The East Lake Estates Team from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Michael Allen Homes have been busy completing several new homes and updating the list of sold lots in one of Auburn-Opelika's most desirable neighborhoods - East Lake Estates.

"If you haven't driven through the neighborhood in a week or two you'll be amazed at where we are on several new projects," commented award-winning builder, Michael Allen Monk. "We're fielding inquiries on spec homes and remaining lots almost every day. This is an incredible neighborhood that continues to draw attention from buyers across the country."

Of particular interest is the East Lake Estates model home at 1690 Glendale Circle. This 5 bedroom 3.5 bath home simply has to be seen to take in all of the custom touches. You'll also be interested in another beautiful custom homes on Glendale Circle...

You may have noticed new construction at the very front entrance of East Lake Estates where two new homes are being built. With very few single level design options available, you'll be interested in the first new home going up on the right after you enter the neighborhood...

This new custom is built on our Providence floor plan with 4 bedrooms plus study and 3.5 bathrooms. The Providence is available to fully customize or streamline choices with a two day selection process. Our professional designer is available to assist with selections at no additional cost. Proposed design packages are available upon request.

For information on these available new homes or to find your own lot to build from the ground up contact Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - Auburn's #1 real estate company for more than five consecutive years. (334) 826-1010

This single story custom in East Lake Estates is one of our most popular floor plans. This 4 bedroom, 31/2 bath includes a large, inviting front porch and lots of natural light. See the updated photo gallery below.

For a personal tour call Prudential Preferred Real Estate at (334) 826-1010.

The 2014 Tour of Homes Grand Champion in East Lake Estates is currently available for sale. New home activity has increased (see two new home opportunities on Livvy Lane as well as Glendale Circle) and after multiple inquiries, our award-winning model home has been placed on the market for sale. The model home is open weekly and we encourage you to stop by for more information and a personal tour. Local agents can view the MLS listing #N108855A for additional information. See the long list of exclusive custom features below the photo gallery or contact Prudential Preferred Real Estate at (334) 826-1010.

This exquisite custom home features an impressive list of standard model features as well as several custom upgrades that you have to see.

• Arch beams in dining room
• Fireplace in dining room, surround is brown antique granite
• Flooring in kitchen, breakfast and mudroom is split brick pavers laid in a herringbone pattern
• Butler’s pantry has wine storage cabinets, serving area, sink, and ice maker

• Mudroom has locker style cabinets with seating and cubbie storage
• Kitchen backsplash is reactive glaze ceramic mosaic tile in warm, neutral hues
• Cabinets have custom designed curved grids that overlay artistic aged mirrors
• Appliance garage, pot filler, stained hood, walnut countertop on island and sage brush granite on perimeter countertops, wine/drink cooler, designer cage style decorative lighting over island
• Built in window seat in breakfast area
• Wood barrel chandelier in living room
  
• Living room ceiling has custom millwork with metallic glaze faux finish inside
• Custom carved staircase balusters
• Cream Marfil marble on fireplace surround
• Decorative shaped arch openings leading to hallways
• Guest bath divided by door from toilet to tub to create a formal powder bath
• Guest bath has split brick paver accent wall and flooring in front of tub and hardwood floors in powder bath area.
• Guest tub walls have onyx mosaic accent tiles
• Office has coffer ceiling
• Master bedroom has shaped tray ceiling
  
• Master bedroom walls are faux finished with glazed striping and an embossed damask pattern
• Sitting area has v-groove wainscoting and ceiling
• Hardwood floors in master bed, sitting, and bath
• Master bath has creama marfil marble countertops with undermount jetted tub
• Master bath walls are faux finished with a crackle glaze that has a metallic pattern overlay
• All interior doors are stained knotty alder
• Custom shelving in bedroom closets
• Walk in master shower has creama marfil inspired, porcelain tile walls with accent tiles of empadora dark and cappuccino marble basket weave tile
• Boys bath-built in over toilet, copper lighting over each sink, travertine inspired porcelain tile, diano reale marble countertops
• Girls bath-marble inspired porcelain tile, arctic white quartz countertops, built in recessed linen storage, faux finish glazed walls with hand painted metallic design
• Reading nook with bookcase, storage and built in window seat
• Bonus room with hardwoods in gaming area and carpeted media area
• Built in bookcases leading to bedrooms and loft area
• Balcony floors are 12x12 travertine tile
• Entertaining porch with salted and stained concrete floors and fireplace with wood storage and cedar mantel and outdoor kitchen

Check out the photo gallery below to see all of these exquisite features or simply stop by our model home for a cup of coffee and a personal tour.  We would love to see you.

New home buyers from around the country continue to choose East Lake Estates in Auburn for its estate-sized lots, premium amenities and neighborhood focus. Demand has been high and many new families are moving in. We're excited to announce that another new home is ready for you to see and we would love to take you inside for a personal tour. This custom home from Michael Allen Homes is located at 1686 Livvy Lane in East Lake Estates just off Ogletree Road in Auburn. You'll pass right by our model home on the way in (and this award-winner is for sale also), so stop by for a cup off coffee and additional information.

