Ryan Homes to Build in Brunswick Crossing

01/05/10

Pleasants Development, Inc. is pleased to announce that Ryan Homes will be joining Advantage Homes as the second builder in Frederick County, Maryland’s newest master planned community, Brunswick Crossing.

"We are excited and proud that Ryan Homes will be building new homes in the Brunswick Crossing community," said Jerry Connelly, Senior Vice President for Pleasants Development, Inc. "Their commitments to quality and customer service are a perfect match to Brunswick Crossing.”

Ryan will be offering traditional and neo-traditional single family homes in Phases 1A and 1B. "While many are familiar with Ryan's products, we believe home buyers will be excited to view the updated styles Ryan will be offering in the Brunswick Crossing community." said Christina L. May, Marketing and Community Relations for Pleasants Development. "Currently, Ryan is working with the City of Brunswick on the architectural approval process. Once Ryan's homes have been approved, models and pricing will be announced."

To showcase their product offerings, Ryan will be constructing two fully decorated homes in the model home park, which along with Advantage Homes’ three existing models; will bring to five the number of fully decorated models available for visitors to tour. During construction of their traditional and neo-traditional models, visitors to Brunswick Crossing can view Ryan home plans and take advantage of special home incentives at the Ryan Homes sales center located immediately adjacent to the future community center.

With the addition of Ryan Homes to Brunswick Crossing, the community will feature two of Frederick County’s finest award winning builders, each with a proven track record of building quality homes as exemplified by their achievements in Urbana, Maryland. “We are proud that our family of builders not only produce award-winning homes, but also have embraced our vision of an environmentally sensitive community by offering Energy Star Qualified homes.” said Christina May of Pleasants Development. “Home buyers can truly feel that they are making a difference by living in Brunswick Crossing. Our development protects over 90 acres of conservation woodlands and streams, and with the MARC train station less than one mile away, offers an attractive environmentally-friendly commute for those who travel to Rockville, Washington DC and points in-between.”

Ryan Homes began in 1948 in Pittsburgh and has evolved into one of the top 10 builders in the nation over the past 60 years. Building homes in 18 metropolitan areas in 11 eastern states, Ryan has completed over 300,000 homes to date. Ryan is member of the NVR family of businesses, a distinguished group that also includes NVHomes and NVR Mortgage.

Situated on 552 acres in Brunswick, Maryland, Brunswick Crossing is a master planned community with resort-style amenities including a planned marketplace, clubhouse, separate pool house, fitness center, 25 meter lap lane swimming pool with open swim area, kiddie pool, interactive splash zone, tennis courts, sports field, event lawn, outdoor fireplace, playground, 26 miles of paved trails and walkways and more.

Brunswick Crossing is located in Brunswick, Maryland about 15 miles from Frederick, Maryland, 25 miles from Leesburg, Virginia, and 45 miles from Washington, DC. For community updates, directions and to be the first to learn about new home pre-grand opening pricing and purchase incentives, please visit: www.brunswickcrossing.com.

Record Numbers Visit Brunswick Crossing's Opening Weekend

11/25/09

With over 500 people in attendance, Brunswick Crossing officially opened for home sales Saturday, November 14th. "We had a very successful weekend," said Christina May, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for Pleasants Development, developer of Brunswick Crossing. "We are so grateful for the warm welcome Brunswick Crossing received from the local community and beyond".

Beginning with a "Friends and Neighbors Sneak Preview" at 9AM, Brunswick Crossing's development team was on hand to introduce this dynamic new project to the community. Hundreds of neighbors and local dignitaries were in attendance at the morning event to preview the three decorated models and Visitors Cottage.

Crowds continued throughout the weekend with prospective buyers touring the community and looking for landmarks on the 12 foot aerial map laid out on the floor of the Visitors Cottage. According to Jerry Connelly, Senior Vice President of Pleasants Development, "Buyers were able to locate their lots and dream about future weekend activities in the community and in the greater Brunswick area."

Unique to Brunswick Crossing is the Visitors Cottage decorated with the theme "Hats Off to Brunswick". Along the walls locals will find hats representing many of Brunswick's civic organizations, schools, signature activities and clubs. This display will rotate over the following months to spotlight the various organizations in the greater Brunswick community.

