Orchard Hills - Capella by Taylor Morrison

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lnc said:
There's two view lot home available. Completely upgraded and ready for move-in but not takers. Hmm...

Lot 27 (108 Long Fence), plan 2, $149,7722
Lot 28 (106 Long Fence), plan 3, $154,7262



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Sub 4000 SF lots?  No wonder no takers
And a 5,145sf lot is oversized?  Yikes.
 
lnc said:
There's two view lot home available. Completely upgraded and ready for move-in but not takers. Hmm...
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The views from those 2 lots aren't that good.  The views from the side of the model homes are much better.  They actually have more homes in their inventory than what they show on that list.  Also, I was told that they planned to buy additional land to build more Capella homes.
 
Damn those two lots have virtually no backyard, it's amazing what builders can get for these tiny ass lots.
 
As the sales agents like to say, the small lots are a "feature".  Less maintenance to worry about and the kids can play in the pocket parks.  People buy in Capella FOR the small lots. :P
 
Aside from the small lots, what do you guys think about the floorplan? I can see lots being an issue, but some will overlook if the floorplan is nice.
 
woodburyowner said:
As the sales agents like to say, the small lots are a "feature".  Less maintenance to worry about and the kids can play in the pocket parks.  People buy in Capella FOR the small lots. :P
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They better talk to Irvinecommuter about that, he has a patent on that excuse. :)
 
woodburyowner said:
As the sales agents like to say, the small lots are a "feature".  Less maintenance to worry about and the kids can play in the pocket parks.  People buy in Capella FOR the small lots. :P
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Yup, They could say you don't have to spend a fortune on landscaping,  but wait...  didn't Paris say our beloved TI contractor who apparently lives now in Capella quoted $60K for landscaping her lot?  >:D
 
Irvine Dream said:
woodburyowner said:
As the sales agents like to say, the small lots are a "feature".  Less maintenance to worry about and the kids can play in the pocket parks.  People buy in Capella FOR the small lots. :P
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Yup, They could say you don't have to spend a fortune on landscaping,  but wait...  didn't Paris say our beloved TI contractor who apparently lives now in Capella quoted $60K for landscaping her lot?  >:D
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Yes your memory serves correctly -$60k for a tiny lot - no thanks. But the average quote we've been getting is about $25-30k which is much more tolerable. Unlike our friends at Trevi (average $250k to $300k) and La Vita (average $150k to $200k).

And yes we certainly overlooked lot size for floor plan which I absolutely love the floor plan and functionality of ours. But when we bought it was in the high $1.2 range.  I might not be overlooking the lot size if they are asking $1.5mil ++ for the home base price because with basic upgrades and landscaping that price will go up at minimum $100k on top of purchase. I wonder why they keep raising prices if they are having "trouble" selling. We are having new neighbors moving into the neighborhood regularly so they still are moving things along. Slowly I suppose but steadily.
 
Okay Paris, and everyone else, educate me. What does a landscaping plan in the $25K-$30K range include? Is this a formal plan drafted by a landscape architect after detailed consultation with you regarding what you like and dislike? Does the plan include paving and plumbing/sprinkler system layout? Does the price include the cost to implement everything in the plan?
 
Perspective said:
Okay Paris, and everyone else, educate me. What does a landscaping plan in the $25K-$30K range include? Is this a formal plan drafted by a landscape architect after detailed consultation with you regarding what you like and dislike? Does the plan include paving and plumbing/sprinkler system layout? Does the price include the cost to implement everything in the plan?
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I think we'll be closer to $30k. It includes formal plans (we already submitted and are approved by HOA), includes irrigation set up, pavers, artificial turf, tile on the california room floor, stone work flooring (like front steps, side path) and retainer wall in the front, gate on the side, plants and planting the plants. It includes labor and material cost. Also a warranty on the work.
 
Paris said:
Perspective said:
Okay Paris, and everyone else, educate me. What does a landscaping plan in the $25K-$30K range include? Is this a formal plan drafted by a landscape architect after detailed consultation with you regarding what you like and dislike? Does the plan include paving and plumbing/sprinkler system layout? Does the price include the cost to implement everything in the plan?
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I think we'll be closer to $30k. It includes formal plans (we already submitted and are approved by HOA), includes irrigation set up, pavers, artificial turf, tile on the california room floor, stone work flooring (like front steps, side path) and retainer wall in the front, gate on the side, plants and planting the plants. It includes labor and material cost. Also a warranty on the work.
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We had roughly the same quote. Just around 34K for hardscape, landscape, materials, irrigation, pavers, artificial turf, front steps, gate installation, trees, plants - (plants and labor), and warranty. Ours could have been lower but we ordered a lot of plants and trees.
 
Paris said:
I think we'll be closer to $30k. It includes formal plans (we already submitted and are approved by HOA), includes irrigation set up, pavers, artificial turf, tile on the california room floor, stone work flooring (like front steps, side path) and retainer wall in the front, gate on the side, plants and planting the plants. It includes labor and material cost. Also a warranty on the work.
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That is awesome.  It sure pays to shop around.  Looks like you got a lot of things done for the $30K.
 
Just curious for those who got the Bi-folding door option, what type of window treatments did you get? I'm think shutters won't work, curtains? If so isn't it hard to find curtain rods that stretch across the doors?
 
Irvine Fanatic said:
Just curious for those who got the Bi-folding door option, what type of window treatments did you get? I'm think shutters won't work, curtains? If so isn't it hard to find curtain rods that stretch across the doors?
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Curtains are best. But you have to order custom curtains for that size length and width. When you do, they usually include installation. If you want DIY, Home Depot online has long rods that you can special order and sometimes you will need an extra middle rod to install it. You also need very sturdy pole and end pieces because a curtain set of that caliber will be heavy (depending on the material)
 
Irvine Fanatic said:
Just curious for those who got the Bi-folding door option, what type of window treatments did you get? I'm think shutters won't work, curtains? If so isn't it hard to find curtain rods that stretch across the doors?
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I got the Serena motorized roller shades from Home Depot, since I wanted a more contemporary look.
http://www.serenashades.com/
 
Thanks for the advice.

Capella owners.  Are the dual AC control panels flipped?

For the downstairs control panel, it regulates air upstairs.
For the upstairs control panel located in the master bedroom, it regulates air downstairs.

Almost backwards isn't it?
 
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