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Oak Ridge to get green certified neighborhood

Update: It looks like a Colfax development is also in the running to be the Triad's first green certified neighborhood. Press release here.

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Well-heeled home buyers looking for a green residence are invited to a July 20 lot draw at Kensington Place, an Oak Ridge development that is supposed to be the Triad's first green certified neighborhood, according to a press release by Leap Realty in Winston-Salem. The K2 Homes development will feature Energy Star® certified homes, sidewalks, streetlights, streams and walking trails.

The lot draw will be held at Magnolia Manner in Colfax on July 20 at 4:30 p.m. The public is invited to the lot draw event, which will feature presentations by the green partners that are working in partnership with Leap Realty and K2 Homes to develop Kensington Place.

“Although the lots are sited for optimum environmental benefit and construction will meet at least Energy Star® certification, the homes at Kensington Place will look much like other typical homes in Guilford County,” said Sarah Olson, of Leap Realty. “Above all, the development is on a beautiful piece of land and will feature a number of open areas for walking, playing and neighborhood gatherings.”

Kensington Place is certified under the National Association of Home Builders’ “Green Building Standard” for site design and development. Most lots at Kensington Place feature passive solar design opportunities and all are graded with utilities in place. Lots at Kensington Place range from $67,800 to $71,800. Home prices are estimated to begin at approximately $300,000.

Olson said that grading is complete and that the homes will be ready to begin construction immediately following lot purchases.

For more information, contact Leap Realty at 608-2599 or info@leaprealty.net.

DIRECTIONS TO KENSINGTON PLACE (FROM GREENSBORO): Take Hwy 150 West toward Kernersville. Turn right on Pepper Road, left on Grove Park (Pepper Ridge) and drive straight into Kensington Place.