Years ago, basements were known for being dark and dingy areas, an unfinished space where only the water heater would sit. Today’s basements are looking more like the first floor of a home, adding the extra living space we need while increasing the value of the home. At Altadena Ridge, we have a selection of inventory homes with basements available, giving buyers even more opportunities to customize their homes. Here are just a few advantages of having a basement within your new home:

• Storage – When properly utilized, a basement can add much-needed storage space to your home. If this is an area the buyer chooses not to finish, it can still be the perfect place for storing unused items.
• Safe room – Basements are one of the best places to take shelter when a tornado hits.
• More usable space – Basements tend to be cooler, which can be a perfect escape for the Alabama heat. Buyers have the option to pre-pay for a finished basement. Transform this room into a family room, home office, man cave, or guest room with a bathroom.

The available new homes in Vestavia Hills by Harris Doyle featured at Altadena Ridge offer families a basement style home in one of the most sought-after locations in the Birmingham metro area.  Take a tour of the beautiful model home and instantly capture the beauty of these homes.  Along with breathtaking views of the future 70-acre City of Vestavia Hills Park, residents will also find the security of a gated entrance along with streetlight-lined sidewalks throughout the community. For those wanting to explore the land, there are also trails on the lake that will give walkers the activity they crave. The amenities planned adjacent to Altadena Ridge include new athletic fields and parks. Included in the master-planned park being built by the City of Vestavia Hills, there are two baseball fields, two soccer fields, two football fields, a picnic area, a large play lawn, a canoe launch onto the Cahaba River, two lakes, two playgrounds/play structures and a dog park. If you’re looking for a basement home site in Altadena Ridge, near plenty of recreation and top-notch schools in Vestavia Hills, contact Diane Godber at 205-369-5583, Kelly Nelson at 205-907-6411, Perry Barbaree at 205-249-8653, or visit www.HarrisDoyle.com for more information.