nickel, cloud white silk shade GUEST BATH #2 Paint Ceiling and Walls- SW, Interior Preservation Pallette, Classic French Gray 0077 Cabinets and Hardware- KraftMaid, Cherry Peppercorn, Mandolay door Countertop- Inca Gold Marble, 2cm, ease and polish edge Plumbing fixtures- Moen, ShowHouse Solace, cross handles, chrome Sink- Kohler, Conical Bell vessel sink K-2200-G-O, vitreous china, white Bath Tub- Kohler, Villager K-715, white Toilet- Kohler, Highline Comfort height bowl, Wellworth tank, Cachet Quiet close seat w/quick release, white Mirror- Plate glass, glue mounted, full height to ceiling Towel Ring, Paper Holder, Hotel Shelf- Moen, Inspirations, Iso, chrome Floor and Tub Walls- American Olean, Nuoveau, Light Polished Luminary Gold NV81, 12x24 vertical running bond Backsplash- American Olean, Unglazed Mosaics, Biscuit A13/Cappuccino A78/ Willow A91, 1x1 penny round mosaics Lighting- Forecast, Fisher Island F4441-36, satin nickel, white fabric shade MASTER SUITE ENTRY Trim detail- Custom raised panel walls, ceiling, niches w/pediment heads, casing Handrails- Custom wrought iron, Ed Killoran, North Star Fabrication, LLC Art Niches- Bianco Antico Granite shelf, 3cm, full bullnose edge, mini can lights Stair Treads- White Oak, Stain match KraftMaid, Maple Praline cabinets Lighting Sconces- Fredrick Ramond, Bellagio family FR49374IGO, Italian gold finish MASTER BEDROOM Trim details- Crown molding,recessed tray w/dropped crown & rope lighting,window square columns w/pediment Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Decorative Paint Recessed Tray Ceiling- Oil Painting by Todd Brausch Paint Walls– SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Fireplace Unit- Lennox, Peninsula, Elite Series EDVPF-3 sided, natural gas, direct vent, deluxe split oak logs Fireplace Surround- Diano Reale marble slab, 2cm, no hearth Fireplace Faux finish upper– Drywall stucco texture thenVenetian Plaster by Todd Brausch Carpet- Dixie Home, Imagery 2909, Barley Tan 34803, 100% BCF Durasilk P.E.T. Polyester, 6 lb. pad Lighting Main- Fredrick Ramond, Bellagio family FR49369IGO, Italian gold finish Sitting Area- Murray Feiss, Hummingbird collection FM280GIS, flush mount, Gilded Imperial Silver finish, Crema glass COFFEE BAR Cabinets- KraftMaid, Cherry Peppercorn, Marquette door Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, round knob, chrome, The Jae Company Refrigerator- Scottsman, 15” undercounter RFE-33A-ISC, stainless Countertop- Diano Reale Marble, 3cm, ease and polish edge Faucet- Moen, Vestige bar 5994, chrome Sink- Kohler, Brinx entertainment sink K-3674, self-rimming, faceted sidewall and mirrored rim Backsplash- Mirrored tiles and side walls by Custom Glass Designs MASTER BATH Trim details- Crown molding, vanity custom detailing for mirrors and vanity Paint Ceiling and Walls- SW, Believable Buff 6120 Cabinets- KraftMaid, Maple Canvas, Marquette door ,drawer stack, French feet Hardware- Signature Brass, Jewel Series 1801, Acrylic knob with polished chrome base, Bath and Brass Emporium Countertops, Backsplash, Shower threshhold and Shower seat- Diano Reale marble slab, 3cm Faucet- Moen, ShowHouse Waterhill TS418, 8” spread, chrome Sink- Kohler, Caxton K-2210-0, undermount vitreous china, white Bath Tub- Kohler, Iron Works, Historic claw foot tub, white K-710-W-0, Historic ball and claw feet K-1103 Bath faucet- Kohler, Antique Bath faucet K-110-4-CP, lever handles, Antique handshower with 60” hose, chrome Shower- Moen, ShowHouse Waterhill Vertical Spa TS516, 10” rainshower head, 4 body sprays, additional overhead showerhead, additional handheld unit on separate valve, ADA compliant Toilet- Kohler, Highline Comfort height bowl, Wellworth tank, Cachet quiet-close seat w/quick-release ,white, ADA compliant Shower Door- Frameless, Swing door ,Chrome symphony handle,hinges, attached w/clips only, clear 3/8” glass Floor- Diano Reale marble, polished, 12x12, straight lay Tub and Shower Areas- Diano Reale marble, polished, 12x12 and 8x8, AO, Hennessey Place Carraro HP92, cut to 8x8 on diagonal/ checkerboard pattern on upper walls, Deco-AO, Designer Elegance, Giallo DE58, Torello 1x8 Shower Floor- Diano Reale marble, polished, cut to 3x3, straight lay Towel Rings, Paper Holder, Towel Bar, Robe Hook- Moen, Inspirations, Eastlake, chrome MASTER CLOSET Trim details- built-in shelving, drawers, shoe cubbies, linen closet, large mirror, bench, 4’ step ladder cubby Hardware- Signature Brass, Jewel Series 1801, Acrylic knob with polished chrome base, Bath and Brass Emporium Paint Ceiling- SW, Believable Buff 6120 Lighting- Murray Feiss, Hummingbird collection FM280GIS, flush mount, Gilded Imperial Silver finish, Crema glass GIRL’S BEDROOM #3 Trim details- Built-in desk at Dormer window with 2 cabinets, walk-in closet with custom shelves and rods Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, round knob, polished chrome, The Jae Company Paint Ceiling- SW, Believable Buff 6120 Paint Walls- SW, Interior Preservation Palette Copen Blue 0068 Paint Dormer Walls- SW, Interior Preservation Palette Pinky Beige 0079 Carpet- Mohawk, Hollow Road, Wheat Field, 6lb. pad Lighting- Quoizel, Deluxe collection DX1718C, extra large semi flush mount, polished chrome Blinds- Hunter Douglas, wood blinds with valance, Custom Blinds and Shutters, Inc.- Tim Tesi GIRLS’S BATH #3 Trim details- Built-in linen shelves and lower cabinets Paint Ceiling and Walls- SW, Interior Preservation Palette Copen Blue 0068 Cabinets- Kraftmaid, Maple Canvas, Huntington door Hardware- Signature Brass, Jewel Series 1801, Acrylic knob with polished chrome base, Bath and Brass Emporium Countertops- Zodiaq Quartz, 3cm, Bianco Carrara, pencil edge Plumbing Fixtures- Moen, ShowHouse Solace, cross handles, chrome, meets WaterSense criteria Sink- Kohler, Caxton K-2210-0, undermount vitreous china, white Toilet- Kohler, Devonshire toilet, comfort height, white with cachet quiet close seat with quick release Mirror- Plate glass 28”x40” with 1” beveled edge, glue mounted, Custom Glass Designs Shower Door- Semi-frameless, swing door, clear glass, chrome trim Floor- American Olean, Catarina, Coliseum White C190 12x12, straight-lay Backsplash- American Olean,Urban Canvas, Matte Designer White 0061 2 x 12 chair rail, Deco- Daltile, Spa Blue 4x12 Shower Walls- Ceiling and Upper walls, AO, Urban Canvas, Matte Designer White 0061 2x4, (same center detail as backsplash) Lower walls, AO, Urban Canvas, Matte Designer White 0061 4 x 12 Shower Floor- American Olean, Catarina, Coliseum White C190, 1x1 mosaic, straight-lay Towel Ring. Paper Holder, Towel Bar, Robe Hook- Moen, Inspirations, Highland, chrome and white Lighting- Murray Feiss, Butler Collection, single wall sconce WB1397PN, polished nickel, Eggshell Shantung fabric shades BOY’S BEDROOM #4 Trim details- Built-in desk at Dormer window with 2 cabinets, walk-in closet with custom shelves and rods Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, round knob, polished chrome, The Jae Company Paint Ceiling and Walls- SW, Honest Blue 6520 Mural Painting- Diane Ryan, Custom Designed Painting and Portraiture Carpet- Shaw, Morehaven, Honey Pot 201, Rx2 soil and stain resistance, 6lb. pad Lighting- Murray Feiss, Barrington collection SF240BS, semi-flush mount, brushed steel with opal etched glass Blinds- Hunter Douglas, wood blinds with valance, Custom Blinds and Shutters, Inc.- Tim Tesi BOY’S BATH #4 Trim details- Casing frame around mirror, stained to match cabinets Cabinets- KraftMaid, Maple Praline, Marquette door Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, round knob, polished chrome, The Jae Company Countertops and Backsplash- Zodiaq Quartz, 3cm, Bianco Carrara, pencil edge Plumbing Fixtures- Moen, Brantford, chrome Sink- Kohler, Caxton K-2210-0, undermount vitreous china, white Bath tub- Kohler, Villager K-715, white Toilet- Kohler, Wellworth Tank and Bowl, white, class 5 flushing system Towel Ring Paper Holder, Towel Bar- Moen, Inspirations Preston, chrome Floor- American Olean, Catarina, Coliseum White C190 12x12, straight-lay Bath Tub Walls-AO, Urban Canvas, Designer White 0061 4 ½ x 12 ¾ , straight-lay vertical, Deco-1” strips of MLW Glass Brick, light blue, Hamilton Parker Lighting- Murray Feiss, Dorchester collection VS7903-PN, polished nickel For More Information visit us at: www.rh-homes.com 7 ANATOMY OF A PARADE HOME interior lower level Polk Audio DSW 2000 8” Subwoofer, 1200 watts Polk Audio LC 80 FX in-ceiling surround channel loudspeaker (2) Polk Audio LC2651, The ultimate in-wall loudspeaker (2) Polk Audio LCI-C, In-wall center channel loudspeaker Samsung BDP-1500, Blu-ray Disc Player Vutec 01-EZ060-107, 123” fixed frame wall screen, sound screen allows speakers to be placed behind the screen STAIRS to Lower Level Trim details- Crown molding, handrail and treads in whole house finishes Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls – SW, Believable Buff 6120 Carpet Runner- Shaw, Art and Beauty, Photography 00711, stainmaster, 6lb. pad REC ROOM Trim details- Crown molding, chair rail, theater room entrance square paneled columns, marquee header, double doors Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Walls Upper– SW, Believable Buff 6120 / Lower-Faux gel stain over SW Empire Gold by Jon Bowen, Theater Room Doors-SW, Exterior Preservation Palette Roycroft Copper Red 2839. both sides Floors: Somerset, Antique Collection, ½” Engineered, Hickory Chestnut, 5”wide planks, laid on diagonal