Essex Plan nearing Completion

This is the side view of the Large Porch that could be Screened and Patio with Gas Grill Plumbed and the Arbor that is being added this week! Wow!! This is so pretty. The StoneWork on the front Garage has been completed and the Landscaping has started today...Come take a look...the Cabinets will be in soon. This home has approx 2200 s ft per the plan plus a finished Bonus Room Upstairs.

New Stonework Going Up on the Essex Plan

Our New Essex Model is getting the Beautiful Stonework laid today. Come by and see why Danberry is just the best in Birmingham Real Estate for Retirment Living.

We have Moved to The Highlands Plan Lot 43

Come by and visit us at our New Model. We keep selling houses and we keep moving our Model. We are now in the Highlands Plan on Lot 43. Stop by and see us and see how great our furniture looks in this plan! This home has been reduced to $357,900 (is was originally listed at $429,900). This home is such a great Value. It also has a screened back porch and floored attic space for storage.

New Essex Plan on Lot 44

This is the Essex Plan. This is the first time we have built this plan in Danberry. It has approx 2200 st ft according to the plans and the upstairs bonus room adds additional space. This is one of our European Plans with a side garden and trellis. The brick was painted this week a creamy off white color and the rowlock of brick is a soft taupe. It is so striking!! Danberry is adding quite an option for Active Adults 55+ who want a quiet neighborhood in a convenient location. It is the best in Birmingham Real Estate.

JUST SOLD!!!!

We have just sold Lot 6, the beautiful Lakewood Plan. This was one of our lake view lots!! New Homeowners moving in soon. Come see what living in a Retirement Community offers. We have so many Amenities. We are Birmingham's finest retirement destination.

New Doggies At Danberry Cottages

Look Who Just Moved In!! Daisy and Whoopi are beautiful Shar-pei dogs and they are loving living at Danberry. They have their own front and side Garden and yard with wrought iron fencing to play in. Whoopie and Daisy think Danberry is the very best in Birmingham Real Estate.

New Essex Plan Well Under Way

This is the New Essex Plan being constructed on Lot 44B at Danberry. This is a great Retirement Community in Inverness. There is nothing else like it in the Birmingham Real Estate Market. All One-Level Living with so many Services and Amenities. Gated, Private, Small and all in the Heart of Inverness. Come Visit us Today!!

New Showcase Home Essex Plan

The Newest Showcase House will be the Essex PLan as shown. Construction is just about to begin on this exciting new Plan. This is the first time we have Built this Plan. Be the first to see it!!

Exciting Activity at Danberry

Lot's of Great Things are Happening at Danberry!!
Come Check it Out!! Be a Part of the Excitement!!!

• Coming Soon, New Showcase Home, the Essex Plan as shown below. Let us know if you have interest in this plan. Tentatively sketched for Lot 44 as you enter Danberry Cottages
• SOLD - former Model Home on lot 23. New Homeowners have moved in!!
• Lot 6 - Lakewood Plan - New Model Home, on the Lake, Make Us An Offer!! LAST Lake Lot!
  
• Lot 7 - Lake Lot SOLD - construction to begin after first of year!! New Purchasers are Excited!
• Lot 48 - Purchasers have sold their current Home!! Construction getting ready to Start!!
• Lot 43 - Highlands Plan priced at $357,900 or Make Offer, Now Furnished, Move-In Ready

Fourth of July Salad Recipe

Southern Living Version of Hopping John

6 slice(s) bacon, cut into 1/2-inch strips
2 tablespoon(s) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cup(s) onion, chopped
1 cup(s) celery, chopped
1 cup(s) carrots, chopped
2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon(s) fresh-ground pepper
2 clove(s) garlic, minced
4 cup(s) (about 1/2 pound) collard greens, chopped and rinsed
3 1/4 cup(s) (8 ounces dried) cooked black-eyed peas
Directions
Cook the bacon in a large saucepan over medium-high heat until browned. Transfer to paper towels to drain and pour off all but 1 tablespoon bacon fat. Add 1 tablespoon butter and melt. Add the onion, celery, and carrots, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and cook until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes. Set aside.
Place 1 tablespoon butter and the garlic in another large saucepan over medium-high heat. Once the garlic is cooked through, add the collard greens and cook them until they are just tender -- about 5 minutes.
Stir in the peas, bacon, and vegetables and warm through. Season with remaining salt and pepper and serve immediately.