After touring the Visitors Cottage, prospective home buyers explored three beautifully decorated models by Advantage Homes. The Jefferson and Asbury models are traditional single family home styles while The Essex brings a neo-traditional design to the community through incorporation of alley ways and friendly pedestrian oriented streetscapes. Pleasants Development anticipates unveiling plans for townhomes and age-targeted villa style homes featuring first floor master bedrooms in the first half of next year.

Buyers visiting Brunswick Crossing were able to drive the recently completed roadways, view potential new homesites and see progress on the construction of over 26-miles of paved trails walkways planned for the community. Ultimately, these trails and walkways will connect to existing neighborhoods of Brunswick as well as many planned amenities including the new Market Place and Community Center.

Situated on 552 acres in Brunswick, Maryland, Brunswick Crossing is a master planned community with resort-style amenities including a clubhouse, separate pool house, fitness center, 25 meter lap lane swimming pool with open swim area, kiddie pool, interactive splash zone, tennis courts, sports field, event lawn, outdoor fireplace, playground, 26 miles of paved trails and walkways and more.

Brunswick Crossing to Open This Saturday, November 14th

11/14/09

Brunswick Crossing, a 552-acre planned community located in Brunswick, Maryland, will officially open for home sales and tours of its Visitors Cottage this Saturday, November 14th, 2009.

On November 14, 2009, Brunswick Crossing will celebrate the official opening of three beautifully decorated models by Advantage Homes. Models will be available for viewing from 11:00am – 6:00pm daily.

In addition to the decorated models, Brunswick Crossing will unveil the Visitors Cottage. “The Visitors Cottage is an interactive information center,” said Christina May, Marketing and Community Relations Coordinator for Pleasants Development, Inc., the developer of Brunswick Crossing. “Complete with a multi-media touch screen display, 12 foot aerial map of the area, renderings and videos, the Visitors Cottage is a great resource for home buyers and visitors to the Brunswick Community. Here they can not only learn about what Brunswick Crossing has to offer but also about local services, businesses and events.”

In addition to being an active information center, the Brunswick Crossing Visitors Cottage will also host a variety of events open to the public. These events include musical performances, speaker series and informative classes, many of which will feature local artists.

“We are fully committed to Brunswick and Brunswick Crossing,” said Jerry Connelly, Senior Vice President of Pleasants Development, Inc. “Because of this commitment; we felt visitors needed a roadmap to learn about all the wonderful amenities and services available to them in this great community and in the Brunswick area. While some builders choose to only set up home sales centers, we felt that visitors to Brunswick Crossing should be welcomed in a relaxing and informative environment. That environment is our Visitors Cottage.”

After experiencing the Visitors Cottage, homebuyers can tour progress of the community’s amenities. Construction has already begun on the 26-mile network of paved trails and walkways that will meander throughout Brunswick Crossing. These trails and walkways will connect to the community’s planned Marketplace, many parks and conservations areas and downtown Brunswick.

Also connected by the trail and walkways is Brunswick Crossing’s planned Community Center. This resort-style amenity will feature a clubhouse, separate pool house, fitness center, 25 meter lap lane swimming pool with open swim area, kiddie pool, interactive splash zone, tennis courts, sports field, event lawn, outdoor fireplace, playground and more. Construction of the clubhouse is scheduled to begin in 2010. After completion of this amenity, the Visitor’s Cottage will move from its present location in the Jefferson Model Home to the clubhouse.

Brunswick Crossing is located in Brunswick, Maryland, about 15 miles from Frederick, Maryland, 20 miles from Leesburg, Virginia, and 45 miles from Washington, DC. For community updates, directions, and to be among the first to learn about new home pre-grand opening pricing and purchase incentives, please register at BrunswickCrossing.com.

Contact: Christina May
CMay@pleasants.org
Brunswick Crossing Visitors Cottage
1420 Musgrove Alley Brunswick, MD 21758
Ph: 301-428-0800

Brunswick Crossing Makes a Great First Impression With 3 Model Homes by Advantage Homes.

9/29/09

Brunswick Crossing, a 552-acre planned community located in Brunswick, Maryland, will officially introduce its first new homes for sale in November 2009, and the community is already making a great first impression.

That’s because Brunswick Crossing’s progress is so clearly visible from Maryland Route 17, which borders the northeastern edge of the community and provides ultra easy access to Route 340 less than half a mile away. As anyone arriving or leaving Brunswick on Route 17 can see, much of the initial infrastructure is complete, many of the roads are in, and three model homes by Advantage Homes are under roof and nearing completion.

