Country Classics in Hillsborough, probably the most popular development in Hillsborough, was started in 1988.  Currently (2009) building its third section, Country Classics consists of over 500 homes right now, but eventually will have over 800 homes when it is completed.  Virtually all homes are two-story, colonial style, located on half-acre to one-and-one-half acre lots.  There is a sprinkling of ranch-style homes - perhaps five in the whole development.  All have basements and side-entry garages, either a two- or three-car garage. Early sections of CC had features that later sections did not - for example, six-panel solid wood interior doors on both floors, natural wood moldings, etc. Over the years, many of these became extras, and therefore, less frequent.  As a trade-off, baths became more sumptuous in many cases and first-floor ceilings higher.

The first two sections shared many of the same floor plans, ranging in size from 2500 square feet to as much as 3700 square feet.  The most popular model in those sections was the Bentley (below right), with about 3000 square feet, four bedrooms, two and one-half baths, full basement and double garage.  Keep in mind that the builders' square footage does not always match the bank appraiser's computations, nor those of the township tax assessor.

One of the early features of Country Classics was a first-floor den/office.  That amenity continues to be a standard.  In most cases that room was located at the far back of the home, but in some models it is just inside the entry.  Most of the homes have hardwood floors on the first floor, carpeting on the second.

Within the Country Classics development are two additional, smaller developments - The Paddocks and The Estates.  Both have models that are a bit larger than the same models in the main portion of Country Classics, and both have larger lots - up to two acres.  These homes generally sell for about $50,000 to $100,000 more than similar models in Country Classics proper. Many have an additional room, known variously as a "conservatory" or "sun room."

Section 3, Phase A, included 46 homes located on Cain Drive, Gumble Court, Covel Drive and Mersher Court, and all were completed by 2006. Phase B consists of about 55 homes on Burniston Court, Ludlow Court and Mack Drive. Much of Phase C is already completed, on Petrik Farm Road, Abby Court, McCalsey Drive, Kimble Court, some of Mack Drive and Burniston Court. Phase D will have a new model and will formally open early this year (2011), although there are a number of homes under construction already. If you have any interest in a home in Country Classics, please get in touch with me. As your buyers' agent I can represent you in the purchase of your new home in Country Classics. Although there are new model names, most are largely the same models as in the first two sections, with the addition of expanded master suites.  This section also now has poured foundations, rather than concrete block, and driveways are crushed stone rather than paved. 

Hillsborough is known for its good schools, and the elementary (K-4) school for Country Classics is Amsterdam School.  Tennis courts and play areas surround the school.  All fifth- and six-graders in Hillsborough attend the Auten Road School, seventh- and eighth-graders Hillsborough Middle School, and there is a single high school, Hillsborough High School, for all the high-school age children

A Brentwood III model  in Section 3 recently sold for $655,000. 

Here is a list of properties that Karl has successfully marketed in Country Classics:

MLS#        Address               Sale Price           Subdivision

1256621    31 Milburn Dr        $440,000           Country Classics

1299327     7 Raddel Ct         $499,900           Country Classics

1502444    11 Matrick            $552,000           Country Classics

1510056    10 Collins Dr        $510,000            Country Classics

1612043    12 Raddel Ct        $590,000            Country Classics

1630887    36 Milburn Dr        $551,000           Country Classics

1684229     5 Horseshoe Dr    $680,000           Country Classics Paddocks

2023002     7 D'Altrui Dr        $680,000            Country Classics Paddocks

2054283     9 Raddel Ct         $686,000            Country Classcis

2061457   31 Horseshoe Dr    $755,000            Country Classics Paddocks

2355212   16 Mc Mannus Dr    $620,000            Country Classics

2381399    1 Mc Mannus Dr    $695,000             Country Classics

2395452    8 Raddel Ct          $645,000            Country Classics

2406098   13 Matrick Ct         $660,000            Country Classics

2434993   34 Matrick Ct         $637,500            Country Classics

2477672   16 Collins Dr         $655,000             Country Classics

2681409    3 Horseshoe Dr     $750,000            Country Classics Paddocks

2721798   36 Collins Dr          $575,000            Country Classics

2725452    9 Mc Intire Dr        $575,000            Country Classics

2774446    4 Baird Dr             $588,000            Country Classics

2834112  23 Burniston Ct       $655,000            Country Classics

...and there will be more to come!  How about yours?

As Prudential's local area specialist, I can provide you with all the information you might need to make a good decision.  I am not now, nor have I ever been affiliated with Country Classics.  If you wish full buyer agency representation in purchasing new construction at Country Classics, please contact me. 

Email me at Karl@KarlvonLoewe.com.  

©2006 Karl von Loewe, not to be reprinted or quoted without permission.