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Cummins Engine Co. has punched up the vocational rating for its ISM engine. The diesel powerplant - the 425 VSP - now delivers 2,100 rpm and improved driveability and acceleration to the high-horsepower vocational truck market.
The new rating delivers dual-torque-curve technology for improved acceleration, automatically switching to a higher torque setting when starting under load, and adds 100 lb.-ft. of torque in all gears to get the vehicle up and moving. Once the vehicle reaches highway speeds, the ISM reverts to the lower torque mode for maximum fuel efficiency. Cummins says the engine will also save some 450 gallons of fuel a year for a truck logging 50,000 miles.
A "burn-only" version of the Centinel Advanced Engine Oil Management System is standard on the ISM 425 VSP model. This eliminates the need for oil changes for 4,000 hr./525,000 mi. in operations that see the vehicles on a daily basis and can monitor and maintain the proper oil levels. The Centinel system blends used engine oil with diesel fuel.
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In a related development, Cummins has extended coverage beyond the base warranty period for owners of its Signature, ISX, N14 Plus, ISM, and ISL diesel powerplants through a choice of deductible or nondeductible plans purchased during the first year of ownership.
The coverage plans include total parts and labor, with reimbursement for any progressive damage that is traced to the failure of a covered Cummins component. Consumables such as oil, antifreeze, and filters are also replaced if found to be unusable due to the covered failure.
The 5-yr./500,000-mi. protection plan is designed for operators who need universal coverage on more than 20 major components and 3-yr./ 300,000-mi. coverage on the entire engine, including maintenance components. Items not covered include hoses and belts.
The 5-yr. value plan provides 5-yr./500,000-mi. protection on all components, with the exception of maintenance items, with a $250 deductible.
Fontaine Fifth Wheel has introduced a wheel assembly to meet the heaviest of hauling needs. Based on the company's 5092 series, the XTRA Heavy-Duty fifth wheel features a high-strength, low-alloy formed steel top plate, as well as Fontaine's No-Slack locking system.
A reinforced substructure, along with extra reinforcement at strategic load-bearing areas, enables the unit to handle a 75,000-lb. vertical load and a drawbar pull of 200,000 lb. The XTRA Heavy-Duty comes in mounting heights of 9.5, 10.5, and 11.5 in.
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The DiodeLite 19 Series LED marker lamp from Dialight Corp. is thin enough to be mounted above rear trailer doors, and is in compliance with NHTSA rules. The sealed polycarbonate assembly, which is only 0.656- in. wide, has a lifetime warranty.
The Underslung DuraLite Suspension from Holland Binkley is built for low mounting-height applications. The high-strength steel unit, which provides a weight savings of up to 64 lb., comes in tandem, tri-axle, and widespread versions.
Chevron Global Lubricants and Cummins Engine Co. are teaming up to develop advanced lubrication technology to support new engine programs focused on meeting the 2002 emissions levels. The companies intend to collaborate on optimal engine and lubricant design, says Jim McGeehan, engine oil technology manager.
Stemco's new "Advantage" wheel-end system, designed for use with Walther EMC's Dura-Light hub, consists of Stemco's hub-installed, unitized Discover seal; Pro-Torque axle-spindle nuts for consistent bearing settings; and a Sentinel hub cap. The system carries a 5-yr. limited warranty.
Ford's new heavy-duty utility vehicle is based on Super-Duty F-Series
Based on the Ford Super Duty F-Series chassis, the Ford Excursion can carry up to nine passengers and luggage as well as handle a 10,000-lb. tow with its standard equipment Class IV trailer hitch. The all-new 2000 model is the largest heavy-duty utility vehicle now on the market and will be offered with a wide range of trim packages, including a fleet work-truck spec with rubber floor mats, steel wheels, and other functional features.
Power choices for the Excursion are the 5.4-L Triton V8 (255 hp., 350 lb.-ft. peak torque), the 6.8L Triton V10 (310 hp., 425 lb.-ft. peak torque), and the 7.3L Power Stroke V8 diesel (235 hp., 500 lb.-ft. peak torque). All three engines are mated to Ford's electronically controlled 4R100 4-speed overdrive automatic transmission. A propane-fired version of the V10 featuring Ford's new direct-injection system is also being offered in limited quantities.