“Opening up with 3 decorated model homes sends a very clear message,” said Jerry Connelly, Senior Vice President of Pleasants Development, Inc., the developer of Brunswick Crossing. “While some builders and developers prefer to test the waters and sell from off site or open with a single model, we’re fully committed, invested and determined to make Brunswick Crossing the most dynamic and exciting new community in Frederick County.”

Advantage Homes is equally committed to ensuring Brunswick Crossing flourishes right from the start. They are building three of its most popular single family home models at Brunswick Crossing—The Jefferson, The Asbury, and The Essex. The Jefferson and Asbury models are part of its Manor Series of traditional single family homes while the Essex Model is part of its Americana Series of neo-traditional homes.

Eco-conscious homebuyers will appreciate the fact that all of the homes offered by Advantage Homes at Brunswick Crossing are Energy Star certified, which means they are designed to be more efficient and generate significant energy cost savings year after year.

“Advantage Homes builds a great home,” added Connelly. “People who know Advantage Homes from their offerings in Urbana Highlands will be especially excited to see its pricing here. Advantage Homes is initially offering many of the exact same home designs, with the same upscale features and finishes, at noticeably lower prices at Brunswick Crossing.”

Of course, what makes the home values even greater are all of the amenities new residents will enjoy at Brunswick Crossing.

Within easy walking distance of the new homes will be the Brunswick Crossing Community Center. This resort-style amenity will feature a clubhouse, separate pool house, fitness center, 25 meter lap lane swimming pool with open swim area, kiddie pool, interactive splash zone, tennis courts, sports field, event lawn, outdoor fireplace, playground and more. Construction of the clubhouse is scheduled to begin in 2010.

Construction has already begun on another signature amenity at Brunswick Crossing, a 26-mile network of paved trails and walkways that will meander throughout the community. From these trails and walkways, new residents will enjoy access to Brunswick Crossing’s forest conservation area which preserves nearly 100 acres of stream valley woodlands that run through the heart of the community.

Another eagerly anticipated amenity is the Marketplace at Brunswick Crossing, located right off Route 17 at the entrance to the community. The Marketplace will feature a grocery store and a variety of shops, restaurants and conveniences. Opportunities may also provide for live/work opportunities with residences above first floor retail.

While the spotlight today is focused on Brunswick Crossing’s new homes and amenities, Brunswick, Maryland has always offered a fabulous array of natural and man-made amenities.

New homeowners at Brunswick Crossing will have easy access to the MARC Train, located less than 5 minutes away from the community in Downtown Brunswick. The MARC Train connects commuters to employment centers in Frederick, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville, and Washington, DC. It also connects with Metro’s redline in Rockville.

New homeowners at Brunswick Crossing will also enjoy the unique and friendly shops of downtown Brunswick and surrounding the community, great fishing and boating along the Potomac River, fabulous hiking and biking on the C&O Canal Towpath, and a variety of recreation attractions at the Brunswick Family Campground. They’re all just minutes away from Brunswick Crossing and easily accessible via the trails and walkways that connect the community to downtown Brunswick.

Moms and dads will be happy to hear that Brunswick Crossing’s younger residents will have easy access to high quality Frederick County schools. Not only do Brunswick Elementary School, Brunswick Middle School and Brunswick High School enjoy strong support and participation from the community, they are all located in Brunswick just minutes from Brunswick Crossing.

Brunswick Crossing remains on schedule to open its new model homes in November 2009. The community is located in Brunswick, Maryland, about 15 miles from Frederick, Maryland, 20 miles from Leesburg, Virginia, and 45 miles from Washington, DC. For community updates, directions, and to be among the first to learn about pre-grand opening pricing and purchase incentives, please register at BrunswickCrossing.com. To learn more about the homes available at Brunswick Crossing, please visit AdvantageHomesUSA.com

9/29/09

Brunswick Crossing, a Dynamic New Planned Community in Brunswick, Maryland, is Opening this November.

Brunswick Crossing, a dynamic new planned community in Brunswick, Maryland, and one of the most eagerly anticipated communities in Frederick County, is on schedule to open its Model Park and Visitors Cottage in November 2009.

Brunswick Crossing is situated on 552 acres in the heart of the Potomac River Valley in Brunswick, Maryland, where the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and the Potomac River meet.

