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The 2013 St. Jude Dream Home construction is coming along beautifully! Our team of builders and volunteers are working  incredibly hard and we could not be more honored to be the chosen builder for the 4th year in a row!

Located in our newest community, Wyndgate Oaks, this One-and-a-half story, four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath custom home is nestled in this ammenity-packed neighborhood that boasts 50 acres of wooded common ground.

All proceeds of the giveaway, which raised $861,000 in 2012, go directly to the hospital, supporting its mission of finding cures and treating children with cancer and other deadly diseases.  St. Jude treats upwards of 260 patients each day, and the daily operating cost of $1.8 million is covered primarily by public contributions.

2013 St. Jude Dream Home Fireplace/Great Room

2013 St. Jude Dream Home Front Door

2013 St. Jude Dream Home

2013 St. Jude Dream Home Hearth Room

To learn more on the St. Jude Dream Home visit our website.

Or view the 2010, 2011, and 2012 St. Jude Dream Homes built by Fischer & Frichtel here!

Nestled on 75 acres in picturesque Sunset Hills, our Grandview community offers some of the largest homesites in the St. Louis area with 120-foot frontages and beautiful rolling terrain.  Homesite 54 boasts this Woodside elevation that is now available for purchase.

(View the Woodside floor plans)

This custom ranch home has an oversized 2-car garage and a 10’ x 20’ expansion for storage or workshop area.  With a covered front porch that overlooks the community lake, the home is now sale-priced at $549,900.  12-foot ceilings in the fireside great room, 9-foot ceilings elsewhere, a study, formal dining room, bayed breakfast room, and an angled work counter/snack bar defining the kitchen area give this home high-end appeal.

For more information contact Kristy Roderick | Phone: (314) 843-8935
11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | 12422 Grandview Lake Drive Sunset Hills, MO 63127

Fischer & Frichtel has unveiled its new website which allows those searching for a new home in St. Louis, Missouri and St. Charles, Missouri to seamlessly locate the home of their dreams.

Search by city or community, easily locate pricing and view all quick move-in homes from one spot!  The site’s new layout also allows home buyers to navigate through – and even print – floorplans.  Peruse the Pintrest page or create a virtual idea board for your new home on Houzz all from the Fischer & Frichtel home page!

Galleries of New Homes, Renovations Projects, and homes from Fischer & Frichtel’s Build Where You Want It Program adorn the site’s pages, while renderings of elevations help visitors envision their life in their own custom home.

Site new site also provides information on the 2013 St. Louis Area St. Jude Dream Home that Fischer & Frichtel is the chosen builder for, for the 4th consecutive year.  The home, located in Wyndgate Oaks, will be part of the Wyndham Heritage Collection.  This One-and-a-half story, four bedroom, three-and-a-half bath custom home is nestled in the community’s amenity packed neighborhood, boasting 50 acres of wooded common ground.

Visit fandfhomes.com and learn more about the team that will help you build your dream!

Marble, Granite, Formica – oh my!

Your home’s countertops are some of the hardest working – and hardest hit – surfaces in your home.  Choosing the right countertop to compliment your lifestyle is imperative in sustaining your new home‘s elegance.

Granite
Granite is a natural stone that can stand up to heavy use such as heat, slicing and dicing.  It should, however, be sealed regularly as it is susceptible to chips and cracks.

Limestone
Like Granite, Limestone stands up well to heat.  It, however can easily be scratched and nicked and can absorb stains into its pores over time.

Beautiful countertops in the St. Louis area St. Jude Dream Home built by Fischer & Frichtel.

Marble
Though somewhat heat resistant and aesthetically pleasing, Marble is liable to fractures and scratches, and can deteriorate when exposed to acidic substances.  This stone would best be suited in a guest bathroom.

Quartz
Manufactured composite  made up of quartz and a hardy drying epoxy, Quautz countertops are strong and durable.  A perfect choice for kitchens that get a lot of use.

