New Homes in Madison WI by The Community of Bishops Bay - Video

Visit: New Homes in Madison WI | The Community of Bishops Bay is committed to serving our community, and helping to make Middleton an even nicer place to call home for current and future residents. We are proud to participate, sponsor and support local events. Since 2012, we have been hard at work bringing spectacular new homes to the Madison region.

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The Community of Bishops Bay Continues to Support and Sponsor Events in the Community!

Supporting our local community is of utmost importance to The Community of Bishops Bay, greater Madison's most innovative new home community. We are committed to improving this beautiful region that we're so fortunate to be a part of, and as a result, are always looking for ways to support residents, businesses and the Madison economy. This month we've pledged to sponsor two exciting events!

The Community of Bishops Bay will be sponsoring the Madison Area Builders Association Golf Outing on Tuesday, July 16th at the Lake Windsor Golf Course. The event begins with check in at 10am, and participants will tee off at 11am. Dinner will be served at 4:30pm.

The Madison Area Builders Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting a positive business environment by uniting, serving and representing all aspects of the building industry. The Associations' services and activities foster the professionalism of its members and provide a forum for education and information exchange for the benefit of the industry and the communities its members serve. Top of FormBottom of FormTo register for the MABA golf outing, click here.

The very next day, on Wednesday, July 17th, our new home community in greater Madison, is sponsoring the Middleton Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Outing at Pleasant View Golf Course.

The Chamber's mission is to promote a strong economy and high quality of life for our members and the greater Middleton Community. The Community of Bishops Bay is proud to be a part of the Middleton Chamber of Commerce, as one of the most exciting new home communities in greater Madison.

This event, which takes place at the Pleasant View Golf Course, kicks off at 9am for those playing the 18 hole course, while the 9 hole course begins at 2pm. To register for the Middleton Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing, click here.

The Community of Bishops Bay is committed to serving our community, and helping to make Middleton an even nicer place to call home for current and future residents. We are proud to participate, sponsor and support local events. Since 2012, we have been hard at work bringing spectacular new homes to the Madison region. For more information on The Community of Bishops Bay, and the new homes we are building, visit us at www.bishopsbaycommunity.com.

The Community of Bishops Bay Builder Profile: Liebl Building and Design, Inc.

Within The Community of Bishops Bay, you'll find inspiring scenery, including open prairies and gorgeous views of Lake Mendota, but you'll also find the homes themselves to be works of art. That's because only the most reputable, and talented builders including Liebl Building & Design, Inc., are included in our team of home designers and builders.

As the founder of Liebl Building & Design, Inc., William Liebl is a University of Wisconsin, Madison alum, where he earned his degree in Construction Administration. But it is his years of successful home building experience that have made him one of Madison's most sought after designers and builder. Hailed as both a creative and progressive builder and designer, Bill has kept Liebl Buidling & Design at the forefront of emerging technology and innovation in home building and design.

At Liebl Building & Design the company adheres to a client-centric philosophy. According to Bill, "Our homes are as unique as their owners. We strive to provide our clients with exceptional service and to make the entire home building process exciting and rewarding." When working with clients on design, Liebl Building & Design works hand in hand with clients through all of the steps of building a home, beginning with lot selection and financing, to the design and construction.

The Community of Bishops Bay is devoted to creating the community of the future, by working with visionary designers and builders such as Liebl Building & Design, Inc. To view a selection of homes designed and built by Liebl Building & Design, view their photo gallery here.

Future Community of Bishops Bay Neighborhood Sneak Peek: The Watermark

As one of the seven unique neighborhoods planned in The Community of Bishops Bay, we can't wait to show you what we've got in store for The Watermark. Located on the Western border of The Community of Bishops Bay, The Watermark neighborhood will offer the perfect home site for residents of all ages.

With multi-family homes and assisted senior housing planned, The Watermark neighborhood is conveniently located near Highway Q, and in close proximity to our planned Community Center/Library. Paved trails run throughout this diverse neighborhood, making outdoor exercise opportunities readily available for all age groups. For those seeking indoor activities, residents of The Watermark will be just minutes from our Community Sports Complex.

The Watermark is also just a short jaunt from our future Town Center neighborhood, which will boast metropolitan amenities such as coffeehouses, pubs, restaurants and shopping.