The site is currently buzzing with construction activity as the community’s first 3 models are near completion and site development and infrastructure work continues throughout the community. Even with all of the activity, it’s easy to see what makes this site such a special setting for a new planned community.

“The views don’t get much prettier than this,” said Jerry Connelly, Senior Vice President of Pleasants Development, Inc., the developer of Brunswick Crossing, as he looked out over Brunswick Crossing and across the Potomac River Valley. “There may be other communities with great homes and amenities, but this setting simply can’t be duplicated.”

At the heart of Brunswick Crossing is the community’s forest conservation area which preserves nearly 100 acres of stream valley woodlands. Views of the valley stretch for miles and the Potomac River is just a stone’s throw away. Yet, for prospective homebuyers, this connection to the great outdoors is only one of many reasons Brunswick Crossing is such an appealing place to call home.

Pleasants Development has big plans for the amenities at Brunswick Crossing, starting with the Community Center. Upon its completion, this resort-style amenity will feature a clubhouse with fabulous entertaining spaces indoors and out, a separate pool house with a fitness center, a 25 meter swimming pool with open swim area and slide, kiddie pool, interactive splash zone, tennis courts, sports field, event lawn, outdoor fireplace, playground and more. Homebuyers at Brunswick Crossing will be excited to learn that construction of the Clubhouse is scheduled to begin in 2010.

“Often, the first homeowners in a community have to wait many years before signature amenities go in,” said Connelly. “ We’re taking a much different approach at Brunswick Crossing. We’re making significant up front investments so that homeowners will be able to enjoy a beautiful new clubhouse with entertaining spaces, a media room, and an expansive rear patio with stunning views of the valley all to be built in our first stages of development. We’re also paving miles of trails and walkways that will meander throughout our protected stream valley woodlands and give our homeowners walking and biking access to downtown Brunswick, the MARC Train, the Potomac River, C&O Canal and the Brunswick Family Campground.”

Upon its completion, Brunswick Crossing’s network of paved trails and walkways will stretch for over 26 miles and cross approximately 20 bridges, all right within the community.

Another signature amenity, one that will be enjoyed by every resident of Brunswick, is the Marketplace at Brunswick Crossing. Anchored by a new grocery store, the Marketplace at Brunswick Crossing will also feature a variety of shops, restaurants, conveniences and community gathering spaces, all within walking distance of the homes.

Prospective homeowners who appreciate authentic small town charm will feel right at home in historic downtown Brunswick. Much of its architecture dates from the late 1800’s and today it’s home to a variety of independent shops and restaurants. Downtown is also the social hub of Brunswick, especially during the summer months when it hosts events like Arts in the Park, First Friday, Movies in the Park, and the weekly Brunswick Area Farmers’ Market. In the fall, Brunswick hosts an annual event called Railroad Days, which attracts thousands of visitors to celebrate Brunswick’s rail town heritage with music, food, and activities for the whole family. This year, Railroad Days is scheduled for Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4.

While the railroad contributed greatly to Brunswick’s growth in the late 1890’s, today it is the commuter rail that’s attracting new residents to Brunswick. Anyone who has ever had to sit through rush hour traffic on I-270 or I-66 will love having access to the Brunswick MARC Train, located just minutes from Brunswick Crossing. It connects commuters to employment centers in Frederick, Germantown, Gaithersburg, Rockville and Washington, DC, and even links up to Metro in Rockville.

For nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, Brunswick Crossing offers a dream location. The community is just a few minutes away from the Potomac River, which means great fishing, kayaking, canoeing and camping can be enjoyed at a moment’s notice. Hugging the river is the C&O Canal towpath. Popular among hikers and bikers of all ages and skill levels, it stretches for over 180 miles, all the way from Cumberland, Maryland to Washington, DC.

In addition to its enviable natural and manmade amenities, Brunswick Crossing boasts another tremendous attraction—affordable homes. Prospective homebuyers will soon see just how far their dollars go when Advantage Homes opens its models in November. Committed to helping save the environment and homebuyers money on their utility bills, Advantage Homes is building Energy Star certified single family homes and neo-traditional homes with detached garages tucked in back.

“We’re very fortunate to have Advantage Homes building our very first homes at Brunswick Crossing,” said Connelly. “They’ve earned a great reputation in Frederick County, thanks in part to their continued success at Urbana Highlands. With three Advantage Homes models nearing completion, we’re confident that Brunswick Crossing is going to generate a lot of excitement right from the start.”

