Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria model of Stonegate at 227 Overbrook. The condominium is a corner unit with a den in addition to the 2 bedrooms. The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level. One unit is below this unit, but only one wall is shared on the side. Parking for guests is off the street.
Asking Price: $598,000
Bedrooms: 2 + Den
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,386
$/Sq Ft: $431
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2013
Community: Stonegate
HOA Fees: $318
Mello Roos Yes
The entrance is the second entrance down a sidewalk lined with housing on both sides of the walkway. Through the outer door is a narrow walkway with no roof cover which leads to the home’s front door. I am not sure what purpose the enclosed walkway serves apart from the building’s curbside aesthetics and just the shape of the unit with respect to the neighboring units.
Upon entry, you enter into a tiled entryway with the carpeted staircase to the right. There are three doors in the area; to the left is a closet for a stackable washer and dryer, in the middle is the garage entry, and to the right is a coat closet.
Once upstairs, you enter into a large rectangular room consisting of a living room and an open kitchen. The floors are a nice light wide-planked wood. With high ceilings and plenty of windows, plus a small sliding glass door to the balcony, there is an abundance of natural light. There may not be a feel of total privacy with windows from other housing directly across the street. The kitchen is to the right, with an island for casual eating. I have seen this model without an island, which provides plenty of space for a dining table, but lacks the extra storage. The kitchen boasts plenty of cabinetry for storage with its white cabinets and pantry. The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and tile backsplash. Next to the counter space is the sliding glass door that opens up to a small square balcony which has space for a few chairs. Currently it has faux grass, which can be removed.
The living room is a nice size with plenty of large windows bringing in light.
The hallway and den have the same wood floors as the great room while the bedrooms are carpeted and bathrooms are tiled. On the left hand side of the hallway is the shared bathroom and secondary bedroom. The bathroom has a single sink with a Caeserstone countertop, white cabinetry and large tub/shower combo.
The bedroom is a regular size with one smaller window and a sliding two-door closet.
The master bedroom is at the end of the hallway. It is a good size with a walk-in closet. Some models have a privacy door, but this home did not have one at the bathroom which may affect a person in bed if the bathroom is being utlized. The bathroom has dual sinks with a Caerserstone countertop, a roomy shower with a bench and a separate toilet.
The last room in the home is an open den, which would serve well as an office or playroom.
227 Overbrook has a nice layout if the homeowner does not mind going up the initial flight of stairs to the main living area. It is just a block away from Egret Park and the community pool. Having an end-unit is a nice feature and the home is clean and move-in ready.