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SPONSORED CONTENT Business Spotlight SPONSORED CONTENT Tuscany Benjamin Marcus Homes Develops Unique Vision at Tuscany in Peters Township W hen Mark Hoskins went into the construction business in 1979 under the name Hoskins Construction, his primary goal was to bring his personal philosophy to the land he developed. Today, more than 34 years later, and with over a dozen landmark communities under his belt, Hoskins is still building as Benjamin Marcus Homes, and continues to create communities that homeowners love and take pride in. “All of our design work starts in-house,” Hoskins said. “It’s a family business, with some big-name developments under our belt. We created Windermere and the Hamlet of Springdale. We have built in Nevillewood, Springfield, Stonehenge, Old Trails, Cider Lands and Country Brook. These are all local developments that people know and love.” Currently underway with Benjamin Marcus Homes in Peters Township is Tuscany, a revolutionary, 56-acre development that’s the only one of its kind in the region. “It’s true estate living,” said Hoskins. “The smallest lot is one acre, the largest is 7.4 acres and most of the lots are in the two to three-acre range.” Home prices range from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000. With only nine lots remaining, Tuscany is fast becoming a sign of what homeowners desire in Peters Township. “All of the houses are custom built, but the lots are what is driving Tuscany, with acres of property to work with,” Hoskins said. “Several of the lots share a pond with their own private place for a dock or a pier. Many of the lots have room for accessory buildings like mother-in-law units. The sky really is the limit, and there’s nothing else like this in the South Hills of Pittsburgh. We’ll get the homeowners’ ideas and satisfy their needs, all while keeping a certain feel to the entire neighborhood. Our motto is: ‘Your home will never be your neighbors’ home,’ and we stand by that – the homes won’t look the same because they’re custom, but they also won’t look like they’re from two entirely different developments either. There are a lot of combinations of brick and stonework that allow us to vary the designs.” The development’s favorable location is a positive feature for those who want to build in Peters Township. It’s tucked away from all the high-traffic areas, yet still convenient to all of the township’s amenities, 72 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Peters Township like the recreation center, shopping areas and nearby highway access points. Benjamin Marcus Homes has also planned for details within the development, such as natural traffic-calming techniques, a minimum of two street trees on every lot, and a homeowners association run by a qualified management company so residents can focus on being neighbors, rather than policing maintenance issues. “When you look at the land there, it really is a beautiful countrylike setting resembling the rolling hills of Tuscany, Italy,” Hoskins said. “Again, our focus is to keep as many trees as possible and keep the entrance grand. Tuscany will have a 200-foot-wide entrance with a fountain in the middle, trees on the total perimeter of the property and will be surrounded by a cedar fence.” Benjamin Marcus Homes has received numerous awards from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), has earned the Residential Development of the Year Award twice and has been recognized three times for a best-in-class award for home building and design. There is still time to meet with Benjamin Marcus Homes to discuss your future in this luxurious, one-of-a-kind setting. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please visit www.facebook.com/ benjaminmarcushomes or call 724.255.0861.