CABOT’S AVENUE OF DREAMS 2010 IDEA HOUSE
304 Cobblestone Drive , Cabot , Arkansas

This custom-built 3,093 square foot home consists of three spacious bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, formal dining room, oversized living room, and gourmet kitchen and multifunction room. Under roof, the entire complex is approximately 5,000 square feet which includes a 24’x 30’ garage with built-in workbench and garden center, plus a separate 20’x 20’ garage for an extra vehicle and yard equipment, Porte cochere driveway with a15’x 26’ covered patio including a bricked grill and entertainment area. The Idea House 2010 sits on level lot encased with wrought iron fencing and custom made Razorback gate. The home is built next to the green space in the garden home subdivision of Cobblestone in Greystone. The rich landscaping is watered by ten-zone sprinkler system with rain gauge. Shrubbery edging is a combination of concrete curbing and stacked rockwork. The exterior is brick and rock combination with high rock arch entry and rock arched Porte cochere. The double front door boasts a wrought iron design in the glass.

Your first impression as you step through the front door of Cabot’s Avenue of Dreams 2010 Idea House will be the magnitude of space. Your eyes will absorb the view of 1,103 square feet of living room, dining and kitchen. Then your attention will be drawn to the rock wall at the entrance with a recessed, lighted waterfall with rich granite stone.  The trickle of the water creates a pleasant atmosphere as you continue into the living room area. The 26’x 17’ living room is adorned with 12-foot ceilings, elaborate crown and detail from the ceilings to the floor. Beautiful tile covers the floors in brick-lay design and is dominate through the majority of the home. You will be drawn to the arched fireplace with the double-layered granite surround and matching mantel with elegant trim.

The 14’x 20’ dining room is undefined and open from the living room and features built-in lighted china cabinet and granite counters. There is plenty of room for large family gatherings around the dining table that comfortably seats 8 to10 guests.

  The 15’x 19’ kitchen encompasses every woman’s dream with features that include a walk-in pantry with an automatic lighted glass door, 48” Kitchen Aid recessed refrigerator, double ovens, warming tray, five burner gas stovetop, ice maker, double drawer dishwasher, appliance garage and double trash drawer. The solid stained alder wood cabinetry features upper-lighted accent cabinets, custom pan-lid drawer, double spice drawers, a baker’s rack, baking center, and pull-out mixer cabinet.  All doors and drawers have slow-closing hinges. The breakfast bar and center island are counter level for easy entertaining. The island also features a vegetable sink with disposal. The main sink is stainless steel and features a Delta Pilar Touch kitchen faucet that operates on the touch of your hand. The counters are covered with solid Magma granite with extensive movement and rich, vibrant color. The center of attention is the arched cabinetry over the stove and the perfectly designed artwork by Connie Baker Art of Nebraska. The color and design was custom matched with home colors. The stone backsplash compliments the artwork and is dry stacked to finish the look. You will also notice the recessed area in the island for homeowner’s small grandchildren to sit and help with cooking projects!  The built-in TV also assists for entertaining.

The rich interior eight-foot doors are solid pine from Canada and stained to match kitchen cabinetry. Oil rubbed bronze hardware match the plumbing and bathroom fixtures. You will notice extra vents above each room above the doors. These are installed to improve airflow and circulation thus reducing heating and cooling costs. The 19-SEER dual fueled (heat pump with gas backup) and dual speed high-efficiency Trane unit provides the best of comfort for this home. The home is also furnished with energy efficient 60-gallon Marathon hot water heater.

Just steps from the kitchen is the half bath with single vanity and granite counter which are accented with lamp lighting including drop-crystals gems and framed mirror.

The multifunction room is designed for laundry with special built folding counter over the front load washer and dryer, sewing area with built-in sewing machine, computer center for home office needs, and the best of all, is the custom gift wrapping drawer and bag storage area.  The spacious counter space allows room for any home project.  The cabinets also contain all the media equipment for the entire house. The built-in ironing board is perfect for quick touch ups.

The 13’x 15’ guest bedroom is quaint and convenient with full size bathroom with walk in linen closet.  Adjoining the guest bedroom is an 8’x 9’ walk-in closet with built-in cabinets and shelving to display family memories and store holiday decorations. The closet also comfortably holds suntan bed for private use.

The 15’x 14’  “grandkids” bedroom is best creative feature of the home. Two sets of customized bunk beds are designed with shelving and a lighted lamp for each child’s bunk area.  There is even a receptacle for monitor, alarm or ipod.  Two sets of ladders are permanently attached to the wall for the upper bunks. A schoolhouse framed corkboard and chalkboard is built on the wall for creative minds to express their work. Open the double doors to see a wall of cubicles for books, toys, etc—a kid’s dream of fun in a closet!  The room is also wired for flat screen TV on wall. 

The 17’x 18’ master bedroom features ten-foot ceilings and nice detail, as does the rest of the home.  The amazement of the master suite is the 20’x 15’ bathroom.  As you step on the diagonal design tile with accent dots, you will notice the warmth of the flooring. Tile warmers are on a timer system for specific scheduling for your 7-day week. The corner jetted tub, linen closet, and the 14’ foot triple-sectioned vanity is truly the elegance of the room. A full mirror reaches to the ceiling with elegant fluted trim and chandelier lighting brings richness to the room. There is also private room for commode with storage cabinetry. The bathroom also has a recessed TV for the morning news.  The focus of the bathroom is the walk-in 8’x 8’ tiled shower with beautiful tile work designs and sit down bench.  The bronze showerhead and double jets are designed to concentrate on back massaging. A stone towel rack and condiment shelves along with a transom window complete the package.  Through the bath area is a 14’x 15’ fully customized closet with automated lighting at the door. The closet has a huge two-sided, built-in dresser with sit down bench and work shoe storage underneath. For her, there is a specially designed jewelry/necklace rack behind cabinet doors. Full size shoe racks for both spouses and double racking for clothing take care of all season clothing. A full-length mirror and mirrored jewelry cabinets with shallow divided drawers for earrings and collectables are also the treasured desire of many. His area features include a pegboard for ties and belts. High storage shelving for suitcases and storage items loose the needs for attic storage.  This closet is one that everyone dreams of and hopes to have one day.

The outdoor area is designed for entertaining and fun in the sun or under the shelter of the breezeway. There is always a gentle flow of air and can be assisted with the three ceiling fans. The four-burner stainless steel grill is bricked with arch design and includes a two-speed vent-a-hood system. A restored Philco refrigerator was a gift from a dear friend for Razorback fans to enjoy and is perfect for ice-cold soda and water. The patio is set up with 40” TV with surround sound system for outdoor enjoyment. The patio sidewalk flows gently to the driveway with no steps for easy access for handicap and small children. From the other side of the patio, there are steps that lead to an enclosed grass yard with wrought iron fencing and gate with customized razorback emblem. The exterior lighting around the home is designed with soffitt-lighting and programmed for automatic-timed schedules. Each home in Cobblestone has special-made wrought iron mailbox to keep a consistent and unique flow in the neighborhood.