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Own the ultimate country cottage at Blackberry Farm in Walland, TN (just 25 minutes outside Knoxville) in the scenic Smoky Mountains. Screenshots from Blackberry Farm Living website (www.blackberryfarmliving.com).

When Apartment Therapy featured Blackberry Farm, the ultra-posh Smoky Mountain inn (just 25 minutes outside Knoxville, Tennessee), we couldn't resist visiting their website. That's when we learned about "Blackberry Farm Living," an exclusive ownership opportunity. The select few can purchase one of twenty-five turn-key homes and cottages at this fabulous resort. We've posted some screenshots, but you'll find more information and gorgeous photos on their website.

Screenshots from Blackberry Farm Living -- visit the website to learn more about this exclusive ownership opportunity.

What we love most about the project is the development team's dedication to environmental and architectural integrity. The homesites are carefully situated and "protected by thousands of acres held in a conservation easement," and guidelines have been established "to help owners create homes that reflect the spirit of Blackberry’s signature architectural style."

And that's only the beginning....

As a Private Owner, you’ll savor the exceptional tastes of the Blackberry community like never before. Cellars filled with extraordinary wines and spirits. Baskets of heirloom vegetables, charcuterie and cheeses waiting on your doorstep. From exclusive tastings to in-home events with master chefs, owners will enjoy unforgettable experiences, adventures and enrichment. -- read more at Blackberry Farm Living

The Joe Pye Cottage at Blackberry Farm.

The turn-key properties feature exquisite interior design.

If you'd like a taste of the Blackberry Farm lifestyle, you can shop their website, where you'll find artisanal products and gifts -- perfect for this holiday season. You'll also find the Blackberry Farm Cookbook by proprietor, Sam Beall. Click here to read some of the fabulous reviews, or even better, purchase the book online!

The Blackberry Farm Cookbook makes a fabulous holiday gift. Purchase it at Blackberry Farm's online shop or at booksellers like Barnes & Noble, Amazon, etc.

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The notion of a modular home typically calls to mind the image of a cheap house that lacks any hint of architectural detail, but Sandy Spring Builders, LLC and Haven Custom Homes are about to reinvent the concept. These companies have come together to create New Classics, an exciting line of high-end modular homes.

Photo from the Bethesda Patch (click here to read article).

"Timeless detailed architecture and unsurpassed craftsmanship are hallmarks of a Sandy Spring Builders' home. New Classics by Sandy Spring Builders embraces these hallmarks and marries them with today's state-of-the-art sustainable construction methods to produce new homes that stand the test of time." -- New Classics by Sandy Spring Builders, LLC

Over the next few days, we plan on highlighting different aspects of New Classics and the high-end modular home building process, but right now, we'll start with the basics.

Potential home buyers can browse the New Classics Library of Plans, which features designs by two award-winning firms, GTM Architects, Inc. and Studio Z Design Concepts LLC.

Right now, buyers have a choice of eight different models: The Adams, Bradley, Burning Tree, Denton, Jefferson, Madison, Nantucket and Roosevelt.

Floor plans are customizable to a certain extent, so you would review your options and choose the layout that best suits your needs. In the screenshot below, you can see that there are four different floor plans associated with the Jefferson design.

You can click on each floor plan to review the details.

Buyers can also customize the exterior of their home. Again, choices are somewhat limited, but they work well in the scheme of the design. Several options are available for roofing, siding and shingles, trim, shutters, door, brick and windows. Once you choose the option, the image is immediately updated on your monitor. That certainly takes the guesswork out of the design process!

Tomorrow, we'll explore more facets of the process and the benefits of modular construction. But for now, be sure to visit the New Classics website to learn more.

You can also visit the New Classics Bradley Green Show Home at 5312 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda MD. If you don't live in the Washington DC Metro Area, a virtual tour is available online.

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