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After an unsuccessful search for an existing home in the Northern Georgia Blue Ridge Mountain area, my wife and I decided to build a new home that would encompass the attributes we were seeking – A modern farmhouse/craftsman style with approximately 2,500 sf, 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, a great room, a den/study, and a 3 car garage. We were in early “talks” with one builder when we had the extreme good fortune of meeting Mr. Charles Anderson of Charles Anderson Custom Homes.
We learned about Charles from a now neighbor who kindly showed us the features of their beautiful Charles Anderson-built home. After meeting personally with Charles and seeing the many beautiful homes he has built in our locale of interest, we immediately signed on with him to build a custom “Lanier” design on a 1.3 acre lot in the Owen Glen subdivision of Blairsville, GA. To say that Charles is an amazingly talented builder and artisan doesn’t nearly capture the profoundly positive experience we had with him and his lovely wife and business partner, Penny. What a refreshing pleasure to work with people who truly understand and deliver on your aspirations! There are multiple aspects that set Charles Anderson apart from other builders. One is that Charles utilizes talented and trusted subcontractors that he has formed long-term relationships with over many years. This, combined with the high-level building standards that Charles routinely employs, including high quality framing, roofing, plumbing and electrical work, spray foam insulation, tankless hot water heaters, oversized garages that easily accommodate even full-size trucks and SUVs, multi-zone HVAC systems, custom cabinetry with retractable shelves and soft close doors, high-end appliances (to name just a few), were major selling points for us. Another major aspect that contributed to our positive experience was the frequency and quality of communications that we received from both Charles and Penny. This was huge in helping us understand the various stages of the building process and in meeting our responsibilities in selecting components and making necessary decisions regarding features, colors, etc. To put it simply, we feel extremely fortunate to have crossed paths with Charles Anderson Custom Homes and are extremely grateful to Charles and his colleagues for providing us with our beautiful and comfortable new home! Joseph & Susan Siglin |
Charles and Penny are an incredible team! Every single feature of this home is just perfect - we have such a beautiful home! We interviewed several builders before finding Charles Anderson Custom homes - a real dream team! Charles's integrity and his attention to detail on every aspect of the build is second to none. Penny's ability to see how different design elements pull together to create a timeless, cohesive whole is incredible. We could not be more pleased - this build was such a good experience - and a lot of fun along the way - simply put: they are good people!!! We are honored to offer them our highest recommendation.
The Douglas'
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Decisions. Decisions. Decisions.
Do we build or buy? Where? What house plans work for us? Colors? Windows? Light fixtures?
Immediately after deciding to build our home and deciding where - we felt overwhelmed and lost on what to do next. We reached out to a number of builders in the area and most gave the impression they were far too busy or worse, we were just another transaction for them. Then with a stroke of pure luck we found Charles and Penny. From the first day we met them until the final time we shook hands and exchanged keys, we knew we made the right decision to go with them.
We want to thank Penny for all the effort and advice in helping to make selections that met our style and needs– even when we had to do this multiple times as items became unavailable. She was always available for calls or all day selection meetings! We trusted her input and experience during a process which at first felt overwhelming and now feels satisfying after completed.
Charles is as good of a person as you will ever meet which makes him a master at what he does. He takes great pride in what he builds and genuinely cares about our happiness with the final product. We live out of state and we would only make it to the house every couple of months to see progress. This meant frequent calls with Charles on decisions to be made or updates. I actually enjoyed these calls (kind of miss them!) and at no point was I ever concerned or made to feel I wasn’t being kept informed during the build. One of his subcontractors paid him the biggest compliment by telling me out of all the builders in the area, he would choose only Charles to build his home.
We are very proud of our new home and we look forward to sharing it with our family and friends for a very long time. Thank you Charles and Penny….. you two are one of the best decisions we have ever made.
The Collins Family
Do we build or buy? Where? What house plans work for us? Colors? Windows? Light fixtures?
Immediately after deciding to build our home and deciding where - we felt overwhelmed and lost on what to do next. We reached out to a number of builders in the area and most gave the impression they were far too busy or worse, we were just another transaction for them. Then with a stroke of pure luck we found Charles and Penny. From the first day we met them until the final time we shook hands and exchanged keys, we knew we made the right decision to go with them.
We want to thank Penny for all the effort and advice in helping to make selections that met our style and needs– even when we had to do this multiple times as items became unavailable. She was always available for calls or all day selection meetings! We trusted her input and experience during a process which at first felt overwhelming and now feels satisfying after completed.
Charles is as good of a person as you will ever meet which makes him a master at what he does. He takes great pride in what he builds and genuinely cares about our happiness with the final product. We live out of state and we would only make it to the house every couple of months to see progress. This meant frequent calls with Charles on decisions to be made or updates. I actually enjoyed these calls (kind of miss them!) and at no point was I ever concerned or made to feel I wasn’t being kept informed during the build. One of his subcontractors paid him the biggest compliment by telling me out of all the builders in the area, he would choose only Charles to build his home.
