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Island Park
Home Development is finally making its way to the Shreveport
River Front as Island Park begins its building process. Many have wondered
as they watched other cities develop their waterfronts why Shreveport
still was not making better use of the Red River and the area’s lakes.
Island Park celebrates the subtle influences of the French, Mediterranean,
Caribbean and West Indies, which all come together to create a magical
architecture known only to Louisiana. Choose a waterfront estate home,
a garden home or a townhouse.
Located within the city limits of Shreveport, Island Park is only moments
away from the best shopping, churches, schools, medical facilities and
restaurants. Nestled in the curve of a natural lake, which has been extended
into the heart of the community, Island Park is a boater’s paradise.
The Red River, with its spacious parks and trails, is just across the
Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway.
The Architectural Review Committee will work with your builder and designer
to insure the integrity of the Island Park neighborhood. Choose from their
careful selection of builders and designers who are unsurpassed for quality
construction and knowledge of Louisiana architecture.
Island Park features an exquisite Yacht Club that will be like nothing
Shreveport currently has. It will offer a complete bar and dining facility
within the development and access to the private lake’s marina. Additionally
Island Park will provide a fully equipped Fitness Center for it’s
residents. For those that like to read, a library and computer center
will also be available. Along with its many other amenities it will have
a tennis court and designer pool as part of it’s extensive personal
fitness development program. With all the lakes surrounding the home sites
and its proximity to the river there will be boating with private slips
available and, of course, fishing.
Provenance
Remember when children walked to the corner store for an
ice cream cone and to the neighborhood park to play? Remember when safety
was defined by relationships with caring neighbors instead of the height
of a gate? Remember when cultural events were held in your neighborhood,
not at a location thirty minutes from home? If this sounds like a community
your soul has been searching for, take a look at Provenance, which is
a 377-acre traditional neighborhood development located off of Southern
Loop between Norris Ferry and Wallace Lake Roads, less than one mile from
the new I-49 interchange in Southeast Shreveport. It integrates residential,
civic, commercial and retail uses into a village filled with a variety
of home types, parks, shops, lakes, offices, restaurants and other amenities.
Southern Trace
Considered by many to be the crown jewel of the Southern
Shreveport home developments, Southern Trace offers a list of amenities
and activities from which to choose. It is truly the only current
Master-planned community in Shreveport. Situated on an expanding
500-acre land track just off Norris Ferry Road, this development is constantly
pursuing ways of making life better for its residents. Within this
community there are several smaller divisions that afford more choices
in the type and style of houses and surroundings. Built around the
award winning Southern Trace Golf Course, this development was expanded
to offer more than just homes with a golf course for a backyard.
Not to say that if you want a golf course in your backyard, this is definitely
a golf course to have. There are spectacular views from just about
every back deck situated from tee box to green. Great detail was
put into pre-planning how the houses would set on each lot and what view
the house would have and how each neighbor would be affected by the homes
next to it. However, if you don't want to walk out the back door
and hit a golf ball, all you have to do is move across the street.
Literally, Southern Trace has created such a unique environment that you
can simply be across the street from the homes on the golf course and
remove yourself from the look and feel presented by the golf course.
But if that is not enough for you, Southern Trace has taken it a step
further. Currently they are developing Southern Trace West which
offers rural 1-to-3 acre estate homesites. Don't overlook the beautiful
Wisteria or Gabriel's Path subdivisions within this planned community.
Both offer villa homes with views of the water and golf course.
Southern Trace Golf Community is guarded by 24-hour controlled access
security and provides city utilities.
The Haven
Locke Properties has developed "The Haven" to
become the new center point of living in the Shreveport/Bossier City area.
Although it can be found down by the river, it has watched the city move
to it in the last year. Only seconds away from the Million Dollar
Mile of shopping, the intersection of Youree Drive and 70th street has
become known and literally a stone throw away from two of the biggest
hospitals in the city and LSUS. This development likes to call itself
the new heart of the city. Big beautiful homes and perfect courtyard
retreats abound at The Haven. Amenities such as pristine lakes and
private walking trails await each resident. These homes are known
for their "livability".
Windermere Estates
Large lots and reasonable prices are what Windemere and
Belle Cherri Land company are all about. The Windemere development
was pursued with a price conscience buyer in mind, not to take anything
away in the least from the development. You might not find think
brick walls and all the extra amenities, but they offer a subdivision
with easy access to west Shreveport and both Hwy 3132 and I-20.
