Buying a home is a big decision. How do you choose? If you’re looking at new homes for sale near Raleigh, NC, here are the top 10 reasons to choose Gardner Farms for your new home.
#1. Get the best of both worlds.
Willow Spring has a population of approximately 21,000 people in an unincorporated area that spreads across Wake County and Johnston County, 2 desirable areas. The population has been steadily growing as more people recognize the value of living here. It’s a hometown for singles, families, and empty nesters. The common thread is having a friendly suburban atmosphere that provides more space but without feeling too distant from the urban action.
Living at Gardner Farms in Willow Spring, NC, gives you the joys of a small town lifestyle with the convenience of city amenities. Willow Spring is just 15 miles south of Raleigh. And it’s an easy drive up I-401. With the recent completion of the 540 Loop that circles the state capital, it’s so much more convenient to get to where you want to go in Raleigh…and home again.
WIllow Spring is also surrounded by an abundance of recreational choices. You’ll find a great variety of local parks, as well as Raven Rock State Park and Cape Fear River. From horseback riding and whitewater rafting to hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and camping, you’ll find just about every type of outdoor recreation you could want at these two destinations, a short drive from Willow Spring!
Fuquay-Varina, NC, is a thriving Raleigh suburb that’s just 4 miles west of Willow Spring, giving you even more things to do nearby. Fuquay-Varina boasts 2 downtown districts, each with a variety of shops, restaurants, entertainment options, and other venues.
Angier, NC, is another nearby Raleigh suburb, 7 miles south of Willow Spring. Known for its fragrant, colorful crepe myrtle trees, Angier is a very small town (population: 6,901), so it’s not a bustling place, but offers a quaint yet flourishing downtown area in Harnett County. Here, you’ll discover a unique calendar of festivals and events. Gardner Farms is located in a Willow Spring location on James Austin Road, a main thoroughfare, that’s just 4 miles from Downtown Angier.
#2. Gardner Farms offers large yards lined with trees.
One of the advantages of living in a small town is the availability (and affordability) of larger homesites. At Gardner Farms, you can choose from New Home Inc.’s large lots that range from 0.5 to 2.3 acres. Imagine the pleasure of having this much space to use as you wish—a place for the kids to play, the pets to run, your garden to thrive, and with enough room to just relax.
In addition to having a large yard, these large lots are lined with mature trees, providing a natural privacy border. Your home has a view of the woods, not someone else’s backyard.
#3. Gardner Farms is a small community.
New Home Inc. has only 43 homes planned for Gardner Farms. Our community of new homes for sale in Willow Spring, NC, will not be a sprawling neighborhood, but a smaller one where you have the opportunity to get to know all of your neighbors. This privacy is enhanced with the cul-de-sac design. It’s like living in a small town within a small town. And yet you’re so close to all of the other things that you need and want!
#4. Our homes are smarter.
One of the big advantages of buying a new home versus buying a resale is the availability of current smart home technology. New Home Inc. provides a comprehensive smart home automation package as a standard feature in our Gardner Farms homes. You move in without the need to adapt. Here’s what’s waiting for you in one of these feature-rich new homes for sale near Raleigh, NC:
- Smart home control panel: Here’s your command central for all of your smart home technology, from the light switches to the doors. The BrilliantⓇ control panel is voice-controlled and includes a built-in camera with a microphone, speaker, and motion sensor. And you can easily add more smart switches and smart plugs.
- Smart deadbolt lock: Unlock your front door from your smartphone, whether or not you’re at home! With the Yale smart deadbolt lock, you can set multiple entry codes and keep track of who is coming and going from your home.
- Smart thermostat: One of the most effective energy-efficiency controls is a smart thermostat. Control the temperature in your home from your smartphone. New Home Inc. the Ecobee smart thermostat in your new home at Gardner Farm. This device features air quality monitors and multiple room sensors. These one-of-a-kind features give you even more control over your home’s climate, enabling you to save up to 26% on home heating and cooling costs!
- Video doorbell: The Ring Pro adds another layer of security to your Gardner Farms home. With this smart device, you have head-to-toe high definition video, 3D motion detector, and a built-in Alexa greeting to answer the door for you. And it is integrated with the smart home control panel that also comes with your new home.
- Whole home network panel: New Home Inc. supports your connectivity with a whole home network panel that keeps your modem, router, and smart home components safely out of the way but still easily accessible.
#5. You’ll save big with energy efficient features.
A smart thermostat provides significant energy savings but New Home Inc. goes further when it comes to eco-friendly home design. We follow the requirements of the ecoSelect Home Efficiency Program. Our homes are independently certified to adhere to the high standards set for:
- Quality assurance
- High-performance building envelope
- Programmable thermostats
- Energy-efficient lighting
- High-efficiency HVAC
- Reduced water usage
- Advanced air sealing
These standards reflect the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) Index, a national standard for measuring energy efficiency.