We are very proud of our new home and we look forward to sharing it with our family and friends for a very long time. Thank you Charles and Penny….. you two are one of the best decisions we have ever made.
The Collins Family
From the Cinesi s…
Thanks to Charles and Penny for building our dream home! They were both very approachable and responsive during the design, selection and build phases. They paid close attention to every detail, and were very receptive to alterations and personal style requests.
We enthusiastically recommend Charles Anderson as your home builder! He will not only build you a high quality home, he will take your ideas and concepts, and turn them into reality! Even in this challenging time of rising costs and supply chain delays, Charles and Penny delivered on time and within budget
The Cinesi Family - Dave and Judy - June 2022.
Thanks to Charles and Penny for building our dream home! They were both very approachable and responsive during the design, selection and build phases. They paid close attention to every detail, and were very receptive to alterations and personal style requests.
We enthusiastically recommend Charles Anderson as your home builder! He will not only build you a high quality home, he will take your ideas and concepts, and turn them into reality! Even in this challenging time of rising costs and supply chain delays, Charles and Penny delivered on time and within budget
The Cinesi Family - Dave and Judy - June 2022.
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Before we signed a contract to build with Charles and Penny, we talked to them for at least a year. We’ve all heard how hard building a house can be, and we wanted as much assurance as possible that we were making the right decision. Even with so much advance prep, we could not have anticipated how wonderful the experience would turn out to be!
Charles Anderson is not only a very knowledgeable and skilled builder, but his integrity is beyond reproach and his easy-going demeanor makes the whole process just plain fun. Charles works hard to stay on budget (which he did even in this crazy market) AND ensure the very best outcome—going beyond what other builders do to ensure every house he builds is not only beautiful, but built to last. Penny worked with us to make sure we stayed on track with selections. She has impeccable taste and her desire to make sure the client is happy is obvious in everything she does. She encouraged us the whole way and helped us enjoy what could have been stressful and tedious—we laughed a lot and learned a lot which is always a good thing! Jeremy, the man behind the scenes working with Charles, has his own version of a Superman Cape! He’s diligent in making sure details are handled and work is getting done the right way at the right time and always with a great attitude! Our new home is so perfect that even after a long day of moving in, we both woke up at 4 am like two kids on Christmas morning too excited to sleep! We got up and sat on our beautiful back porch and enjoyed our coffee warmed by our fireplace and the realization that we now live in the most beautiful place in the most perfect home we’ve ever seen! Thank you Charles, Penny, and Jeremy for your hard work, dedication to excellence, and meticulous care for every detail and the happiness of every client. Rick and Rene Watson |
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We love our new home! Charles and Penny are great to work with. Penny’s design ideas were excellent and very helpful. Charles is meticulous in making sure everything is just right. They go the extra mile in making the home unique and personal. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to build a home. They make it easy! What an absolute pleasure dealing with Charles Anderson and his wife Penny! We could not be happier with the quality, the craftsmanship and attention to finishes. Unlike many builders that we have dealt with in the past, Charles’ word was as good as any contract we could have signed. Charles has also set a very high bar for his sub contractors and it shows! We love our new home and we would highly recommend Charles Anderson to build your next home. From the day we met Charles we felt an instant connection. Penny was very helpful assisting us secure a lot in Owen Glen. From concept to architectural design to cost estimate the process went smoothly. Our lovely custom home was finished on schedule and only slightly over budget due to lumber cost increases which Charles helped mitigate the impact with special delivery and handling. If you are considering Charles Anderson Custom Homes for a custom home, you found a builder team you can trust and their reputation in the Owen Glen community is top notch. Those who have not built with Charles say they wish they had. We love our new custom home and Owen Glen. Thanks Charles and Penny! Pat and Gail Deluca |
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I just heard our closing is official.
🎉🎉🎉❤️❤️❤️ We can't thank you enough for our beautiful home. Allowing us to make some of the choices. All your guidance and patience during the process. Big thank you to Jeff he is an awesome person. So excited and can't wait to get there and move in. -- Warm Regards, Eddie and Suzanne |
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Working with Charles and Penny was a pleasure from the start. We are so happy with our new home and we're privileged to be in their capable and experienced hands. We would wholeheartedly recommend them. The Decker Family My husband Cayce and I purchased a Charles Anderson home that was already built in February 2020. My husband is also a licensed contractor so it was very hard for us to find a home that I loved with respect to style and function and that he found acceptable when it came to construction specs and quality. The home functions so well for our family and we just love the extras that Charles added throughout the house to give it a custom look and feel. We are very happy with our purchase. We plan to live in this home for many years to come. Thank you Charles! We are thrilled with our Charles Anderson home in Blairsville, GA. Penny and Charles have an attention to detail that made us feel at ease during the building process. Any questions we had were always answered promptly. They were open to new ideas and were just as excited as we were during our selection process. Charles could always be found at the building site, checking on contractors or doing finish work himself! We would not hesitate to recommend Charles Anderson Homes to family, friends and anyone else who may ask.
