Residents, newcomers enjoy Hopewell Grant clubhouse

Hopewell Grant offers a unique rural setting that backs to woods and features acres of permanently preserved open space

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Pictured, from left, are Terry Karschnik, executive vice president and operations manager for Beazer Homes New Jersey; Al Pellegrino of P&A Management Inc., which is serving as property manager for the community; Hopewell Township Mayor Arlene Kemp; Monique Burton, new home counselor; Paul Schneier, president of Beazer Homes New Jersey; Robert Wagman, new home counselor; Lisa Poggi, vice president of marketing for Beazer Homes New Jersey; and Janice Kopentis, general sales manager for Beazer Homes New Jersey.


   Beazer Homes recently took the wraps off the new clubhouse at Hopewell Grant, officially making the community one of the few townhome neighborhoods in the area to feature full recreational amenities.
   Curious residents and proud Beazer Homes representatives were joined by Hopewell Township Mayor Arlene Kemp to cut the ribbon on the new 3,600-square-foot center, which will serve as the social hub of the community.
   A roaring fireplace greeted and warmed guests as they entered through the clubhouse’s elegantly appointed foyer. To the right, they found the clubhouse game room and exercise area. To the left, the community meeting room sat open and ready for business.
   Hors d’oeuvres were served in the adjacent multipurpose ballroom. This space, which features a full catering kitchen and overlooks acres of open space, will be available to residents who wish to host parties.
   Within minutes after opening, the clubhouse had already begun doing its job. It provided a chance for those who had recently moved into their new homes at Hopewell Grant and those who had closed on their future home to meet and become acquainted.
   Residents Bala and Gayathri Vadhiyar and their daughter, Deepti, had been anxiously awaiting the grand opening of the clubhouse. Having moved into their new home in mid-December, just before months of frigid, snowy weather, they lamented that they have not had a chance to meet many neighbors.
   "So, we are really looking forward to the social opportunities the clubhouse presents," said Gayathri Vadhiyar. She added that she and her husband have been very impressed with the quality of their new home and of the clubhouse.
   "We have purchased new construction before so we’re able to compare our previous experience to our new home," she said. "We really like the quality."
   Nearby, Alyson Steckbeck and Michael Miller, who had just closed on their new home at Hopewell Grant that afternoon, were warming up in preparation to explore the clubhouse.
   They said they chose Hopewell Grant because of the relaxed, "country" setting and the quality of the architecture.
   "We had been looking for new construction," said Ms. Steckbeck. "And the buildings here were beautiful. Also, we got the feeling that the area is going to stay the way it is. You don’t get the feeling that a Wal-Mart is going to be built down the street."
   And while this feeling may sound as though it had been left to happen by chance, this impression of Hopewell Grant and the surrounding area is the result of many years of hard work.
   Hopewell Grant offers a unique rural setting that backs to woods and features acres of permanently preserved open space. Hopewell Township is a conservation-conscious community that ardently avoids sprawl and responsibly guides residential and commercial growth.
   Residents will be able to enjoy their neighborhood’s natural beauty via a walking trail, which begins at the clubhouse and will encircle the community. Other outdoor recreational activities will include an outdoor Olympic-size swimming pool and a tot lot for small children.
   In addition to this outstanding clubhouse, Hopewell Grant offers a portfolio of five townhome designs featuring two to three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths and two-car garages. Homes are priced from the mid-$300,000s.
   The community is open noon to 5 p.m. Monday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday.
   For additional information, call new home counselors Monique Burton or Robert Wagman at (609) 737-4336.
   To visit, take I-295 north (which becomes I-95 south) to Exit 4 onto Route 31 north (Pennington Road). Continue on Route 31 north to the Pennington Circle and turn right onto Route 546 East (Blackwell Road). Continue on Route 546 east to the first traffic light and turn right onto Lawrenceville-Pennington Road. Continue on Lawrenceville-Pennington Road for approximately ¼ mile and turn right onto Wellington Drive. Proceed straight ahead to 261 Brinley Drive (on the left-hand side).