Dart Board- Courtesy Scioto Valley ,available for purchase, contact Lynda Wilson at (614) 679-2483 PUB/BAR Trim details- Crown molding, chair rail, wainscoting, square panel columns & ceiling beam entry, liquor shelves Paint Ceiling- Faux gel stain over SW, Exterior Preservation Palette Roycroft Copper Red 2839 by Jon Bowen Paint Walls Upper– SW, Believable Buff 6120 Cabinets- KraftMaid, Cherry Peppercorn base cabs & island, accents on upper Maple Praline wall cabis, Marquette door Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53002-26, round knob, chrome/ Amerock, Dulcet 27020-26, pulls, chrome Microwave- GE, 24” built-in JEB1860SMSS, stainless with 27” trim kit Dishwasher- GE, 24” GLD5660NSS, stainless, Energy Star rated Refrigerator- Marvel, Luxury Series, 24” 6BARM-BS-G, undercounter dual zone, stainless with glass door Countertop- Black Mosaic/Bedrock Granite,3cm, pencil edge / demi bullnose edge on outside of upper counter Faucet- Moen, Vestige 7065 one-handle kitchen faucet, chrome Sink- Eclipse, Tilden 1815, undermount, stainless 18 guage, Lind Stoneworks Mirror and Glass Shelves- Custom Glass Designs Television:-Samsung UN46B6000, 41” flat panel and wall mount bracket with Control4 7” touch screen hand held control courtesy Digital Home Designs Lighting- Puck in cabinet lighting, xenon under cabinet lighting, LED tape lights on liquor shelves KID’S PLAYROOM Trim details- Crown molding, Built-in with shelves up and 2 doors below Paint Ceiling- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls – SW, Believable Buff 6120 Mural Painting- Kristen DuChemin, Romanelli and Hughes Building Company Carpet- Shaw, Art and Beauty, Photography 00711, stainmaster, 6lb. pad LOWER LEVEL BATH #5 Paint Ceiling and Walls – SW, Believable Buff 6120 Cabinets- KraftMaid, Cherry Peppercorn, Marquette doors Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53002-26, round knob, chrome/ Amerock, Dulcet 27020-26, pulls, chrome Countertops and Backsplash- St. Laurent Brown Marble, 2cm, ogee edge Plumbing Fixtures- Moen, Brantford, chrome Sink- Kohler, Caxton K-2210-0, undermount vitreous china, white Shower Tray- Fiberglass, 34 x 48, white Toilet- Kohler, Wellworth Tank and Bowl, white, class 5 flushing system Mirror- Kentwood, #320 Shaped mirror with 1” beveled edge, 36”x 30”, Custom Glass Designs Shower Door- Semi-frameless, by-pass sliding door with compression mounted towel bar, chrome, clear glass Towel Ring, Paper Holder, Towel Bar, Robe Hook- Moen, Inspirations Preston, chrome Floor-AO, Hennessey Place, Carraro HP92 and Botticino HP91, 12 x 12, checkerboard diagonal Shower Walls- Lower Half is same as floor tile, Deco-AO, Torello AB135, GialloDE58, 1x8, Upper Half of wall-AO, Hennessey Place, Carraro HP92, 2x2 mosaic sheet, straight-lay Lighting- Murray Feiss, Dorchester collection VS7903-PN, polished nickel THEATER/MEDIA ROOM Trim details- Entry (see Rec Room), 4 square paneled columns, 4 bed mold arch panels, built-in storage under screen, drop crown molding in recessed tray for star ceiling tile system or rope lighting, framed opening for component system rack Hardware- Amerock, Allison 53015-26, round knob, polished chrome, The Jae Company Paint Ceiling- Faux gel stain over SW, Exterior Preservation Palette Roycroft Copper Red 2839 by Jon Bowen Paint Ceiling recessed tray (behind star ceiling tiles)- SW, Naval 6244 Paint Walls- SW Interior Preservation Pallette, Empire Gold 0012 Paint Walls inset arched panels- SW, Naval 6244 Paint Front wall-SW, Black Carpet- Hollytex, Chess Club HC647, Classical 05, 100% Olefin, 10 yr. commercial wear warranty, 6lb. pad Lighting- Hinkley, Sussex family sconces 4900BN, brushed nickel with Ivory fabric shade Theater Seats – Courtesy Scioto Valley, 3 Seat Director Set (2), available for purchase, contact Lynda Wilson Theater Componants – Courtesy Digital Home Designs Denon AVR-2309CI, 7.1 Ch A/V Receiver Custom Designed Fiber Optic Star Ceiling Tiles Optoma HD 8200 Projector, 1080p DIP Dmd Chipset from Texas Instruments and Optoma’s Exclusive Puremotion Technology 8 COURTESY DIGITAL HOME DESIGNS Lighting Control 4 KPZ-3B1, Wireless 3 button keypad (2) Control 4 KPZ-6B1, Wireless 6 button keypad(1) Control4 LDZ-101, wireless dimmer with customizable led lights (12) Rack Electronics: Apple APPLE TV Audio Authority AVX-562, component video connection of sources and distributes HD signals up to 1000 feet away to wallplates mounted wherever televisions are to be located Belkin AP30800FC-10-BLK, Pureav Home Theater and Phone system battery backup with Avr technology Control4 C4-16AMP3-B, multi channel amplifier-V3 Control4 C4-IPDKTT1-E, ipod dock Control4 C4-KPS36-M-B, low voltage keypad power supply Control4 HC-500, controller Middle Atlantic Productions 5-43, 43 space KD rack frame, black finish Netgear FS605, 5-port fast Ethernet switch Netgear WPN824 Rangemax Wireless Router Planet Waves RGB3HD250, 3 wire HD, RGB Family Room: Polk Audio OWM3, ultra compact loudspeaker(pair) Cameras Channel Plus 5445, quad-channel RF modulator Onq Lengrand CM1011, CAT 5 Camera module Onq Lengrand CM1019, IP Video Server Ong Lengrand CM5002, Ball Cameral (front door) Onq Lengrand F2287, Infrared Bullet Camera (garage entrance) Security and Sensors: GE Security SUPERBUS 2000 AUTOMATION MODULE – Integrates Concord with Energy Management Systems, Lighting Controls and Audio/Video systems Temperature: Control4 CCZ-T1, wireless thermostat makes it simple to add intelligent temperature control Rear Patio Polk Audio Atrium Sub10, High performance outdoor subwoofer Polk Audio Sat30, High performance outdoor speaker (2) Full Service Paint Store Custom Color Matching Excellent Customer Service Real Paint Stores! Worthington (614) 888-5386 Blacklick (614) 759-0200 Clintonville (614) 263-5437 Bexley (614) 237-7001 Dublin (614) 873-2750 Delaware (740) 369-1565 For More Information visit us at: www.rh-homes.com ANATOMY OF A PARADE HOME 9 10 11 IRISH IS AN ATTITUDE... DUBLIN OHIO Around 1808 Peter and Benjamin Sells gave their brother John Sells a 400 acre piece of land along the Scioto River, which he organized and platted as a village in 1810, with a Dublin Ireland native, John Shields. That is now known as historic Dublin. The rich traditions of Dublin’s early 19th Century architecture have kept the city in high regard among the Columbus Suburbs. With the insight of the community leaders Dublin has preserved the old while adding the new, many of its original buildings remain and are listed in the National Register of Historic dwellings. Dublin was transformed in 1970s into a suburban business center with the convenient freeway access of I -270 Columbus outerbelt. Many corporations such as Ashland Chemical & M.A.G. led the way in the Metro Center development followed by numerous commercial developments. Dublin progressively invested in technology with the DUBLINK city owned underground multi-conduit high capacity fiber-optic system allowing companies to interconnect multiple locations within the City of Dublin creating a virtual corporate campus. This forward thinking mentality will keep the Commercial and Residential balance for healthy growth of Dublin. Muirfield Village and its Golf Club was a stellar addition to the Village and with its population growth Dublin officially became the City of Dublin in 1987. Dublin had a long term plan to keep nature and its beauty preserved for those who live and work in the community. The Community Recreation Center with 96 miles of paths to wind through tranquil wetlands, playgrounds and scenic river views. You can find a Park close to home in Dublin, currently 39 and growing with over 1,000 acres of designated park land. The Public attractions are well known and bring many to the City every year such as the PGA Memorial Golf Tournament held at Muirfield Golf Club and the Columbus Zoo complemented as one of the finest Zoos in the US. With so many attractive amenities and a Nationally Accredited School District it is no surprise so many Ohioans seek to build a home for their families in Dublin. The community is abuzz with the opening of the new Tartan Ridge of Dublin. The mix of residential manor homes, cottages and courtyard homes in a village like setting reminiscent of 1700s to 1900s old limestone architecture and charm. Tartan Ridge will offer a 17 acre exclusive Retail Center with all the charm of Dublin’s Downtown colonial atmosphere. The perfect place for all ages to settle and living styles among tree lined boulevards with over 40% of the community space dedicated to parks paths and trails connecting the 75 acres of parkland. The trails and pathways will have direct access to the Glacier Ridge Elementary School and neighborhood shopping center. The Shops will occupy on a 68,500 square foot retail center located on 16.5 acres hosting premium retailers and dining in a pedestrian friendly environment. Tartan Ridge, the host of the 2009 BIA Parade of Homes, is located near Glacier Ridge Metro Park off of Hyland-Croy Road. Tartan Ridge is the joint venture development of The Edwards Land Company and the Romanelli & Hughes Building Company, with The Edwards Land Company serving as developer. -Penny Robinson 13 WHAT TO DO IN AND AROUND DUBLIN, OHIO JULY 11TH - 26TH Parade of Homes by BIA Ohio - Tour about a dozen beautiful homes by Central Ohio builders and don’t forget to visit Romanelli & Hughes Custom Home Builders for ideas on building your next new custom home. Tartan Ridge JULY 31ST - AUGUST 2ND Dublin Irish Festival - Dublin’s signature event celebrates its 22nd anniversary with seven stages of world-cllass Irish entertainment, dance, culture and fun! Coffman Park. OCTOBER 16TH-18TH & 30TH-31ST Boo at the Zoo - A family Halloween celebration offering candy stations, a haunted train ride and more. Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. NOVEMBER 20TH - JANUARY 2ND Wildlights - See the Zoo in a whole new light... millions of them! Columbus Zoo & Aquarium. DECEMBER Holly Days in Dublin - Enjoy family activities, a tree lighting, carolers, Santa and shopping. Historic Dublin. DUBLIN IS... “OHIO’S MOST PRESTIGIOUS GOLF ADDRESS.” 14 The Country Club at Muirfield Village 8715 Muirfield Drive - Dublin 43017 614-764-1714 Kinsdale Golf and Fitness Club 3737 Village Club Drive - Powell 43065 740-881-6500 Bent Tree Golf Club 350 Bent Tree Road - Sunbury 43074 740-965-5140 Longaburger Golf Club One Long Drive - Nashport 43850 740-763-1112 Cooks Creek Golf Course 16405 U.S. Hwy. 23 S. - Ashville 43103 1-800-430-GOLF Mill Creek Golf Club 7259 Penn Road - Ostrander 43016 740-666-7711 Darby Creek Golf Course 19300 Marysville Road - Marysville 43040 1-800-343-2729 Royal American Links 3300 Miller Paul Road - Galena 43021 740-965-1215 Foxfire Golf Club 10799 S.R. 104 - Lockbourne 43137 614-2243694 Safari Golf Club 4853 Powell Road - Powell 43065 614-645-3444 Golf Club of Dublin 5805 Eiterman Rd. - Dublin 43017 614-792-3825 Scioto Reserve Country Club 7383 Scioto Pkwy - Powell 43065 740-881-9082 Our Communities in and Around Dublin, Ohio Located on the scenic banks of the Scioto River in Dublin, our exclusive River Highlands community evokes the feeling of a quaint European village with charming stone and stucco facades, copper downspouts, brick paver driveways, walks and patios on 81 individual home sites. Redefining the notion of Condominium, this community brings together the best of both worlds featuring luxurious free-standing Condominium Homes with unrivaled included features while providing all the advantages of maintenance-free living. Starting in the mid $400.000’s five different “base plans”, ranging from 1950 to 4800 SF, serve as the inspiration for you to begin designing the custom home of your dreams. We are eager to meet with you at our beautifully furnished Model Home and acquaint you with this exceptional community! Tartan Ridge is a new unique mixed use community in Union County. The 270 home sites in the City of Dublin, served by Dublin Schools are a mix of residential styles, with estate and manor homes on large lots; home sites lining the green spaces and parks; cottages and courtyard homes in a village-like environment; and town homes with the appeal of big city brown stones. Pathways and trails connect residents with the local school, four community parks, preservation areas and a planned community retail center with boutique shops and restaurants. Tartan Ridge has convenient access to SR 33/161, Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Tartan Fields, Corazon Club and Spa, and the Avery Road commerce area. With a variety of choice home sites, featuring both estate and villa plans, available from the $550,000’s we are ready for you to make your dreams of living in a Romanelli and Hughes custom home a reality in this unique Dublin community. Woods at Labrador is located in Plain City, just outside of Dublin, within the Dublin School District. Our custom luxury homes start in the $550,000’s and range from two story to ranch plans. The landscape is mature and offers abundant green space, water features, walking trails and mature wooded areas for the community’s 53 home sites. The homes are some of our finest examples of European design, combined with our unmatched included features like gourmet kitchens, hardwood floors, large master suites and our signature Romanelli and Hughes luxurious interior wood trim package making our custom homes an exceptional investment value. Woods at Labrador has convenient access to SR 33/161, Glacier Ridge Metro Park, Tartan Fields, Corazon Club and Spa, and the Avery Road commerce area. For More Information on Availability, Pricing and Contacts, visit: www.rh-homes.com I tell my alarm exactly when to wake me up. And my shower exactly how to wake me up. My bathroom. Designed for my life. For more about the ioDIGITAL and other Moen® products designed for your life, go to moen.com. TM © 2009 Moen Incorporated. All rights reserved. Moen, Buy it for looks. Buy it for life. and the crossed water drop design are registered trademarks and ioDIGITAL is a trademark of Moen Incorporated. 15 Premium Interior Doors Simply The Best. When you specify Bolection® doors, you are specifying the best the industry has to offer. With over 17,000 designs to choose from, plus the ability to design a unique door to meet the homeowner’s specific needs or design aesthetic, Bolection is the choice for demanding homebuilders. sSolid, one-piece construction will not warp, shrink or expand sSquare 90 degree corners provide crisp clean lines s Factory primed on all six sides and ready for paint s Bolection Edge™ delivers superior screw-holding power s Available in 1-3/8" and 1-3/4" thicknesses, up to 5'0" wide and up to 10'0" high sLimited lifetime warranty 16 %AST&IFTH!VENUEs#OLUMBUS/HIOss#OLUMBUS7OOD0RODUCTSCOM AKA SPORTSTOWN, U.S.A. WESTERVILLE OHIO Weather you desire a rural homestead or an upscale urban loft, Central Ohio’s largest Suburb has it all. Westerville’s rich history in equality and prohibition combines with professional modern lifestyles, with a focus on active and recreational living - to create a very desirable community. A place very focused on its business appeal yet charms with plenty of natural surroundings and options. Westerville is is the headquarters for large corporations and family owned businesses alike. Romanelli and Hughes proudly calls Westerville home and has deep roots in this outstanding community. Generations of the families that make up Romanelli and Hughes have called this place home and invested their lives into developing commercial and residential real estate here. They offer many developments to chose from to accommodate for variety of lifestyles, including young professionals and empty nesters to traditional families. Residential real estate options vary greatly in Westerville in regard to size, architectural style and period. The oldest period homes reside in and around the Uptown District and have been well maintained or restored to perfection, creating an ideal quaint town feel. The businesses and energy of this area thrive and serve as the epicenter of Westerville. Adjacent to this district is the prestigious and influential Otterbein College. Museums, parks, libraries, cafes and galleries create the street frontage in much of Westerville. The combination of well thought out development in this community allows for a very active lifestyle, from the 96,600 square foot community recreation center to the 23 miles of recreational trails, winding through the natural landscape of the area. Westerville City Schools serves approximately 14,250 students, is the 10th-largest district in Ohio and earned a rating of “Excellent” from the Ohio Department of Education on the 2008 State Report Card. The district operates 16 elementary schools, four middle schools and three high schools. For the 16th consecutive year, Westerville Schools earned the “What Parents Want” in education designation from SchoolMatch. The Class of 2008 earned more that $25 million in scholarship offers and, on average, more than 80 percent of Westerville School District graduates pursue a post-secondary education at colleges and universities around the world. Right: The Everal farm, named Rosedale after J.W. Everal’s rose garden, is a preserved example of 19th Century farm architecture. The farm is now part of Heritage Park located at Main and Cleveland Avenue on the west side of Westerville. The Uptown District, with its historic shopping district, bed and breakfasts, and homes dating back to the 19th century, is a sort of 21st century Mayberry. Uptown Westerville was the center of town when founded in 1858, and it remains the heart of the city today. Otterbein was intentionally and uncommonly inclusive with respect to women and people of color. Otterbein was among the first coeducational colleges in America, and probably the first college in the United States to be founded as coeducational and to admit women to the same programs of study as male students. Its first two graduates were females. From its opening, Otterbein employed female faculty members, and it was probably the first college to do so. Otterbein was also one of the first three colleges in the United States to be open to students of color, and College historians have argued that it deserves to be considered the first to be founded with that philosophy. 