Picture a landscape defined by the earthy aroma of rich soil and damp grass. Springtime is already upon us and visually, the landscape is a patchwork of vibrant green — the bright emerald green of a manicured lawn, framed by the crisp blue of the open sky.
For prospective residents of Orchard Hills on the scenic south side of Eau Claire, this will soon be the place where a dream home journey can begin.
CDPG developers, a quartet of area businesses including C&E Wurzer Builders and Holzinger Homes and preferred vendor partners Trendstone Surfaces and Chippewa Valley Excavating, carefully chose this location — at the intersection of Deerfield Road, Highway II and Mischler Road — as the perfect accessible setting for the state of your next chapter.
“The south side of Eau Claire has always seemed to be the most desirable area of town for people,” Craig Wurzer, owner of C&E Wurzer Builders, said. “We thought it would be appropriate to link (its namesake) to the (nearby) apple orchards and we also named almost all the roads after apples.”
“We also named the entrance road off Mischler Road, “Stewart Farm Road,” as this 234-acre stretch has been the homestead of LaVern Stewart for decades,” Wurzer said, “and he wanted some legacy to live on. We quickly agreed and are proud to include the heritage of the property.”
As you meander through Fuji Lane, Crispin Court and Empire Drive — each nook of Orchard Hills will embody its own unparalleled characteristics for homeowners, Wurzer added.
The first phase of the residential area features 34 lots ranging from an eighth to a third of an acre; homes are currently available — with mixtures of walkout, lookout and full basement lots — and will continue to be so into the summer.
Phase two, Wurzer noted, will follow suit in late summer to early fall with twin homes and single-family lots — also with a mixture of walkout, lookout and full basement lots — available for new residents. Enjoy private backyards perfect for kids to play, alongside miles of rolling hills.
Plus, for an easy and quick fall outing, Ferguson’s Apple Orchard (6470 Balsam Rd., Eau Claire) is right across the street, and The Glass Orchard (130 Deerfield Rd., Eau Claire) immediately to the west. What else could you ask for?
“(Orchard Hills) will have some of the most incredible views in all of the Eau Claire area.”
– Craig Wurzer, owner of C&E Wurzer Builders
“Future phases will have some of the most incredible views in all of the Eau Claire area,” Wurzer said. “We will have bike path connections to Lowes Creek County Park and all the way into the city for all phases of Orchard Hills.
“There will also be neighborhood parks, walking trails through woods and along the wetland areas,” he continued.
Most importantly, CDPG Developers has demonstrated a strong commitment to address suggestions and feedback from its local residents. With each new phase of development at Orchard Hills, the property management company has taken careful consideration for the land’s unique topography and geographic features.
Critical factors like road safety, water aquifer quality and homeowner boundaries will remain a priority in the years ahead as Orchard Hills expands.
“There will eventually be over 1,000 residential dwelling units with a small commercial area in the southeast corner,” Wurzer said. “There will be a mixture of single family, twin homes, multifamily and commercial areas within the entire 234 acres — that will likely stretch over 7-8 phases and 10-plus years to build out.”
With the charm of country living and its natural landscapes, paired with accessible amenities for residents, it’s no wonder why Orchard Hills is the perfect place to call home.