The new truck's strong point is carrying capacity. The Excursion is 227 in. long, 80-in. wide, and has a 137-in. wheelbase. With all three rows of passenger seats in place, it offers 48 cu. ft. of cargo space. Removing the third-row bench seat boosts capacity to just over 100 cu. ft., while also folding down the split second-row seats provides a 146-cu.-ft. cargo area that's wide enough to carry standard 4x8 sheets of plywood.
Other technical specifications of note include front and rear disc brakes with 4-wheel ABS, a 44-gal. polyethylene fuel tank protected by a skid plate, modified Super Duty suspension for a smoother ride, and a full steel chassis.
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AlliedSignal Truck Brake Systems is extending its Bendix air-dryer line with the addition of the Trailer System-Guard dryer, which it says is the first unit designed specifically for trailer air systems.
The new System-Guard removes moisture and contaminants that can accumulate in the air system when a trailer is uncoupled from a tractor.
A desiccant-type air dryer, it acts as a buffer to absorb moisture in wet times and release it in dry. Instead of using a purge valve, the System-Guard gains additional purging each time the driver steps on the brakes or parks the vehicle.
The System-Guard weighs less (under 5 lb.) than typical air dryers because it doesn't use a cartridge. Instead, the entire dryer is changed-out at established service intervals. AlliedSignal says installation takes only 20 to 30 minutes. The dryer includes bypass valves that prevent malfunction "in the unlikely event" of clogging.
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New aluminum hub and rotor assemblies for L-Series axles have been introduced by ConMet, offering fleets a savings of up to 30 lb. per hub compared to iron units. The new rotors contain integrated antilock braking exciter rings
A 30x78-in. folding upper bunk is now available for Kenworth's T2000 75-in. Aerodyne sleeper. The new option includes a 30x78-in. foam mattresss
Workhorse Custom Chassis has introduced a 16,000-lb.-GVW chassis, the highest rated commercial chassis in the company's portfolio. The unit is designed for industries with heavy payloads like linen and uniform services, parcel deliveries, and newspapers.
Trailmobile Corp. has opened the doors to its newest manufacturing facility in Liberal, Kan. Designed to produce 25,000 reefer trailers a day, the 250,000-sq.-ft. facility will employ 500 workers. The plant can also accommodate dry van trailers.
Organic acid product may degrade silicone seal
Cummins Engine Co. has recommended that truck manufacturers stop factory filling all Cummins engines with Texaco Extended Life Coolant because it could potentially lead to early failure of silicone seals in the cooling system. The engine maker has declined to make any public comment on the issue, but according to a technical bulletin issued by Equilon Lubricants, the manufacturer of the coolant, Cummins is also recommending that the organic acid-based coolant be drained from existing engines and replaced with a conventional heavy-duty coolant. All Cummins automotive diesel engines use silicone seal material in their cooling systems.
Similar organic acid-based coolants produced by Texaco for Shell (Rotella Extended Life Coolant), Caterpillar (Cat Extended Life Coolant), and Detroit Diesel (Power Cool Plus) are also being included in the Cummins recommendation.
Stating that Cummins, Texaco, and Equilon are working on both short- and long-term solutions to the problem, the Equilon bulletin recommended that OEMs avoid the organic acid-based coolant for the Cummins N14 Plus engine only, and that they continue using the coolant in all other engines. It pointed out that "Cummins N14 (Plus) rocker box seal gasket leaks have been observed in a limited number of trucks that have been factory filled with Texaco Extended Life Coolants."
Equilon says that there have been no engine failures attributed to the leak, which "appears as an external release of coolant onto the outside of the engine block." The company's bulletin also recommended "that all aftermarket customers continue to use our organic acid coolants in all engines including the Cummins N14" since there is "no data that suggests replacement of this coolant ... will remedy the N14 rocker box seal leak."
Information sent to truck makers by Cummins says that the coolant in question appears to degrade silicone seals within 80,000 to 100,000 mi. Cummins also informed OEMs that it will decline warranty responsibility for failures attributed to the use of the Texaco product.