17 WESTERVILLE OHIO Westerville’s humble beginnings can be traced to 1806, when Revolutionary War veteran Edward Phelps and his friend, Issac Griswold, settled along Alum Creek at Blendon Corners, which today is Westerville Road and St. Rte. 161. In 1809, Garrit Sharp and his family became the first people to establish a residence in what is now considered Westerville city limits. New York natives Matthew and Peter Westervelt scouted the central Ohio area sometime between 1814 and 1816. Matthew and Peter were part of a lineage of pioneers in the Westervelt family, beginning with their ancestor Lubbert, who left Holland in 1662 for what is now an area near Brooklyn, New York. The Westervelts were attracted to what is now the Westerville area because of the considerable amount of cheap, available land. On January 24, 1816, Matthew and Peter bought 890 acres of land along the eastern bank of Alum Creek for $3,562. By 1818, four Westervelt siblings were living in the area that would become Westerville. In 1820, Gideon Hart built a home on his farm along Hempstead Road. This home is significant, as it is the oldest home still standing in Westerville and one of a dozen community buildings on the National Register of Historic Places. It remains a private residence. Westerville’s population had increased to nearly 700 by 1830. In 1840, the community was officially named Westerville after the Westervelt family, in part due to their generous land donations. Westerville has been a Franklin County symbol for equality and education since before the Civil War. Westerville’s own Otterbein State Street just west of Old County Line Road (both buildings are now home to various Westerville businesses). The Timothy Lee home, another Underground Railroad home on Sunbury Road, remains a private residence. In 1855, the Westerville School District was established. One year later, the district celebrated the opening of its first new schoolhouse, a oneroom building on West Home Street. Westerville was incorporated as a village in 1858, and John Haywood became the community’s first mayor. In 1860, Westerville’s Fire Division was established and remained a volunteer fire division for more than 100 years. Today, Westerville’s Fire Division consists of 79 full-time personnel. The Westerville railroad was built in 1873, spurring economic activity for a number of mills throughout Westerville, including the Everal Tile Company. In recognition of its community heritage, the Everal family barn and homestead were recently renovated and are the focal points of the community’s Heritage Park. In 1898, Westerville established its own electric division. In 1901, Westerville had a burgeoning population of 1,462, and officials opened the city’s first water treatment plant. More than 100 years later, Westerville’s water plant treats up to 7.5 million gallons of water per day. Westerville became the epicenter of a national debate about the legality of alcohol in 1909, when the Anti-Saloon League moved its headquarters from Chicago to Westerville. The debate continued for more than two decades. Westerville’s first paid police officers were hired in 1915 (today, the Police Division is comprised of more than 80 trained personnel). The following year, Westerville became the third municipality in the United States and first village in Ohio to adopt a council-manager style of government. The council-manager government establishes city council as the legislative and executive body, and provides for professional management through an appointed, trained municipal administrator. Day-to-day operations are the responsibility of the city manager, who serves as the city’s chief executive. In 1930, Westerville’s first public library was opened in the old Purley Baker home, which was owned by the Anti-Saloon League. Three years later, the Westerville municipal government offices also moved into a renovated home, this one owned by B.T. Thomas at 21 S. State Street. The move and renovation were part of a federal government relief project during the Depression. College, founded as Otterbein University in 1847 by the United Brethren Church, was the first institution of higher learning in the United States to admit women without restrictions, the first to include women on its faculty, and one of the first to admit students of color. Lewis Davis, the President of Otterbein College prior to the Civil War, was personally involved in Westerville’s Underground Railroad efforts. Many Underground Railroad homes still stand today, including the George Stoner home on State Street just southwest of the Westerville Public Library and the Alkire home on North 18 Construction on Westerville’s first city park began in 1934. Known today as Alum Creek Park, it remains one of Westerville’s most popular play and relaxation areas. By 1940, Westerville’s population had grown to 3,146; 10 years later, it was 4,102. In 1955, the Westerville Public Library moved to its current location at 126 S. State Street. Thanks to public support, a massive library expansion occurred in 1998. PRESERVING A RICH HERITAGE The 1960s brought other changes to Westerville: It was recognized as a city for the first time, and passed its first city charter; Westerville South High School was dedicated; Westerville’s first shopping center was opened at the northwest corner of Schrock Road and State Street; Westerville hired its first full-time fire chief; a Parks & Recreation Department was established; and Westerville’s current Water Treatment Plant on Main Street was built. Westerville experienced a population surge from 1970 to 1990. In 1970, the city’s population was 12,530. It exploded to 23,414 by 1980 and 32,269 by 1990. During the 1980s, when Westerville’s land use was approximately 90-percent residential, city leaders began to focus on business development efforts to ease the future tax burden on residents for city services. As a result, Mount Carmel St. Ann’s Hospital became central Ohio’s first planned suburban hospital. Soon after, the Brooksedge and Eastwind areas became prominent business developments in Central Ohio; they remain vital components of Westerville’s economic development efforts, along with the Westerville Commerce Center, Uptown District, Westar Center of Business, and other Westerville business districts. In 1999, the Cleveland Avenue and Polaris Parkway extensions were opened to traffic for the first time, providing direct east-west access to I-71 from northern Westerville. The 96,600 square foot Westerville Community Center offers a leisure pool with water slides and a lazy river; an 8-lane lap pool; walking & running track; gymnasium; fitness room; indoor climbing wall; locker rooms; program rooms; public meeting areas; a youth game room; an indoor playground and a “Kids Wait Room” child care area. In 2001, the Westerville Parks & Recreation Department received a national gold medal for its service excellence. That same year, the Westerville Community Center was opened to the public and became the city’s 38th park or recreation facility. In August 2003, the editors of Sports Illustrated named Westerville Sportstown Ohio. Later that year, Westerville’s third high school, known as Central High School, opened its doors to its first students. In 2006, Westerville Central High School celebrated the graduation of its first class. Today, Westerville land use is now approximately 65 percent residential and 35 percent industrial or commercial. Westerville provides more city services than any other central Ohio suburb, with more than 150 trained full-time police officers and fire fighters, an electric division that serves all of Westerville, a water division recognized as one of Ohio’s best, a state-of-the-art community recreation center, and countless other important city services. The Westerville School District’s estimated student enrollment is approximately 14,000, with three high schools among more than twenty total schools in the district. Westerville has gone through many changes during its nearly two-century history. Through it all, Westerville citizens have shown themselves to be rich in heritage, culture, pride, and vision – from the original settlers who took part in the Revolutionary War and those who risked their lives as part of the Underground Railroad, to today’s residents who continue to aspire to make Westerville a better community for future generations. “City of Westerville, www.westerville.org, 6/1/2009” Greek Life Mission Statement As members and supporters of fraternities and sororities at Otterbein College, we envision a Greek community that connects and supports all Interfraternity Council, Panhellenic and National Pan-Hellenic Council chapters as an integral part of the College. We commit to building a strong community through focus on academic achievement, community engagement, leadership development, friendship and social advancement. 19 WESTERVILLE OHIO JULY EVENTS SATURDAYS & WEDNESDAYS TILL SEPTEMBER 26TH The Saturday Uptown Market, 9am-Noon, or Wednesdays Farmer’s Market 3pm-6pm. Corner of N. State and East Home Streets. 15 Vendors featuring Arts, Crafts, Produce and More! Each Saturday through September 26th. Sponsored by Gallery 202: Partners in Art. 614-890-8202 or www. uptownfarmersmarket.com. JULY 11TH-12TH 36th Annual Westerville Area Chamber of Commerce Music & Arts Festival, Sat. 11-7, Sun. 11-5, Heritage Park, 60 N. Cleveland Ave. The Chamber’s Music & Arts Festival will feature artist exhibits, entertainment and children’s activities such as face painting, story-telling and crafts. Youth exhibits will be on display in the upper level of the Everal Barn showcasing art entries from area students. Various pieces of artwork will also be available at the Festival’s silent auction. Adult admission is $1 per person (children 16 and under free) with free parking available in multiple locations. 