Stonegate Home Builders

Savoring the Good Life: Stonegate Custom Homes

By Tina Cauller

Sipping a cool drink in the shade of the sprawling front porch or relaxing on the sun-drenched limestone patio, you might think you were on vacation in the Texas Hill Country.

Inside, the vaulted ceilings with rustic cedar beams might confirm your first impression. In actuality, you are in a Stonegate Custom Home on its tranquil 10-acre site in the countryside near Prosper, just minutes from the hustle and bustle of the Metroplex. It’s clearly a place where you can kick back and savor the good life that comes with open spaces, fresh air, and small town friendliness.

Besides its Hill Country personality, there are a whole host of other distinctive characteristics that set this home and other Stonegate Homes apart from the ordinary, and those qualities drive the most discerning homebuyers to choose Stonegate Custom Homes.

According to Scott Davis, owner of Stonegate Custom Homes, “Our customers are seeking quality craftsmanship first and foremost. They also want a home that isn’t a cookie-cutter replica of the one next door, but a personal statement and a lasting legacy that is unique to them.” Scott has demonstrated over and over again that Stonegate can help homebuyers achieve their goals and works to surpass every one of his clients’ expectations.

Scott and his brother worked through college in the roofing and remodeling business. After graduating, Scott worked for custom builders and volume builders before launching his own homebuilding company in 1997. His work experience convinced him to keep the company small enough to allow him to stay in touch with the customer and provide highly personal service. For Scott, that meant no superintendents or sales staff standing between him and the client. “I want to work one on one with my customers,” he notes. “I want to keep the entire process as simple as possible by offering a total package of services that include financial, architectural, interior design, and construction.”

Stonegate builds true one-of-a-kind custom homes in Fairview, Lucas, Celina, and Prosper. This area is home to Scott and his wife Tiffany Sharkey-Davis as well as to Stonegate’s customers. “We are neighbors with our clients,” he notes. “In a small town running into your previous and current home owners is a daily occurrence. It is gratifying to run into my homeowners around town and hear how much they love their new home. Sharing the same community with our homebuyers also keeps us focused on building the best possible homes.”

Homebuyers most often come to Stonegate Custom Homes through referral, after seeing a friend’s Stonegate home firsthand and hearing about their homebuilding experience. “We find that people respond to homes that are designed with living in mind,” notes Scott. “While every Stonegate home is unique, we design homes that reflect the way we actually live our lives. We may build a 5,000 square foot home with four bedrooms and luxuriously large closets. Our clients like open designs that maximize usable space, so there are usually few hallways. We find that people like kitchens that open to the family room, because they’ve seen how friends and family congregate near the kitchen. When entertaining guests at a dinner party, everyone can share in the conversation while a meal is being prepared.”

In addition to creating family-friendly floor plans, Stonegate Homes often incorporates design features that are practical and enhance the livability of the home. “People choose to live in this beautiful North Texas countryside because they love the outdoors,” notes Scott. “Our homes are typically built on large lots that enable homeowners to take full advantage of the possibilities. We often build oversized garages that conveniently accommodate recreational equipment like golf clubs and sports gear, a boat and trailer, a four-wheeler, motorcycle, or jet ski.

Our homeowners often have riding lawnmowers and gardening tools. They may enjoy a hobby, like woodworking or crafting, and we can create an area in the garage designed just for them. These useful features add tremendous practical value to the home.” Stonegate also helps clients take full advantage of the year-round temperate climate in North Texas by incorporating the outdoors right into their home design.

Outdoor living areas with stone fireplaces and gourmet-quality kitchens allow homeowners to enjoy comfortable alfresco dining under the stars, or just expand their everyday living space.

Many Stonegate customers enjoy convenient outdoor poolside showers, a concept borrowed from coastal resort communities. In fact, Stonegate homes residents frequently liken their homes to a pampering private retreat.

Scott Davis has the natural ability to incubate new ideas, and to transform those ideas into reality through a blend of problem-solving skill and creativity. His hands-on experience with every phase of construction enables him to oversee and stay personally involved throughout the construction process.

His wife, Tiffany Sharkey-Davis, is an Ebby Halliday realtor who puts her experience in marketing and sales to work for Stonegate Custom Homes. She also provides expert design guidance for homebuyers and helps coordinate the selection process. “Tiffany’s enthusiasm is contagious,” notes Scott. “She is a driving force behind our success, and provides the motivation and creativity to keep our ideas fresh.” Scott Davis is an exceptionally energy-conscious homebuilder, providing a solid energy package centered around a top quality 16-18 SEER HVAC system. Scott firmly believes in the importance of multiple air returns for excellent circulation, typically installing 8 to 10 returns for superior comfort and energy savings. Blown-in cellulose insulation, Kool Ply decking, circulating hot water, and window and door upgrades complete the package.

Custom cabinetry is another standout hallmark of Stonegate Custom Homes. “We count on a master cabinetmaker who works exclusively with us to craft all-custom hardwood cabinetry with custom trims and stain grade mouldings. He creates exquisite cabinets and built-ins, and works in any wood, including oak, alder, pecan, maple, and walnut. His creations are incomparably beautiful and add elegant warmth to a home.” With Stonegate Custom Homes, Scott Davis has established a reputation for impeccable integrity, honesty, and ethical business practices.

Tiffany notes, “When homebuyers compare, they find that our standards of excellence in architectural design, quality construction, state of the art amenities, and commitment to homeowner satisfaction are unparalleled.” Scott adds, “My family and I are part of this community and we are here to stay. When we drive around, it’s very satisfying to see our accomplishments and the lasting beauty our customers enjoy.

We know that their homes will be the place where their families make memories that will last a lifetime, and we have been a part of that. It’s an incredible feeling, and it makes every day on the job rewarding.

For more information on Stonegate Custom Homes, call (972) 346-3376 or visit www.stonegatecustomhomes.com. Tiffany Sharkey-Davis is responsible for all Stonegate Custom Homes sales, marketing, architectural design and interior decorating selections. Tiffany is also a real estate agent with Ebby Halliday Realtors and has recently been named in D Magazine as one of the "Best Residential Realtors in Dallas".

Tiffany was nominated for this award by other Top Realtors based on volume sold, reputation, negotiating skills, and outstanding customer service. Scott Davis has been building custom homes for over 25 years. Scott and his family have lived in Prosper for six years — in the same community where they build, which is extremely rare. Scott is most proud that the nomination to be on the cover of Builder Architect magazine was made by his very own subcontractors who work with Scott on a daily basis, and have for many years. That speaks volumes about Scott's work ethic and how he values his subcontractors.

Stonegate Custom Homes offered by Tiffany Sharkey, brings you new custom homes to meet the discriminating tastes of today's luxury home buyers. Offering the best of all the latest new luxury home trends, Stonegate builds homes you can live in.

Tiffany Sharkey
Tiffany Sharkey 972-977-2254
Fax 972-335-6567
P.O. Box 1327 - Prosper, Texas 75078

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