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Park Drive

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Lot 22 Park Drive, Longmeadow, MA

Over 3/4 acre lot
Blueberry Hill Elementary School
Williams Middle School
Park Drive, Longmeadow
$425,000

Welcome to Colony Hills. Build the home of your dreams for total package starting at $850,000.

This lot has land in Springfield and Longmeadow.

Enjoy the privacy and solitude of Forest Park.This is a great investment.

Laurel Street

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Lot 5 Laurel Street, Longmeadow MA, Lot 5

Almost 2/3 acre lot
Blueberry Hill Elementary School
Williams Middle School
Laurel Street, Longmeadow
$425,000

This is a great investment. Build your dream home in the sought after Colony Hills area of Longmeadow.

Enjoy close proximity to Forest Park, Bliss Park, Shopping, Golfing and more.

Gableview Lane

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Gableview Lane At The Ranch Golf Club Estates, Southwick, MA

Secure, 24 hour gated golf community with fabulous fairway views
Blue Sky, emerald green grass and 18 of the most beautiful golf holes you have ever played
Though secluded in a rural setting, The Ranch is within 20 minutes reach of the Mass Pike, Interstates, 91, 84, Springfield and Bradley International Airport with a forty-five minute drive to Hartford
Southwick, once a rural farming community, enjoys the status of a major recreational center because of the Congamond Lakes and large open space areas

Homesites serenely set in the heart of the golf course overlooking the 8th, 12th, 13th & 14th holes with magnificent views. Homesites are 40,000 sq/ft and nestled into this private gated community.

Lot 11 Gableview Lane – 37,962 sq ft
Lot 12 Gableview lane – 40,026 sq ft
Lot 13 Gableview Lane – 40,034 sq ft
Lot 14 Gableview Lane – 40,071 sq ft

Lot 2 Sunnyside Road

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Lot 2 Sunnyside Road, The Ranch Golf Club Estates at Hickory Ridge

2200 sq. ft. Ranch style home
Walk-out basement
30 year architectual shingles
Copper roofs
Gas fireplace
Andersen windows & doors
Premium grade vinyl siding and shakes
Whirlpool tub in tile deck in Master bath
One high efficiency Lennox heating unit with automic humidifier, air purifier and air conditioning
75 gallon gas fired hot water heater
$2000 light fixture allowance; 14 recessed lights allowed
$3,500 appliance allowance
Security system
Well and septic system

Crown molding, wainscoting and chair rail in dining room, crown molding in master bedroom and foyer
Custom interior trim package
Cherry kitchen cabinets with granite countertops and tile backsplash
Ceramic tile in all baths, laundry and mud hall
Clear red oak flooring in kitchen, dinette, family room, dining room and foyer
Carpet in all bedrooms
Step ceiling in dining room
Irrigation system, 12’ x 18’ trex deck

Optional Cost to finished approximately 1000 square feet in cellar – $32,500

Optional Cost to finish bonus room above garage – $19,700

Optional Cost to brick partial front elevation – $6,600

108 College Street

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108 College Street, South Hadley, MA

2500 sq. ft. of living space
Stain glass windows
Beautiful chandeliers
Wrap around porch
Tin ceilings
Natural woodwork
Hardwood floors
Updated kitchens and baths
1st floor laundry & pantry
Walk up attic
Window seats & french doors
Charming turret

This stunning Victorian sits majestically atop a hill located in South Hadley.

Own a piece of history with gorgeous features and all of the charm. Located on one third of an acre and close to major highways and shopping, this
home is worth a look.

Click here for complete details and a printable property listing.

64 Shadowbrook Village

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64 Shadowbrook Village, South Hadley, MA

2300 sq. ft. of living space
Walk out basement, deck, screened in porch
24” tile floors
Granite counters
Center island kitchen
Stainless steel appliances
Wine refrigerator
Custom sound system
Plasma TV connections
Bamboo & wrought iron
curved staircase
Exquisite lighting
Faux painted walls

Spectacular custom designed European style condo featuring 24″ tile floors throughout, granite counters, center island kitchen with stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerator, custom sound system, plasma TV connections in great room, master and media room, bamboo and wrought iron curved staircase, exquisite lighting, faux painted walls, 2300 square feet of living space, walk out basement, deck, screened in porch.