Concrete
Gaining in popularity, Concrete countertops tout an industrial look with unique appeal.  As with Granite, Concrete countertops must be sealed periodically to prevent cracking.

Laminate
This budget-friendly option comes in many patterns and colors that can mimic high-end stones.  This is a perfect choice for new home owners.

To learn more about your options when building your new Fischer & Frichtel home, or renovating your home visit http://www.fandfhomes.com/home-center

Opening Monday, April 22^nd, Fischer & Frichtel will unveil their newest display home in St. Charles.  Located in Charlestowne’s Manor Collection, this 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath  “Stratton” elevation is the first showcase home in the brand new collection.

Nestled in Lot 37B, this new home welcomes visitors with a custom kitchen layout, upscale lighting, vaulted ceilings and high end chrome and brushed nickel fixtures.

This home is also equipped with appointments such as:

• 9 Foot Ceilings
• 9 Halo Can Lights
• Custom Butterfly Island
• Butler’s Pantry
• Whirpool Appliances
• Lawn Irrigation System
• Landscape Package and many more custom upgrades.

Charlestowne Manors consists of 43 homesites, and Phase I is now open for sales. The Manor Collection features five of the most successful models; basic floorplans range in size from 1302 to 2468 square feet and provide up to four bedrooms, with prices starting from $159,900.

The information center is open daily, and Matt Johnson welcomes calls for more details on the Manor Collection at 636-947-5932. Driving directions and floorplans for the builder’s various single-family homestyles at Charlestowne may be found online, FandFHomes.com.

As homeowner needs and lifestyles begin to change, so do the styles of our homes.  Throughout the years we have adapted our homestyles to meet the needs – and desires – of our home owners.  From Luxury Villas to our Signature Collections, Fischer & Frichtel ensures your home compliments you – and is designed to last a lifetime.

Villa Collection

Chesterfield, MO | Kendall Bluffs
Attached and detached villas, these homes adorn the Missouri River Valley Bluffs offering peace and quiet, and piece of mind.

Ballwin, MO | Coachlight
These ranch-style attached villa homes in the heart of Ballwin provide home owners with a maintenance free lifestyle, conveniently located near many amenities.

Single Family Homes Wentzville, MO | Cimarron Forest
This quiet community in Wentzville gives home owners all of the conveniences Wentzville Parkway has to offer and prices that start in the $120′s

St. Charles, MO | Charlestowne | Cottage Collection 
Charlestowne’s cottage collection features 2 and 3 bedroom homes, both in ranch and two-stories. With up to 1600 feet of living space, these homes include a full basement and 2-car garage.

St. Charles, MO | Charlestowne | Manor Collection
Located in the same community as the Cottage Collection, Charlestowne’s Manors come in 6 different elevations with many customization options available.

St. Charles, MO | Montecito
Surrounding a 5-acre lake , walking trails and conveniently located by Gold’s gym, this community is perfect for an active home owner!  Montecito offers 6 elevations, both ranch an 2-story, all of which can be completely customized to meet your needs.

St. Charles, MO | Talbridge
Located in the heart of St. Charles, these exquisite homes give families plenty of room to grow!  A wide range of homestyles is available in this community ranging from 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, to 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths.

St. Charles, MO | Wynbrook
Located near McNair Park, these stately homes are available in 10 luxury designs, just 12 homesites are nestled in this community.

Wildwood, MO | Estates at Deer Hollow
Choose from 11 elegant homestyles in this secluded community off of Highway 100 in Wildwood.  Prices begin in the $500′s

Single Family Luxury Homes

Fenton, MO | Shadow Creek
With 120 foot frontages and homesites up to an acre, Shadow Creek’s estate-sized homes offer spectacular views.

