Beautiful weather and curiosity brought people out in droves on Saturday for the Chatham-Kent Home Builders Association’s Parade of Homes.
The tour featured three new homes – an open concept ranch style home on Pioneer Line by Rumble Homes, a bi-level open concept home on St. Anthony Street by First Family Homes and a rancher with fully finished basement on Detroit Drive built by Ewald Homes.
At the ranch-style home on Pioneer Line, Jeff Rumble and his son Jon were kept busy answering questions about the gorgeous three-bedroom open-concept living and dining home with a full basement and main-level laundry room.
According to Jon, his family have been involved with the Parade of Homes for three years and said it was a great event for people renovating or building to come out to and ask questions or get ideas for their own projects.
Kept busy explaining the unique features of the home like floating shelves made from solid wood timber, a barn style sliding door from the foyer to the living area, and custom ceiling beams, Jeff said his father started Rumble Homes in 1973. He has continued the business with his son, Jon, carrying on the tradition of pride and craftsmanship in each project.
Involved in the home build was John Deryck from Leeds Cabinets, who was also busy explaining the custom cabinets; glazed and made from hard wood with each piece hand crafted. From true kitchen depth drawers, to soft closing to custom corner drawers, the cabinets added a luxurious and unique look to the open kitchen.
Several area contractors were involved in the three new home builds and many had the opportunity to showcase their work at the three different homes.
While in previous years, there have been up to six new homes to showcase during the Parade of Homes, Jon said this year, the hot housing market has made it difficult to have homes available.
“The market is really busy this year, and all the builders are out working so it was difficult to find homes available to view,” he said.
