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The Countdown Continues...

We are hitting the busiest time of the year, so mark your calendars now for January 10th & 11th, 2015!  Join us for the grand opening of Seascape, our newest OCEAN VIEW development in Encinitas!    Here is a sneak peak of us putting the finishing touches on one of the homes!    Landscaping is going in!   You are going to love the look of this home!  The exterior stone is from Creative Mines and looks like wood planks! The flooring of this home also looks like rustic wood, but is actually a porcelain tile.       Come see the finished product for yourself! Opening Weekend January 10-11th from 11 am -4:30 pm Address:  1431 Rainbow Ridge Lane Encinitas, CA 92024   Contact Lori today for more info: 858-431-9622 

Getting Closer...

The first phase of our Seascape project is nearing completion and we are preparing for our grand opening in January!  Here you can see the stone veneer detail on the homes as well as the dual colored stucco with paver stone being prepared and laid.       This week fences are going up and then the homes will be landscaped.    We are excited about this new development and the new model home!  Be sure to mark your calendars for January 10th & 11th 2015 for the grand opening of Seascape!

A Fond Farewell

McCullough Design Development is packing their (model home) bags and moving to Encinitas for the winter!  For a short time, MDD will be focusing on their Seascape development, located on an ocean-view ridgeline in Encinitas!  Join us in January 2015 for our grand opening, but until then we look back at our time in Del Sur... In 2006 Monty McCullough and his team started building a community of custom homes on a little street off of Camino Del Sur and Artesian Road in Black Mountain Ranch's Del Sur, in what soon came to be known as Gables Crossing.       MDD continued to build steadily in Gables Crossing during the housing market boom and subsequent fall.  Moving from one model home to the next, we built out the street and onto the next!  We worked out of several model homes and loved each and every one!            It is a wonderful area that we are proud to have been a part of and we will miss the community of wonderful homeowners whose lives we have been

Transitional Fireplace Surrounds

Construction is still underway at our Seascape Project in Encinitas and we excited about the Grand Opening of our new model home there in January 2015.  As the interiors are leaning toward a more transitional look, the fireplace surrounds are integral to manipulate the look of the rest of the home.  So far, we have put in one simple precast and one wall of ledge stone hung vertically!  They are both unique and look fantastic.  Be sure to mark your calendar for January to see these in person!

Well-Built Homes

There is something about a well-built home; a feeling of grace, sophistication, and sheer expertise is apparent when there is pride in the work.   At McCullough Design Development, our homes are laced with evidence of high quality design and attention to detail, ensuring our clients receive the highest value for their home.   We ’ve taken the latest ideas and most requested aspects from our custom home portfolio and have incorporated these design elements, along with expert craftsmanship, and have built it all into our inventory of finished homes.   One such home is located at the Heritage in Poway, along the Maderas Golf Course.   This beautiful single level, 5,090 sq.ft., estate home has 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a 4-car garage. The cottage style exterior has shutter and corbel details, boosted roof tiles, and stone veneer accents, reminding you of something out of a story book.   Exceptionally landscaped, it has colored concrete driveway and pavers leading up to

You know what we did last Summer?

Our busy summer is coming to an end!  We have been finishing up some homes, knee deep in construction on others, and just breaking ground on a few too.  Take a look... I can never get enough of a home being framed.  It is amazing that it all starts with a concrete foundation and some wood!     Here the trusses have arrived and will be loaded after the walls have been sheared.       On another project, we are finishing the roof and preparing the home for the color coat of stucco. On this home, the bi-color stucco is complete.  We are excited about this new look!   Finally, this is a picture of our newest completed home.  It is gorgeous inside and out!     Designing and building homes is such an exciting process and we love what we do!  Find out if we are the right design/build company for your next home.  Visit us at www.mddhomes.com  

Seascape Update

Seascape, our 7 home development in Encinitas is underway!  Each week there is an amazing amount of progress being done on each home!   Roof tiles are loaded and the house is Tyvek moisture wrapped, ready to begin stucco on North Lot 1.      Due to be completed in late fall this year, these single story, 4,250-5,170 sq.ft., 4 Bedroom, 4.5 bath homes are just two miles from the beach!     South Lot 2 is just finishing being framed and sheathed.   Did we mention that each home has amazing "sit-down" ocean views!   Ocean views from the great room at Lot 2 North!  Stay tuned for further progress on this exciting project and visit our website for more information! www.mddhomes.com