614-882-8917, info@ westervillechamber.com or visit the official festival site, www.westervillechamber.com/festival. JULY 12TH 19TH 26TH Sounds of Summer Concert Series, 6:30pm, Alum Creek Park Amphitheatre, 221 W. Main St. Bring your family and friends and listen to great music under the summer skies. Parking is available at Alum Creek Park, Astronauts Grove and the Westerville Senior Center. FREE! Sponsored by Westerville Parks and Recreation. FREE! 614-901-6500 JULY 16TH Friends of the Library Ice Cream Social & Storytimes, 7pm, Westerville Public Library, 126 S. State St. 614-882-7277 JULY 18TH CHA Animal Shelter’s Annual Hogs for Dogs Poker Run™, Time TBD, Route Beginning and Ending at CHA Animal Shelter, 3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus, OH. Join us for our 2nd Annual Poker Run. It is fun, it is for charity and it is a good excuse to take off and ride your motorcycle. Visit our event website for details www. HogsforDogsPokerRun.com A CHA Animal Shelter Fundraiser. CHA Animal Shelter’s Annual Picnic with the Pups™, Time TBD, CHA Animal Shelter, 3765 Corporate Drive, Columbus. An annual tradition at CHA Animal Shelter with live music, food, drink, games, vendors, and fun for the whole family including the dogs! www.PicnicWithThePups.com. JULY 22ND Family Concert Series, 6:30pm, Alum Creek Park Amphitheater, 221 W. Main St. This summer series features a variety of entertainment including a magician, a storyteller, puppet show and local youth acts. Fun for the whole family! FREE! 614-901-6500 JULY 24TH 4th Friday: World Bazaar, 6-9pm, Historic Uptown Westerville. Join us for a celebration of cultures, customs and cuisine! Take advantage of extended hours in the Uptown shops and browse the wares of street vendors offering a host of products and services. Enjoy music, food and children’s activities. FREE. 614-794-0401 or www.visitwesterville.org 20 JULY 24TH The Uptown Art Camp- July Sessions Exhibit, Featuring the art of 50 artists, ages 5-18. Artists’ Reception; July 24th, 6-9pm. David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 West Main St.. www. davidmyersart.com JULY 31ST Touch A Truck, 10am-1pm, Westerville Sports Complex, 325 N. Cleveland Ave. Preschoolers can see fire trucks, police cruisers and construction equipment up close. FREE! 614-901-9500 WESTERVILLE OHIO AUGUST EVENTS SATURDAYS & WEDNESDAYS TILL SEPTEMBER 26TH The Saturday Uptown Market, 9am-Noon, or Wednesdays Farmer’s Market 3pm-6pm. Corner of N. State and East Home Streets. 15 Vendors featuring Arts, Crafts, Produce and More! Each Saturday through September 26th. Sponsored by Gallery 202: Partners in Art. 614-890-8202 or www.uptownfarmersmarket.com. AUGUST 2ND 9TH 16TH 23RD Sounds of Summer Concert Series, 6:30pm, Alum Creek Park Amphitheatre, 221 W. Main St. Bring your family and friends and listen to great music under the summer skies. Parking is available at Alum Creek Park, Astronauts Grove and the Westerville Senior Center. FREE! Sponsored by Westerville Parks and Recreation. FREE! 614-901-6500 AUGUST 5TH 12TH 19TH Family Concert Series, 6:30pm, Alum Creek Park Amphitheatre, 221 W. Main St. This summer series features a variety of entertainment including a magician, a storyteller, puppet show and local youth acts. Fun for the whole family! FREE! 614-901-6500 AUGUST 5TH Pancake Breakfast, 7-10:30, Westerville Senior Center, 310 W. Main St. Open to the public. 614-901-6560 AUGUST 5TH-29TH Going to the Dogs with James Atwood, Gallery 202, 38 N. State St. Atwood is 80 years old and has been teaching art and creating art for decades. Hours: Wed. 12-6, Thurs-Fri12-4, Sat 11-3, open for community events and by appointment.www.gallery202online.com or 614-8908202 AUGUST 8TH-9TH August Plant Showcase, Sat. 10am-5pm, Sun. 12-5pm, Inniswood Metro Gardens, 940 Hempstead Rd. Purchase plants directly from local nurseries, enjoy tours of the gardens with our horticulturist, and participate in gardening programs for adults and children. Attend the Wild Ones’ Natural Landscaping meeting in the Innis House and visit with members of the Central Ohio Unit of the Herb Society of America in the Herb Garden. The Ohio Nurseryman, Fred Hower and former OSU Extension Agent and Dispatch Garden Columnist, Jane Martin, will be available to answer your gardening questions. 614-895-6216 AUGUST 22ND Baby Bargain Boutique 9am- Noon, Westerville Community Center, 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Buy good usable maternity clothes, children’s clothing, toys and furniture for children ages 4 and under. Parking is at the Sport Complex across the street with shuttle service available. Admission is a canned good for the local food bank. 614-901-6500 AUGUST 23RD Westerville Coming Home Celebration, 8am-8pm, Alum Creek Park North, 221 W. Main St. Events and activities for the whole family to celebrate our wonderful community. 614=-901-6506. AUGUST 28TH 4th Friday: Dog Days of Summer, 6-9pm, Historic Uptown Westerville. It’s a doggie paradise in Uptown Westerville! The Westerville Visitors & Convention Bureau and the Captial Area Humane Society’s Ambassador’s Group invite dogs and their people to enjoy a great evening, including The Mutt March and The Best on the Street Dog Show, sponsored by Captivating Canines. Vendors will offer a wile variety of products and services for hounds and humans and dog rescue groups will have information available on many different breeds. Enjoy music, food and children’s activities. FREE. 614-794-0401 or www.visitwesterville.org The Uptown Art Camp- August Sessions Exhibit, Featuring the art of 50 artists, ages 5-18. Artists’ Reception; August 28th, 6-9pm. David Myers Art Studio & Galleries, 7 West Main St.. www.davidmyersart. com AUGUST 29TH Dirty Dogs Welcomed!, 10am-2pm, Sunbury Auto and Pet Wash, 4353 Executive Pkwy. Join CHA Animal Shelter for our annual Dirty Dogs Dog Washes. Shelter Volunteers and Sunbury Auto and Dog Wash will make it easy to have a clean pet by doing the dirty job for you. Dog Wash $10.00 – Nail Clipping $5.00 cash/check only please. Proceeds benefit the homeless dogs and cats at CHA Animal Shelter. 614.891.5280 21 Our Communities in and Around Westerville, Ohio Cheshire Woods, located in Delaware County and within the Big Walnut School district, is near Alum Creek State Park, Polaris Fashion Place, the historic village of Sunbury and convenient to I-71. Live in total serenity on these beautiful estate lots, surrounded by over 130 acres of reserve space, mature trees and natural water features. Our single family homes boast up to 4,000 total SF of living space as well as custom Ranch living. Cheshire Woods features 40 naturally beautiful home sites. Estates at Medallion, is adjacent to the Medallion Golf Course in Westerville. This private cul-de-sac community of 11 tree lined home sites within the Westerville School district offers custom homes priced from the $600,000’s. Located across to Hoover Reservoir, Estates at Medallion gives you ample opportunity to enjoy the area’s natural beauty. You’ll love the proximity to Westerville schools, historic uptown Westerville, and abundant shopping at nearby Easton and Polaris. This location is very appealing to golf enthusiasts or anyone wanting beautiful year round vistas just out your front door. Keller Pines, offers estate lots secluded behind a heavily wooded pine landscape, providing a serene country setting yet within minutes of the city conveniences. Located in the Big Walnut School district, this quaint community offers custom single family homes from the $550,000’s on 31 home sites, an ideal place to call home for those who are looking for an escape off the beaten path. Nestled in among the pines near Hoover Reservoir, this community offers a tranquil setting that contains luxurious living and high end comforts at an affordable price. Homestead at Highland Lakes, features maintenance-free living for those looking for a smaller, more affordable, free-standing condominium in ranch or 2-story designs. With tree lined streets, a community center that hosts many entertaining resident events throughout the year, fitness center and a swimming pool, Homestead offers the stress-free lifestyle you’re seeking. Featuring homes starting at $300,000 in the desirable Olentangy School District, this community is minutes from Alum Creek, the Polaris area and historic downtown Westerville. Mansard Estates, is a secret gem offering one of the best entrances in the city with multiple waterfalls, fountains and a 100 year old oak tree as its centerpiece. Take advantage of the secluded, executive-size home sites many offering “walkout basement” opportunities in the highly desired Olentangy School District. Wake up every morning in your new Romanelli & Hughes home to comforting views of mature trees, natural ponds and beautiful landscape. Imagine sipping a cup of coffee and reading the newspaper in your new custom designed Sun Room overlooking the tranquil surrounds of nature yet you are still less than 10 minutes away from the restaurants and shopping of Polaris also, 2 miles from golf and swimming at The Lakes Golf and Country Club. You and your family can experience all of these opportunities and create new ones in our delightfully picturesque community of Mansard Estates. For More Information on Availability, Pricing and Contacts, visit: www.rh-homes.com 22 Our Communities in and Around Westerville, Ohio Announcing the Phase II of Regency at Highland Lakes, situated near the prestigious Lakes Golf and Country Club and set among