Within The Watermark, we're thrilled be bringing together kindergarteners, seniors and every happy age group in between. Sign up today to receive the latest updates on The Watermark and our six other exciting future neighborhoods, right in the heart of Middleton, Wisconsin.

The Community of Bishops Bay Builder Profile: Heffron Homes

The Community of Bishops Bay is honored to announce that Heffron Homes has joined our elite team of builders, building in the most talked about new home community in Middleton, Wisconsin. Heffron Homes currently has two sites within our The Back Nine Neighborhood Neighborhood available to begin building your dream home.

For 25 years, Heffron Homes has served the greater Madison, Wisconsin home building market, offering a full suite of services, providing creative residential design, coupled with on-the-job experience. With in-house interior designers, staff draftsperson, an exceptional design team, and project managers, Heffron Homes is also proud to offer Energy Star and Green Built homes.

As part of Heffron Homes' commitment to building lasting relationships with all of its new home buying clients, they proudly offer ongoing maintenance and repairs on every home they build.

To view some of the spectacular homes that Heffron Homes has built in greater Madison, visit their photo gallery.

The Community of Bishops Bay is one of Wisconsin's most exciting new home communities located in the greater Madison metropolitan area. With 7 distinct neighborhoods, miles and miles of hiking/walking trails, sports facilities, a town center, senior living, and acres and acres of preserved woodlands, prairies and farms; The Community of Bishops Bay is blossoming into one of the most coveted new home communities in Madison, Wisconsin.

For more information on living in the most anticipated new home community in Madison, WI, register for our community brochure or contact us today.

The Community of Bishops Bay Future Neighborhood Sneak Peek: The Prairie

Nestled in the Southeast corner of The Community of Bishops Bay, you'll find our future neighborhood, pleasantly and appropriately named, the Prairie. With easy access to the stunning future neighborhood from Highway M, homes in the Prairie neighborhood will offer unmatched accessibility to paved and non-paved hiking/walking trails… for good reason.

Homes within the Prairie will afford a quiet calm from the hustle and bustle of city life. With sweeping views of acres and acres of some of The Community of Bishops Bay's 200 preserved acres of land, the Prairie's hamlets will offer future residents the opportunity to enjoy Middleton's natural beauty in its fullest. 

Bordered on the west by the exclusive Woods neighborhood, and by future neighborhood, the Farm to the north, residents of the Prairie will find access to all that The Community of Bishops Bay has to offer at their fingertips. From the working farm, to orchards and parks, all that is natural and lovely within The Community of Bishops Bay is within a short walking distance from homes in the Prairie.

Contact us today for more information on plans for the Prairie's development.

The Community of Bishops Bay Builder Profile: Encore Designs

From the moment we envisioned The Community of Bishops Bay, we knew that in order to see our dreams come to fruition; the homes in our community would have to be of the highest quality design and construction. As such, we would need the skills and expertise of only the most respected and regarded builders in the area. Madison based Encore Construction clearly exceeded our expectations.

Encore Construction was established in Madison, Wisconsin in 1979, by founder Jerry Wuebben. As one of Madison's top home builders for more than 30 years, Encore Construction is now helmed by four long-time employees, including Chad Wuebben (Jerry's son), Kevin Hanna, Rene Gagner, and Jeff Jaschinski. Together this dynamic team places the utmost emphasis on designing homes with features that make your life more enjoyable, and less stressful. Earmarks of a home designed and built by Encore Construction include:

• Homes with large kitchens, and thoughtful transitions to the family room, so that entertaining family and friends is made simple.


• Large outdoor entertainment areas designed to make the most of the summer weather.


• Thoughtful organizational details, such as drop zones, kids' lockers, a charging station for electronics, and more all located in a rear foyer, which is included in Encore Construction's designs.


• Large pantries, designed to help you cut down on grocery store runs.



• Ample personal space for you to use as you see fit. In Encore Construction's design plans, space is always allotted for your personal preferences. Whether you want to use the personal space in the master suite for a chair to relax in after work, or a luxury shower, Encore Construction's designs affords you the opportunity to decide where you want to make space just for you.

