Construction begins this summer on a new lifestyle community split between Butler and Center townships that will be comprised of 84 units in 20 quadruplexes and two duplexes.

Kelly Dunn, vice president of sales and marketing with Weaver Homes, said full construction on most of the individual units will not be completed until the buyer chooses their interior preferences.

“Everybody will be able to personalize their space,” Dunn said. “The buyer will come to our design studios in Mars and pick their cabinets and floors.”

Weaver Homes got the go-ahead from Butler Township commissioners and Center Township supervisors at their respective meetings in March, allowing the home-building agency to begin construction.

The Village at Forest Oaks will be located off Route 422, and will offer 84 total units in 20 quadruplexes and two duplexes. Thirty-two of the units will be in Butler Township and 52 will be in Center Township, and the development will include a clubhouse accessible by all residents.

The development will offer two different models: the Canterbury, which is 1,816 square feet, and the Abbey, which is 1,718 square feet. Both are one-story homes with two bedrooms, two baths and a garage. Brett Schultz, vice president of development with Weaver Homes, said the units are expected to be in the price range of $320,000 to $345,000, and include exterior maintenance and access to the clubhouse.

“We really pride ourselves that this is a lifestyle community,” Schultz said. “As part of the dues all of your exterior maintenance, those are all elements that are provided for you as a resident.”

Dunn said Weaver Homes will build 12 units at a time, with the first batch expected to be completed in spring 2022, with the clubhouse soon to follow. With a gathering area, pool table, fitness center and swimming pool, Dunn said the clubhouse is an important part of Weaver Homes communities.

“It is meant to be an extension of their homes,” she said.

During discussions between Butler Township commissioners and Center Township supervisors, Center agreed to maintain all the roads in the community because more units will be located within its borders. The units will all be priced the same no matter the township, and residents will only have to worry about the slight tax difference.

“Pricing-wise, it will not make a difference what township you’re in,” Schultz said. “There’s a slight millage difference; Butler is slightly higher than Center, but it’s a very, very slight difference.”

Butler Township commissioners also brought up the fact that the township has a police department, while Center relies on state police for coverage. Schultz said he hopes people moving into the development understand this, but he also doesn’t think it will be a hurdle for potential buyers.

“This isn’t something we haven’t dealt with in the past,” Schultz said. “Plenty of people live in Center Township and are covered by state police. I don’t think that will be an issue.”

Weaver Homes does not have immediate plans to expand the development, although the question was posed to Schultz at the meetings of both municipalities. He and Dunn said they are looking forward to seeing the community built.

“I really think this community has something special,” Dunn said.