Floor Plans: 'Katrina House' Auction Benefits Four Families

Colorado builder Saddletree/Symphony Homes, with the help of 75 of its closest contractors and associates, built and recently auctioned off a two-story, four-bedroom home (the fourth bedroom is in the basement) in the Colorado Springs area to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina.

The home features a master suite and retreat, bedroom-level laundry room, several  covered outdoor spaces, an island kitchen with a pantry and a three-car garage.

Proceeds to Help House Four Families

The company raised approximately $225,000, which will be donated to Habitat for Humanity to build at least three homes in the Gulf Coast area and one home for a family that has settled in Colorado Springs.

The project was the brainchild of Lee Bolin, president of Saddletree/Symphony Homes, who wanted to build a “Katrina House” after watching the storm wreak havoc on the Gulf Coast. Bolin enlisted the support of his contractors and suppliers, who donated goods and services — everything from labor to building supplies to mortgage services and more.

“I wanted to do this for several reasons,” Bolin said. “To build a home and raise money, to encourage other NAHB members to take a simple idea and if your heart is tugging to do it, to stay home and help.

“And finally, I wanted to encourage folks to donate furnishings. We have to remember that the hurricane victims have lost everything,” he said.

Lee Bolin, president of Saddletree/Symphony Homes, Mickey Bolin, Cheryl Barcus and Kelley Barcus, the company's CFO. Photo by Blue Fox Photography.com.

A Total Group Effort

The home was completed in the spring, and in early April, Saddletree/Symphony held a supplier appreciation party for everyone who assisted with the project. In addition, the company ran a full page advertisement in the local newspaper listing and thanking all the contractors and suppliers who helped.

“After the party, we received calls from suppliers thanking us for including them in the project and for acknowledging them with the party and the ad,” said Bolin. “It drove home the importance of giving thanks and recognition for a job well done.”

The "Katrina House" under construction

"Katrina House" elevation

First floor

Second floor

Basement level

Features and Specifications

"Katrina House": Two stories Four bedrooms/three and a half baths Island-style kitchen w/walk-in pantry Formal living room/study Covered deck off family room  Large master suite with retreat Laundry on bedroom level Finished basement w/walk-out deck Three-car garage Covered patio and balcony Built by: Saddletree/Symphony Homes, Colorado Springs, Colo.

The 'Katrina House" Suppliers and Conctractors Team:

Arlun Flooring and Lighting Peak View Roofing Jaguar Electric Team Plumbing DJT Plumbing & Gas DC Custom Construction AM Construction Cory’s Custom Carpentry Innovative Framing, Inc. Star Works Waste Management of Southern Colorado Pro-Ex Contractors, Inc. Milgard Manufacturing Manstone, Inc. Pinnacle Land Surveying The Woodshed, Inc. Planet Granite, Inc. Front Range Cabinets Norm Hart Masonry C & C Sand and Stone Homerun Electronics, Inc. Sunburst Drainage & Waterproofing Kitchen & Bath Designs Ankmar Door, Inc. Scenic View Professional Landscaping Services Wells Fargo Rusin, Ltd. STP Concrete, Inc. Anderson Concrete, Inc. Custom Mechanical Systems Russell Todd Woodworks Quest Building Co. J & H Plaster and Stucco, Inc. Western Fireplace Supply, Inc. GE Appliances It’s a Grind Vital Signs & Graphics Mountain West Welding Precision Repairs A Visible Difference Quality Excavating Stone Image Transit Mix Concrete Foxworth Galbraith Lumber Counters Plus Best Service Glass The Ornamental Man Rocky Mountain Material Duran’s Painting All Phase Electric Brady Nursery “R” Rock Yard CPS Distributors Hackworth Designs Rampart Plumbing Supply Pikes Peak Winnelson Faux by Design Art – T Designs Trex Specialty Products RMG Engineers Nu-Wall Colorado Custom Rock Home Lighting Home Lumber Co. Powers Insulation Blue Fox Photography

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