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Courtyards at the Preserves
By Gina Mazza
Y
ou work hard and in your free
time, admit it, you don’t really
want to be cutting grass, mulching
beds and shoveling snow. What you
dream about is a hassle-free, comfort-rich
lifestyle in which someone else sweats the
details so you can live the good life.
If this describes you, check out the
Courtyards at The Preserves in North
Fayette Township, less than 15 minutes
from Robinson Town Center, Routes
22/30 and 60, Pittsburgh International
Airport and I-79. “We have a saying:
‘This is the home you’re looking for, not
looking at,’” comments Paul Scarmazzi,
owner of Hawthorne Partners, Inc., a
builder partner with Epcon Homes.
“We’re very focused on our target market
of active people who want a carefree way
of living, whether they’re empty nesters,
retirees or 50-somethings looking to
downsize.” With The Preserves’ singlestory architecture, all of the livable space
is on one floor, with custom touches
throughout. “The feel, flow and function
of the entire home is designed around
that first floor,” Paul explains. The bright,
airy, open plan features only two to
six interior walls for maximum flow, 9’
ceilings for height and plenty of windows
with transoms in every room. The layout
is focused around a fully finished side
courtyard that is visible from every
room in the house. “No matter where
you are in the home, you’re able to view
that outdoor living area,” Paul says. “The
courtyard is part and parcel to the home,
and is a true living area.”
All gourmet kitchens come standard with
island cooking that has good function and
is great for entertaining. Homes at The
Preserves feature two bedrooms with an
option for a third, which can also serve as
an in-law suite with kitchenette or private
space for a returning college student