Phoenix-based home builder MAK Homes announced Heard Farm, a new intimate 24-home community in the heart of historic South Mountain, will offer modern farmhouse designed homes with a focus on sustainable living. The new build homes will be available for viewing on March 1.
The location in South Mountain, was chosen based on a vision by MAK Homes to create a neighborhood that speaks to history, context and health in order to give a meaningful backdrop to all of its homeowners. The vision of Heard Farm was to intently echo the agricultural history of this property by recreating citrus orchards and the use of flood irrigation established by the site’s historical predecessors. surrounding family farms are currently open to the public with fresh produce and other goods. South Mountain Regional Park is 1 mile away with over 100 miles of recreational trails in the mountain preserve. The SRP canal system is a short walk or bike ride out of the gate of Heard Farm, to the West.
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“We’ve developed our industrial farmhouse style for the sophisticated home buyer,” said Mark Doerflein, of MAK Homes. “Rooted in agrarian tradition and applying a barn conversion space strategy, our industrial farmhouse design is fully updated for today’s living. This includes expansive spaces, with both playful and practical possibilities, as well as extensive opportunities for indoor/outdoor interactions.”
The home designs of Heard Farm are in direct response to the agricultural context of the South Mountain area focusing on simplicity and elegance. The Heard Farm home design takes full advantage of the views to South Mountain and its adjacent farmland giving a significance and sense of place for the community. The composition of the exterior facades and quality material palette provides an artistic continuity of the neighborhood including paver sidewalks, and steel entry arbors entice a dramatic and warm welcome to enjoy walks throughout the streetscape. All the homes of Heard Farm extend the living space with usable front porches to be inviting and encourage lasting relationships with neighbors. View deck options and large covered patios make connecting to outdoor living very convenient, and various floor plan options allow a family to choose a home that accommodates and enhances their lifestyle.
Heard Farm offers five custom models with unique qualities that showcase their modern farmhouse vision. The Dylan is a full two-story home that features a bridge over the living room to the loft. The home includes options like a view deck, indoor/outdoor bar, RV garage with 20-foot ceilings and more. The Joplin model is most aligned to the traditional farmhouse by offering a uniquely intimate space that divides naturally into two wings. Buyers will have access to three garage bays, formal front porch, a gen suite option and more. The Tyler is a single-story home with 18-foot-high ceilings. Built with a large, central front porch and clearstory windows for abundant light, the Tyler can accommodate up to seven bedroom and four bathrooms. The Mercury is a modern, single-story design with simplified rooflines and an open floor plan. There are 22 foot tall vaulted ceilings which accommodate a 500 square foot loft. The Morrison offers a complete, separate gen suite with a private entrance, backyard and garage. This one-story home has a prominent entry, office with private entry and centralized layout with the kitchen at its heart. The range of custom color and material options for each model including wood, metal, and stucco accents in gray, white and tan colors to make each home distinct. Plus, four-sided architecture ensures that accents and treatments are carried out all the way around the house, not just in front. All homes are Energy Star rated, and meet or exceed building standards.
Arizona-based real estate brokerage, North & Co. will manage all home sales at Heard Farm. For more information about the community and homes available visit heardfarm.com or follow them on Instagram.
