6 Benefits to Building a Custom Home

There are many reasons why someone might choose to build a custom Calvosa home over a semi-custom or production home. We’ve come up with some of the advantages we see in going custom.

1.) The Process. When you find the right builder, building your forever home is a really great experience. Just remember when you’re searching for a custom builder, look for one that has plenty of know-how, and has a tried and true process for everything. This is not the time to give an inexperienced builder a try.

2.) Choice. You have the opportunity to engineer everything from the placement of your appliances to the design of the custom cabinetry surrounding them. You pick the lot, the architecture, the paint colors, and the flooring. You make every decision from the foundation to the doorknobs. It is truly YOUR home!

3.) Uniqueness. For many people, it’s a once in a lifetime chance to design something that is truly unique. A custom home is personal, one-of-a-kind. It’s built just for your family.

4.) Your Lot. Finding that perfect piece of land is amazing. Being able to perfectly site your new home on it is even better. You have the opportunity to take advantage of the view, or tuck the home into a private corner.

5.) Quality. Custom builders like Calvosa are known for the quality of our work. We work with trusted craftsmen and take great pride in building homes that are masterpieces. We’re known for our old-world techniques, unparalleled integrity, and attention to detail.

6.) Flexibility. Do you need space for multiple generations of your family? Do you want the house to have Universal Design features? Are you a fitness nut who wants your own gym? Does your car collection need a new home? Custom building means you can adapt to any or all of these!

As you consider building a custom home, think about what you want, what you need, and what you’ve always dreamed of. Here at The Calvosa Organization, we believe in our process – and we look forward to helping you build your dream home!

Grace Estates… The perfect place for your family’s future

At the Calvosa Organization, we pride ourselves on building homes that are meant for family living. Here are just a few reasons why our newest homes at Grace Estates are a great place to raise a family.

Quality inside and out. From the foundation to the infrastructure to the final finishes, our homes are designed to last for generations to come. As a custom builder, we use only the best quality materials and building techniques. Calvosa homes will endure, no matter what your family throws at them!
A great location. Grace Estates is located in East Islip on the South Shore of Long Island. It’s close to the city yet has all the perks of suburban life. There are great schools, and a variety of eateries, from pizzerias to seafood houses to classic pubs. In addition to a thriving shopping district, there are beaches, a marina, state parks, and golf courses – including the nearby famed Bethpage Black Course! Great South Bay is just one mile from Grace Estates, and renowned Fire Island is a short ferry ride away.
Room to breathe! The homes at Grace Estates are ideal for your growing family. There are one-acre homesites for privacy and open space, and comfortable yet spacious homes with plenty of room to grow.
Ready for the future. We build our homes with a long list of features that make them smarter, stronger, and safer. We include smart home technology, a hurricane resistant structure, and readiness for a generator &/or solar power.

Why is a Grace Estates home a good investment?

At The Calvosa Organization, we know that a home is more than four walls and a roof. It’s more than just an address. It’s where you feel comfortable and safe. It’s “home”. We strive to build a home that not only reflects your needs and dreams, but is well built, thoughtfully located, and energy-efficient.

Here are a few reasons why a Calvosa home at Grace Estates is a good investment.

Quality. Our craftsmen and contractors are the best in the business. (If they weren’t, they wouldn’t be working with Calvosa!) And we use the best materials – hardwoods, marble, stainless steel – so our homes last. In addition to our incomparable experience and skill, Calvosa also has rigorous procedures for ensuring that each home meets our specifications.

Location. Grace Estates is in one of the most exclusive neighborhoods on Long Island, on a beautiful site. So whether you want to be close to the beaches or parks, need a quick commute into the city, or just want to be minutes from schools or shopping, we’ve got you covered.

Integrity. As a respected, well-established builder, Calvosa is dedicated to excellence. We work with only the finest subcontractors and suppliers, people we trust to build your dream home. We pride ourselves on developing personal relationships with our homebuyers, pursuing a level of trust and honesty that is rare.

ROI. Between the quality of our homes, and the great location, the value of your Grace Estate home will absolutely increase over time. You’re assured a good return on your investment – and a home that will last for generations!

Green features. Energy saving materials and systems save you money, so at Calvosa, we are proud that our Grace Estates homes include zoned air conditioning and heating, duct sealing and air sealing to reduce air filtration, Smart Energy testing, and Smart Home readiness. We use the Green Building Standard, so our homes are Energy Star certified.

What makes Grace Estates a luxury home community?

At the Calvosa Organization, we build luxury homes. But what does that mean? What makes a home a “luxury” home? For us, it’s the quality of our workmanship and materials, along with a heightened attention to detail.

For instance, at Grace Estates:

The gourmet kitchens feature solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breathtaking backsplashes, upscale quartz countertops, and large islands.
The spa baths have showers crafted from elegant Italian statuary marble.
Every home has classic wide-plank hardwood floors throughout the first floor and second floor hallways, and superior quality Kohler plumbing fixtures that are stylish and durable.

In addition to the finest products and materials, we are making these homes ready for the future, with smart home technology that manages sound, lighting and comfort. We’re also making them generator and solar ready. No matter what comes up, the homes at Grace Estates will be able to handle it.

At Calvosa, our classically designed homes evoke a level of grace and sophistication that’s rare in today’s pre-fab world. That’s another part of what makes them “luxury” homes. Stately front porches… dramatic paneled foyers with sweeping staircases… formal dining rooms… vaulted ceilings… built-in bookcases. This level of detail isn’t usually part of newly constructed homes today, but it is most definitely included in ours.

And our attention to detail doesn’t stop at the finished features. Even our structure is superior, with a steel-reinforced, poured concrete foundation. Also, since our area of Long Island is in a 120 mph wind zone, these homes are hurricane resistant, with special hold-downs that tie the house to the foundation. They’ll withstand wind pressure many times more than 120 mph by the time we’re finished.

All of these elements say “luxury” – and you’ll find them in every Grace Estates home, where we’re proudly raising the standard for luxury homes on Long Island.

Calvosa Organization sets the standard – and breaks the mold – when it comes to luxurious design

The Calvosa Organization has a way of doing things that no other builder can match. We call our unique approach to building luxury homes “The Calvosa Touch”, and it is centered on our insistence on traditional craftsmanship, unparalleled integrity, and meticulous attention to detail.

What makes our homes feel so luxurious? The obvious answer is the big things like gourmet kitchens, spa baths and huge master suites. But if the details in those spaces aren’t done correctly, they won’t feel luxurious. The details – like the materials used and the quality of the work – are what make the difference between ordinary and extraordinary.

At Calvosa, we’re all about those details. That’s why our homes are the epitome of luxury! Our classically designed homes evoke a level of grace and sophistication you don’t see too often these days. From hardwood floors to old-world style trim, Calvosa homes feel like grand old homes from years gone by.

Stately front porches welcome you into dramatic paneled foyers with sweeping staircases. Gorgeous kitchens feature solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, breathtaking backsplashes, and large islands. Formal dining rooms are elegant spaces with old-world paneling and complex trim work. Our master suites include extensive walk-in closets, luxurious showers and freestanding tubs, and opulent marble tiles.

Our homes also feature important details like large windows, 9-foot ceilings, arched doorways, fireplaces with mantels, vaulted ceilings, built-in bookcases, carriage house-style garage doors, and brick or stone façades with elegant moldings.

All of these design elements say “luxury” – and you’ll find them in every Calvosa home, where we’re proudly setting the standard for luxury home design on Long Island.