SOUTH VILLAGE As the residential areas at the center of the Village increased in density, development of the area southward toward route 355 also accelerated. The Hamlet apartments (now Cider Mill) had been occupied since 1971, and South Lake Elementary School and Horizon Run Condominium had both opened in 1972, but in the intervening years, the land between Lake Whetstone and what would become the Mid-County Highway had remained as open fields. In the mid-1980s, the segment of Mid-County Highway from Shady Grove Road to Montgomery Village Avenue was built and opened to traffic. CENTER STAGE 3 DOCKSIDE 5 GROVER S FORGE 7 MILLRACE 9 NATHAN S HILL 11 THE HAMPTONS 13 WALKERS CHOICE LAKE LANDING ROAD 15 WALKERS CHOICE ROAD 17 In October 1976, construction began on the Lakeforest regional shopping center, at what was considered the entrance to the Village, but in reality was on land that had been annexed by the City of Gaithersburg in 1966. In August 1978, the same year that Lakeforest Mall opened, the Articles of Incorporation were filed for South Village Homes Corporation, which now comprises 1,010 units in seven communities, all townhomes. A few months later, sales began of the Walker s Choice townhomes, which had until this time constituted an individual rental community, but were absorbed into South Village. It took a while for construction to begin on the new subdivisions in South Village, but in June 1981, models opened in the 200 clustered, back-to-back townhomes of Nathan s Hill, located on part of what had been the old Walker Farm. These townhomes are two and three stories high, with no basements, and are clustered around interior courtyards. The community name is derived from its location at the top of the hill overlooking the old Nathan Walker grist mill. Interior design of the two or three-bedroom models is similar to that of Thomas Choice West, although exteriors have fewer brick façades and are more contemporary in design. By December 1981, residents began moving into the adjacent community of Millrace, the 168 contemporary atrium townhomes that adjoin Whetstone Park and back onto the stream beds feeding into the lake. At one time, the site overlooked the old mill race of the Nathan Walker grist mill, that is, the current of water that turns a water wheel, or the channel (sluice) conducting water to or from a water wheel. Residents now enjoy easy egress to Mid-County Highway en route to the Metro or other points south. In January 1982, the Center Stage Homes Corporation merged with South Village Homes Corporation. This was not only a first in the Village, but the only instance of such a complex legal merger. The Grover s Forge community, located close to Horizon Run Condominium and South Lake Elementary School, began occupancy in July 1984. These 180 two or three-floor, two or threebedroom homes included private decks, private courtyards with brick and wood fences, private driveways and exterior storage sheds.
SOUTH VILLAGE Meanwhile, back at Lake Whetstone, Dockside models opened in August 1985. As the name implies, these 160 award winning homes, featured in a 1987 Better Homes and Gardens issue, are built along the shores of Lake Whetstone, close to the South Dock. Landscaped courtyards and atrium entries bring the natural setting closer, and, as Kettler Brothers sales materials promised, multi-level living areas provide a flexible haven for varied life-styles. Upper level lofts, outdoor balconies and terraces offer views of cormorants sunning themselves on rocks, herons circling their treetop rookerie homes on the island and geese and ducks always in motion on the water. Much later, The Hamptons, whose design echoes that of the Forest Brooke townhomes in Stedwick, opened in the late 1990s. These 158 townhomes are located next to Grover s Forge, adjacent to what is now Montgomery Village Crossing shopping area and along Odend hal and Goshen roads.