Spartan International has introduced Trail Blazer ultra-reflective safety tape, which is designed to meet the federal government's new conspicuity requirements for trailers manufactured before 1992. The red-white pattern is available in 11x7-in. and 6x6-in. patterns - both in kiss-cut kits designed for easy peel-and-stick. The tape has a new adhesive that allows the material to be repositioned within the first 10 minutes of application.
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The Cummins ISX engine described in the June issue of FLEET OWNER (nuts & bolts, p. 65) should have been referred to as a 15 liter.
Eaton Corp.'s Truck Component Operations plans to invest more than $100 million to build a new truck transmission manufacturing plant in Mexico, with construction slated to begin before the end of the year. The facility will have complete transmission fabrication and assembly capability and is expected to employ 400 to 500 people.
This summer Meritor Automotive will open a Heavy Vehicle Systems (HVS) assembly plant in the Mexican State of Queretaro to serve the supplier's Mexican-based heavy-vehicle OEM customers. The 120,000-sq.-ft. facility initially will assemble drive axles and drivelines for linehaul vehicles.
Limited protection plan for Sterling used trucks covers engines, transmissions, and rear axles. Coverage is offered in two versions: Silver Shield 6/50 (6 mo./50,000 mi.) or Silver Shield 12/100 (12 mo./100,000 mi.). Contact a Sterling Trucks dealer for details.
A 40,000-lb. tandem drive axle produced by Dana's Heavy Axle & Brake Div. is now available on Kenworth's full line of on-highway vehicles. The DSH40 axle is designed for use with engines rated up to 650 hp. and developing 1,850 or 2,050 ft.-lb. of torque.
Only the damaged element needs replacement
Lang Mekra's new 300 Series mirrors, available in Aero and West Coast styles, feature a modular design that prevents fleets from having to replace the entire system when only one element is damaged.
The Aero Style offers 4-way glass plate adjustment as standard, with 4-way remote as an option; heated mirror surface; and choice of flat or 2,100-mm radius glass.
The 7-in. x 16-in. West Coast designs have 4-way head adjustment, with 4-way remote control optional; a self-regulated heated mirror surface is standard on remote control models and optional on manual systems. Users have a choice of flat, split-face, or 2,100-mm radius glass.
Advantages of both Aero and West Coast versions include safety, fast glass replacement, and stability.
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The International 5900i SFA (set-forward axle) dump truck was showcased at the International Southwest Region sales fair in Corpus Christi, Tex., recently. Developed for rugged applications such as construction, refuse, and forestry, the new vehicle has engine options up to 600 hp. and features a BBC of 120 in.
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Volvo Trucks North America has broken ground for a $148-million expansion of its New River Valley assembly plant. The three-year project is expected to result in the creation of 1,277 new full-time jobs and increase the production of commercial trucks by 66% (50,000 units) annually.
Navistar International Transportation Corp. is launching a new Web site - www.InternationalDelivers.com - that will provide fleets with up-to-date information on current and future vehicles. Late-breaking releases on parts and service specials, company news, and customized spec information will also be made available. For easy access to the company's dealer network, nearly every Web page on the site offers a link to find the nearest dealer.
Saying the average trailer refrigeration units are running up to 2,000 hours a year, Thermo King Corp. has bumped up the standard warranty coverage for its units to 3-yr./6,000 hr. The second and third year coverage includes parts and labor on the engine and internal parts, compressor, microprocessor controller, coils, injection pump, tapered roller bearing fanshaft assembly, three-way valve, and idler assembly.
Transmission Technologies Corp. (TTC) is using an eye-catching 53-ft. trailer to showcase the benefits of its new "No Cooler Required" TTC transmission. The patented OPTI-LUBE system is standard on all Spicer 9- and 10-speeds. It uses an internal oil pump and a simple delivery method to spray lubricant directly and continuously onto all critical gear sets and bearings, keeping the transmission up to 50 degrees cooler than conventional systems.
The opening of TravelCenters of America's (TA) first state-of-the-art prototype facility in Commerce City, Colo., sets a new standard for travel centers nationwide. The 30,000-sq.-ft. facility is a dramatic departure from the traditional highway truckstop, featuring a wide array of services and amenities designed for both professional drivers and other highway travelers.