This truly one of a kind home is ready to move in to and is priced below replacement cost.

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63 Shadowbrook Village

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63 Shadowbrook Village, South Hadley, MA

3000 sq. ft. of living area
Private setting
Pet friendly
State of the art unit
Completely finished
Cherry cabinetry
Granite counter tops
Incredible lighting
2 fireplaces
Gourmet kitchen with island, wine rack & wine refrigerator
Stainless steel appliances
Bosch washer and dryer
Finished basement
Loft area

State of the art unit, completely finished, features cherry cabinetry with granite counter tops, incredible lighting, 2 fireplaces, gourmet kitchen with island, wine rack and wine refrigerator, stainless appliances, Bosch washer and dryer.

The finished basement level with sliders to private patio has a beautiful great room, bedroom and full bath.

The loft area has a bedroom, bath and media room.

Over 3000 square feet of living area, beautiful private setting, pet friendly.

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57 Shadowbrook Village

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57 Shadowbrook Village

1770 sq. ft. on first floor with master suite, finished loft w/ guest bedroom, media room & full bath adds 530 sq. ft.
Cherry cabinets
Stainless steel appliances
Screened porch
Hardwood floors in kitchen, dining room, screened in porch
Gas fireplace
All window treatments remain

This “model” has cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances, hardwood floors in kitchen, dining room and living room, screened in porch off living room.

Gas fireplace, screened porch, 1770 square feet on first floor with master suite, finished loft with guest bedroom, media room and full bath adds 530 square feet.

All window treatments remain.

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Renovate, Build New or Tear it Down?

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Renovate, Build New or Tear it Down?

Deciding whether to renovate your existing home or sell it and build a new home on another lot can be a tough decision and it seems to be getting tougher all the time.

It has generally been the case that building a new home is a better long term financial investment than renovation. But fluctuating home prices, a dwindling supply of buildable land, lifestyle preferences and other factors complicate this equation and make this decision more difficult than it once was.

We offer these points to consider as you think through the alternatives, and we are always available to discuss your individual situation and help you decide what’s best for you.

If you cannot find a different lot, neighborhood and/or setting that you like as much or better than your current situation; then you’re probably considering renovating your existing home or even tearing it down and re-building where you currently live.
The good news is that there are many ways to improve your home through renovation. Young and growing families can often make more room by opening up their floor plans. Empty nesters can create new uses out of extra bedrooms and/or living spaces for their aging parents. People can make their homes easier to live in by putting rooms like the master bedroom suite and the laundry room on the first floor and by adding hand rails and ramps. And it’s often possible to make homes more energy efficient.
Sometimes it is not possible to fix what is ailing a home through renovation. Examples include needing to replace all of the windows or if you need taller ceilings. In these cases, tearing down and re-building is the best option. Many people are not aware that it is often possible to rebuild on your original foundation, even if you want to gain square footage in living space.
Whether you renovate or tear down, an important question is if you’ll be able to recoup your investment when you sell your home. This will depend on the scope of the project, how long you plan to live in your home and the housing price trends in your specific neighborhood.
More and more, people are deciding to renovate or tear down even if they’re not sure that they’ll recoup their investment. That’s because they’ve decided that they want to live in their home as long as possible and having the home they want now is more important to them than the long term resale value.
Improving energy efficiency is on the minds of many these days, especially in the Northeast. The good news is that the tools and techniques to do so are improving all the time. However, there is a very wide range of options each with their own time frame before the money you’re saving from lower energy costs pays for the investment of making your home more energy efficient. If you’re interested in a home with maximum energy efficiency, building new may be your best option.

As you can see, there is much to consider. At Laplante Construction, we’ve helped customers through just about every possible scenario, and we are certain we can help you determine the best path for your home.

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