Their oversized lots are one of the main draws for most of the buyers.
Buying right at an acre gives more of the feeling of being a land owner
in addition to being a home owner.
Spring Lake at Willow Ridge
More and more people are moving to water and one of the
best ways to do it around Shreveport may be the housing development of
Spring Lake at Willow Ridge. Willow Ridge overlooks the southern
coast of Cross Lake, which is northwest of downtown Shreveport.
Spring Lake sits nestled into a lovely convergence of hills that roll
their way down to Cross Lake and provides a beautiful backyard setting
to any home built. Every house has a view of Cross Lake from some
window and many have turned their personal backyards into mini parks for
celebrating the outdoor life. Some lots are still available through
W.R. Properties, but they probably won't last for long.
Twelve Oaks
Going to the end of Youree Drive used to not get you anywhere,
but now all you have to do is take a right turn down Flournoy Lucas and
you practically drive right in to Twelve Oaks. This south Shreveport
gated community has a ten year construction plan that has just about everything
you could ever want. I say just about because there are limits.
The development is close to everything and getting closer. How can
that be? Well in a few short months, our lovely Hwy 3132 will run
smack into Flournoy Lucas and give Twelve Oaks immediate access to I-49.
The master plan behind Twelve Oaks calls for individual living division
within the community. The first of these to be built is Middleton
Place. Already a thriving subdivision itself, Middleton Place is
full of beautiful single family homes priced in the middle of the market
for the area and complimented by the added architeture that Twelve Oaks
has made a must for not only its builders but itself. In addition,
Charlston Court has recently opened and scaling things up a bit.
With some what larger lots and bigger floor plan houses, it is part of
Twelve Oaks’ way of offering something for everyone. It offers all
the amenities of a traditional neighborhood development within the gated
community of Twelve Oaks. Vintage homes with raised front porches are
nestled within tall, wispy hardwoods; their picket fences invite a relaxing
stroll down the tree covered street. Home styles are from Frank Betz,
a nationally acclaimed designer, or from other known regional and local
designers, giving the resident the freedom to choose their home to best
fit their home site. Each home is then carefully placed amongst the young
hardwoods with close attention given not to disturb their natural environment.
Upon completion of the home and landscaping, each homeowner is entrusted
to re-plant a small percentage of their new lawn with natural ferns and
evergreens to propagate the ambiance of this community.
The homesites, each dappled with the morning sun, nurture the new growth
of their freshly planted gardens. In the evening, cool breezes wisp through
the tall hardwoods and gently caress the small neighborhood as its residents
enjoy their evening stroll.
StoneBridge
StoneBridge is a complete master planned gated community
designed to meet the unique needs of the lifestyles of a city on the grow.
StoneBridge is the first and only gated community in Bossier City designed
in and around a professionally designed 18-hole golf course.
StoneBridge is a 330-acre development that when completed will have over
350 home sites, an 18-hole championship “Fred Couples” designed
golf course, eleven man-made lakes and a complete Country Club facility
with amenities such as a Clubhouse, restaurant, swimming pool and a complete
tennis facility. The entrance is guarded with a gatehouse used to limit
access to the community to only those who live or play at StoneBridge.
StoneBridge delivers the ultimate upscale community that Bossier City
has come to expect.
StoneBridge is located on Modica-Lott Road in the prestigious area of
North Bossier. With the large stately trees, you get the feel that you
are in the country, yet you are just two minutes from I-220 and less than
five minutes from major shopping, health care facilities and multiple
eating establishments ranging from fast food to fine dining.
The StoneBridge living community has been master planned in every detail
to provide a total living environment for generations to come. With StoneBridge
being in the city limits of Bossier City, residents enjoy the luxury of
city water and sewer services, as well as city fire and police protection.
In addition to a premier golf course, StoneBridge offers a generously
sized swimming pool and facility, along with tennis courts and a golf
practice facility.
Home sites have been skillfully sited into various villages. Each has
its own unique character. Moderately priced home sites range in size to
meet the needs of any lifestyle. Thoughtful attention has been given to
assigning architectural and size requirements for the homes in each village
to ensure lasting value and compatibility. As an additional assurance
in the control of StoneBridge’s overall integrity, a strong set of
protective covenants has been recorded and a Property Owners Association
established.