Featuring a dynamic appearance both inside and out, the facility has an impressive front entrance bearing a large TA logo on a 42-ft.-tall pylon with a red neon arch and "Welcome" sign to greet visitors. A large, vaulted, glass-encased main central hall, a backlit restaurant awning, and a colorful facade create a bright invitation for customers to come inside.
TA plans to use the design in new and redesigned facilities that will be part of a $250-million network-wide capital improvement program.
The facility features modern showers and restrooms; 24-hour truck repair and maintenance service; a variety of dining choices; an automated fuel island system called ProntoPay; a large, fully stocked travel store; special entrance for professional truck drivers; and comfortable, spacious drivers' lounge and game room. The Park 'N View area for longhaul drivers offers in-cab conveniences such as cable TV, Internet access, phone service, 24-hour e-mail, faxing, voice mail, and wake-up calls.
Peterbilt Motors Co. recently celebrated the production of its 400,000th Class 8 truck at its manufacturing plant in Denton, Tex. The keys for the Model 357 were presented to Victor Lattimore of Lattimore Materials Co., a McKinney, Tex.-based ready-mix company whose fleet hauls a variety of construction materials and is comprised of mixer trucks and trailer dump vehicles.
Conley, Ga., is the site of first facility in the U.S. to combine Speedco Truck Lube and VehiCare integrated quick lubrication, and preventive maintenance and inspection (PMI) services under one roof. Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, the 11,000-sq.-ft. facility offers three-bay Speedco 30-minute lubrication service for Class 6-8 trucks and two-bay VehiCare PMI services.
Navistar recently demonstrated its Green Diesel Technology in a 1999 International Type D bus equipped with an International T 444E diesel engine, a continuous regenerative particulate trap, and ultralow-sulfur diesel fuel (less than 5 ppm). The technology meets EPA's stringent proposed Tier 2 emissions standards for passenger vehicles and light trucks.
European-based Valeo has inked a pact to acquire the alternator and starter business of South Korean manufacturer Mando Machinery Corp. The firm is a leading supplier to Hyundai and Kia and is active in the aftermarket. The acquisition will strengthen Valeo's electrical/electronics business, which accounts for 60% of its total sales.
A new line of U-joints rounds out the aftermarket driveline product offering of Meritor Automotive. The U.S.-made U-joints feature twin zerk fittings and an advanced sealing system.
New International engine line boasts performance with greater payloads
Navistar International Transportation Corp. has launched a new, more robust line of in-line 6-cyl. diesel engines for demanding severe-service and medium-duty applications.
According to Navistar, the new 530E and DT466E engines, weighing 1,425 lb., replace weight with strength while packing the power and durability of comparably rated engines weighing hundreds of pounds more.
"Our engineers have proven technically advanced 8- and 9-liter engines can do the work of heavy 10- and 11-liter engines with more payload benefits," said Dan Ustian, group vp and general manager of the Engine & Foundry Div.
The 8.7-liter engines use innovative technology to optimize air and fuel management, including wastegated turbocharging, Split-Shot fuel injection, and Diamond Logic electronic controls.
The engines are offered on International 2000 Series medium and severe-service vehicles, International 8100 heavy-truck applications, and on the new International 5000i Series severe-service line.
The International 530E is a premium midrange offering in ratings of 275, 300, and 330 hp., and the 530E HT (high torque) offers "big bore" power and performance in ratings of 280, 300, and 330 hp.
The DT 466E comes in midrange ratings of 175, 195, 215, and 230 hp. The higher-torque DT 466E HT features a horsepower range from 195 to 250.
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National Truck Protection is offering new protection plans for all used, on-highway light-, medium- and heavy-duty diesel truck engines, transmissions, and rear axles. The company's Wear-out coverage will be a standard component of each of the new plans for the first year or 100,000 mi. on major engine components and internal lubricated engine parts, as well as provide protection against excessive oil consumption and lower power.
The platinum programs extend the coverage to injectors, turbochargers, and air compressors, while the gold and platinum 24/200 plans provide additional coverage through the second year and 200,000 mi.
Mobil Corp. is again sponsoring the ATA National Truck Driving Championship, which takes place August 18-21 in Tampa, Fla. The fourth annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, sponsored by Mack Trucks and Petro Stopping Centers, immediately follows the driving championships. Events are planned for the week of August 21-28.