CENTER STAGE N 63 Townhouses Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open 1974 South Village Homes Corporation The townhouse community of Center Stage was named for its location in Montgomery Village. The homes are clustered in the heart of the Village, bordering on the 30-acre South Valley Park with its quiet lakes and open green space, mature trees and rolling hills, playing fields and a commanding view of the G. W. Bowie Music Pavilion. The homes of Center Stage are larger than most contemporary townhouses and are two-story units, some of which have walkout basements. Some models have recessed front entrances, and the rear elevations were designed to have a façade similar to the front elevations. The colors of the homes were originally selected with deep-hued shades to blend the townhouses with the surrounding lakeside landscape. SV - 3
CENTER STAGE Original Design Features that must be retained Brick with siding accents various colors Roof shingles asphalt, one unifying color Vertical house siding window panel and bay window, trim color Windows sliders and fixed panels, no colonial grids Box bay window flat trim material, trim color, on selected units Entry door sidelight double, full glass Patio door no colonial grids Light fixture black metal with milk glass globe Fence 6 high grape stake style or 1 x 3 alternating board style Elevated decks are prohibited Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 4
DOCKSIDE N 160 Atrium Back-to-Back town-homes Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open: 1985 South Village Homes Corporation The community of Dockside was built adjacent to Lake Whetstone and backing to its South Dock giving homeowners in that community the proximity of a lovely lake setting. The award-winning style of the back-to-back units with an atrium style entry include single-car garages, front balconies with awnings, wrap-around-balconies on the end units, and shared fireplace chimneys on the fronts of selected units. SV - 5
DOCKSIDE Original Design Features that must be retained Brick white brick with white mortar Roof shingles one unifying color House siding straight flat horizontal lap profile (clapboard) House trim white Windows white horizontal slider or casement style, decorative window features on bungalow units Enclosed side and front balcony standard design, on select models Patio doors white slider or atrium style Garage door flush style, without windows Awnings one solid color as stipulated in the community architectural criteria, standard on front units Lead walk concrete with pea gravel finish Driveway concrete with pea gravel finish Carports on selected units Stoops concrete with pea gravel finish Chimneys on front units shared with half on property line Exterior lights black cylinder light over the garage door and over the atrium entryway House numbers black, mounted on front elevations of atrium entranceway and also next to the front doors in the atrium area Privacy fence/gates front and rear of units, standard design Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 6
GROVER S FORGE N 180 Townhouses Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open: 1984 South Village Homes Corporation The townhouses in Grover s Forge have an urban design, and are back-to-back units, two-and-three stories high, built on level lots. The houses have private, fenced front courtyards and individual parking pads. Because of the close proximity of the townhouses, there are unifying features such as standard roof, trim and fence colors. Additionally, the light fixtures attached to the brick walls are a standard design to complete the overall harmonious community appearance. SV - 7
GROVER S FORGE Original Design Features that must be retained Elevation models are all sided Roof shingles asphalt shingle, black House siding 4 straight flat horizontal lap profile (clapboard) House trim standard color Windows sliders or casements, no colonial grids Courtyard garden wall brick and wood Patio door no colonial grids Enclosed front balcony standard design, on selected models Chimney box type on selected models Light fixture (House) black cylinder style with down-light (over entrance door) Light fixture (Brick wall) black metal with white globe End units box bays located on end wall, flat trim material House numbers mounted on backboard, located on brick wall Fence standard design and color Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 8
MILLRACE N 168 Atrium Back-to-Back Townhouses Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open: 1985 South Village Homes Corporation The Millrace townhouses adjoin Lake Whetstone Park and back onto the stream beds feeding into the lake. These atrium townhouses have a contemporary design with large balconies built into the front and rear elevations. Shared lead walks enter into atrium courtyards, and each unit has a single car garage. SV - 9
MILLRACE Original Design Features that must be retained Brick one color with standard mortar Roof shingles standard 3-tab asphalt shingle, one unifying color House siding 4 straight flat horizontal lap profile (clapboard) House trim standard color Entrance sidelight on selected models Windows sliders or casements, bronze color, no colonial grids Front/rear balcony door slider or atrium style, bronze color Rear patio door sliders or atrium style, bronze color, no colonial grids Garage door flush, no windows Box frame chimney per elevation Party wall trim 6 wide trim board Atrium wrought iron gate black Driveway concrete with pea gravel finish Lead walk into atrium concrete with pea gravel finish Fencing (rear units only) privacy screen for heat pumps Light fixture (entry door) contemporary style Light fixture (entry walk light) wall mounted Light fixture (above garage door) black cylinder Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 10
NATHAN S HILL N 200 Townhouses Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open: 1981 South Village Homes Corporation The community of Nathan s Hill is part of a series of townhouses that share proximity to Lake Whetstone and its parklands. The townhouses are back-to-back units built with a contemporary design. The two and three-story units either face onto interior garden courtyards or face directly onto the street. SV - 11
