Developers to begin construction this fall on new town house community

TRYON — With Tryon and the Foothills continuing to grow, a new partnership will look to give newcomers to the area — or local residents looking for a change of pace — a modern, convenient place to call home.

Local realtor Jeff Byrd and South Carolina engineer Bert Shuler recently announced their plans to build 12 new town houses inside a new private community, Tryon Peak Townhomes, located just outside downtown Tryon. The residences, which are expected to be finished in fall 2019, will be located on 3.5 acres of property off Carson Street, on the edge of Godshaw Hill.

Byrd and Shuler plan to build three lodge-style structures that will contain the 12 town houses — six of which will be three-bedroom units, and six that will be two-bedroom ones — which could potentially house up to 60 people, Byrd said. The town houses — which will range in size from 1,110 to 1,660 square feet — are being designed by Tryon’s Brady Trakas Architecture, with each lodge featuring locally inspired materials and mountain-style qualities, including stone and timber entrances, and shingle roofs with metal accents, Byrd said.

“[The lodges are] designed to feature classic Tryon architecture,” Byrd said. “However, they will be modern buildings, and will be extremely energy efficient.”

Modern amenities will include Energy Star appliances, double-insulated, low-emission windows, and sitewide Wi-Fi internet. Residents will also have the option of adding “smart technology” home security and convenience systems to their homes, Byrd said.

True to the concept of tying Tryon’s past with the present, each of the three lodges will be named after prominent figures in the town’s history.

The developers also plan to build walking trails, a pet yard and an entertainment pavilion on the property. Secure storage units will also be built on the grounds.

Byrd and Shuler have discussed creating the town houses for more than a year, the former said. With more and more people relocating to the Tryon area, the two saw the opportunity to fulfill an ever-growing demand for high-quality private residences, without the need for lawncare or other upkeep challenges that come with owning a house, Byrd said.

The location of the hilltop community itself should prove a big draw for potential residents, as it provides a year-round view of the nearby mountains, overlooking Tryon’s Woodland Park, Byrd said.

“To have that, have privacy and be right in town is pretty cool,” Byrd said.

The developers are looking to begin construction on the property beginning this fall, though they have already begun seeking interested buyers.

For more information on the town houses, people may visit TryonPeakTownhomes.com.