Smithville area: Auburn Trail

By NextHome Staff
June 06, 2016

Nestled in a quiet residential area near the heart of Smithville is the Phelps Homes community of Auburn Trail. Now entering its second phase, you’ll find these bungalows and two-storey homes on country-sized lots of 46 and 50 ft. that you seldom see anywhere but in small town settings like this.

Not far from downtown Smithville, these homes have been designed to complement the existing charm and small town atmosphere already prevalent in Smithville. Unique Craftsman-inspired exteriors with front porches and stone and brick accents are architecturally controlled to ensure a pleasing streetscape and timeless appeal.

Set in the midst of the Niagara Wine region, Smithville is a step away from city lights yet is a convenient midway point between Hamilton and St. Catharines, and 10 minutes to Grimsby and all the amenities available. Residents who have already moved in have easy access to the Leisureplex and the West Lincoln Community Centre and fairgrounds, and various organized sports clubs, schools and places of worship along with the shops and services of downtown and Village Square.

Whether life has reached the point of downsizing or you are just starting out with a family, lifestyle is the focus in Smithville where there really is room to grow. Homes range in size from eight bungalow plans starting at 1,511 sq. ft. to nine two-storey homes that start at 2,207 sq. ft. offering three- and four-bedroom layouts.

The homes of Auburn Trail burst with quality and a unique lifestyle opportunity on these large lots that are non-existent in the city. Larger than average double car garages, designer kitchens and the Craftsman architectural details set this community apart from all others. Inside, modern, open-concept living provides the perfect setting for family gatherings or entertaining.

And don’t forget: what other builders consider as upgrades, are standard in a Phelps home. Interiors are graced with nine-ft. ceilings and larger windows providing a light and airy environment. A convenience door from the garage to your home helps to make those weekly grocery trips a little easier to bear while the simple addition like a main floor laundry room takes care of an important detail often overlooked. Combine all of this with engineered floor joists and an engineered roof truss system and you get a testament to the quality craftsmanship and detail found in every Phelps-built home.

A pre-construction meeting with the construction manager provides behind the scene details and answers any questions you may have before construction starts. At the framing stage of construction, you will be invited for a walk-through inspection of your home to ensure that everything is just as you desire.

As a master builder since 1975, Phelps Homes has a long history of personalized home building and they continue to strive to create beautiful living spaces that their homeowners are proud to call home.

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