beautiful rolling terrain and wooded ravines. This private, gated community offers the luxury of a maintenance free lifestyle featuring free-standing Condominium Homes with all new plans.Our Homeowners enjoy luxurious amenities including an exclusive clubhouse with state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor pool, lounge, men’s and women’s locker rooms, landscaped pocket parks throughout the community and a convenient putting green. Located just north of the city of Westerville, 5 minutes from Polaris with all its shopping and restaurant conveniences, and moments from Alum Creek State Parks this community is ideal for those seeking a unique locale. The Villas at Northstar, is the best kept secret in Westerville! Offering over 19 acres of scenic condominium living brought to you exclusively by Romanelli & Hughes. The beautiful entrance with extensive landscaping, cultured stone & limestone greets you with inviting decorative lights while providing a sense of security and privacy for each homeowner. You will enjoy the year round view of the 2,000 lineal feet of stream within the community. Showcasing included features and amenities with quality far above other upscale builders. This, in combination with the excellent reputation Romanelli & Hughes has maintained over 35 years for quality and customer service; make The Villas at Northstar the condominium of choice for knowledgeable home buyers. The Villas at Walnut Grove, offer luxurious condominium living in beautiful twin single ranch and twostory homes. The park like setting of this tree-lined European styled community features a beautifully landscaped large water feature with a dramatic fountain, lighted walking paths and community gathering areas. This private, gated, exclusive Romanelli and Hughes neighborhood is located just north of the city of Westerville, minutes from Polaris with all its shopping and restaurant conveniences, near Alum Creek State Parks and Hoover Reservoir. You can indulge yourself with the quality, craftsmanship and unsurpassed included features of a Romanelli and Hughes custom built home combined with the ease of a maintenance-free lifestyle. Prestigious Walnut Grove Estates, offers lush green-space and reserves throughout this peaceful community with extensive walking paths, large ponds with fountains and a Tot Park for its resident’s enjoyment. 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NEW ALBANY New Albany may be known as a village, but it really takes a sophisticated successful approach to sustainable development, following a well though out master plan. The plan and community is based on traditional small town America and reveals an architecturally defined style of the Georgian era. The charming community boasts it passion for the arts with concerts in its parks, and world class performances at the performing arts center. The pedestrian friendly village square is quaint, filled with shops, restaurants, offices and a library. New Albany is recognized as a social community where, on the street or in a coffee shop, one may run into the Mayor or even the CEO of one of the many fine companies that call New Albany home. The community prides itself in preserving its agrarian heritage and natural landscape, offering over 600 acres of public park and green space, over 900 acres of private green space, leisure trails connecting neighborhoods and the village square, and miles of rolling farmland mixed with lush woodlands. The quaint village square has remained the heart of New Albany, offering dining, shopping, entertainment and services. Bottom left image - A community pays respect to its citizens who have served in time of war, displayed in the village square. According to Columbus Monthly, New Albany ranks among the best of 24 suburban school districts in central Ohio. 25 NEW ALBANY OHIO WHAT’S GOING ON... Events in New Albany • • • • • • • • • • • The King & I, Jeanne B. McCoy Center for the Arts July 10-12th, Summer Art Camp July 13th-17th Taste of New Albany/Music at Market Square August TBA Evening in New Albany August TBA A&F Challenge September TBA Walking Classic 10K Race September 13 New Albany Classic September 27 Oktoberfest October 3, 2009 Harvest Festival – New Albany Arts Council October 10th Beggars Night October 29 6-8pm New Albany Chamber Holiday Celebration December 6 The New Albany Walking Classic is the premier event of the New Albany Walking Club. Now in its 5th year, the Walking Classic has become the largest walking-only race in the United States. Voted Americas Best Walking Event. -Walk Magazine 2008 Summer Fun! Beat the heat this summer at the Plain Township Pool & Aquatic Center, open to the public for a small fee or membership plan or enjoy a plethora of activities such as Golf, Tennis, Dining, Social Events and more with a family membership to New Albany Links Golf Club (614) 855-8532. New Albany’s Corporate Competition The A&F Challenge is an annual held Fund raiser event by Abercrombie & Fitch. It features running, walking, biking with entertainment and food. A&F hosted the 8th Annual A&F Challenge on September 13, 2008 on its Home Office campus in New Albany. The funds raised will go to the Ohio State University Medical Center’s Program for Health. It focuses on “women’s cancers and the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease. 26 Our Communities in New Albany, Ohio New Albany Links If “life on the links” is your passion, then a Romanelli & Hughes custom home in our New Albany Links community is what you’ve been looking for. Our executive home sites in the highly acclaimed New Albany/Plain Local school district overlook the 18 hole golf course designed by Barry Serafin featuring gently rolling terrain, scenic lakes and creeks, and mature foliage. Other amenities include a neighborhood swimming pool with bathhouse and full-service snack bar, Har-Tru tennis courts, fitness center, and a beautiful clubhouse with excellent dining facilities. Starting from the $470,000’s, weather it’s a ranch or a spacious two story home, you’ll find what your looking for in New Albany Links located off Central College Rd with easy access to SR161 bypass and I 270, Easton Towne Center, Hoover Reservoir and historic downtown New Albany. Please contact us for a personal tour of this community that features country club living at its finest! Tidewater is an elegant New Albany community featuring only 60 Executive Home Sites designed to incorporate a natural, nine-acre reserve, abundant mature trees and a meandering creek. Some sites overlook a lovely one-acre pond guaranteed to provide a tranquil, private retreat for your family. This community features Romanelli and Hughes finest Custom Homes starting from the $570,000’s showcasing included features that are without equal. Located in the prestigious New Albany/Plain Local school district with expedient access to the SR 161 bypass, Town Center on Market Street, Easton and the Columbus Airport this premier New Albany location is an absolute treasure. Please contact us for your personal tour of this community and our Model Home For More Information on Availability, Pricing and Contacts, visit: www.rh-homes.com 27 Fans for Romanelli & Hughes Award Winning Parade Home 901 Polaris Parkway Columbus, OH 43240 Phone: 614-841-1200 Fax: 614-841-0826 Email: sales@capitallightinginc.com Capital Lighting Showroom Hours: ÊÊ/ÕiÃÊ£äxÊUÊ7i`ÊÊÀÊ£änÊ UÊ->ÌÊ£äxÊUÊ-ÕÊ£Óx A NEW ENGLAND TOWN, IN THE HEART OF OHIO WORTHINGTON Worthington offers all of the attractions and conveniences of a big city combined with the charm of small town living. Worthington was one of the Midwest’s first planned communities, blending commerce, residential life, education and faith. Founded in 1803, Worthington reflects its dignified New England heritage with authentic brick sidewalks leading to the central Village Green where many of the city’s original commercial buildings and churches still stand proudly. Today, as in ages past, people come to meet and greet on the Village Green and stroll the streets of downtown Worthington. Today, Worthington’s strong community spirit and excellent quality of life serve as the solid foundation for people of all ages, businesses, their employees and families. Education, a founding tenet of the city, remains a hallmark of Worthington. Its school district serves over 9,000 students and consistently earns the highest ratings on the State’s school district report cards. Its student-focused educational programs are continuously recognized as some of the best in the state. Worthington is also home to a nationally recognized library system with three branches to serve the community, numerous churches and religious congregations and safe neighborhoods with tree-lined streets. The Worthington arts community includes a number of theaters, choral and visual arts groups. The Worthington Arts Council sponsors arts-related activities, shows and events throughout the year. The community is in the process of constructing the Peggy R. McConnell Arts Center of Worthington, which will house the arts council and be the home to many arts-related programs, performances and groups. The City of Worthington recognizes the value of good health and fitness and has responded to the needs and expectations of the community by expanding the Worthington Community Center into a spectacular family oriented, state-ofthe-art facility complete with an aquatic complex and fitness