Ted Mason Signature Homes has 5 homes in this years Fall Collection of Homes, put on by the Builders Contractors Association of Southwest Idaho. The homes featured will be at the following communities: Walnut Creek (Kuna), Sonata Hills (SW Boise), Ambleside (West Boise), Chatham Towne (West Boise), and Hightower (NE Meridian). The show runs October 3, 4, 10, 11, 17 and 18 from 11 am to 5 pm.
2009 Fall Collection of Homes
Treasure Valley Single Adult Play Date at Ambleside July 25th
Saturday, July 25th
Singles Play date! Swim, badminton, and clubhouse open for singles!
4pm-6:30
Music Under the Stars 7pm-10pm at the Green at Ambleside.
Bring your friends!
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The townhomes at Ambleside are coming right along. Estimated completion set for May 1st.
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Ambleside…up, up, and up! Check out this view.
Ambleside has some impressive views from these skycraper townhomes currently being framed. The engineering involved is impressive. Come by and take a look at the commercial grade fire protection walls. Chris Mason, Project Manager for Ambleside, is shooting for a May 2009 finish date for the first building of homes.
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Ambleside up and running
Every now and then (like after you’ve developed several hundred homes), you get an itch to break out and try something different, to let loose and let the imagination guide the project. This actually happens to me every few years and one of those developments is underway at Ambleside.
Ambleside is basically an English village in Boise. Inspired by the art and architecture of the Georgian period, this sixty-seven townhome development is the result of a commitment to capturing the essence of the most beautiful towns in England. We had a general idea of what we wanted to do but we at first had trouble finding an architect/planner locally who could pull this off. After some referrals, we met Sherry McKibben of McKibben+Cooper Architects. This company is very highly regarded for urban planning and sustainable building design and Sherry is an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Director of the University of Idaho’s Urban Research and Design Center in Boise.
Ambleside will have all the modern conveniences, however, including a 2,500-square-foot clubhouse with fully equipped gym and pool. Buildings will have dormers, porches, siding, chimney pots. Rear-loaded garages mean no garage doors face the street. Homes range in size from 1,500 to 1,950 SF and start in the low $220’s. Each home will have a rear-loaded two-car garage, concrete slab storage room, barbecue-ready balcony, landscaped front yard with patio, fireplace, high ceilings, master suite, and more.
This is typically the kind of development you might see in the North End, Southeast Boise or other upscale areas. Fairview Avenue may seem like an unusual location for Ambleside, but we think attractive development will be supported wherever it is.
For more information on Ambleside visit our Blog.
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Ted Mason Signature Homes to host live music, singles get-together at Ambleside in Boise Saturday
July 22, 2009
For more information:
Barbara Johncox, 407-0759
Facebook: http://groups.to/tedmasonhomes
Twitter: @tedmasonhomes
Web www.tedmason.com
The Fleet Street Klezmer Band will perform this Saturday, July 25th from 7:00pm until 10:00pm at Ambleside Townhouse Community, off Fairview at Steelwood Dr. Look for the cool two story English -styled townhouses.
Music Under the Stars is made possible by the generous sponsorship of Ted Mason Signature Homes, and Ambleside, a English Village townhouse community in the heart of Boise, doff Fairview at Steelwood. TMSH invites listeners to bring your lawn chairs, blankets and food and drinks (no alcohol please) and listen to this exciting music.
This is part of another project at Ambleside. From 4pm-6:30pm Ambleside is hosting Singles Play date where there will be access to the clubhouse, the swimming pool, and the village green area with badminton set up. Singles are invited to stay for Music Under the Stars, which is open to everyone.
Klezmer music drawing on centuries-old Jewish traditions, also incorporates various sounds of music from European and international traditions, including Roma (gypsy) music, Eastern European folk music (particularly Russian music), French Cafe music and early jazz. In different regions of Eastern and Central Europe, klezmer developed slightly differently, leading to an exciting range of subgenres.
