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Fox CreekAmenities, convenience, variety draw buyersto West Knox neighborhood – page G6

So he bought a lot in Fox Creek,a 70-acre development on FoxRoad, about a mile from theintersection of Kingston Pike andPellissippi Parkway, and is nowworking on house plans.

“The development has an estatefeel to it,” Fuller says. “It’s very well-located for a subdivision out west.The location factor is one of themain reasons I chose to buy there.”

He also appreciates theswimming pool and clubhouse,large trees and beautiful views. As acommercial broker with WoodProperties, Fuller has a well-trained eye for detail when itcomes to real estate. He shoppedfor land in Bearden, Rocky Hilland the Lyons View area beforesettling on Fox Creek.

“It doesn’t look cookie-cutter,”

he says of the new subdivision byScott Smith and Eric Moseley, ofVolunteer Development.

C ommercial real estate brokerMike Fuller enjoys livingdowntown, but he also wants ahome out west – which he calls

the new business center of Knoxville.

By Ronda RobinsonSpecial Publications correspondent

Developers: Volunteer Development

Location: Fox Road in West Knoxville

Directions: From Kingston Pike nearPellissippi Parkway, follow Fox Roadapproximately one mile south,traveling under Pellissippi Parkway, tothe entrance of Fox Creek on the right.

For more information: Call ScottSmith or Megan Jackson at VolunteerRealty, 539-1112.

FOX CREEK

Editor: Wade Saye (342-6880) Designer: Jody Collins Photographs: Steven BridgesAdvertising: Brenda Hines (342-6566)

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Amenities, convenience, variety draw buyers to West Knox neighborhood

Fox Creek

“It’s heavily landscaped with awaterfall, large stones and serpentinesidewalks at the entrance. Thesubdivision has a lot of curvature in theroads and rolling land. That makes itappealing to the eye.”

The entrance ties the neighborhoodinto its natural surroundings. Woodedlots and eight acres of undevelopedcommon area add to the peaceful auraof Fox Creek.

Phase 1 is 50 percent sold out, leavingabout 40 lots. Special incentives, such as100 percent financing and zero percentinterest for one year, will be availablethis weekend on all remaining Phase 1lots.

The homesites in Phase 2 will be evenlarger – about 110 to 120 feet wide – toaccommodate the demand for largerhomes, says Smith. Phase 2 constructionis set to begin “very soon,” he adds.Phase 2 lots are being made available forthe first time.

“Phase 2 goes up on a ridge. It offersviews of the lake and mountains,” thedeveloper says.

Because Fox Creek is so convenient tomany areas, it appeals to out-of-townbuyers, families with children, emptynesters and retirees.

The quiet residential community liesjust minutes from Pellissippi Parkwayand Kingston Pike, making it handy todowntown Knoxville, Oak Ridge,McGhee Tyson Airport, Maryville and,of course, the shopping, dining andentertainment choices at Turkey Creekand West Town Mall.

“It’s extremely accessible for businessand pleasure,” Smith says of the

development.Fuller agrees. “That crossroads is the

nucleus of new business activity in ourmetropolitan area,” he adds.

Fox Creek is zoned for A.L. LottsElementary, West Valley Middle andFarragut High schools.

The swimming pool and clubhouseappeal to children and adults alike. AsSmith points out, “Our amenities are in.You don’t have to wait.”

Under development for about twoyears, Fox Creek features undergroundutilities and streetlights as well. Bothlevel and basement lots are available,with large sites helping to keep acomfortable space between individualhomes.

“I like the diversity of homes beingbuilt in there,” Fuller comments. “Scottand Eric sit on the architectural reviewboard and look at all the plans. Theirrestrictions are fair, helping to providequality housing with unique featuresand keep a consistent theme.”

Homes in Fox Creek generally aretraditional in style, although thesubdivision has no requirements forminimum square footage.

“We have some of Knoxville’s bestbuilders,” says Smith, citing RonHatcher, Bryan Testerman, Paul Smiddy,Larry Liverman, Robert Murdock, PhilRiddle, Daniel Phillips, Judy Heck andFrontier Builders as examples. Most ofthese builders will have their homesopen for viewing this Sunday.

Subdivision listing agent MeganJackson, of Volunteer Realty, can helpbuyers select a lot in Phase 1 or reserve asite in Phase 2. Prices range from

$65,000 to around $125,000.She notes that persons buying in Fox Creek are

welcome to use the builder of their choice, providedthat their home plans meet architectural reviewapproval.

Different builders have purchased lots for customand spec homes, so buyers can move in upon closing.Prices should begin at around $450,000, with specialfinancing terms available for individual, qualifiedbuyers.

Fox Creek representatives will be on-site from 1 to 4p.m. Sunday to give tours of the community. Toschedule an appointment, call Megan Jackson at539-1112.Scott Smith, of Volunteer Realty, paid for this cover story.To purchase a cover story, call Brenda Hines at 342-6566.

Home style: TraditionalHomesites: 80 in Phase 1, 60 in Phase 2Price range: From $65,000 to $125,000Special features: Clubhouse, swimming pool, undergroundutilities, streetlights, landscaped entrance with waterfallSchools: A.L. Lotts Elementary, West Valley Middle andFarragut HighUtilities: First Utility District (water), Lenoir City UtilitiesBoard (electric) KUB (gas), AT&T (telephone), Comcast(cable)Distances: Minutes from Pellissippi Parkway, Turkey Creekand West Town Mall (shopping, dining and entertainment),Concord Park, Concord Marina, McGhee Tyson Airport, OakRidge, Maryville and downtown Knoxville

A CLOSER LOOK Fox Creek