Throughout the StoneBridge living community, there are beautifully landscaped
concrete streets with curbs and gutters, sidewalks, streetlights and beautifully
landscaped common areas to create a community atmosphere. Additionally,
there is a lawn maintenance service operated by StoneBridge, for those
who would like to invest their time in something other than their lawns.
In essence, StoneBridge is “The Total Living Community.”
Magnolia Chase
You’ll love living in the stately
confines of Magnolia Chase. This wonderful location offers quick access
to both country and city living—being close to both I-220 and Cypress
Black Bayou Reservoir. At Magnolia Chase, quiet country living is afforded;
while at the same time, the amenities and conveniences of a family-oriented
city are only minutes away. A Magnolia Chase home is among the charming
pecan groves in North Bossier—the place you want to be!
Bossier City offers a wide variety of shopping and dining experiences.
Airline Drive, Benton Road and East Texas Street, all a few minutes drive
from Magnolia Chase, are the area’s shopping and dining center, with
an extensive variety of restaurants from which to choose.
Magnolia Chase homes provide a quiet and relaxed atmosphere, idyllic stately
pecan grove home settings and wide streets and sidewalks. There is a future
planned pool and recreation house and parks for the kids and the young
at heart.
SMT Properties and their home-building team are devoted to their single-minded
pursuit of making your home buying process exciting and delightful. The
number one goal at SMT Properties is to make your life enjoyable and secure—inside
an SMT Properties home!
Chez Moi
Builder R.L. Smithey brings Chez Moi Gardens at Greenacres
Place to life with the coming of a new spring. These exclusive garden
district homes will reside within a private gated community with only
eighteen individual houses. Located in the booming area of North
Bossier, these homes will offer easy access via either Benton Road or
Airline Drive to I-220 and the rest of what North Bossier has to offer.
Most of the homes will in fact be 3,200 sq. ft. with three bedrooms and
two and one half baths. They will all have sperate dining rooms
and a private courtyard, where you will find stamped concrete patios and
outdoor water features. With patterened travertine marble floors
and heated floors in the master bath and large master closet and a indoor
water feature, to say they will have all the extras would be an understatement.
Other amenities will include; stainless steel appliances, granite countertops,
central vacuum system, alarm system, high ceilings, 50" plasma screen
tvs furnished and built in a home theater room overlooking a two story
den, two tankless water heaters, extra parking within the development
and a meandering sidewalk which leads to park benches and a lighted fountain
all surrounded by beautiful landscaping.
Le Chene
European style and elegance meets Louisiana French Provincial
is Le Chene. Olde Oaks golf course and home development now has
an added beauty. Le Chene is currently building some of the most
unique homes in North Louisiana. If adding a touch of contemporary
to your acadiana style is what you seek, then you should take a moment
and head to Le Chene. Right on Hal Sutton drive this one of a kind
subdivision will definitely show you something different in the local
housing market. On a slight hillside surrounded by fairways at Olde
Oaks golf club, these homes will not only be a golfer's dream, but any
family’s desire. The gated community offers the protection
you are looking for and the security to allow your children the opportunity
to play within the neighborhood. All this combines with these unique
homes and there you have it, a great place to call home.
Highland Ranch
Highland Ranch is a planned community consisting of 237
acres. Cherry Hill and Summerwood are subdivisions located within Highland
Ranch. It is located in the Town of Greenwood at the intersection of Shirley
Francis Road and Hwy. 169, approximately 20 minutes west of downtown Shreveport
on I-20.
Both subdivisions have separate entrances guarded by an electronic gate
and offer a Homeowners Association. It has been said that Highland Ranch
is a promise well kept. The dream has become a reality, a reality that
offers a variety of exceptional new home sites and custom homes, embraced
by natural open space and all the serenity that comes with it. And while
this spectacular setting has the power to transport you far from the pressures
of everyday life, you’ll find yourself in convenient proximity to
Shreveport-Bossier and all the necessities they contain.
All of these fine home developments were built with a unique perspective.
Now what you must do is find the vision that fits your future and seek
those of a like mind. They say that buying or building a new home
is one of the most stressful things a person will ever do...isn't it great
that you are provided so much help in this particular housing market.
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