Reprinted with permission of Heart Communications

Beautiful Garden Homes at Danberry

Here are 3 different floor plans available at Danberry. A great 55+ community in Inverness. Top down areThe Lakewood, The Fairview and the The Highland! More plans are available. Come by and check them out! Click on the link to the right and see all the plans right now!

Neighborhood Events and Entertainment

Did You Know. . . .

• Valleydale Farmers Market - every Saturday at 8:30 at southwest corner of Valleydale Rd and Caldwell Mill Rd. Lots of fresh produce, crafts, music and food demonstrations. Check out more about it and review their calendar of events at http://www.valleydalefarmersmarket.com/ or call 531-1421 for more information
• Local area Cafe/Pubs have free Live Music for all to enjoy - Greybar, Cafe Firenze, Hogans, Superior Grill, all just a few blocks from Danberry.
• Heardmont Park - always has an interesting calendar of events, activites, classes, etc. that you might enjoy. They offer exercise and workout classes, computer classes, meals, line dancing...check out their calendar at www.heardmontpark@hotmail.com or call 991-5742
• Veteran's Park - on Valleydale has Free Summer Movies, starting at 8:00 pm, next one is on June 25, Blind Side, call 739-RAIN to make sure weather is permitting
• Check out these and more interesting local information in the 280 Living Newspaper, free at local area merchants; they can be contacted at 370-0732, you can pick one up at the Village Center Information Desk too!

Great News!!! Service Fees Reduced!!!

After much review and re-evaluation, the Monthly Services Fees have been reduced to $35o per month!!! And you receive all the Services and Amenities we offer at Danberry!! Come by and let us tell you all the exciting details!!!

Fabulous New Carriage Houses

We are please to announce our new carriage houses. We have 2 new floor plans, starting from approximately 1600 sq. ft. at $289,900, and approximately 1800 sq. ft. at $309,900. Both are three bedrooms and two bathrooms, all on one level. Hurry and come make your selection, we will only have 8 locations to choose from. These home owners will also enjoy the wonderful lifestyle that Danberry offers.

Retirement Living at Its Best!!! Danberry!!

This is our Cobblestone Entrance Wall leading into The Cottages of Danberry. In the background is our beautiful Highland Plan. It is a 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with wonderful breakfast room and screened back porch. Come see it today!! It is priced at $357,900. This is a great neighborhood for the retirement aged family to live and enjoy all our services and amenities.

New House Started

Come by and take a look at the Glenmere Plan being built on Lot 14. This is one of our 2 bedroom plans. The owners are adding a bonus room as well. There are other changes we made to modifiy the plan to meet the needs of the new home owners. Come by and let us tell you more about how we can find that special plan that fits your family's needs!!!

Gardening Tips

Month-to-Month Garden & Lawn Care Check List from Southern Living Gardens

March
Lawns―As warm-season turf begins to green up in your area, it’s time to think about liming your grass. If your soil is acid, you need to do this every couple of years. The best way to tell if you need lime is with a soil test, which will let you know exactly how much to apply. But if you’re not able to get your soil tested, use the general guideline of 15 to 20 pounds of lime per 100 square feet of lawn area. Pelletized lime is less messy and easier to apply than the white-powdered kind.Azaleas―As this Southern classic comes into bloom, be sure to mark the color of each plant if you haven’t planted them by color. For maximum impact, group azaleas in masses of one color or in layers of color. It is okay to move them while they are blooming. But if you wait until they finish, they can be rearranged, pruned, and shaped for a better show next year.

April
Mulch―Now that winter is gone, remove and replace mulch around such plants as azaleas, roses, and camellias because disease spores and insects may have overwintered in this material. If you think disease or insects are not a problem, just freshen your mulch.Lawns―It’s time to start cutting warm-season turf such as Bermuda, St. Augustine, and centipede. Be careful not to scalp your lawn. Adjust the blade height so that the turf looks cut when finished, but you can’t see spots of soil. A good rule of thumb for spring cutting: Remove only about the top third of the grass blades each cutting. During periods of fast growth, try to cut your lawn at least once a week.
Herbs―Once the frost period has passed, it’s time to plant herbs. Culinary herbs are easy to grow, but be sure that you’ve planted enough of the ones you frequently use. As a general rule, it takes twice as many fresh herbs as it does dried ones to equal the same amount of flavor in cooking.

Snow at Danberry Cottages, Birmingham, Al. 2/12/10

Wow!! Snow on Valentine's Weekend!!! Also move-in day for new homeowners at this fabulous retirement community. It did not damper any spirits at Danberry!! We had amassed quite a bit by lunchtime.