Selling a home and a lifestyle are two different things. Nick Akins, partner in Stonebrook Partners, said Stonebrook offers its residents a lifestyle. Stonebrook, an Epcon community, offers ranch-style condominiums and targets the baby-boomer generation. Mr. Akins said it is perfect for those who are looking to "right size" their home, by reducing it in size and maintenance, making every day a "staycation."
* Name: Stonebrook.
* Location: Ooltewah-Ringgold Road, near East Brainerd Road.
* Status: 72 condos in phase one, with 20 sold and 12 residents; 74 condos are planned for phase two.
* Price: $190,000- $250,000.
* Homes: Classic Courtyard Collection offers up to 1,800 square feet of space, a garden trellis and private courtyard with an optional fire pit; the Cathedral Collection has cathedral ceilings with divided light windows.
* Community amenities: The clubhouse features a game room, outdoor patio and exercise room. Wetland, wooded areas and ponds have paved walkways for residents to enjoy.
* Developer/builders: Stonebrook Partners made up of Nick and Sally Akins (also owners of the Chattanooga Epcon Communities franchise) and Win and James Pratt of Pratt Development, who serve as the builders.
* Contact: Jennifer Francis, sales consultant, 893-6634. Property is open for viewing from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sundays. For more information, go online to www.visitstonebrook.com.
-- Compiled by staff writer Tamara Best, tbest@timesfreepress.com