Tag Archives: active adult

631 James Alexander Way

Built in Davidson Springs, our neighborhood in the heart of downtown Davidson, this charming cottage style home has great features in a compact space.  A master down with stunning bathroom highlights the first floor together with a cook’s kitchen.  Upstairs are two guest bedrooms and an office, plus an ample unfinished storage room.  A private […]

Davidson’s First LEED Home

In 2010 we completed Davidson’s first LEED certified home.  Built at 233 Catawba Avenue, this home was also the first in Mecklenburg County to be certified at a GOLD level or higher. The Ross Chapin design features about 1,600 square feet of living space, and not an inch is wasted.  The first floor master features […]

Saturday in Davidson

Last April DavidsonNews.net posted this video of a Saturday in Davidson.  This may have been a slightly atypical Saturday, but there’s always a lot happening in Davidson, and the action is usually downtown.  From the Davidson Farmer’s Market to walks and races, downtown Davidson is always bustling with activity, yet it’s also a great place […]

Our Town Cinema

Located in Sadler Square on Griffith Street, the Our Town Cinemas are just a five minute walk from Davidson Springs, a neighborhood of custom homes being built by John Marshall Custom Homes in the heart of downtown Davidson. Our Town Cinemas provide a unique experience in watching movies.  Theaters are smaller, and feature a combination […]

Southeast Greenway

Located within just a three minute walk from Davidson Springs, the Southeast Greenway (full name South Prong Rocky River Greenway) offers a paved cycling and walking trail through beautiful woods and fields.   The trailhead is on South Street just past Davidson Elementary School. The initial section of greenway winds about 1/2 mile through the woods […]

Downtown Davidson

Unique among the northern Mecklenburg towns, Davidson has a distinct, historic downtown.  While other towns try to revitalize their downtowns, Davidson’s has always been a vibrant district of shopping, dining and relaxing. Downtown Davidson is a five minute walk from John Marshall Custom Homes ‘Davidson Springs’ neighborhood which is tucked into the heart of old […]

Cornhole Can Be Green!

When we have an open house at one of our LEED homes, the question I am most frequently asked is “what makes this house green?”  I frequently answer that question by first addressing all of the things apart from the home that make a home green. Green building is not just the structure and mechanics […]