The design and build encompassing high-quality, sustainable materials, historically accurate details, energy efficiency, and the accommodation of contemporary lifestyle elements are hallmarks of the individual house and outbuilding designs. Award-winning, Master Architect,  John Toates’ strives to protect, preserve and promote the history, character and aesthetics of the Island village of Solomons through the development of architecturally sensitive residential properties. The concept behind the residential development is meant to keep random and generic development characteristics from becoming the norm on Solomons Island and to replace that type of development with a family-friendly, sustainable neighborhood—Avondale Cottages.

Existing buildings that support and enhance the development’s vision are being renovated and restored, providing a blending of new and old houses in the neighborhood, all of which meet criteria of the community’s architectural guidelines.

You can become a part of the Avondale community by purchasing a lot and building a custom or semi-custom home, or by renovating an existing house. There are a limited number of cottage renovations being offered during development. On occasion, the developer will design a cottage or update and existing property and make it available to buyers. These spec homes can be purchased as they become available.