Klezmer music also is intended to replicate the human voice, including sounds of crying, wailing and laughing. It is generally the violin’s job to do this imitation. Often, a klezmer band will include a fiddle, a bass or cello, a clarinet and a drum.
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Ambleside grand opening a big success!
The forecast called for rain all day, but it turned out to be a beautiful day for the Ambleside Grand Opening Garden Party on Saturday, June 20. We had about 500 people show up during the course of the day. The Boise Hawks ballplayers and Humphrey the Hawk were there from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. handing out free game tickets, while the Garden Party want from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Thanks to everyone who came out to see Ambleside. Designing a townhome development along the lines of an English village is a new concept for Boise and we are pleased at its reception so far.
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For more information, contact
Ted Mason, 338-0420
Martin Johncox, 658-9100
Facebook: http://groups.to/ambleside and http://groups.to/tedmasonhomes
Twitter: @tedmasonhomes
Web: www.tedmason.com
Fairview Avenue is a great place for shopping, services and food and, increasingly, for upscale developments. Just 1,000 feet away from Fairview, a traditionally-designed, European themed development called Ambleside is now under construction.
“It is a different kind of development, especially for this location, but we have built our reputation on doing things a bit differently than the competition and this will be a very desirable community,” said Ted Mason, owner of Ted Mason Signature Homes. “Because the concept is so new, we thought it would be a good idea to have an event to introduce it.”
The clubhouse, pool and two homes at Ambleside have been finished and furnished for tours. Ambleside is north of Fairview Avenue off Shamrock street, next to the Steelwood Enterprise Center.
Rollout events start at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 20 when the Boise Hawks will be at Ambleside until noon giving away tickets to anyone. Realtors will also be conducting tours of the model townhomes. The Grand Opening Garden Party runs from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. including gourmet catering by Chef Cordel Knight. The five-piece Glory Brass Band will play from 4 to 5 and Randy Coryell, pianist at Grove Hotel, will play from 5:30 to 8. A ribbon-cutting will be held at 5:15 and local dignitaries have been invited. The Garden Party will also feature product giveaways, such as Spa Days, Metro Express Car Washes, limo and dinner, personal trainer, and many others.
Ambleside will create the environment of an English village in Boise. Inspired by the art and architecture of the Georgian period, this sixty-seven townhome development is the result of a commitment to capturing the essence of the most beautiful towns in England, according to Mason. About 130 people are at work on the project and as of this writing, the first townhome building is nearing completion.
“We had a general idea of what we wanted to do at first, but we had trouble finding an architect/planner locally who could pull this off with sensitivity and style,” Mason said. “After some referrals, we met Sherry McKibben of McKibben+Cooper Architects.”
McKibben’s company is very highly regarded for urban planning and sustainable building design and she is an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Director of the University of Idaho’s Urban Research and Design Center in Boise. Mason and McKibben, who have traveled in England and studied its architecture, also took inspiration from the book “The Most Beautiful Country Towns of England” which served as a design guide.
Ambleside has a harmonious design, with townhomes near the entrance smaller, quainter and showing timber. Homes will progress in size and elaborateness as they near the far end, where a “manor house” will serve as the visual anchor. While having a stately appearance, the “manor house” is really a four-townhome building. That’s in keeping with the feel of an English village, but on a smaller scale.
“Having a grand entrance and focal point is a time-honored tradition in urban planning and we are pleased our development will feature it,” Mason said.
Ambleside will have all the modern conveniences, however, including a 2,500-square-foot clubhouse with fully equipped gym and pool. Buildings will have dormers, porches, siding and chimney pots. Rear-loaded garages mean no garage doors face the street. Homes range in size from 1,500 to 1,950 SF and start in the low $220’s. Each home will have a rear-loaded two-car garage, concrete slab storage room, barbecue-ready balcony, landscaped front yard with patio, fireplace, high ceilings, master suite, and more. The homes are Energy Star Certified and have a three-year warranty.