Continental General Tire (CGT) introduced a new 24-hour roadside assistance program called TRUK FIX. Customers can call 1-877-TRUK-FIX to request immediate help or get the phone number and address of the nearest CGT dealer.
A compact lubrication system for trailers from Groeneveld USA supplies S-cams and slack adjusters with the correct amount of grease via individual metering units. The CompAlube unit, which is installed on the tandem of the trailer, lubricates every 35th brake application, maintaining a grease film between the moving parts. Designed with the grease pump, brake application counter, and metering element as one unit, the system is relatively easy to install.


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Rising meth use in western Wisconsin raises alarms
Minnesota authorities are warning that methamphetamine use appears to be on the rise, at least in western Wisconsin.
Cases of methamphetamine use processed by the state's crime lab tripled from 2008 to 2014, according to a recent report in the Star Tribune. But the newspaper reported that law enforcement officials don't know why methamphetamine use is increasing.
For insight on the trend, MPR News' Tom Crann, spoke to Carol Falkowski, CEO of Drug Abuse Dialogues, a company that provides training workshops to professionals and community groups. Falkowski also is the former director of the Chemical Health Division at the Minnesota Department of Human Services.

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In a hugely surprisingly move the Cupertino giant has announced it will support the long heralded universal phone charger standard. Micro USB is the format chosen and it is hoped the move will cut down on unnecessary charging cables and environmental waste.
Naturally, however, Apple isn't "exactly" reading the script the same way as everyone else.
Unlike existing partners Nokia, Samsung, LG, Motorola, Sony Ericsson, RIM, NEC, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments, Apple has said it has no intention of dropping its own standard. Instead Apple entertains the idea of bundling a micro USB adaptor with its iPhones since it has no intention of dropping the dock connector which has proved fundamental to the success of its 'Made for' peripherals programme.
Of course adding an "additional" bit of plastic in the form of an adaptor is hardly in keeping with the environmental benefits the GSMA had hoped would arrive from a universal charger standard. On the other hand it may give Apple the excuse to remove the charger altogether and simply pack an adaptor. We'll simply have to wait and see.
"'In related news"' Apple spokesperson Steve Dowling has officially confirmed what everyone already knew: "Steve is back to work," he explained and he will be part time initially. "We are very glad to have him back," he added.
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Luxury Hotels Create Innovative Green Spaces with Synthetic Grass
The hotel industry is a competitive marketplace. With massive chain hotels to small mom and pop boutique B&B's everyone is looking for a strategic advantage over their competitors. Most hotels focus on high end amenities for their guests – things that look nice but really don't do a whole lot to improve the customer experience but forget mini bottles of high-end shampoo or chocolates on your pillow. The most impactful amenity being offered by luxury hotels such as the Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas and the Mandarin Oriental in New York is actually synthetic grass, used to beautify grounds for guests while conserving millions of gallons of water each year.
A growing number of hotels, particularly upscale chains, are creating innovative green spaces using synthetic grass that require minimal resources and maintenance. This aesthetically appealing solution also promotes greater utilization of land, improved consumer experiences and bottom line cost savings for the hotels.
In Miami Beach, Florida the city's most recognizable landmarks – the Fontainebleau Hotel faced an issue to balance the use of outdoor grassy areas in light of capacity or more rooms. "The inclusion of synthetic grass in our landscape has proven to be a smart choice for the resort and mother earth," noted Rodrigo A. Carrillo, Project Manager of the Fontainebleau Hotel, who made the switch in 2010. "Since the conversion, we are able to accommodate increased capacity and utilize a greater percentage of grassy areas, while providing an enhanced event experience, without damaging the grass. This year, eight million gallons of water will be conserved and our new synthetic lawn allows us to eliminate the use of fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides on ground in close proximity to the beach."
In Las Vegas, where water conservation is a critical need, premier locations such as the Wynn Hotel, the Bellagio, Venetian and Caesars Palace now feature synthetic grass. Last year, the Wynn Hotel alone saved 143,748,000 gallons of water formerly used for landscaping. Other hotels in urban locations are adding synthetic turf to utilize and optimize formerly unused areas. The Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York delights guests with a beautiful 38th floor terrace yoga deck using synthetic grass. Overlooking San Francisco's waterfront, the Hotel Vitale lined their fourth story rooftop with synthetic grass to create a multi-use area.
