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Working with Devon and the rest of the GreenStone staff exceeded our expectations, and we love the end result. The home also has radiant floor heat, and everything is tied to a radiant hydronic system, which means there isn’t any duct work or forced air. They have supplemented the radiant system with mini-split systems, so each room has its own ability to run air conditioning or a heat pump. This has allowed them to keep the perimeter of the home very efficient, as well as preserve a great view. “Because of the timber frame and SIPs, we’ve been afforded the freedom to have open, expansive views. It’s a unique building,” Tom said. “Ninety percent of the time, it’s just the two of us, but we built large common areas that allow space for our expanding family.” Tom said he and his family enjoy visiting around their 750-lb, 12-seat table made of reclaimed beams from a company in England.
“It’s the centerpiece of our home, and it’s the central gathering place for our family,” Robbin said. Ada journey
The property has beautiful, rolling hills, lots of trees, and is surrounded by a stream at the bottom of a ravine. They overlook the Grand River. The DeMeesters have developed trails on the property, and they’re landscaping their yard over time. Robbin started a small garden, and next season they’re building a raised bed garden. Their daughter, Emily, son-in-law Spencer, and grandsons Grayson and Hudson are planning on building on one of the other spots on the property. Their son Jared and daughter-in-law Jessica currently enjoy living in Chicago, and everyone knows they have a spot if they move back, too. Tom has enjoyed his years working with GreenStone. “I say it’s a journey with Devon, because we really started this in December of 2017 and took occupancy of our home in June of 2021. Over that timeframe, we got to know quite a bit about each other. We’ve met in person several times, Devon started a family, I had a grandchild, and we shared many life events.” The DeMeesters look forward to many happy years enjoying their home and property. “Working with Devon and the rest of the GreenStone staff exceeded our expectations, and we love the end result,” Tom said. “We’ve built homes before … but being part of this specific process, having the right setting, and working with the right people, has been a very good experience.” ■ ➡T om and Robbin enjoy hosting gatherings in their new home. They built large common areas that provide ample space for their expanding family.
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