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to $600k price range. These are all one-
story, mostly three-bedroom homes with an
open-floorplan concept, which is something
different from the typical garden home.
“Garden homes are notorious for being dark.
They have a tunnel effect because they are
narrow without windows on one side. Our
lots are slightly larger than the traditional
garden home lot. We have the ability to take
patios to the back and the side to create
courtyards and provide more outdoor living
spaces. This also allows us to bring a lot of
natural light into the house.”
The design of these homes is a signature
style unique to Monticello. “You cannot say
it is exactly Mediterranean or Tuscan. They
are stucco and full-masonry rock cottages
with tiled roofs,” said Moravits. “The overall
design for these houses takes inspiration
from Texas Hill Country architecture and
the Texas vernacular, but there are also little
details you would see in Southern California.
It is an eclectic mix that gives these homes
their own identity.” Other features of the
interior design include hard-surface wood
and tile floors, custom-built cabinets,
granite countertops, and high ceilings with
available treatment options.
“This project allows us to create an enclave of
homes in a very nice neighborhood setting.
It is somewhat thematic in its design, but
because we offer so many floorplan options
in a tight area, it comes off with a custom,
one-of-a-kind feel.” Homes are already
available at Bentley Manor, with more
on the way, and no major hiccups have
slowed Monticello down. “Time is always
the biggest hurdle we deal with every day,
but things have been going smoothly on
this project,” said Moravits. “We have been
in there about a year with an estimated 18
months to go.” All in all, Monticello plans
to build approximately 50 homes for the
Garden Villas at Bentley Manor by the
project’s completion.
“The overall design for these houses takes
inspiration fromTexas Hill Country architecture and
the Texas vernacular, but there are also little details
you would see in Southern California. It is an eclectic
mix that gives these homes their own identity."