Building Your Dream in Five Oaks, Vestavia Hills, AL: The Centennial Homes Process
If you’ve been dreaming of a custom home in Vestavia Hills, here’s how the process works when you build with Centennial Homes in the boutique community of Five Oaks. We walk you through every key step—from choosing your homesite to turning on the lights in your new luxury residence.
1. Choose Your Lot
Your journey begins with selecting your homesite. In Five Oaks, you have options—flat lots, basement-capable lots, wooded settings. You’re right off Camp Horner Road, near Hwy 280 and Acton Road, giving you quiet seclusion and proximity to everything Vestavia offers.
Tip from the video: Ask about lot orientation, future views, and finished grade before you commit.
2. Meet the Design & Architecture Team
Once your lot is locked in, Centennial brings in their architecture and design partners. This is where your vision starts to take shape. From floorplan sketches to finish-materials selection, you’ll be part of the conversation.
Centennial’s stated mission: “We believe that a home is more than just a place to live—it’s a reflection of your aspirations, your lifestyle, and your dreams.”
You’ll begin to address questions like: number of bedrooms/baths, indoor-outdoor living features, how you’ll use spaces (office? gym? media room?), and what design language matches you.
3. Refine the Concept & Budget
With the design team engaged, you’ll refine your plan. Want a great room with 10-foot ceilings? How about commercial-grade appliances? Maybe an outdoor fireplace on a covered porch? You’ll ensure your vision fits your budget, and Centennial will bring transparency to pricing and construction phases.
In the video, we saw examples of homes with custom mouldings, high-end appliances, designer tile and quartz countertops—these are the details that elevate a build.
4. Construction Begins
With plans approved and permits in place, shovels hit the ground. You’ll get periodic updates, walkthroughs, and checkpoints—from foundation to framing, roofing to finishes.
One major benefit you’ll hear: because Centennial specializes in “timeless upscale homes,” they focus on quality materials and construction techniques that hold up for decades.
5. Final Touches & Move-In
As the home nears completion, it’s time for punch-list items, final inspections, and preparing for your move-in day. In Five Oaks, there are move-in ready homes available—if you prefer not to build from scratch.
When you walk through your finished home, you’ll see all the selections you made coming together: from that outdoor fireplace you insisted on to the custom stair railings and those large 8-foot doors you chose for the main level.
6. Your Life Begins
Your new address in Vestavia Hills means more than the home—it means lifestyle. Access to top-rated Vestavia Hills Schools (including Cahaba Heights Elementary), close proximity to Lifetime Fitness, Grandview Medical Center, local coffee and shops, and parks like Altadena make it a community worthy of the investment.
In Five Oaks, you get the balance of luxury and location.
Why Build With Centennial in Five Oaks?
- Boutique community with limited lots: basement & flat-lot opportunities remain
- Custom-home builder with a proven track record since 2015
- Process designed for collaboration, transparency, and craftsmanship
- Move-in ready homes available for buyers who want to skip the build timeline
- Vestavia Hills location offers prestige, strong schools, and lifestyle amenities
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to explore your lots, meet with the design team, or tour a finished home, contact me (Roxanne Hale) and Judy Beaton with RealtySouth. We’ll guide you through the available homesites in Five Oaks, introduce you to the Centennial process, and help you begin building your dream home in Vestavia Hills.
📧 rhale@soldbyarthouse.com
📞 205-352-7742
🌐 www.soldbyarthouse.com
TL;DR: Building in Five Oaks with Centennial Homes means custom design, quality craftsmanship, and a prime Vestavia Hills location. Choose your lot, design your home, walk through the build, and move into your dream home—simple as that.
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