center. The Center includes 2 pools, a leisure pool for family fun and a lap pool for exercise and swimming lessons, a state-of-the-art fitness center, 2 basketball courts, art rooms and many other amenities. In addition, Worthington is home to the Healthy Worthington Coalition, a volunteer organization dedicated to personal health in body, mind and spirit. Healthy Worthington conducts a number of programs each year to promote wellness of the people who live and work in the Worthington community. “http://www.worthington.org, 6/01/09” 29 WORTHINGTON OHIO WHAT TO DO... Worthington’s unique Shopping and Strolling Experience... Although founded two centuries ago, the city’s elegantly restored shops and eateries still draw crowds with their small-town charm. Shops such as Curio Cabinet, Wren House and Worthington Jewelers line the scenic streets. Visit LaChatelaine French Bakery and Cafe’ for a true French experience. The historic Worthington Inn features a gourmet dining experience in its award-winning restaurant. The Old Bag of Nails is a friendly pub known for its fish and chips. Outdoor dining is available at Old Worthington restaurants during the summer months. The Worthington Square mall , located at State Route 23 and I-270, offers the perfect mall experience with many specialty stores for shoppers. Old Worthington is host to many events for all ages and interests throughout the year. The Worthington Art Festival is ranked as one of the top 200 arts festivals in the country. Market Day features arts and crafts, pancake breakfasts and lots of outdoor fun. During Worthington’s Farmers’ Markets, farmers bring their fresh produce, plants and crafts out to the sidewalk sale every Saturday morning in May through October. Other events include a tour of homes, antique shows, movies and concerts on the Village Green and an old-fashioned ice cream social. “http://www.worthington.org, 6/01/09” 30 Our Communities in and around Worthington, Ohio Francisco Glen is a luxurious maintenance free community in Columbus neighboring Upper Arlington and Worthington areas, offers custom designed ranch homes starting from the $350,000’s. A great centralized location provides access to unique dining, shopping, OSU and SR 315. This quaint community is inspires by Mediterranean style vacation homes that are just less than 2000 SF of living on the first floor with full basements offering unlimited design options to meet all your needs. With a Romanelli and Hughes custom home you will enjoy the quality and attention to detail that we build into every home. These luxury homes feature open floor plans, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with large islands, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and much, much more. In Francisco Glen, you can downsize without compromise… For more information on Francisco Glen, stop by our beautiful Model Home or visit us at www.rh-homes.com. Lindsey Woods, a Gorgeous maintenance free community in the Worthington area, is conveniently located off Linworth Road near Hard Road and SR 315, offering custom designed ranch and first floor master plans from the $475,000’s. Our custom homes in Lindsey Woods start around 2400 SF and have great architectural charm showcased in a quaint old-world setting surrounded by mature trees. With a Romanelli and Hughes custom home you will enjoy the quality and attention to detail that we build into every home. These luxury homes have open floor plans, hardwood floors, gourmet kitchens with large islands, stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops and much, much more. For More Information on Availability, Pricing and Contacts, visit: www.rh-homes.com 31 CENTENNIAL SLATE™ SHINGLES Graceful lines. A New Dimension in Distinctive Home Architecture Stately charm. An elegant solution for a rooftop that stands above the rest. Shown in New England Slate 800-233-8990 • certainteed.com EXTERIOR: ROOFING • SIDING • WINDOWS • FENCE • RAILING • TRIM • DECKING • FOUNDATIONS • PIPE I N T E R I O R : INSUL ATION • GYPSUM • CEILINGS LATORRE CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION, INC. (Formerly Two C Construction, Inc.) Specializing in C o n c r e t e P o u r e d Wa l l Fo u n d a t i o n s Over 31 Years of Experience (614)257-1401 850 North Cassady Avenue Columbus, Ohio 43219 www.latorreconcrete.com SMALL TOWN AMERICA POWELL Looking around central Ohio, the number of outstanding communities is truly staggering. But in one little corner of southern Delaware County is a suburb that shines brighter than the rest: the city of Powell. Even though Powell has expanded from a small farming village into a modern suburb, it has maintained its heritage and small town charm. The historic downtown area surrounding the intersection of Powell and Liberty roads has always been at the heart of the community. New businesses have grown up next to the established buildings that have stood there since the late 19th century. These new buildings even resemble the old, giving the illusion of strolling through a place lost to the modern grip of the 21st century. Almost all of the small businesses in the area are family owned and operated, and have kept the charm of the town. Powell’s family atmosphere and laidback style led Money magazine to list it as the 18th best place to live in the United States in 2005. Powell has a rich and storied history as a small-time, family-oriented town. First settled around 1801, the area was originally known as Middlebury. Judge Thomas Powell brought the first post office to the town in 1857, and the grateful residents adopted his name for their community. The area remained small and agricultural up until the 1980s, when Columbus’s urban sprawl finally caught up to Powell. Since the 1990s, Powell has been in a constant state of development. Between 1990 and 1999, Powell’s population grew 189.5% as people moved out of the big city and towards the suburbs. With a population of 12,162 people in July 2007, Powell has grown into a thriving, upscale community. The housing market, though very diverse, holds onto its upscale appeal of this upscale suburb. The majority of homes in the Powell area are less than 20 years old, and the estimated median home value was $344,621 in 2007. 90.6% of homes are family households with an average of 3.2 people per home. Though the majority of homes are single family households, Powell also has several thriving condo and apartment communities. These offer residents affordable living options while maintaining the feel of approachable luxury that surrounds the area. One of the major benefits of Powell is the excellent education that the Olentangy Local School System has to offer. Olentangy Liberty High School was recently ranked the 291st best high school in the nation by Newsweek Magazine, one of only 28 schools in the state to make the list. The Delaware Gazette published an article stating that “95% of parents approve of the work being done by classroom teachers at the Olentangy Local Schools”. The district has received the state’s “Excellent” rating several years in a row, and Liberty High School has had a graduation rate well above 90% since it opened in 2003. The city of Powell’s Department of Parks and Recreations also offers residents a great deal of opportunities for residents to get active. There are five city-run parks, including a skateboard park, a water park, and the Powell Pool, that provide families with places to go and have fun. The city also maintains miles of bike and running paths for residents that wind through the beautiful forests and fields that Powell has to offer. The annual PowellFest, put on by the city, attracts people from all over central Ohio, offering food, live music, and lots of other entertainment options for people of all ages. The festival gives Powell a chance to show itself off, and is even concluded with a professional fireworks display. 33 POWELL OHIO WHAT TO DO... In addition to its parks, Powell lies conveniently close to many attractions that this side of Columbus has to offer. Two country clubs, Kinsale and Wedgewood, as well as two other golf courses, the Shamrock and the Safari, offer golfers world-class opportunities to hone their skills minutes from home. Just west of downtown Powell lie the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium and Zoombezi Bay. Ranked the number one zoo in the country, it is an excellent place to take the family for a day trip. And Zoombezi Bay water park is full of slides, rides, and other attractions to help keep visitors cool though the hot summer months. Powell is also only minutes away from Lewis Center and S.R. 23, which offer residents dozens of shopping opportunities. Go a few miles farther down Powell Road and the Polaris area of Westerville, with its mall, movie theater, and other entertainment options, can be found. As any resident will tell you, Powell is one of the best places to live in all of central Ohio. Offering a luxurious, elegant atmosphere without sacrificing its approachable, small-town charms, Powell truly is a unique place. Its excellent school system, beautiful parks, and proximity to hundreds of entertainment options make this small city a place of huge opportunities perfect for people young and old. Calendar of Events JULY: 10th and 17th- “Lolli-Pops!” summer children’s concert series Village Green Park AUGUST: 14th- “Lolli-Pops!” summer children’s concert series at Village Green Park