The Fisk family: Auli, Tim and Ella |
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Charles Anderson Custom Homes built our home this year in Owen Glen in Blairsville, GA. To say we were completely satisfied is an understatement. The builder and his team, including Penny, every subcontractor, and every supplier, were truly amazing, going far beyond our expectations. They were extremely helpful in keeping us on budget by providing options and recommendations for us to consider and still allowing us to build our beautiful dream home. Charles kept us informed about every detail of the build throughout the entire process. We loved them at the beginning of the build and still love them at the end of the build. What more could one ask for?
Allen and Lynn Sparks |
My wife and I had been looking for a new home in the North Georgia mountain area for over two years. We were having trouble finding a home that would meet our needs. We did not want rustic, lakefront, or something on the top of a mountain. We did want mountain views, a yard with lots of outdoor living space, one level primary living, a two car garage, and enough room for frequent extended family visits.
Over time, we narrowed our search to Blairsville. We really liked this area and homes were for sale in various communities. We took a tour of all the homes that were available at the time and noticed a big difference in the quality of construction and finishing touches that were offered by Charles Anderson Custom Homes, LLC.
When we had our first time visit to the Owen Glen home we ultimately purchased, Charles Anderson happened to be on property working to ensure everything was ready for an upcoming open house. He spent about an hour with us answering our questions and providing details on the energy efficiency of the home. We explained that we liked the home, however, it did not have several things that we wanted including a screen porch, a patio with stone garden wall, ceiling fans in all the bedrooms, cabinetry in the laundry room, etc. Charles responded “no problem” and was able to work with us to design exactly want we wanted and have it all completed in about 4 weeks and in time for closing.
Charles Anderson and Penny Dashiell were great to work with and continue to build quality homes in the neighborhood. We definitely recommend the purchase of a Charles Anderson Custom Home.
Phil & Kathy Cook
Over time, we narrowed our search to Blairsville. We really liked this area and homes were for sale in various communities. We took a tour of all the homes that were available at the time and noticed a big difference in the quality of construction and finishing touches that were offered by Charles Anderson Custom Homes, LLC.
When we had our first time visit to the Owen Glen home we ultimately purchased, Charles Anderson happened to be on property working to ensure everything was ready for an upcoming open house. He spent about an hour with us answering our questions and providing details on the energy efficiency of the home. We explained that we liked the home, however, it did not have several things that we wanted including a screen porch, a patio with stone garden wall, ceiling fans in all the bedrooms, cabinetry in the laundry room, etc. Charles responded “no problem” and was able to work with us to design exactly want we wanted and have it all completed in about 4 weeks and in time for closing.
Charles Anderson and Penny Dashiell were great to work with and continue to build quality homes in the neighborhood. We definitely recommend the purchase of a Charles Anderson Custom Home.
Phil & Kathy Cook
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I will show your homes any time I have the opportunity! In 30 years of selling homes, I have never worked with a more professional and quality builder!
Lester Chesser CRS, GRI, CRB, SRES, CDPE Accredited Buyer Representative RE/MAX Town & Country |
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We had the pleasure of working with Charles Anderson and Penny Dashiell recently when purchasing our beautiful new home in Blairsville, GA. It was one of four spec houses Charles built on adjoining lots. All four are beautiful each with its own unique styling (thanks to Penny). The quality of craftsmanship is clearly second to none. We loved all four homes and struggled to decide which one we liked most. The home we chose had a partially unfinished basement and we asked Charles to finish most of it before closing, only 30 days later. He was happy to oblige and gave us a very reasonable price. The project was finished on time despite challenges with the weather and availability of materials. Charles and Penny were both very responsive and went above and beyond to make sure we were happy with the finished product. They have been very courteous temporary neighbors during the marketing and sale of the other three properties. We highly recommend Charles Anderson Custom Homes.
Todd & Heather Buchanan |
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“My husband and I have had the pleasure of working with Charles while building our beautiful new home in Chastain Park. He has been a trusted partner, has shared our vision, and most importantly followed through in a way that has delivered beautiful results and a happy customer. Charles has a gift for listening to the customer and a “habit” of problem solving which we love. Sliding screened barn doors on the terrace? Not a problem! Wood flooring installed on a wall? He’s in. His willingness to understand the customer’s vision, creativity in figuring out how to make the dream a reality and willingness to tackle a challenge is what sets Charles apart from the many other builders we have worked with over the years. And did we mentioned being on top of the details all the way though completing the project on time? Check!”
-Trisha Gross “We have had the pleasure of working with Charles Anderson on two occasions – he was the builder of our home in Sandy Springs, and helped us with a major media center upgrade. On both projects Charles could not have been more professional, thorough and conscientious. In addition to what we expected in most homebuilders, Charles was always creative in solutions and provided us with cost effective and timely options. He is truly exceptional at what he does and we are privileged to have worked with him and to call him our friend.” -Brad and Caroline Simmel |