When you choose New Home Inc. and Gardner Farms, you’re not just buying a new construction home but you’re investing in your future!
#6. The homes are designed for your health.
More than ever before, we’ve come to appreciate the quality of the air we breathe. Did you know that the air inside your home contains up to 5 times more pollutants than outside air? Today’s homes are built to be airtight, which leaves little opportunity for pollutants to get out once they’re in your home.
Your new home at Gardner Farms includes a whole home air filtration system to protect indoor air quality. This system filters out tiny particles of allergens, toxins, and pollutants. Fresh air is allowed to circulate in a controlled manner through the filtration system, not through costly leaks and drafts.
#7. Gardner Farms is future-proof.
The home you’re buying now is a long-term investment. It should be designed that way. New Home Inc. uses a Future-Proof approach to designing and building homes for today’s buyers. We’ve done our research into the needs and wants—looking at how lifestyles have evolved—and come up with innovations that add value, comfort, and convenience.
No matter which is the top 10 reasons you choose Gardner Farms for your new home, you can be sure you’re getting more than what other builders are giving.
Take a look at some of New Home Inc.’s Future-Proof features:
- The Smart Door Delivery Center is the solution for safely receiving home deliveries. The fully enclosed, climate-controlled space sits between your exterior and interior front doors. The delivery person receives a code to authorize entry only to the delivery space. The door automatically locks afterward, keeping your packages protected from the weather and overly curious passersby.
- The “messy kitchen” service pantry adds a serving, storage, and clean-up space beyond your kitchen, reducing the clutter and traffic. The messy kitchen is the perfect place to stash things you don’t need on a regular basis, like small appliances, serving ware, and seasonal linens and dishes.
- The drop zone by the garage entry to your home is outfitted with a cubby storage space to help you organize the clutter.
- Our floor plans include optional layouts to accommodate your vision of the owner’s suite. From incorporating a sitting area to creating a deluxe shower experience, New Home Inc. has thought ahead to present you with a variety of choices that fit seamlessly into the floor plan you choose.
- Is an electric vehicle in your garage or already in your driveway? We’re ready for it. Your new home at Gardner Farms includes an electric vehicle charging station rough-in. The hard work has been done, making it easy to finish and activate this future-thinking feature.
#8. Style your new home your way.
New Home Inc. has curated a portfolio of Gardner Farms floor plans. With 7 home designs and several elevation choices for each home, you have dozens of ways to create the home you want.
Take a look at floor plans that span a full range, from 1,871 to 3,143 square feet of indoor living space, with as many as 5 bedrooms and 4 baths. You can opt for a ranch-style home, The Clayton, that perfectly fits your idea of single-level living, whether you want a comfortable 1,871 square feet or a more spacious 2,674-square-foot design. If you’re thinking of a multi-story home, look at the broad array of other Gardner Farms floor plans.
The elevations allow you to choose architectural details for the exterior. These choices transform the appearance of the home. Go from Craftsman to Traditional, from French Country to Modern Farmhouse, and so much more! Work with our designers to build the curb appeal you want—and be confident that we’re doing the same with every buyer in order to ensure the integrity of the community overall.
#9. Dead zones don’t live here.
Like smart home automation, technology must live in your new home. New Home Inc. uses CAT6 cabling because it delivers unmatched data transfer speed and puts an end to dead zones. With more devices and more users relying on your network, don’t settle for less than CAT6!
#10. Gardner Farms kids go to Wake County schools.
Do you have school-aged children in your family? Wake County is renowned for the quality of its schools. The Wake County Public School System earned an “A” from Niche, ranking it #2 among Best School Districts in the Raleigh Area and #7 in the entire state. THE WCPSS received high marks for Academics, Teachers, College Prep, Diversity, and Clubs & Activities.
Wake County schools were also rated #1 of the Best School Districts for Athletes in North Carolina, an important detail if you have a student athlete in your family.
Move-in ready homes for sale near Raleigh
Are you ready to explore living in Willow Spring, NC? New Home Inc. has move-in ready homes for sale at Gardner Farms. These new construction homes and this community reflect every one of the top 10 reasons to choose Gardner Farms for your new home.
Prices start at $509,700 for a 2,430-square-foot home, The Holly, in a Craftsman elevation. And there are more homes and more designs, currently under construction or fully ready for you to move right in!
Be sure to check out our communities of townhomes and single-family homes throughout the region, including Fuquay-Varina, Lillington, and Clayton. We live and work in this area. New Home Inc.’s team wants to use this experience to guide you through the process of finding and purchasing the perfect new home that fits your lifestyle and budget.
Contact us at New Home Inc. to learn more about Gardner Farms, the area, and the life that is waiting for you in one of our homes there.
