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When Basheer & Edgemoore embarks on a project, it is a near guarantee that the results will be unlike any other. The estate developer, which has a legacy of building premier destinations in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, operates by a set of practices uncommon in the industry today. 

Diane Cox-Basheer, president and co-owner of Basheer & Edgemoore, makes sure the company always has an uncompromising commitment to building beautiful and memorable destinations. “[We] continue to elevate and inspire the industry to greater achievements while providing homebuyers with a place they can proudly call their home,” the company says. 

The process by which these homes are built has helped distinguish Basheer & Edgemoore in the industry. With an eye for the luxurious and a consideration for the environment, the company has helped change the way homes are developed. 

Taking Notice 

The focus for Basheer & Edgemoore is not to just build beautiful homes. The company also emphasizes the importance of creating a community. “Through thoughtful neighborhood planning and superior design, Basheer & Edgemoore is dedicated to building communities that both complement the natural landscape and create lasting value,” the firm says. 

When the company embarks on a new development, Basheer & Edgemoore often takes the route less traveled. Typically, that route entails a tour of the proposed development site. 

“After assessing the property’s topography and distinctive characteristics, a design team creates a community plan that enhances the landscape and fulfills the demands of discerning homebuyers,” Basheer & Edgemoore explains. “The company carefully selects and develops each property based on its natural beauty, convenience and potential, but always with a sense of responsibility toward preservation and history.”

As can be expected in the Washington, D.C., area, there is plenty of history to go around. And, when the opportunity presents itself, Basheer & Edgemoore will use history in an effort to convey a stronger connection to a new development community. For example, the company’s new Whitehall community, which is located near Fredericksburg, Va., is promoted as being “in a richly historic area that was the site of the Chancellorsville and Wilderness Civil War battlefields.” >

Because of the deep historical ties with much of the land in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, Basheer & Edgemoore operates with respect and consideration for the environment when it comes to the design and planning stages of each project. “[We’re] committed to preserving a site’s natural features and history,” the company notes. “Working with local preservationists and special interest groups is a company priority that ensures protection and conservation of the land’s national and regional heritage.”

According to Cox-Basheer, the company develops land that provides unique opportunities for location and features. “But, a strong sense of responsibility ensures that each project is approached with the utmost respect for current and future landowners, surrounding residents, historical and natural resources, and local ordinances,” the firm adds. 

Dedicated to the Details 

Basheer & Edgemoore is a unique business that develops a unique product. However, at the root of the business is a simple objective: to create lasting value. The company strives to do this through quality construction, thoughtful community planning and an unparalleled commitment to customer service. “Over the years, Basheer & Edgemoore has taken advantage of technological advances and improvements in construction and design to create lasting value in every home,” it adds. 

The most rewarding way the company has found to create value for customers is to provide stellar construction using top-of-the-line materials. The company also dedicates tremendous effort to focusing on the details of each project. 

Basheer & Edgemoore’s attention to detail is most evident at its Maymont residential community. The community features tree-lined streets, a welcoming fountainhead monument, meandering walking trails, open green spaces and a private park. 

In terms of home construction in the Maymont community, Basheer & Edgemoore leaves no detail unconsidered. According to the firm, every inch of the 4,000- to 6,000-square-foot homes in the Maymont community has been carefully designed for maximum impact. The homes feature a variety of luxury standards, including rich hardwood flooring, granite countertops, and impressive brick and stone exteriors. The company also allows residents to customize their homes with options such as salon baths, dramatic spiral staircases, sun-lit conservatories and a variety of landscaping packages.

“Basheer & Edgemoore carefully selects neighborhoods where its signature of craftsmanship can shine and looks for inspiration in the existing elements to help establish both the character and the theme of each community,” the company explains. “A simple goal guides these visionary planning efforts: creating lasting value.”

The efforts made by Basheer & Edgemoore have not gone unnoticed. “As the recipient of dozens of local and national awards for architecture, the company continues to elevate 

and in­spire the industry to greater achievements,” it notes. “The company remains dedicated to providing quality communities with elegant and luxurious homes that are both livable and enviable.”

From considering the beauty and functionality of the land to promoting the history of a segment of land to simply creating an astonishing home and community design, Basheer & Edgemoore is setting an example and raising the bar in the industry.