Home Trends Sweeping America

Article from the San Diego Union Tribune - July 12, 2014   Over the years, McCullough Design Development (MDD) has defined the art of design and custom building.   They stay true to the innovative home trends sweeping America, such as transitional multi-use spaces, indoor-outdoor living, centrally connected kitchens, and more contemporary finishes.   All of this has earned them a top spot on San Diego’s list of Premier Design-Build Firms. When it comes to building a custom home, they have taken a complicated process and streamlined it into an enjoyable experience for their clients.   “We were always so amazed and appreciative of the entire team effort of all MDD staff and subcontractors. It was wonderful being able to walk through various models to truly visualize new concepts, rooms, and use of space in the final product,” states client, Nancy Harasciuk.      Based on vast experience and knowledge in working with clients, their homes feature the latest, most requested and s

McCullough Design Development: Single Story Living Transitions to the Coast

Article Published in the San Diego Union Tribune - June 21, 2014   Throughout San Diego County, McCullough Design Development (MDD) delivers custom estate homes that exceed expectations and offer a world-class experience to their homebuyers.  This summer is certainly no exception as they embark on their brand new exclusive 7 lot development in Encinitas.  Four of the stunning single story estate homes are now under construction, with amazing ocean views and a mere two miles from the beach.  Capturing the quintessential beach lifestyle, these homes will feature MDD’s signature open floor plans, spacious rooms, and gourmet kitchens that include Wolf and Sub-zero appliances as well as solid wood furniture grade cabinets.   Adding to their building repertoire, these homes will also feature the introduction of transitional contemporary elements and materials.  Looking forward to this innovative combination, these homes will be move-in ready by late Fall 2014.  The remaining th

More than Vanilla

If you have visited Gables Crossing, you have seen the beautiful old world, traditional, almost French Country style homes with high pitched roofs and stone veneer that line the streets.      People often wonder if that is all we do.    The answer is of course not!    As a custom design-build company we incorporate the client's needs, wants, likes, and budget into a home that fits them personally!      Exterior design style, color, and materials (including roofing, stucco, stone, grout, driveway pavers, concrete, windows, and lighting) are chosen by the customer (within the guidelines of the city and HOA of the particular development).        Interiors can include anything your heart desires and your wallet can afford!    Here is a sleek lined, modern kitchen with smooth surfaces and stark coloring. This family room has plenty of natural light, with a simple box fireplace surrounded by a full tiled wall. This powder bath has uniq

Up and Coming Soon!!!

We have been pencil pushing and watching the clock long enough!  After months of design reviews and permit procurements, we have finally broken ground at our Seascape Development! (I'm pretty sure claps and cheers can be heard around the world...or at least in San Diego!)   We have 4 homes beginning, mere weeks apart, with the first home having all walls standing, plumbed, lined and sheered with trusses being loaded and installed this week!    If you haven't been to a constructions site, perhaps you can't fathom the excitement of seeing the progress of a house going up before your eyes, but it is thrilling!      These single story, 4,250-5,000 sq.ft. homes are sure to impress with their ocean views and their transitional style design, hinging on the edge of contemporary.    Stop by the site: 1431 Rainbow Ridge, Lane, Encinitas, CA 92064 Or our Showcase Home:  15409 Artesian Ridge Rd., San Diego, CA 92127 For those with agoraphobia:  www

Embracing The North County Beach Lifestyle

(Portions taken from an Excerpt from U-T San Diego May 3, 2014)   San Diego’s North County epitomizes the best of what Southern California living offers. With a beautiful climate and so many great activities, communities stretching along Coastal Highway 101 can be a great choice for homebuyers seeking to embrace North County’s beach lifestyle. In the north coastal part of San Diego County, the naturally beautiful setting includes stunning beachfront views while the towns are often steeped in history. Mild year-round climate in these communities encourages residents to enjoy a multitude of outdoor activities. With 21 accessible public beaches, residents can enjoy surfing, sport fishing and whale watching or simply just soak up Southern California’s sunshine.     In addition to the pristine beaches it offers, San Diego’s North County also includes many of San Diego’s top attractions, from Del Mar Fairgrounds and its premiere horse racing to San Diego’s Botanic Garde

Live in the Heritage!

A home like this doesn't come on the market very often!  Built by McCullough Design Development, this brand new cottage style home with corbel details, shutters, stone veneer, and boosted roof tiles is located at the Heritage in Poway on the Maderas Golf Course.  Come for an open house Sunday, April 27th from 1-4 pm to grasp the fine quality and workmanship involved in building this home.  The home is comprised of 5,090 sq.ft. of living space which includes 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, a formal room and a game room as well as the pinnacle of the home - the great room  - with an open beam ceiling stretching over the kitchen and family room.      The family room and game room lead out through sets of sliding French doors to a 770 sq.ft. outdoor veranda room with a fireplace and BBQ (which also has quick access to the kitchen).  A new back fence offers privacy in this backyard oasis.        The master bedroom may be reason enough to buy the home! T