This new home will be built on The Chandler floor plan and features an impressive list of features

• Approximately 3,500 sq. ft. of conditioned living space 
  
• 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths
• Bonus/ Optional 5th bedroom
• Designer finishes selected by I.E. Designs
• Standing seam metal roof above guest entry
• Abundance of large windows allowing home to be flooded with natural light
• Large family room with wall of built-in cabinetry, tall ceilings, 42” fireplace, and French doors leading to covered porch
• Numerous walk-in closets
• Large laundry room with workspace located conveniently off Master Bedroom
• Custom cabinets throughout home along with granite counter tops
• Butler’s pantry includes prep sink and custom wine rack
• Spacious mudroom with custom bench with storage 
• Large covered rear porch with grilling area
• Option for 3 car garage
• 5” wide Hardwood floors throughout main living area
• Master suite includes private office and large walk in his and her closet
• Master bath with his and her vanities, whirlpool tub, custom linen armoire, and large decorative tiled shower

Other floor plan options are available to build on the estate lot of your choice. See all of the plans and available lots in our NEW HOMES section.

Remember that the model home is open daily for you to tour the neighborhood and discuss new home plans with a professional REALTOR from Prudential Preferred Real Estate.

In the world of golf and custom home building - Champions are drawn to Champions! Recently a film crew for Samsung selected our 2014 Tour of Homes "Grand Champion" model home in East Lake Estates to create a new commercial with 2013 PGA Champion, Jason Dufner. Even though Dufner has had to withdraw from this year's tournament due to injuries, we'll be seeing plenty of him via the new commercial below.

The spot was created by Synergy Films from Atlanta and the location was scouted with the help of East Lake Estates team member and Prudential Preferred Real Estate Agent, Ryan Edwards. Ryan was prepared to show the film scouts three potential locations for the shoot, but upon seeing the model home (which is currently for sale) the crew decided to go no further. The custom upgrades, interior design and lighting was exactly what they were looking for.

"We're excited to have been chosen for such an fun project," commented custom home builder, Michael Allen Monk. "It's always a joy to show off the hard work that goes into a custom home of this quality."

As you can see from the photo gallery below, it takes a lot of people and a LOT of equipment to get 30 seconds of TV commercial, but the crew was able to get the entire shoot complete in one day.

A second crew was documenting the making of the commercial and you can see that video below.

For additional information about East Lake Estates or to tour the model home call (334) 826-1010 or use the contact form.

Things are moving quickly on construction of one of our newest homes in East Lake Estates. This brand new home is being built on our Chandler floor plan. The home features tremendous curb appeal and the lot selection offers views of the lake from the second floor.

If you are in the market for a new home we encourage you to visit with one of our professional REALTORS at our model home near the front of the neighborhood. There is still time to add your own custom touches to this exceptional floor plan.

Contact us for your own personal tour! This one won't last much longer.

If you haven't take a drive through East Lake Estates in Auburn recently - well, you really should. We have broken ground on several new custom homes and you will be very impressed with the amount of activity in this desirable new neighborhood.

One of our move-in ready new homes (1713 Glendale Circle) is now pending. We are excited to present new, updated photos of another home ready for move-in at 1676 Livvy Lane.  This home has a truly unique floor plan and an exceptional list of features.

• Scraped hardwood floors in warm stained brown finish
• Vintage inspired lighting
• Faux travertine (porcelain) tile in laundry room with v-groove panel front cabinets
• Decorative bow front cabinet in powder bath
• Warm color scheme of tans, creams and chocolates throughout
• Master bath has faux travertine (porcelain) tile with mosaic tile accents
• Stained medium walnut finish cabinets in master
• Lantern style pendant lighting over sinks in master bath
• Custom wood closet shelving
• Kitchen has honed travertine basketweave backsplash tile
• Display areas in kitchen cabinetry
• Contrasting stained island with cream w/glaze wall cabinets
• Entertaining porch with salted and stained concrete floors
• Shared bath has limestone countertops with porcelain, limestone inspired and travertine inspired tiles. Herringbone accent tiles are real limestone
• Coffered ceiling in living room

Take a look at the updated photo gallery below and then contact any member of the East Lake Estates team for a personal tour.  (334) 826-1010 or go to our contact page.

Lots are still available for your new home. You can see available floor plans and view an updated plat by clicking here. We would love to show you around the neighborhood! Stop in for a cup of coffee and a fresh baked cookie, compliments of our Cornerstone Partner, Kathy Powell State Farm Insurance.

We're always excited when national publications recognize the value that Auburn represents as a place to live.  It's no surprise to see Auburn on Forbes Magazine's list of "Best Places to Retire."  With access to Auburn University, world-class health care, entertainment and parks, Auburn has been making more and more of the "Best Of" lists all across the country.  We know for a fact how wonderful the Auburn - Opelika community is because it's the place many of us have chosen to raise our families, work AND retire to.

That's only a few of the reasons that East Lake Estates is one of the most desirable neighborhoods in the area.  With estate sized lots, award-winning construction and neighbors who understand "front porch revival" you'll find a quality of life that's unmatched - anywhere.

The new year has meant a lot of activity in East Lake Estates - Auburn, Alabama's premiere estate neighborhood.  We've had lots of interest in our two most recently completed homes.  1676 Livvy Lane is move-in ready and available daily for showings.  1713 Glendale Circle has recently been completed and is available for personal tours during regular model home hours or by appointment.  When you're out and about just drive through and see all of the activity and new home construction.

The neighborhood is located off Ogletree Road near Moores Mill Road in Auburn.  Our model home is open daily.  Stop in for a cup of coffee and see the custom home going up directly across the street (see below).  We would love to show you around.