The Community of Bishops Bay is proud to count Encore Construction as a part of the team of esteemed builders responsible for creating the community of the future, right here in Middleton. Visit www.encorebuildsmadison.com to learn more about their work.

The Community of Bishops Bay Future Neighborhood Sneak Peek: The Woods

For those seeking the ultimate in privacy, look no further than The Woods, our most exclusive neighborhood within The Community of Bishops Bay. With just twenty home sites available, homes within the Woods will rest on large lots in the thick of rich, vibrant woodland.

Bordered on the west, by our inaugural neighborhood, the Back Nine, and to the east by our stunning Prairie neighborhood; the Woods affords privacy in spades. As the smallest neighborhood in the Community of Bishops Bay; the Woods will offer residents unparalleled opportunities to live in an untouched environment. With massive trees, and natural woodland grounds, this exclusive neighborhood is comprised of countless acres of preserved land.

The Woods allows homeowners to revel in lush greenery (typically reserved for weekend mountain resort getaways) 365 days a year. Many of the largest and therefore expensive homes in our blossoming community will be located in this exclusive neighborhood.

For more information on the Woods or any of the other six neighborhoods coming to Madison, Wisconsin and The Community of Bishops Bay, register for our newsletter.

The Community of Bishops Bay Builder Profile Timberlane Builders LLC

The Community of Bishops Bay is honored to announce that award-winning TimberLane Builders, LLC will be designing and building some of the new homes in our rapidly developing community.

TimberLane Builders, LLC specializes in new home design and construction, and builds homes that are Certified by Wisconsin Focus on Energy to meet their strict energy saving and conserving standards. Each home built by TimberLane Builders, LLC goes through a rigorous inspection by an Independent Auditor and Building Consultant to ensure that the home is constructed to exceed these standards.

Mike Vilstrup, President of TimberLane Builders, LLC is one of greater Madison's most recognizable builders. As the host of All Around the House, from 1995-2001; Mike's hourly radio show discussed home construction and improvement.

Within the Madison Area Builders Association, Mike recently completed his second term as President for 2012. He was also named Builder of the Year in 2009, and has served the association in countless roles throughout the years. He has also served on the Board of Directors of the Wisconsin Builders Association (2002-2013).

Make no mistake, when it comes to homebuilding in greater Madison, TimberLane Builders, LLC's accomplishments speak for themselves. For a full list of awards and recognitions TimberLane Builders LLC has received click here.

To contact Mike Vilstrup directly, email TimberLaneBuilders@TDS.net or call 608-438-4511

The Community of Bishops Bay Neighborhood Sneak Peek: Reserve Hill

Located in the north central region of The Community of Bishops Bay in Middleton, Wisconsin you'll find out Reserve Hill future neighborhood. With easy access to Reserve Hill via Oncken Road, this darling neighborhood is perfect for families of all types.

Adjacent to the site of a future elementary school, community facilities, easy access to paved and non-paved trails, a working farm, and community gardens, Reserve Hill boasts a perfect setting for families with children. Oh and did we mention this neighborhood is surrounded by parks?

Our proximity to the Dorn Creek Nature Area, Governor Nelson State Park and The Community of Bishops Bay's largest lake, ensures that new home owners living in Reserve Hill will find no shortage of recreational opportunities just moments from your doorstep.

The Community of Bishops Bay is one of Wisconsin's most innovative new home communities located in the greater Madison metropolitan area. With 7 distinct neighborhoods, miles and miles of hiking/walking trails, sports facilities, a town center, senior living, and acres and acres of preserved woodlands, prairies and farms; the Community of Bishops Bay is blossoming into one of the most coveted new home communities in Madison, Wisconsin.

For more information on living in Middleton's most exciting new home community, register for our community brochure or contact us today.

The Community of Bishops Bay Builder Profile: Design Shelters

The Community of Bishops Bay couldn't be prouder to count Design Shelters as a custom designer/builder for our blossoming community. Located right here in Middleton, Design Shelters has a reputation for excellence spanning more than 30 years. That's not surprising, as their goal in every step of the home building process is simple: to satisfy the home buyer.

Over the last several years, Design Shelters has added green building expertise to its already impressive resume. Utilizing green home products including those certified LEED, WEI Green Built Home, and the National Association of Homebuilders' Green Building Program; Design Shelters is proud to use green friendly products to minimize your carbon footprint in this world.

