San Antonio Express-News (Sunday)
10 luxury custom homes in Belle Oaks featured in the 2021 Parade of Homes
The 2021 Parade of Homes has arrived, a time to celebrate our collective interest in exciting design trends expressed in fine craftsmanship.
This year’s Parade of Homes, May 22nd – May 31st, showcases 10 luxury custom homes with several styles from “Traditional Farmhouse” to “Sensible Industrial”, an outstanding opportunity to discover new ideas and to appreciate today’s exciting directions in design + build residential construction.
The Parade of Homes is in Belle Oaks, 33714 Blanco Road in Bulverde, TX, an exciting new, large acreage Texas Hill Country community located less than 15 minutes from San Antonio. Belle Oaks is a gated community that offers upscale community amenities including a gated entrance, walking trails, a playground, swimming pool, sports fields, basketball & tennis courts, and much more!
This year’s show will feature 10 luxury custom homes from top tier builders including Ashton Companies, Bourn Custom Homes, Design Tech Homes, Evolutionary Homes, Everview Homes, Journey Homes, Mike Hollaway Custom Homes, Mission Design & Build, Robare Custom Homes, and Rockpointe Custom Homes. General admission tickets are on sale at sabuilders.com for $15. The Parade of Homes will be open Saturdays and Memorial Day from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sundays, Noon-6 p.m., Monday-Thursday 3 p.m.-7 p.m. and Friday, May 28th
Date Night, from 3 p.m.-10 p.m. The
2021 Parade of Homes is presented in partnership with CPS Energy, Hollywood Crawford Garage Doors and Openers, and North Park Family of Dealerships.
Journey Homes
Ken and Bonnie Wickens founded Journey Homes more than 40-years ago with the hope their children would build on the legacy of well-crafted construction that complements the surrounding countryside and provides comfort for homeowners who wish to live in a modern interior to house their own journeys. The second-generation company recently expanded to the San Antonio area, creating a Modern Hill Country home that reflects this emphasis on family, friends. and life’s evolution. With over 3,300-square feet of living space, this home embraces its oak-filled surroundings with ample indoor and outdoor rooms for entertaining or a quiet night of family time.
The first in Journey Homes’ new estate portfolio, the Sendero easily unfurls the moment one steps through the 9-foot iron pivot front door. Combining Oklahoma stone and cedar finishes throughout the 3-bedroom property, the open-flow floorplan moves seamlessly from the chef ’s kitchen into the great room and beyond to a terrace that features a built-in grilling station, outdoor seating, and a fireplace to warm the ambiance and those gathered alike. Whether seated outside, in the great room, or on the kitchen island, you are just steps from the wine grotto and butler’s pantry, a home entertainer’s dream. In addition to a game room replete with a bar, you will also find a separate study perfectly located for a quiet read any afternoon. Journey Homes motto “Build for Whatever Comes Next” rings true in every home they build, whether your downsizing, adding to your family, or need more room for entertaining friends, they will be honored to be a part in your next building adventure.
Bourn Custom Homes
Gary and Jillian Bourn began envisioning custom home design and construction when they were just 16 years old. Their belief that a home fosters a loving family led them to find a company that specializes in a Design+Build format to create an environment that combines comfort and conviviality for select clients. The 4,413-square foot Traditional Farmhouse captures this philosophy perfectly, a decor hewn from organic materials to create an ambiance of outstanding trim work and hand-hewn beams. Intentionally imperfect in reflection of a sturdy 19th-century build, the Bourns’ farmhouse tells the story of how the foundation of traditional design and to build never goes out of style for those who appreciate craftsmanship and what home represents for the modern family.
As it has for centuries, the nurturing home revolves around the kitchen. In this case a full chef ’s kitchen and additional baker’s kitchen that separates the main living space from a cottage house that features another independent kitchen. The cottage house, replete with its own living quarters, invites a multigenerational living environment. extended visits from the kids or friends. The main house continues the “home is where the hearth is” theme. In this case, an outdoor fire feature that accents an infinity pool with a swim-up bar, a rim-flow spa, outdoor kitchen, and covered cabana. A billiard and media room, as well as a weight room. adds additional recreation and comfort to this exceptional 4-bedroom home. Visit with Gary and Jill during the Parade of Homes in Belle Oaks at 769 Ansley Forest to build your family home.