OCTOBER: 17th- Autumn Community Bonfire at Village Green Park DECEMBER: 5th- Holidays in Powell at Village Green Park and in Downtown Powell 34 Our Communities in and around Powell, Ohio Homestead at Scioto Reserve features maintenance-free living for those looking for a smaller, more affordable, free-standing condominium in ranch or 2-story designs. Community amenities include ample green space, a large pond with gazebo, community garden, and a clubhouse with fitness center and swimming pool. Homestead at Scioto Reserveis located west of Sawmill Parkway off Home Road. All floor plans have hardwood floors, granite countertops, gorgeous woodwork and full basements. Our homes are located on Golf Village Dr. and are currently opened on Saturday and Sundays from 12 to 4:30 PM, or call us for a private appointment. Pricing starts at $300,000. Liberty Village is located just outside of Powell and offers single family custom homes from ranch to two-story plans starting in the $450,000’s. Spacious Lots, many close to an acre in size, are perfect for those who enjoy a country atmosphere without a long commute to the city. With 34 home sites, Liberty Village offers quaint luxurious living in a natural setting with mature trees and water features. Liberty Village is in the Olentangy School district and in close proximity to historic downtown Powell, the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium, unique local shopping and dining options.. Nelson Farms, nestled in the scenic twists and turns of the picturesque Olentangy River Valley, offers custom single family living in southern Delaware County in an unequaled setting. This community is comprised of 52 large, 3/4-acre home sites set among rolling hills, ravines, deep woods, and sparkling ponds. Starting from the $500,000’s, weather it’s a ranch or a large two story home with a walk-out lower level, Nelson Farms is the ideal location for building your dream home with Romanelli and Hughes. Located in the desirable Olentangy School district, with access from SR 315 and Liberty Road, Nelson Farms is close to historic downtown Powell and just minutes from the Polaris commerce area. The 39 home sites of Preserve at Seldom Seen, located in Powell, offer estate living in a park-like setting with over 13 acres of green space reserve and water features. Enjoy the view of open spaces as the heart of this community is highlighted by an expansive centralized green space with a spectacular pond, fountain, and paved walking path. The ½ acre home sites, bordered by mature trees, are the perfect setting for our single family custom homes from ranch to two-story plans starting in the $500,000’s. Preserve at Seldom Seen is in the desirable Olentangy School district with easy access to the walking trails, woods and ponds of the 72 acre Emily Traphagen Preserve; while still enjoying the conveniences of shopping and restaurants in historic downtown Powell, the Polaris area and the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Seldom Seen Acres is located in Powell and is a maintenance free luxury condominium community, offering a plethora of amenities, space and pampering features. Each condominium comes with granite counters, hardwood floors, custom fireplace, a spa master bath and gourmet kitchen packages. Full basements are included features and finishing with entertainment rooms, home theaters, wine cellars and extra bedrooms are very popular options in this beautiful private community. Homes here start at $298,000 with both ranch and two-story plans available. Condo fees for Seldom Seen Acres are $160.00 per month. Amenities include; a pool, clubhouse and fitness area. Stop by our furnished model from 12 to 6 PM Sunday through Tuesday and 12 to 5 PM on Friday and Saturday. For More Information on Availability, Pricing and Contacts, visit: www.rh-homes.com 35 LIND STONEWORKS FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED 43 YEARS. PROUD PARTNER WITH ROMANELLI & HUGHES SINCE 1976 1195 Technology Dr. Gahanna, OH 43230 lindstoneworks.com Ph: (614) 866-9733 Fax: (614) 866-9732 Toll Free (888) 886-3662 The Finest Custom Stone Fabricators in Central Ohio A+ ACCREDITED BUSINESS RATED ® GAHANNA HERB CAPITOL OF OHIO Gahanna represents one of the most successful communities in the state of Ohio. Rich in heritage and diversity, Gahanna offers a friendly environment, unique historic attractions, quality restaurants and accommodations, eclectic shopping destinations and expansive green space. Gahanna has a lot to offer Central Ohio families, from an excellent educational system to its connection with the environment through the development of parks and recreation. The recent Creekside development added 200,000 square feet of new mixed use development to Olde Gahanna. Fine dining, unique shopping, conveniently located offices, and stunning residences, along the expanded public underground parking and new community gathering space, makes this a top Central Ohio destination. It was in 1849 when Gahanna was founded by John Clark, along the Big Walnut Creek. The land was 800 acres large and obtained by his father’s purchase from Governor Worthington in 1814. “Gahanna” comes from a Native American word meaning three creeks that join into one. Clark called his land “Gahanna Plantation” coming from the nearby Gahanna Creek, later named Big Walnut Creek. Thus the Official Seal of the City of Gahanna refers to the confluence of three creeks, with the inscription “Three In One”. Gahanna later merged with nearby town, Bridgeport and kept the name Gahanna. In 1881 Gahanna was incorporated with Franklin County and elected its first Mayor, L. John Neiswander. Today Gahanna is a thriving community, with a perfect location, easily accessible to I-270, State Route 161, 62 and Columbus International Airport. Gahanna also takes a front row seat to Easton Town Center shopping and entertainment, an international shopping destination. Gahanna offers plenty of shopping within it boundaries too, as well as beautiful parks, architecturally diverse neighborhoods and home to many Central Ohio businesses. Views of the Creekside development & the heart of Gahanna along Alum Creek. Education is the cornerstone of Gahanna and an attractive feature for families looking to raise children in a desirable environment. Lincoln High School achieved the graduation rate state indicator of above 90% and is also rated “Excellent” by the State of Ohio. The mission of the Gahanna-Jefferson School District is to develop citizens who possess the self-esteem, motivation and skills needed to communicate effectively, acquire and apply knowledge, make responsible decisions, respect cultural diversity and adapt to the challenges of the 21st century, by providing a diverse, well-trained staff, dedicated to delivering a comprehensive curriculum which is based on research and which meets student and community needs. “City of Gahanna www.gahanna.gov 6/1/2009” 37 GAHANNA OHIO JULY THRU SEPTEMBER Tuesdays 6:30pm-8:30pm Rotary Family Series- The Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to offer this all NEW concert series at Creekside Park & Plaza on Tuesday evenings. Have dinner with friends or go shopping, then sit back, relax and enjoy FREE music. Wednesdays 4pm-7pm OGCP Farmer’s Market- Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy fresh locally grown produce and homemade items at the Olde Gahanna Community Partnership’s Creekside Farmers Market. The market will change with the seasons and feature a variety of vendors. Fridays 7pm-9pm thru August Music in the Park- The Department of Parks & Recreation hosts this FREE family oriented series to bring together music and community in our beautiful parks. Join us this summer to enjoy everything from Creole Funk to the Beetles…whatever your taste in music, you will find something to enjoy at Music in The Park. Location: Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave. Saturdays 8pm-10pm Concerts on the Creek- The Department of Parks & Recreation hosts the FREE concert series at Creekside Park & Plaza. Enjoy this fabulous gathering place where you can find shopping, food, and fantastic entertainment in one hot spot. Come and join us for a great night and whatever your taste in music, we promise you will enjoy listening to our Concerts on the Creek! Location: Creekside Plaza Rotary Stage, 123 Mill Street July 24th 9:00pm Classics on the Creek- The Department of Parks & Recreation is excited to offer a Friday night movies series at beautiful Creekside Park & Plaza! We will screen classic movies ranging from Hollywood staples to our favorite extra-terrestrial on a giant 16-foot screen! This month: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Location: Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill Street August 28th 9:00pm Classics on the Creek (see above) This month: E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial Location: Creekside Park & Plaza, 123 Mill Street September 3rd 4:00pm-8:00pm Paws in the Plaza!- Join other dogs as they bring their owners to stroll through Olde Gahanna, Creekside, & Mill “City of Gahanna - www.gahanna.gov 6/1/2009” 38 SUMMER 09 EVENTS Our Communities in and around Gahanna, Ohio The Woods at Havens Run is Romanelli & Hughes’ newest development in Jefferson Township. This community consists of only 28 home sites and is a joint venture with Truberry Group. 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