Today I am reviewing the Santa Maria Residence 1 Model of Stonegate at 28 Ovation. Since seeing the home, the home has an offer on it and backup offers are being accepted. The condominium is a corner unit with a den in addition to the 2 bedrooms. The main living area is up a flight of stairs, while the garage and indoor laundry closet are found on ground level. One unit is below this unit, but only one wall is shared on the side. Parking for guests is off the street which is also directly across the street from a community pool and park. The home is slated for Stonegate Elementary School and Jeffrey Trails Middle School. The home’s furniture is negotiable for purchase.
Asking Price: $629,888
Bedrooms: 2 + Den
Bathrooms: 2
Square Footage: 1,367
$/Sq Ft: $458
Property Type: Condominium
Year Built: 2013
Community: Stonegate
HOA Fees: $308
Mello Roos Yes
Through the outer door is a narrow walkway with no roof cover which leads to the home’s front door. I am not sure what purpose the enclosed walkway serves apart from the building’s curbside aesthetics and just the shape of the unit with respect to the neighboring units.
Upon entry, you enter into an entryway with wide wood oak floors and a staircase to the left. There are three doors in the area; to the right is a closet for a stackable washer and dryer, in the middle is the garage entry, and to the left is a coat closet.
The staircase is carpeted and is in excellent shape. Once upstairs, you enter into a large rectangular room consisting of a living room and an open kitchen. The floors are the same wide wood oak flooring as the entrance area. With high ceilings and plenty of windows, plus a small sliding glass door to the balcony, there is an abundance of natural light. The kitchen is to the left and has space for a dining table. I have seen this model with an island, which provides the extra storage, but limits the space from having a larger dining table. The kitchen boasts plenty of cabinetry for storage with its white cabinets and pantry. The kitchen comes with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and tile backsplash.
Next to the counter space is the sliding glass door that opens up to a small square balcony which has space for a few chairs. Unlike some of the same model units I have reviewed, there are no neighbors with balconies directly across the street, but it does look out to the parking area in the back of the home. I would definitely prefer this balcony so people are not staring across into my area.
The living room is a nice size with plenty of large windows bringing in light.
The hallway and den have the same wood floors as the great room while the bedrooms are carpeted and bathrooms are tiled. On the right hand side of the hallway is the shared bathroom and secondary bedroom. The bathroom has a single sink with a light countertop, white cabinetry and large tub/shower combo. It is in excellent condition.
The bedroom is a regular size with one smaller window and a sliding two-door closet.
The master bedroom is at the end of the hallway. It is a good size with a walk-in closet. This home has a nice privacy door into the bathroom. The bathroom has dual sinks, a roomy shower with a bench and a separate toilet. It is in clean, excellent condition.
The last room in the home is a den, which would serve well as an office, playroom or guest bedroom. I have also seen it set up as a baby’s room. I have reviewed other models and this is only the second model that has built-in double sliding doors to provide total privacy in the room. Other homes have the wall completely open, so this is a nice feature of the room.
28 Ovation has a nice layout if the homeowner does not mind going up the initial flight of stairs to the main living area. There are many upgrades, such as the privacy doors at the master bathroom and the den. The den provides extra private space and is a good feature of the home. In addition, the property is nicely located directly across from the community amenities. It is move-in ready with the flexible option to purchase the furniture if desired.