NATHAN S HILL Original Design Features that must be retained Elevation original style materials to be retained (brick/siding) Roof shingles asphalt, dark brown-tone family of colors House siding 4 straight flat horizontal lap profile (clapboard) House trim details wide corner boards, window and trim boards, and off-sets Party wall trim board 6 wide board Front garden wall brick and wood End units designed with 2 nd level balcony and box bay window Windows sliders or casements, no colonial grids Decorative wrought iron rail on selected models, dark brown or house trim color Patio door slider or atrium style, no colonial grids Box bay window flat trim material beneath window, on selected models Wood fencing standard color and design, 5 high Light fixture black or brass House numbers original location, under front exterior light fixture; corner units: numbers can also be attached to the fence facing the street or courtyard Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 12
THE HAMPTONS N 158 Townhomes including MPDU units Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open 1995 South Village Homes Corporation The Hamptons is the sister community of Forest Brooke in the Stedwick Homes Corporation. It was also designed as atrium back-to-back, three-story level and walk-out townhouses with single-car garages and fullwidth balconies on the front units. SV - 13
THE HAMPTONS Original Design Features that must be retained Brick one unifying color brick for brick piers Roof shingles architectural asphalt shingle, one unifying color House siding triple 3, straight flat horizontal lap profile (clapboard) House trim all window, door, corner boards and roof cornice - one unifying color Windows white, single-hung with colonial grids, triple-window units on front boxed bay feature Patio door white, without colonial grids, with transoms without colonial grids Front balcony on brick piers, located above shared garage doors, siding consisting of shingles, one unifying color Front Juliet balcony third level of house, rail with straight pickets Front entry door with transom above the door, and 12 sidelight Atrium feature (shared portico) metal roof, uniform color (original: red), with brick piers Light fixture black, cylindrical tube lights by garage doors, photocells by front doors House location numerals black finish, location on portico (flat gabled area of atrium entrance feature) Garage doors paneled, house siding or trim color (white) without glass inserts Lead walk exposed aggregate finish Driveway brushed concrete Driveway median must be retained, material must not be concrete Fencing 1 x 6 solid board style, 6-foot high, installed level with ground, and with step-downs as the topography requires. Standard color. Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 14
WALKER S CHOICE - LAKE LANDING ROAD N 57 Townhouses Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open: 1970 South Village Homes Corporation The community of Walker s Choice on Lake Landing Road is contemporary in design with all brick elevations and recessed entryways. The townhouses are two and three-story units, some of which have walkout basements, or are basement garage models. Some of the rear elevations face South Valley Park with its ponds and walking paths and, in order to maintain a clear view of the lake and parkland, only an open design fence is provided as an option for homeowners who wish to enclose their yards. Additionally, these units were built with rear elevations similar to front elevations and, therefore, no elevated decks are approved to be constructed on the rear of the houses. SV - 15
WALKER S CHOICE - LAKE LANDING ROAD Original Design Features that must be retained Roof shingles standard 3-tab asphalt shingle, standard color Brick all brick elevations, some painted House siding 4 vertical profile House trim standard unifying color Windows sliders or casements, no colonial grids Patio door slider or atrium, no colonial grids Box bay window house trim color, on selected elevations Recessed entryway Entry stoop concrete Privacy fence between units, 1 x 3 (maximum 1 x 4 allowed) alternating board design, 6-feet high Light fixture white globe/black stem, no traditional light fixtures Garage door flush design, without windows, basement/garage model Driveway concrete Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 16
WALKER S CHOICE - WALKERS CHOICE ROAD N 24 Townhouses Builder: Kettler Brothers, Inc. Models open: 1970 South Village Homes Corporation This section of the Walker s Choice community was built with a contemporary design and English basements on the front of the homes. The townhouses have all-brick elevations with some siding accents that back to Montgomery Village Avenue and beautiful Lake Whetstone. The townhouses are two-story units with shared recessed entrances, shared front stoops and lead walks. Additionally, on the rear of each home is a unique brick auxiliary building originally designated as a storage compartment. SV - 17
WALKER S CHOICE - WALKERS CHOICE ROAD Original Design Features that must be retained Roof shingles standard 3-tab asphalt shingle, standard color House siding profile: T-1-11 with grooves 4 o. c. House trim standard unifying color Brick all brick, approximately 60% painted units Windows sliders or casements, no colonial grids Box bay window house trim color, on selected elevations Recessed entryway Front entry door fixed-glass lite above entry door Patio door no colonial grids Entry stoop and stair concrete, wrought iron rail as required Shared lead walk concrete Privacy fence between units, 1 x 3 (or maximum 1 x4 boards), alternating board design, 6-feet high House numbers black, 4 mounted on house number board which is house trim color Auxiliary brick building attached to rear of units Community Architectural Criteria supports each Design Study SV - 18