WHITESTONE... from the Mid $600's

EXTERIOR FEATURES

• Craftsman and English Cottage homes with all the finest finishes
• Architecturally controlled neighborhood with welcoming stone granite and brick estate wall with gas lanterns, streetlights, expansive sidewalks and conforming mailboxes; upgraded flagstone driveway aprons included
• 3-sides brick with shake accents/board and batten or fiber Concrete siding, as per plan. Stone accents available, as per plan
• Carriage-style garage doors, garage door openers included
• Architectural, dimensioned roof shingles
• Maximum Security front door lockset, double cylinder deadbolts on all exterior doors
• First Line baiting termite system
• Seal all exterior sheathing penetrations, bottom plate and corners of exterior walls and foam seal all windows and exterior doors
• Deck off great room

LANDSCAPING FEATURES

• Lush landscaping with Bermuda sod front yard, with natural area left where possible
• Lawn sprinkler system for front yard
• Conforming mailbox

ENERGY FEATURES

• Zoned High efficiency, 13 SEER HVAC systems designed for optimum delivery for each plan with Climate Control thermostats,ducts sealed for Energy Efficiency
• Custom house wrap for extra R value and Moisture Barrier
• Insulated double hung tilt sash energy efficient Low E wood windows, window grids on front elevation, as per plan
• Attic ventilation by roof and ridge vents, where applicable
• Exterior walls insulated to yield R-13 value, ceilings below attic areas blown to yield R-38 value, vaulted areas insulated to yield R-19 value, R-38 in garage ceiling
• All penetrations sealed throughout

INTERIOR CUSTOM TRIM

• Coffered ceiling or shiplap, as per plan, in Grand Room
• Multi member crown molding of 4” crown with picture mold in Front Foyer
• 4" crown in all main level living areas, except closets and utility
• 2 piece chair rail and shadow boxes in Dining Room
• 7” speed base and 371 casing in all of Main level, Loft and Owner’s Retreat, except for utility areas and closets
• 3.5” base and 356 casing throughout remainder of home, 1x8 casing inside garage doors
• Oak stair treads with box newels and metal balusters (Owner may opt for Craftsman style white square painted balusters)
• Custom vanity mirrors in Owner’s Bath

CHEF’S KITCHEN FEATURES

• Granite countertops from Benchmark’s standard Level 1 selection with tile backsplash from Benchmark’s standard selection, stainless steel single or double bowl undermount sink, pull out sprayer sink faucet & 1/3 hp garbage disposal
• Furniture quality stained and/or painted cabinets with brushed nickel knobs or pulls, automatic glide-close feature on all drawers
• Whirlpool stainless steel Double Oven, 36” gas cooktop, Microwave with trim kit and Energy Efficient Dishwasher (or comparable manufacturer)
• Icemaker hook-up

FLOORING FEATURES

• Wide plank Designer hardwood #2 common oak flooring with 2 coats of polyurethane throughout, except for bedrooms/closets/upstairs hallway (see carpet below)with 8lb pad and bathrooms and laundry (see tile below) or distressed 5” oak hardwood, as per plan
• Owner’s Master Bath - Designer Ceramic Tile floor, tile laid in straight pattern (diagonal is extra) tub surround and shower from Benchmark standard tile selections
• Secondary Baths-Ceramic Tile floor and tub wall, all tile laid in straight pattern
• Laundry Room-designer Ceramic Tile floor from Benchmark’s standard selection, all tile laid in straight pattern
• Shaw Industries carpet from Benchmark’s standard selections, installed over 8 lb. pad
• All framing floor joists are 16” open-web truss joist floor systems

BATH FEATURES

• Granite from Level I selection counter tops with undermount oval porcelain bowls in all baths
• Stained or white vanities in all baths
• White, oval 6’ soaking tub in Owner’s bath with tile surround
• Brushed nickel framed shower door in Owner’s bath shower with built in shampoo niche
• Elongated Water Saver commodes, designer exhaust fans in commode areas, as per plan
• 8” spread brushed nickel faucet in Owner’s bath and powder room
• 4” spread faucets with chrome finish in secondary baths
• White 5’ steel tubs in all secondary baths with ceramic tile surrounds

PLUMBING FEATURES

• All water supply lines under fixtures have cut-offs (in addition to emergency main cut off)
• 50 gallon gas water heater
• Two exterior hose bibs
• Seal all plumbing, electrical and HVAC penetrations

LIGHTING AND WIRING FEATURES

• $2000 personalized lighting allowance at Progressive Lighting
• Decora Rocker light switches throughout
• Up to eight 6” LED recessed can lights by Benchmark and one recessed exhaust fan/can light over Master tub
• Ceiling fan/light prewire in Owner’s Retreat and Great Room
• Structured wiring and RG6 outlet in all bedrooms, Grand Room, Kitchen
• 2 flood light pre wirings
• Finished security system with central controller, keypad, siren, contacts on all accessible main level and basement openings
• Exterior outlet on front porch and patio
• 220V in Laundry Room for Dryer, separate circuits throughout house, as per code
• Smoke Detector wired on each floor and all bedrooms
• Carbon Monoxide Detector wired on each floor

CUSTOMER CARE and WARRANTIES

• Benchmark’s Quality Assurance Program (includes Owner Pre-Construction Orientation, Pre-Drywall Orientation, Presettlement Walk through with Builder, Owner’s Manual Review and Benchmark Referral Program/Quality Survey (30 day follow-up and 6 month and one year)
• Transferable 10-year structural 2-10 warranty
• One-year Limited Builder Warranty

CERTIFICATION AND COMMUNITY ASSOCIATIONS

• Certified Professional Home Builder
• Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association, Cobb County
• Neighborhood Protective Covenants and Restrictions with Homeowner’s Association (Initiation fee of $750 and annual fees of $500)

Faith Brown
770-823-8469
Email   fbrown@benchmarkatlanta.com