St. Charles, MO | Springmill
This gated community with a 4 acre lake allows home owners to enjoy privacy and serenity in their luxury home.  Spring Mill offers 10 homestyles to choose from starting at $459,000

Sunset Hills, MO | Grandview
Settled on rolling terrain, home owners in Grandview enjoy 18 acres of common ground on their 75 acred community.

Signature Homes
St. Albans, MO | St. Albans
5,400 acres and a world-class golf and country club, St. Albans is an exquisite luxury experience unlike any other.

Purchasing property with the intent to someday build a custom home is an outstanding investment that requires meticulous planning.  In order to ensure you do make a sound investment, be sure to following the guidelines below:

1. Location
• Is the land suitable for building?
• Are water, utility and sewer system hookups available?
• Will you instead need a septic tank?
2. Access to Property
• Does the property have legal means of access to it?
  In some cases, property is land-locked, which means the owner doesn’t have legal rights to access it from any direction.
3. Future Plans
• What are the plans for the area surrounding your land?
  Contact your local authorities to determine planning and zoning ordinances.
4. Choose the Right Builder
• Price is so match for quality or service.  Ensure the home builder has experience with building homes on buyers’ land.  Developing the land and ensuring utilities are brought in correctly is imperative; the builder you choose must have experience in building custom homes.
5. Design
• Determine a design that will best suit your land’s typography and surroundings.
  An experienced custom home builder can envision a layout that compliments all of the land’s features; a large window to capture the wooded view, a water feature that flows with the yard’s natural slope, or a kitchen that softly catches morning sun.

Contact Fischer & Frichtel’s Build Where You Want It Team to begin your project today!

Montecito, Fischer & Frichtel’s multi-product “small-town”community on Highway 94, will soon take its place among the most successful developments in St. Charles County’s history. And the prominent builder is offering a truly unique opportunity to Montecito’s final single-family home buyers!

Ready for move-in at $260,127, the Showcase “Stratton” is a customized 3 bedroom two-story on a walk-out site close to the community lake

With only seven open sites and two Showcase Inventories still available, Fischer is allowing purchasers to opt for traditional single-family ownership – or a detached-villa lifestyle, with exterior maintenance services provided. “This has to be the ultimate new-home option! – one you’re unlikely to find anywhere else,” enthused community sales manager Sharon Behlman.

Ready for move-in at $260,127, the Showcase “Stratton” is a customized 3 bedroom two-story on a walk-out site close to the community lake. Providing 2468 square feet of living space and an open main-floor design, this spacious home features a Craftsman elevation with stone wainscoting, hardwood flooring, a large loft/bonus room area, luxury master bath with garden tub and his/her vanities, and a fabulous kitchen with butterfly island, 42-inch cabinets, and stainless appliances.

Scheduled for delivery the first week of April at Montecito (636-477-2705), the Showcase “Brookmont” is a revised version of this popular split-bedroom ranch, with a charming Craftsman-style exterior and full front porch, 3-car garage, open floorplan, and a list price of $235,695. Among the Brookmont’s special features are 9-foot ceilings, hardwood floors, and 42-inch cabinetry and stainless appliances in the island kitchen.

At Charlestowne, North St. Charles’ amenity-packed multi-builder development off Boschertown Road, just north of Route 370, only 12 sites are still available in Fischer’s Cottage Home section, Priced from just $139,900, “The Cottages have been selling at a rate of one per week, and we expect to be sold out by late spring or early summer,” according to community sales manager Matt Johnson.

Charlestowne shoppers currently have the choice of two delightful Showcase Inventories. Both are two-stories with three bedrooms, an attached 2-car garage, second-floor laundry room, full basement, and an upgrade package that includes hardwood on the main floor, adult-height vanities and upgraded cabinetry throughout, and 42-inch upper cabinets in the kitchen.

