Features & Upgrades
Exterior Cottage Details
- Innovative Vineyard Cottage architecture
- Smartside board and batten siding
- Natural palette of rich, earthy exterior colors
- Extensive screened in veranda living space
- Large, private terraces nestled into the vineyard
- Unique vintage cottage style exterior lighting
- Composite shingle and/or metal roofs
- Exposed wood rafters on verandas
- Energy efficient low “E” double glazed windows
- Custom designer entry doors
- Detached garage
Interior Cottage Details
- Choose from two designer selected, desert inspired color palettes
- Premium laminate counter tops
- Vinyl plank flooring in entry, living, dining, kitchen and baths
- Wood kitchen and bathroom cabinetry with custom cottage detailing
- Energy efficient wine cooler
- Carpeting on stairs, in bedrooms and lower halls
- Rain head showers in all master bathrooms
- Electric fireplace with wood surround and beach pebble detailing
- Energy efficient heat pump for heating and cooling
- Ceiling fans in great room and veranda
- Premium Energy Star stainless appliance package includes top mount fridge with ice maker, whisper quiet dishwasher, microwave, slide in self-clean range and wine cooler.
- Laundry features full size, front load Energy Star washer and dryer
- Spacious outdoor veranda with wood flooring
Eco-Features
Design
- Efficient building footprints reduce material and energy requirements
- Verandas and trellised terraces provide shade from the summer heat
- 24 inch roof overhang reduces the sun’s heat from entering glazing
- Natural cross-ventilation reduces the need for additional space cooling
- Extensive glazing reduces the need for other light sources
- Low “E” double glazed windows reduces heating and cooling requirements
Appliances and fixtures
- Energy Star appliances are more efficient than traditional models reducing energy consumption
- Energy efficient heat pumps reduce power consumption
Interior finishes
- Compact fluorescent lighting consumes less energy than incandescent bulbs
- Ceiling fans maintain even temperature levels and reduce energy consumption
- Carpet has recycled content and full post use recyclability
- Where possible, the use of natural fabrics provides a healthier indoor environment and reduces reliance on synthetic fabrics
Landscaping
- Indigenous, drought tolerant landscaping contributes to water conservation
- Restoration and preservation of important wildlife habitats
- Downward lighting preserves the beauty of the night sky
Maintenance
- Durable interior & exterior finishes require minimal maintenance
Optional Cottage Upgrades
- Complete Vineyard Cottage furnishings package with attention to natural finishes and fabrics including wood and wicker, cottons and linens
- Indoor wood burning fireplace
- Outdoor shower
- Folding glass wall
- Hot tub
- Ceiling fans in bedrooms
- Outdoor kitchen
- Additional veranda chairs
- Exterior shingles or stone
The Vineyard Pavilion
- Heated pool
- Arbor seating
- Tasting room
- Outdoor kitchen
- Wine Cellar & private wine lockers