10/4/07

Community Ground Breaking Ceremony Celebrates the Evolution of Brunswick, Maryland.

It’s official. Twenty heaping shovelfuls of dirt were turned over on Thursday, September 20th in Brunswick, Maryland, signifying that development is underway at Brunswick Crossing, the next great section of the city.

Brunswick Mayor Carroll Jones, the day’s Master of Ceremony, welcomed the attendees and guests, many of whom spoke about the future of Brunswick Crossing.

Guest speakers included Edward Gladstone, Chair of the City of Brunswick Planning Commission; LaVerne Gray, Maryland Department of Planning; Delegate Richard Weldon, District 3B; William D. Pleasants, Jr., President of Pleasants Development, Inc.; Louis Iaquinta, IKO Development, Inc.; and Jerry Connelly, Sr. Vice President of Pleasants Development, Inc.

“It was great to hear people speak with such pride for the city of Brunswick,” said Don Pleasants, [Founder and Chairman] of Pleasants Development, Inc, the developer of Brunswick Crossing. “We feel a tremendous responsibility to the people of Brunswick and are absolutely committed to making Brunswick Crossing a great addition to the city.”

Brunswick Crossing will grow up on 552 acres located right off Maryland 17, about two miles from downtown Brunswick, the Potomac River and the MARC Train. The setting is prized for many reasons, chief among them are its rolling topography and views of the nearby Appalachian Mountains.

“Brunswick is located in the heart of the Potomac River Valley so the scenery here is spectacular,” said Jerry Connelly, Sr. Vice President, Pleasants Development. “In fact, the views from our property greatly influenced our site plan design for Brunswick Crossing. We spent countless hours walking and surveying the property with an eye towards preserving its natural beauty for all of our future residents to enjoy. Wait until you see the views from our community recreation center and pool house.”

The community center and pool are among the many recreation amenities planned for Brunswick Crossing, which will also feature 130 acres of green space, miles of walking and biking trails, open areas and pocket parks. Paths from the community will connect up with the C&O Canal Towpath, which leads to a huge park, boat launch and campground right on the banks of the Potomac River.

In addition to so many desirable amenities, the grand plan for Brunswick Crossing includes a mix of single family homes, townhomes, condominiums, 55 or Better-targeted homes, and an upscale retail center with shops, restaurants and a grocery store.

While Brunswick Crossing’s scale is impressive—upon its completion it could nearly double the city’s current population of 5,000—the Pleasants design team is taking a thoughtful approach to the community’s development.

“Brunswick Crossing will grow gradually over time, much like Brunswick itself did,” said Connelly. “We will build no more than 175 homes per year. The community will feel like a series of smaller, naturally evolving neighborhoods. Rather than build all of the single family homes in one area and then all of the townhomes in another, we will blend them so that in many cases they share the same street. In addition, our age-targeted homes won’t all be grouped in one section; they’ll be mixed throughout the community. We believe this natural diversity of home styles and lifestyles will create a more authentic sense of community and a natural extension of the city of Brunswick.”

A lot of developers talk about being a part of the larger community, but Pleasants Development continues to deliver on its promise. Rather than erecting a monument at the entrance to Brunswick Crossing, Pleasants will create a monument that celebrates the entire city. Soon to be situated on Maryland Route 17, a new stone monument will read “Welcome To Brunswick”.

The architecture of Brunswick Crossing will boast modern features and technology, yet at the same time, reflect the character and charm of the area. The planned recreation center will exude the elegance of a grand manor home overlooking the Potomac River Valley. The barn-inspired pool house will pay homage to the property’s farm-country heritage. A variety of home styles, including many with front porches and detached garages tucked in back, will create the look of a classic American neighborhood. And all of the little details and finishing touches, including signage and streetlights, will be reminiscent of Brunswick’s historic downtown.

Added Connelly, “Brunswick is the kind of place where people get to know their neighbors and family friendships go on for generations. In every way possible, we want to keep that spirit alive right here in Brunswick Crossing.”

Construction will soon begin on Brunswick Crossing and sales are projected to begin in late 2009. For more information about this next great community to the city of Brunswick, and to view the community plan, renderings, photos and more, please visit BrunswickCrossing.com.