new england traditional
The Ashley
A center-entrance colonial in the Western Mass tradition
From
$925K
Sq ft
2,430
Bedrooms
4
Bathrooms
2.5
Garage
2-car
Complete-package budget $925,000–$975,000 — includes lot acquisition, real estate fees, and full construction. Bedroom, bath, and square-footage figures are preliminary and finalized with the architect and builder.
The design
The Ashley is a center-entrance colonial in the truest Western Massachusetts tradition — symmetric, dignified, and quietly grand. Four bedrooms upstairs sit above a flexible main floor where a front room can serve as study, library, or parlor, and the kitchen opens to a great room with a gas fireplace framed by built-ins. A brick or stone water table grounds the clapboard-look facade; black-metal roof accents and a composite trim package keep the maintenance low and the lines crisp. With a walk-in pantry, a mudroom drop-zone off the garage, and a full basement beneath, the Ashley delivers the classic four-bedroom colonial footprint that holds its value and never goes out of style.
Features
- Symmetric center-entrance facade with brick/stone water table
- Four bedrooms upstairs over a flexible main-floor plan
- Front flex room — formal study, library, or parlor
- Great room with a built-in-flanked gas fireplace
- Island kitchen, walk-in pantry, and mudroom drop-zone
- Composite trim and standing-seam metal accents for low maintenance
- Full basement; two-car attached garage
What's included
The full builder specification
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What's included
The full builder specification
Every home in the Reserve Collection is built to the same standard specification. These inclusions are part of the complete-package price; selections and upgrades are made with the builder during pre-construction.
Pre-Construction Services
- Building permit procurement
- Building permit fees included
- Construction scheduling
- Budget review and refinement
- Trade coordination
- Material procurement
- Owner selection meetings
- Site visits and progress meetings
- Certificate of Occupancy coordination
Site & Landscaping
- Rough and finish grading included
- Loam and hydroseed included
- Landscape plantings
- Utility connections
- Cast-in-place concrete front porch and entry steps
Foundation & Concrete
- Poured concrete footings
- Poured concrete foundation walls
- Foundation waterproofing system
- 2" Thermax insulated foundation walls
- Reinforced concrete basement slab
- 10 mil vapor barrier beneath slab
- Full basement with future finishing potential
- Basement utility area
Framing
- 2x6 exterior wall construction
- Engineered floor systems
- Engineered roof trusses
- Premium subfloor system
- Stair framing
- Porch framing
Roofing
- Architectural asphalt shingles
- Standing seam black metal roof accents
- Ice and water shield protection
- Synthetic underlayment
- Ridge ventilation system
Insulation & Energy Efficiency
- High-performance insulation package
- Comprehensive air sealing package
- Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
- Energy code compliance testing
Exterior Finishes
- Premium vinyl siding
- Board and batten accents
- Composite trim package
- Stone veneer accents
- Seamless gutters and downspouts
- Rear concrete patio
Windows & Exterior Doors
- Andersen 200 Series windows
- Optional Marvin Elevate black exterior windows
- Fiberglass front entry system
- Sliding rear patio door
- Insulated exterior service doors
Garage
- Attached two-car garage
- Insulated carriage-style overhead garage doors
- Decorative hardware package
- Automatic garage door openers
Kitchen
- Custom cabinetry
- Soft-close doors and drawers
- Quartz countertops
- Large center island
- Walk-in pantry
- Tile backsplash
- Under cabinet lighting
Great Room Feature Wall
- Direct vent natural gas fireplace
- Quartz fireplace surround
- Floor-to-ceiling shiplap accent wall
- Custom mantle
- Built-in cabinetry on both sides
- Built-in shelving
- TV rough-in above fireplace
Primary Suite
- Spacious primary bedroom
- Walk-in closet
- Double vanity with quartz countertops
- Custom tiled shower
- Frameless custom glass enclosure
- Rain, wall-mounted, and handheld shower heads
- Radiant electric heated tile floor
- Private water closet
Secondary Bathrooms
- Quality cabinetry
- Quartz countertops
- Tile flooring
- Tub/shower units or tile shower per final design
Mudroom
- Custom built-in bench
- Built-in cubbies
- Coat hooks
- Storage shelving
Plumbing
- Navien on-demand hot water system
- PEX water distribution system
- Refrigerator and ice maker connections
- Dishwasher and washing machine connections
- Frost-free exterior hose bibs
- Appliance connections included
Electrical
- 200 amp electrical service
- Thirty-five recessed LED fixtures included
- Under cabinet lighting package
- Dedicated appliance circuits
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors
- Exterior lighting rough-ins
- Generator rough-in
- EV charger rough-in
HVAC
- High-efficiency natural gas heating system
- Central air conditioning
- Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
- Programmable thermostat
Interior Finishes
- Nine-foot first floor ceilings
- Premium trim package
- Hardwood staircase
- Painted interior doors
- Custom mudroom built-ins
- Interior painting package
Warranty & Project Closeout
- One-year workmanship warranty
- Manufacturer warranties transferred to owner
- Final cleaning and walkthrough
- Punch list completion
- Owner orientation on mechanical systems
Owner-selection allowances (included in base budget)
Available upgrades & enhancements
Owner-provided items
- Decorative lighting fixtures
- Plumbing fixtures
- Mirrors
- Bath accessories
- Specialty decorative hardware
- Utility connection fees
Floor plans
Floor plans shown for illustration. Final dimensions and configuration are confirmed with the architect and builder.
Plans & specifications
Downloadable plans available once the architect commission completes. Contact us in the meantime.
Currently featured on
The Ashley is our suggested design for 2 currently open lots — but it can be built on any available lot at Nathaniel Hill.
