Interra Homes is reimagining suburban living with our brand-new Gateway Series! This collection of alley entry floor plans prioritizes community connection and curb appeal. Positioning garages at the rear of each homesite allows for the focus to be on inviting front porches and thoughtfully designed home exteriors, rather than garage-dominated facades.
The Gateway Series is your ticket to contemporary living at an affordable price point. The series features five floor plan options:
- Bradbury: a ranch plan with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,280 square feet.
- Cimarron: a main-floor primary plan with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and 1,526 square feet.
- Filmore: a ranch plan with two bedrooms, two bathrooms and 1,420 square feet.
- Tannenbaum: a main-floor primary plan with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and 1,781 square feet. This plan also has a dedicated laundry room!
- Windsnest: a main-floor primary plan with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms and 2,070 square feet. This plan also has a dedicated laundry room!
What Is an Alley-Entry Home?
An alley entry home (also called an alley-loaded home) is a house where the garage faces a rear alley or back lane rather than the front street. This design places the garage and driveway access at the back of the property, creating a more attractive front facade with enhanced curb appeal, featuring prominent front porches, architectural details and landscaping rather than a dominant garage door.
Alley entry homes also promote a more walkable, community-oriented place to call home, since the front of the street isn’t lined with driveways and garage doors, encouraging neighbors to interact on front porches and sidewalks. This style is particularly popular in urban and new urbanist developments where maximizing street-level aesthetics and fostering community connections are priorities.
What Are the Benefits of Alley-Entry Homes?
Alley entry homes offer several compelling benefits that make them increasingly popular in modern communities:
- Enhanced Curb Appeal: Without a garage dominating the front facade, homes showcase beautiful architectural features, inviting front porches, larger windows and attractive landscaping.
- Community Connection: The design encourages a more walkable, neighborly environment, as residents use their front entrances more often and can interact on porches and sidewalks.
- Increased Usable Front Yard: Without a driveway cutting through the front yard, homeowners gain more green space for gardens, play areas or outdoor living.
- Safety for Children: With no driveways in front, kids play safely in front yards and on sidewalks without the risk of cars backing out unexpectedly.
- Reduced Street Clutter: Streets without multiple driveways create cleaner sightlines for drivers and a more organized, aesthetically pleasing community appearance.
Move into a community that feels more traditional and community-focused with Interra Homes! Our Gateway Series is available at Prairie Winds West and more communities coming soon.
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