IVORY RIDGE
Get ready for something big - something really BIG from Ivory Homes, the No. 1 builder in Utah. After three years of planning, Ivory Homes is releasing for reservation its new flagship community, Ivory Ridge. This exciting new community is located in east Lehi just southwest of Micron off State Road 92.
"We haven't done anything of this magnitude before," says David Zollingeer, Ivory's sales manager for Utah County.
More than 800 single-family and multi-family homes are slated for this master-planned, mixed-use community. In addition to being the biggest project Ivory has ever tackled Ivory Ridge marks several more firsts for the company.
Ivory Ridge will feature Ivory's new line of townhomes, Ivory Homes created several townhome designs just for Ivory Ridge that emphasize classic American Architecture, spacious living and ample garage space. Similar townhomes will also soon be offered in other communities such as Ivory Highlands in Taylorville and Benson Mill in Stansbury Park.
"It just shows our commitment to provide a product that meets the needs of Utah homebuyers." Zollinger says. "As the land prices go up we see maintaining affordability while offering an excellant product with great value in our townhomes."
Another first willl be the multi-million-dollar Ivory Ridge Swim and Tennis Club. Never before has Ivory Homes built such a large recreation center in one of its communities. And never before has Ivory offered memberships to people who live outside a community.
What will the Club contain? Six indoor and five outdoor tennis courts, three outdoor swimming pools to suit all uses and abilities, a volleyball court, indoor and outdoor reception areas, meeting rooms ,locker rooms, a fitness-center with weight and cardiovascular equipment, and more.
In addition, the Club will have a tenis pro shop and staff, complete with personal trainers, and instructiors to keep menbers fit and kids busy year-rond.
"What we are creating with this facility is a country-club atmosphere that has a community feel to it," says Jeff Christensen, project manager for the Ivory Ridge Swim and Tennis Club."This is designed to be the social center of the area.
In addition to the Club, Ivory Ridge has many more amenitites.
To name a couple, substantial open space that includes a large park with soccer fields, baseball diamonds and more that will anchor the community, and a walkable Center Street will offer a cluster of office space and stores, such as restaurants, convenience stores and banks.
Planning for the community has beeen immense. Ivory Ridge has gone through many public hearings and neighborhood meetings over the past two years. Many suggestions from those gatherings have been used to hone the designs.
The massive effort has paid off the Ivory Homes. The company believes in the project so much that not only are many Ivory employees planning on living there, but Ivory Homes is also building its Utah County headquarters at Ivory Ridge.
Construction on Ivory's headquarters started earlier this summer. It's expected to be one of the first buildings finished in Ivory Ridge.
Ivory Homes is especially proud of the careful atttention it put into the master plan for the community. The ultimate goal is to create a exclusive, well-planned and executed neihborhood structure with an attractive, unified architectural theme and significant amenities.
"This is the flagship community for Ivory," Zollinger says of Ivory Ridge. "We are extremely excited about it. I think it shows our commitment to our buyers and to Utah County."
The benefits of a master-planned community are many. It prevents fractured mini-subdivisions. it streamlines construction of infrastructure, and most importantly, it guarantees open space, parks and other amenities that increase quality of life.
Homes available at Ivory Ridge will come in three types- traditional single-family estates, townhomes and live-work lofts.
The single-family estates will be the same high-end homes available through Ivory's catalogue of homes. The catalogue offers more than 30 floor plans. Each home comes with countless design options and color selections.
Townhomes will be available in several locations throughoout Ivory Ridge. In addition to excellent location, the townhomes boast Classic American architecture featuring brick and stucco exteriors,2-car attached garages, rambler and two-story designs, full basements, and ample interior space.
The live-work lofts will be located in the heart of Center Street shoppping. They willl provide a unique opportunity for residents to lie above or near their work and close to retail.
Summing up the entier community. Zollinger says:
"This definately sets the tone for the quality of work that Ivory does. It also lets everybody know that we are not only able to plan a great community, but we are also very sensitive to the varying needs of our homebuyers in every demographic. Whether it be a young married couple, a move-up homebuyer, a family buying their dream home, or an older couple looking to down-size, we are going to have it all at Ivory Ridge."