Design Shelters is known for thoughtfully planning every space, to accommodate and compliment the owners. Working with the only the most talented architects and suppliers, Design Shelters have been building spectacular homes for four decades by combining quality construction and craftsmanship with innovative interior design. Whatever vision you have in your mind's eye; Design Shelters is eager to help you make that dream come to life.

But don't just take it from us. Click here to read what former clients of Design Shelters have to say about working with this exceptional home builder.

For more information about Design Shelters, contact dick@designshelters.com.

The Community of Bishops Bay, located just outside of Madison, WI, is the most innovative new homes community in Wisconsin.

Location, Location, Location! The Community of Bishops Bay: Where Countryside and Cosmopolitan Living Converge

The Community of Bishops Bay is located in Middleton, Wisconsin- one of greater Madison’s most sought after cities to live in. But don’t just take it from us.  Instead, read on to see for yourself why Money Magazine named Middleton one of the top-ten best towns to live in.

Let’s start with the obvious.  The Community of Bishops Bay is located amidst the gently rolling landscape of South Central Wisconsin.  Our scenery boasts beautiful views overlooking the northwest shore of Lake Mendota.   Yet, our proximity to Madison’s east side employment centers (a mere 18 minute drive) and west side employment centers (15 minute drive) remind you that for all of our gorgeous views and wide open spaces, you’re still well within the Metropolitan Madison area.

Being in close proximity to Madison means that all of the corresponding luxuries of city-living are right at your fingertips.  Take for example, the State Capitol and UW-Madison.  At just a six minute drive from your door, you’ll find yourself able to take in as many Badger games or catch as many live performances at the Overture Center for the Arts…without having to cut out of work early.   

Likewise, just outside of The Community of Bishops Bay you’ll find shopping and dining just a short ride away as Downtown Middleton Greenway Station, West Towne Mall, East Towne Mall and the State Street Shopping and Dining District are less 20 minutes from your door.   And for those who like to do a little jet-setting from time to time, you’ll find the 16 minute drive to Dane County Regional Airport, particularly convenient.  

If you fancy yourself more of an outdoorsy type, not to worry, we've got you covered there.  Within The Community of Bishops Bay you’ll find acres and acres of rolling prairies and a Woodland Adventure Park.  Miles upon miles of walking, hiking and biking trails are just outside of your door, and we've taken great care to preserve the natural beauty of our parks, lakes, woodlands and landscapes.  

When it comes to prime real estate locations, it just doesn't get any better than the blend of countryside and cosmopolitan afforded by The Community of Bishops Bay.  Please contact us today, with any questions or for additional information.

The Community of Bishops Bay: Where Trailblazers Settle

Merriam Webster defines a trailblazer as “one that blazes a trail to guide others.”  We happen to think that an appropriate synonym may just be The Community of Bishops Bay’s residents, as our forward-thinking community continues to attract precisely these pioneering types.

Early buyers in The Community of Bishops Bay are visionaries by nature.  They see beyond the infancy of our development (though the community has already earned a Gold Award for “On the Boards” Community of the Year from the National Association of Home Builders) to the evolution that our community will experience in coming weeks, months and years.  

Our residents look to the future to where their children will go to school, or where they themselves may take a class or two in a field they’ve always been curious about. They dream about spending weekends with their hands in the soil on a working farm, or perhaps the opportunity to participate in volunteer work for their community library.  Whatever specific dreams you may have for your future; chances are you’ll find it on The Community of Bishops Bay’s future path.  

Indeed, our community has vast plans for the future.  Far from being just another planned community, where everything looks the same, The Community of Bishops Bay is instead, a lifestyle; where your individuality reigns supreme.   From wide open spaces, preserved woodlands and lakes, to our future bustling Town Center, farmers market, sports fields and even an equestrian center; The Community of Bishops Bay will blaze a trail for future neighborhoods to try to imitate for years to come.

If you’re interested in discovering for yourself (and we’re sure that you are), all that our brand new lifestyle community has to offer; register here for our Community Brochure, and get started blazing your own trail into the future from your new home in The Community of Bishops Bay.

For more details visit: www.bishopsbaycommunity.com