Walnut Hill Townhomes hosts open house today

PROFILE

* Name: Walnut Hill Townhomes

* Location: In downtown on Cherry Street between Second and Third streets

* Status: Five of six units in the first phase have been sold. Construction on the second phase, consisting of six units, will begin in August and are currently available for pre-sale.

* Prices: One unit remaining in the first phase is listed at $950,000. Units available through the pre-sale are starting at $625,000.

* Developer: Urban Renaissance Group Inc., Dale Mabee, Don Moon and Mike Moon.

* Contact: Carla Mabee Johnston with Cornerstone Realty Group, 778-5281.

* On the Web: www.walnuthilltownhomes.com

* Open house: Today from 2 to 4 p.m.

FEATURES

* Amenities: Two- and three-story townhomes in downtown with views of the Tennessee Aquarium, the museum district and the Tennessee River; elevator is standard on three-story units, optional for two-story. Security systems, private and secure parking within two-car carriage houses; an optional auto hydraulic lift system will allow two more cars to be kept in the garage; Custom features include 10-foot ceilings on main level, granite, and high-quality finishes; each townhome features high-end commercial-grade appliances, irrigation systems and professionally landscaped lawns.

* Other features: The townhomes have porches, private courtyards and carriage houses, each with a full bath and a wet bar; master bedroom on third floor features a balcony with views of downtown, the aquarium and the Tennessee River; townhomes have steel framing, and eco-friendly design features such as low emissivity windows that reflect heat, not light, keeping spaces warmer in winter and cooler in summer; carpet is made from recycled bottles and bamboo flooring is available in some units.

* Floor plans: Three- and four-story floor plans with 3 1/2 baths; homes available through the pre-sale offer flexible floor plans.

* Homeowners Association: Developers are still finalizing plans for a homeowners association, but dues will pay for lawn and landscaping upkeep.