Rocco notes that Toll Brothers uses various exterior designs to provide homebuyers with a wide choice of elements. These include brick, stucco and what is known as the New England model, which typically features a clapboard exterior that's complemented by shutters. Another variation is to construct brick wing walls. Also popular are keystones, with a curved brick following the window line. All of these touches add elegance to a home's exterior and enhances the appeal of the setting, says Rocco.
Similar custom detailing often is added around windows, front doors and rooflines.
The inclusion of dormers, porticos or shutters all contributes to providing buyers with a customized look, Rocco explains. Among the new communities being developed by Toll Brothers are The Estates at Freehold, a collection of 38 luxury homes on lots ranging from 1 to 3 acres. Floor-plan sizes range from 3,400 to 4,300 square feet. The new-home community is located about five minutes from Route 195 and Route 9. Adjacent to the formal living room and dining room is an optional conservatory.