Chesterfield Custom Homes | Summer Lake Modern Community Living

LOTS AVAILABLE

LOTS AVAILABLE

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Interested in Building a Custom New Home in Summer Lake, Chesterfield?

About the Summer Lake Neighborhood:

“At Summer Lake, we’re proud of our community of stunning homes, resort-style amenities, and welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re looking for a summer home to pass on for generations or a family home that makes every day feel like a vacation, choose Summer Lake. Move into a neighborhood that blends individuality and community charm. At Summer Lake, you can enjoy year-round amenities and a refreshing sense of home.”

A large house with a dark roof and multiple windows, illuminated from inside, is situated behind a swimming pool. The pool area has lounge chairs and umbrellas, with a sunset sky overhead.

Discover why so many people love living in Summer Lake

In addition to the lake and an array of community amenities, nearby areas of natural beauty include Pocahontas State Park and the plantations along the James River. 

Our proximity to the historic state capital of Richmond, Virginia, offers our homeowners easy access to the city’s nationally recognized restaurant scene, breweries, museums, and job market. 

Summer Lake is within the Chesterfield County School District, whose reputation for excellence in teaching is renowned in the state. The county ranks in the top percentile within the whole United States in terms of SAT scores, pupil retention and other measures.  

Summer Lake is served by the following public schools:

Grange Hall Elementary School - Grades K-5

Tomahawk Creek Middle School - Grades 6-8

Cosby High School - Grades 9-12

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Custom Home Plans Available for Summer Lake

Home prices start in the 800s and include Keel’s base features for the Summer Lake neighborhood. Each home will be designed in conformity with ARB Requirements.

Modern two-story house with white siding, black roof, and front porch, surrounded by green lawn and small trees, neighboring houses visible in the background.

The Huntington

6 Bed, 3 Bath, 3,670 SF
A modern two-story house with a gray roof, beige siding, front porch, and a white car parked on the driveway, surrounded by green grass and trees.

The Bonaire

4 Bed, 3.5 Bath, 3,295 SF
A large two-story house with dark blue siding, white trim, a wide front porch with black railing, and brick steps leading to double wooden front doors. The house is set in a yard with green grass and small shrubs, under a partly cloudy blue sky.

The Sanibel

5 Bed, 4 Bath, 3,405 SF
Modern two-story house with gray siding, white trim, a front porch with black railing, a driveway, and a landscaped lawn with small plants and a young tree.

The Havelock

5 Bed, 4 Bath, 3,200 SF
(slightly modified from original plan)
Front view of a modern white two-story house with black roof shingles, black railings, and landscaped yard with young trees and grass under a blue sky.

The Kiawah

4 Bed, 3 Bath, 3,270 SF
Large white multi-story house with front porch, brick steps, and a well-maintained lawn with small trees and bushes, neighborhood scene outdoors.

The Nantucket

5 Bed, 4.5 Bath, 3,275 SF

NEW Section 12

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Available house plans per lot:

Section 11

In section 11, mainly traveled by Lake Summer Loop, Keel has lot 20 and 70 still available - these are last few left in this established section! These lots fit most of our house plans, give us a call to find out more details! (updated 12.2.24)

Look out for more information on The Havelock - Coming Soon on Lot 69! Mid 2025

 

HOW IT WORKS

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    Contract

    Meet with our Sales Professional to identify the right floor plan, discuss budgetary pricing, sign a contract and submit a deposit

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    Plan Modifications

    Meet with the designer to review plans, make some initial material selections, and start discussing interior design.

    (pricing update provided if needed)

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    Selections

    After the plans are complete, you'll make selections with our suppliers, working within cost allowances

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    Pricing

    After all your selections are made, plans are complete, and the conditions of the lot are understood, we can calculate a final cost to build.

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    Approvals

    When the selections and pricing are complete, you'll sign a final addendum and submit an additional deposit. Then we’ll apply for a permit to build.

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    Permitting

    As soon as the permit application is approved, your home is added to the queue and we start construction as soon as possible!

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    Breaking Ground

    You’ll meet the PM, discuss construction expectations, and we will start building.

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    Pre-Drywall Walk Through

    About mid-way through the build you will have a formal meeting on site to check out the framed spaces before it gets sealed up with insulation and drywall

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    Orientation & Closing!

    Finally, around the time of completion we'll walk you through and demonstrate the features of your new home to you!

Ready to start your custom home building journey?