“This is the kind of development you might see in the North End, Southeast Boise or other desirable areas in our fair City,” Mason said. “High-energy Fairview Avenue is a great location for Ambleside and Boise residents appreciate attractive development.”
Mason said he got an unexpected endorsement: Bankers are a pretty conservative group and, like any developer, he has to justify the viability of the project to get funding. While Mason was giving them a tour of the site and explaining the development, one of the bankers said, “Wow, now I want to live here. I believe in this.”
While this might seem an unlikely time to launch a new development, Mason said there are advantages to building in a down economy. With a solid credit rating, financing is less expensive, as are building materials and labor costs.
“From a business perspective, we are building this when costs are low, then enter our sales mode as the economy recovers,” Mason said.
The Ambleside grand opening is part of a larger effort by Treasure Valley builders to encourage sales of new homes, called Home Run. Other developments holding tours on June 20 include Avimor, Strada Bellissima, Brownstone, Alpine Point and Hidden Springs. The developers have come together to pay for radio and television ads and promotions with the Boise Hawks. Met Life Home Loans representatives will at each of the communities June 20 to assist visitors with special financing. For more information, go to www.kivitv.com/homerun (the site will be up Thursday, June 11).
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An English Village in Boise
Every now and then (like after you’ve developed several hundred homes), you get an itch to break out and try something different, to let loose and let the imagination guide the project. This actually happens to me every few years and one of those developments is underway at Ambleside. Ambleside is located next to my offices in the Steelwood Enteprise Center at Fairview Avenue and Wildwood Street.
About three years ago I partnered with some other people on a land purchase and I came out of it with 6¼ acres, a few hundred feet from Fairview and next to some homes. We could have put a typical “Tuscan” themed development but we wanted to build something new and different, something that had not yet been done in Boise.
Ambleside is basically an English village in Boise. Inspired by the art and architecture of the Georgian period, this sixty-seven townhome development is the result of a commitment to capturing the essence of the most beautiful towns in England. We had a general idea of what we wanted to do but we at first had trouble finding an architect/planner locally who could pull this off. After some referrals, we met Sherry McKibben of McKibben+Cooper Architects. This company is very highly regarded for urban planning and sustainable building design and Sherry is an Assistant Professor of Architecture and Director of the University of Idaho’s Urban Research and Design Center in Boise.
After a short discussion at her downtown office, Sherry showed us the book “The Most Beautiful Country Towns of England” and the illustrations showed us pretty much what we wanted to do.
After Sherry drew up some detailed conceptual drawings we were ready to move forward. We are now putting people to work building the development.
When you enter Ambleside, you will notice a “mansion” at the far end. This really isn’t a mansion, but a townhome building that will be disguised as a mansion and it provides a visual anchor for the rest of the development. Less elaborate (but still attractive) townhome buildings will start at the entrance and buildings will become more ornamented as one progresses to the back. This is fully in keeping with the feel of an English village. Having a grand entrance and focal point is a time-honored tradition in urban planning and we are pleased our development will feature it.
Ambleside will have all the modern conveniences, however, including a 2,500-square-foot clubhouse with fully equipped gym and pool. Buildings will have dormers, porches, siding, chimney pots. Rear-loaded garages mean no garage doors face the street. Homes range in size from 1,500 to 1,950 SF and start in the low $220’s. Each home will have a rear-loaded two-car garage, concrete slab storage room, barbecue-ready balcony, landscaped front yard with patio, fireplace, high ceilings, master suite, and more.
This is typically the kind of development you might see in the North End, Southeast Boise or other upscale areas. Fairview Avenue may seem like an unusual location for Ambleside, but we think attractive development will be supported wherever it is. We even got an unexpected endorsement: Bankers are a pretty conservative group and, like any developer, I have to justify the viability of my project to them to get funding. While we were giving them a tour of the site and explaining the development, one of the bankers said, “Wow, now I want to live here. I believe in this.”