The Ranch Golf Club Estates




Outstanding Traditional Designs The developers of The Ranch Golf Club Estates have chosen Southern Living plans as the theme for this exceptional residential community. All plans at The Ranch Estates are subject to Architectural Review. These home designs should successfully capture and preserve the integrity and grandeur of the great country estates of the past with thoughtful attention paid to architectural detail and proportion. Exteriors are constructed with stone, clapboard or brick motifs that echo the charm of 19th century rural dwellings while the interiors are richly appointed and accommodate the homeowner with a graceful space for living and entertaining. The landscape compliments the surrounding natural environment with a careful integration of local maple, oak and birch trees on each of these 1acre + homesites. Stone walls ponds, and rolling meadows abound throughout the golf community. Whether a charming cottage or a grand mansion, each residence at The Ranch Golf Club Estates brims with regional character and elegance. Preferred Builders Program The Ranch Golf Club Estates Preferred Builders will help to maintain the Quality, Cohesiveness and Market Value of the over all project. The Preferred Builders Knowledge, Professionalism and their Attention to Detail will help to protect residents' most important equity investment, their home. The Preferred Builders are strongly committed to preserving the pristine and serene setting that enchants homeowners and visitors alike to The Ranch Golf Club. O'Laughlin Associates, Inc. Kelly O'Laughlin Saloomey Construction Inc. Ziter Saloomey Curt Gezotis Custom Builders Inc. Curt Gezotis R.E.Laplante Construction Inc. Raymond and William Laplante J. P. Builders, John Pirog The Ranch Golf Club Estates "Ranch Partner" Program 2008 For residents of The Ranch Golf Club Estates, The Ranch Golf Club will be offering a “Ranch Partner” program. The “Ranch Partner” program will include: No restriction for current year advance Tee Time Reservation (general public is limited to 14 days) No initiation fee Unlimited use of Practice Facility $20 Cart Fee per Round, $15.00 charge for replay and twilight rate 10% discount in Golf Shop Locker Reservation MGA Handicap services Invitation to participate in Club Tournaments including Club Championship* Guest Fee are discounted by $25 off the Prime Time Rate or a flat fee of $50 during Twilight Billing pre-arranged to Credit Card Cost – Individual $2,550* Couple $ 3,300 * Each Junior age 18 and under $500 Guest fees may still apply for Member Guests. Program and pricing are subject to change. This program is limited to The Ranch Golf Club Estates homeowners who have a current Ranch Golf Club Estates address. Subsequent renewals will be based on availability and may be sold on a recallable basis based on date of application. This fee reflects a rate that is 25% less than the fee charged to a non-homeowner ($3,400 / $4,400). This percentage discount will remain in effect until the homeowner sells or moves from the Ranch Golf Club Estates address. For further information,** please contact Peter Clark, at (413) 569-9333, ext. 200. The Ranch Golf Course Estates ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE (ARC) The RANCH GOLF COURSE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ARC can help you plan your home. It will conduct architectural and landscaping design reviews by our selected professionals. In addition to formal reviews, the ARC or its associates will be glad to assist you informally with advice and consultation. Like you, we want The Ranch to be beautiful. Clearing or construction activities can commence at The Ranch Golf Club Estates when approval is obtained and the plans have been signed by the ARC. You will be asked to submit the following items for consideration by the ARC: Site plan with topography at two-(2) foot intervals maximum. Tree clearing plans for the protection of the golf course corridors. Proposed and existing landscaping designs and plans. Location of significant features on adjacent properties. Schematic floor plans. Elevation drawings, renderings or models. Building sections, walls sections, trim applications and a outline of material specifications with samples. PLANNING YOUR HOME The Protective Covenants for The Ranch will be an important element in your planning. In addition, the following architectural guidelines are designed to assure that The Ranch Golf Course homes share a commonality of design and tone while allowing for full expression of individual requirements. BUILDING DESIGN The Ranch offers a choice of architectural styles with specific land areas assigned to southern living architectural .colonial or traditional designs, The ARC can provide suggestions on selection of your architect and builder. ROOFS Roof shape, pitch, materials and colors should be harmonious with existing conditions and overall building design, including solar devices, skylights and dormers. Use of heavy duty and substantial materials are encouraged. Accessory roofs should be kept in the same style as the principal roof. Avoid shiny or other materials that would detract from your home and its surroundings. Your roof is a major design element of your home and should be viewed as a three-dimensional sculpture compatible with the land around it. WALLS Use materials and finishes that complement the design and are harmonious with the neighborhood. Whenever possible, use natural materials, taking into consideration the visual weight the wall will carry. WINDOWS AND DOORS Use high quality thermal windows and doors. Finish and trim should coordinate with the overall scheme. Your windows are your view to The Ranch Golf Courses four season beauty and should be placed strategically so you can enjoy the full range of visual experiences afforded by your property. DRIVEWAYS/WALKS Make these as permeable as possible. Use graceful, curving lines. Create linear contours that complement your home and surroundings. LIGHTING Plan fixtures and standards that do not intrude on the privacy of your neighbors. Subtle lighting of architectural elements is encouraged, as is softer down lighting. CHIMNEYS Masonry is encouraged but other types of chimneys will be approved if appropriate. Choice of proportion and material should give a substantial, stable appearance for best effect. SERVICE AREAS To maintain the natural beauty of The Ranch it is necessary that trash areas, meters, transformers, fuel tanks, air conditioning equipment and so on be kept out of public view. FUEL TANKS Enclose fuel tanks within a building or bury them underground. FENCES Ideally, the greatest preservation of the natural environment would be realized if no fences were built. However, when functional necessity requires fencing, it should be a extension of the natural materials and overall design of your home and grounds. Use natural plantings to soften the effect. LANDSCAPING Use indigenous plant materials when landscaping. Remember that your home is part of an integrated whole that includes the golf course, trees, forest, meadows, fauna, earth, water, color and contours. Your new land formations and plantings should harmonize with the existing topography of the land. HOMEOWNER'S ASSOCIATION The Homeowners Association dues are $130.90 per month for 2006. PROTECTIVE COVENANTS The Protective Covenants will insure the equity and integrity of the golf community. This information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. All specifications, pricing and floor designs are subject to change without notice.