At Five Star Commercial Turf we specialize in creating innovative spaces for hotels via beautiful synthetic grass installations. If your considering going green with turf contact us today and we can provide you a quote, ROI analysis and help you to determine if using synthetic turf is right for your hotel or business.


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An exclusive development of two extraordinary contemporary five bedroom homes
Only one property still available
Nine Mile Ride offers the ultimate inspiring new homes in Finchampstead. Each of these two extraordinary homes are built on southerly facing plots, each just shy of 1/3 of an acre backing onto private woodlands.
In order to bring you a brand new home of this level of quality, the Developer chose to focus on building just two exclusive properties with the best materials available to ensure the finished homes are of the highest possible standard.
We'd love to discuss every element of these astonishing homes with you. Please give us a call on 0118 907 8259 to discuss this development and what you're looking for in your next home.
The local area of Finchampstead, Berkshire
Because this truly outstanding development includes only the best materials, fixtures and fittings, you won't find another new home like it. Combine the property's style and superiority with the astounding location and environment of Finchampstead and you've got yourself the perfect family home.
Some of the key property features include:
We'd love to discuss every element of these astonishing homes with you. Please give us a call on 0118 907 8259 to discuss this development and what you're looking for in your next home.
No expense has been spared in the development of these two prestigious detached homes at Nine Mile Ride, ensuring you get to enjoy the finest new home available. The property is built with precision, using imitation hand-made bricks with birds mouth pointing, incorporating clay hung tiles to the front elevation cladding and using traditional slate roofs with rubberised flat roof crowns.
Both properties ooze the level of style and excellence that makes it a dream home for millions. From the timber sliding sash windows and front entrance doors, to the block paved private driveways with planting and screening to the road, your home will be the envy of friends, family and neighbours alike.
When you step through the front door, the level of quality is immediately evident by the tiled flooring hall, study and kitchen area combined with the bespoke Joinery staircase with the specially designed 140mm newel posts.
Throughout the property there are high spec electrics and led spotlighting. The property is also pre-wired for ceiling speakers with pre-installed sound boxes to deliver a truly outstanding acoustic performance in the majority of rooms.
Plus, your new home enjoys state of the art underfloor heating to both floors of the house to keep your home lovely and warm even in the depths of winter.
Downstairs, along with the breathtaking open plan kitchen/dining room, you'll also enjoy a large living room, private study, integrated garage and sizable family room. Both the family room and living room open up into the expansive rear garden through bespoke aluminium bi-folding doors.
The kitchen is often the social highlight of one's home and Schofield Homes understands this, which is why you'll love your brand new open plan "tri-living" kitchen.
Your brand new kitchen uses the best appliances and materials to ensure you end up with the best kitchen possible. You beautiful new kitchen will include a range of Neff appliances including two oven/warming drawers and an induction hub coupled with a concealed extractor hood.
Utilising the lavish space, the bespoke contemporary kitchen's immediate focus is on the large island, which offers seating for six. This is the perfect place to serve up a delicious home cooked breakfast for your family or even to share some delightful cocktails with your friends or a glass of white straight out of your Neff twin wine fridge.
Should al-fresco dining be more what you have in mind, the inside flows seamlessly into the outside through the expanse of bi-fold doors and onto the sun terrace which sits flush in line with the floor level from the kitchen and family room.
Each of these immense detached properties consists of four/five generously sized double bedrooms, ensuring you and your family can have your own private space to call your own.
As head of the family, you deserve the best, and that's what the master bedroom offers. Complete with bay windows to flood your room with natural lights, the master bedroom also boasts a beautiful three piece shower room en-suite with his and her basins as well as an impressive dressing room.
Don't worry, your children will also be able to enjoy their own privacy as bedrooms two and three both have their own en-suite shower rooms too and are complete with built-in wardrobes, Bedroom four and five also offers plenty of floor space and a built-in wardrobe to each room.
Along with the three en-suite bathrooms/shower rooms, the properties also boast a modern four piece family bathroom.
