Carriage House Apartment Homes
A Catamount Properties, Ltd. Development
Chuck Bailey–Principal
1171 Springfield Drive
Fort Collins, Colorado
Salient Facts
- Commencement: 2014
- Completion: 2015
- Type of Construction: wood frame
- Total Units: 54
- Total bedrooms: 94
- Total bathrooms: 94
- Reserved Parking: 58 spaces
- Site Size: 1.45 acre
- Density: 37 units per acre
Development Strategy
- The Carriage House site is student oriented, apartment community uniquely situated in the Southwest corner of the CSU campus immediately across South Shields Street.
- The development plan contemplates two – 3 story (+ basement) buildings, two – 3 story (+ garden level) buildings and a single 2 story (+ garden level) building all with a central, access corridor & stairway accessed from the rear of the buildings.
- The architecture is a classic Craftsman style intended to fit in the sided the style in nearby Old Town, Fort Collins. Extensive exterior articulation with features such as timber accents and rough sawn posts and window headers highlight the curb appeal.
- A mix of one bedroom/one bath, two bedroom/two bath and three bedroom/three bath homes are provided.
- The homes are designed with an open floor to maximize the livability and utility for the residents.
- A private, outdoor area is available to the residents and their guests with a bar-b-que grill and built-in stone picnic tables
- Numerous, oversized windows will provide abundant natural lighting.
- The exterior construction materials such as stucco, cultured stone & cementitious siding were selected to minimize the long term maintenance costs.
- State-of-the-art insulation materials, Energy Star appliances, florescent light fixtures, common area occupancy sensors and low E glass windows are all standard to minimize energy usage.
- All homes are separately metered for water, gas, and electric with separate mechanical units in each home.
- Resilient & durable finishes include stained concrete in the corridors and vinyl plank flooring throughout the home plus an upgraded marmoleum flooring product that covers and protects the bathroom floors.
- Each home includes a fullsized, washer & dryer and a built-in microwave plus on demand, energy efficient, hot water heaters.
- Wi-Fi service will be provided throughout the community without charge
- Select homes have front porches and front doors that are accessible from the sidewalk.
- The majority of the homes have private outdoor balconies or patios.