The Courtyards at Belle Terra

The Courtyards at Bella Terra

New West Lafayette development features luxurious homes with low-maintenance living

Looking for low-maintenance living in a close-knit community?

The Courtyards at Belle Terra, a new West Lafayette development by Essential Homes, offers luxury ranch homes starting in the mid $300,000s. Located just off of 600 North, across from Coyote Crossing Golf Club and minutes from I-65, Belle Terra is a private retreat surrounded by modern conveniences.

As a low-maintenance community, the neighborhood’s homeowners association eases the burden of home ownership by handling outdoor seasonal chores such as lawn mowing, landscaping, snow removal and sanitation services.

“These are truly lock and leave homes,” says Adrienne Albregts, marketing consultant for Essential Homes. “Homeowners who like to travel or perhaps winter in another location can leave knowing their property will be taken care of while they are gone.”

The neighborhood clubhouse boasts a fitness center, entertainment areas and workspaces. An outdoor pickleball court and community pool are also being constructed. Homeowners can choose from six customizable floorplans that allow personalized additions such as a sitting room adjacent to the primary bedroom, a four seasons room, a covered porch or a walk-in spa shower.

“Every home includes its own private courtyard as a focal point to the home,” Albregts says. “The way the homes are designed and situated, you’re never looking in on someone else’s courtyard. Each home is designed to view the courtyard from just about any room, letting in light and providing a view to nature.”

As the first homes have been constructed, interest in the neighborhood has been picking up. As of January, about half of the home sites were sold. Although Belle Terra is not an age-restricted community, the appeal of low-stress one-story living has drawn lots of empty-nesters to the boutique community of 79 homes.

“We call it right-sizing,” Albregts says. “These are people still living active lives and pursuing personal interests and hobbies who no longer want to be saddled with the responsibilities of maintaining a larger, aging home. They’re ready to start their next chapter. The neighbors who’ve already moved in have really connected and formed a kinship with one another. It’s a very supportive community.”

It’s the first neighborhood development for Essential Homes, owned by Bob and Amy Hockema. The couple has extensive experience in real estate, home building, renovating and remodeling throughout the Greater Lafayette area. At Belle Terra, Amy Hockema and her sales and selections team consult with home buyers to finalize floorplans and select features and finishes including paint colors, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures, lighting and other customizable elements.

“Our motto is Live Well Every Day,” Albregts says. “With our thoughtfully designed floorplans, luxurious open spaces and lowstress, low-maintenance living, The Courtyards at Belle Terra allows our residents to do just that.” ★

To learn more about the Courtyards at Belle Terra, visit the furnished model home at 6100 Gilwell Drive, West Lafayette. Open Wednesday-Sunday, noon to 5:00 p.m. For an appointment, call 765-766-004 or visit epconwestlafayette.com