The safety of your home is also something that the developer has placed a high value on. You can access the security of your home's wireless security system via its App control, ensuring you and your family are safe and secure in your new home. Plus you have the additional option of including CCTV in your property, which the developer is able to install for you – please talk to a member of our team for more information about this – call 0118 907 8259 today.
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The quaint market town of Wokingham is often regarded as one of the most affluent areas in the UK and is continuously highly ranked as one of the top 10 places to reside. This comes as no surprise, with the wealth of excellent schools, local amenities and transport links Wokingham offers.
Wokingham has many OFSTED rated 'outstanding' schools for students of all ages including Nine Mile Ride Primary School, Waverley Independent Prep & Nursery and Wellington College. In fact, last year, all of Wokingham's secondary schools were declared as 'good' or 'outstanding' in their OFSTED reports.
For the shoppers amongst us, Wokingham boasts many fashion boutiques, local produce shops and craft stores. There is a whole craft village on the outskirts of the town for those who like to get more involved and want to be hands on!
If you're looking for food and drink, you won't be left hungry or thirsty. With everything from handmade sandwiches in Aroma, Italian specialities in The Courtyard and a pub lunch at The Greyhound in Finchampstead, there's something for everyone. Not forgetting California Country Park with Jacksons Café, which is rated #1 by Trip Advisor out of 69 places to eat in Wokingham.
Transport links are in abundance. Wokingham's mainline station offers links to London Waterloo, Reading, Paddington and a direct train to Gatwick in just over an hour! Alongside the excellent train links, there are also regular bus routes and easy access to the nearby A329M, M3 and M4 motorways which connect Wokingham with the rest of the country.
Overall the quality of life, excellent OFSTED rated schools, low crime rates, abundance of open spaces for walks and numerous restaurants and pubs make Wokingham a highly sought after place to live and an excellent home for your family.
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Schofield Homes are a local property developer that focuses on producing high-end, prestigious new homes. Working with industry leading suppliers and using only the best materials available, Schofield Homes' aim is to provide brand new homes that are unrivalled in both quality and style. By focusing on smaller projects of just two or three properties, Schofield Homes can ensure that each property they produce adheres to the exceptionally high standard that they have always aimed to produce.


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Elegant Executive Home available in West Dover. This stone front beauty is packed full of features and upgrades that you just can't miss. From the professionally landscaped front yard that has an irrigation system, to the uplighting that highlights the beauty of the home, you know you've arrived at a place where all details have been well planned. From the moment you walk through the front door, you're greeted with hardwood flooring and an expansive great room with cathedral ceilings. In the dining room, you'll find formal chair rail and crown molding and enough room for a table for 12. Turn to the left, and you pass by the half bath and flow into the gourmet kitchen equipped with a Bosch dishwasher, Jen Air wall oven, and Sub Zero built-in refrigerator. With Corian countertops on custom Amish-crafted cabinetry, this really is a cook's dream. There's also a full pantry and brightly lit eat-in area that overlooks the back yard. It adjoins the family room, keeping in tune with the open concept feel. The family room holds one of the two fireplaces, and also allows entry to the raised deck overlooking the mature trees and expansive back yard. On the other side of the first floor is the master suite. Given that it's away from the kitchen and family room, it really is a quiet space for you to unwind. On top of a light and airy sitting area that's decked out with a tray ceiling and ceiling fan, there is California Custom Closet in the walk in closet. The attached master bath is spa like, with whirlpool tub for two, stand up shower, his and hers vanity and a private toilet. Upstairs you'll find 3 other bedrooms large enough to accommodate king sized beds. The larger of the 3 bedrooms has an en-suite bath. The other 2 bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath. All the bath cabinetry in the home is also custom made, and bedroom closets are walk-in. As much tranquility as the home provides, it also makes an excellent home for entertaining, with a full finished basement fitted out with a custom bar. There are 2 doors exiting the basement, giving you access to the concrete patio; all excellent places to entertain. To round out this expansive home, there is a 3 car attached garage. Nestled on a private cut-de-sac in the secluded development of Baltray, you will be close enough for North Rt 1 access and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge yet hidden from the bustle of city living.Price Lowered as Sellers are MOTIVATED. Don't hesitate to take a tour; call today.
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