Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria Residence 1 Model of Stonegate at 202 Kempton. Next week I will have a write-up for 223 Overbrook, the same model a couple streets down.  The open house was busy.  However, the first thing I noticed was a strong smell of spices and curry.  Although the home is advertised as a 3 bedroom home, this is only a 2 bedroom property with an additional open den.  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.  The home is slated for Stonegate Elementary School and Jeffrey Trails Middle School.

Asking Price:   $639,888
Bedrooms:       2 + Den
Bathrooms:      2
Square Footage: 1,386
$/Sq Ft:            $462
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built:       2013
Community:     Stonegate
HOA Fees:       $318
Mello Roos      Yes

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 an entryway with tile floors and a 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.

The staircase is carpeted.  Once upstairs, you enter into a large rectangular room consisting of a living room and an open kitchen.  The floors are hardwood apart from the carpeted bedrooms, and vinyl and tile bathrooms.  With high ceilings and plenty of windows, plus a small sliding glass door to the balcony, there is an abundance of natural light.  The kitchen is to the right and has space for a dining table.   I have seen this model with an island, which provides the extra storage, but limits the space from having a larger dining table.  The kitchen boasts plenty of cabinetry for storage with its white cabinets and pantry.  The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and 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 and a bar-b-que. The balcony has tall pine trees lining the cinder block wall to the right.  Beyond the wall is Crested Bird, which is a low traffic internal street.  Directly across the balcony is another balcony from the condominium across the alley way.

The living room is a nice size with plenty of large windows bringing in light.  The high ceilings and multiple windows creates a nice, open feel to the space.

The hallway and den have the same wood floors as the great room while the bedrooms are carpeted and bathrooms are vinyl or tiled.  On the left hand side of the hallway is the shared bathroom and secondary bedroom.  The bathroom has a single sink with a light countertop, white cabinetry and large tub/shower combo. It is in excellent condition.

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 room with a walk-in closet.  The bedroom has a nice privacy door into the bathroom, which will keep light and noise out of the sleeping quarters.  The bathroom has vinyl floors, dual sinks, a roomy shower with a bench and a separate toilet. The shower looked worn and had some dirty corners, but overall the bathroom was in good condition.

The last room in the home is a den, which would serve well as an office or playroom. The room is open, although I have reviewed other models that boasts built-in double sliding doors to provide total privacy in the room.  This home has the wall completely open so would not be functional as a bedroom.

202 Kempton has a nice layout if the homeowner does not mind going up the initial flight of stairs to the main living area.  There are many upgrades, such as the hardwood floors and granite backsplash in the kitchen. The den provides extra space and is a good feature of the home.  Next week’s review of 223 Overbrook has a better location, but both properties are move-in ready.