Available now, the traditionally-styled “Windsor” is priced at $161,345. Nearing completion, the “Devonshire” has an Early American elevation and is listed at $167,490. The builder is also offering a valuable limited-time incentive with all homes in the Cottage Collection– $3,000 that can be used as a discount or applied toward closing costs.
Johnson noted that Fischer & Frichtel has two additional product lines available in Charlestowne (636-947-5932), with base prices ranging from $119,900 to $199,900. For directions and details, FandFHomes.com.

Situated just south off of Highway 70 in Wentzville, Missouri lies Highway Z – a quiet road that leads to an even more peaceful community – Cimarron Forest.  Surrounded by lush woods, this neighborhood offers homebuyers the best of both worlds: serenity with amenities.

Since the early 2000′s, the Wentzville area has grown emphatically, allowing those who enjoy being further away from the hustle and bustle to have the same conveniences of an urban lifestyle.

Homes in Cimarron Forest start from just $119,900 and are built with the highest quality of craftsmanship.  These charming new homes offer ease of living and come equipped with a full basement and garage.

According to the 2010 Census, Wentzville is the fastest growing city in the state of Missouri with an increase in population of  322%.  Though through its growth, Wentzville has retained its hometown charm and friendliness.  With nine parks and more in progress, activities in this city are endless!  Spend a Saturday at Progress Park  featuring an outdoor swimming pool, fitness center and BBQ pits!  Or for a quieter afternoon, get lost in the peacefulness of Peruque Valley Park, a natural blend of gentle meadows, woodlands, wetlands and wildlife.

Life in Wentzville is sure to please a homeowner at any stage in life, especially when life is spent in a custom Fischer & Frichtel home.

Kristy Roderick, sales manager for two of Fischer & Frichtel’s most illustrious communities, definitely has her hands full this spring as both of her neighborhoods race to close-out.

At Grandview in Sunset Hills, only five open homesites remain for purchase, and the display model – a split-bedroom “Woodside” ranch with a covered front porch that overlooks the community lake – has been sale-priced at $549,900. One of Grandview’s two additional home settings is customer-reserved, the other designated for a 1.5-story Showcase Inventory, which has just started.

Now available to buyers, the display is a customized version of one of the builder’s most popular ranch designs. Although 3-car side-entry garages are standard in this magnificent community, the Woodside is constructed with a generously oversized 2-car garage, which has been expanded to include a 10’ x 20’ storage or workshop area.

This wonderfully open 2662-square-foot residence features 12-foot ceilings in the fireside great room, 9-foot ceilings elsewhere, a study, formal dining room, bayed breakfast room, and an angled work counter/snack bar defining the kitchen area.

The spacious master suite has a coffered bedroom ceiling, enormous walk-in closet, and lavish bath with dual vanity, corner soaking tub, and separate shower. Among the home’s many other value-enhancing upgrades are extensive hardwood flooring, granite countertops, stylish black appliances, and a center kitchen island.

Even fewer buyers have the opportunity to own in fashionable Shadow Creek, and spring shoppers are already eyeing the newly-completed Showcase “Waterford.” Reduced by an amazing $100,000 for close-out, this side-staircase plan is unusually open for a two-story – free flowing from the foyer to the great room, kitchen/breakfast area, and custom hearth room.

Main-level highlights include a formal dining room, study/den, and a huge island, buffet, designer cabinetry, and granite countertops in the kitchen. Upstairs, the loft is surrounded by a luxurious, expanded owners’ retreat and three large secondary bedrooms, two with a shared bath and one with a private bath.

Numerous windows light the walk-out lower level, which invites future finish with a tall pour and rough-in plumbing. Taking advantage of the gorgeous wooded views, the Waterford also has a 34’ x 12’ patio and a large, maintenance-free deck. This extraordinary residence is listed at $746,623.

Base pricing at Grandview starts in the $520’s, at Shadow Creek in the $540’s, and a phenomenal close-out promotion offers homebuyers $100,000 in free options of their choice – in addition to an existing package of luxury amenities, valued up to $35,000! For more information on both communities, contact Roderick, 314-843-8935, or visit FandFHomes.com.