C.P. Berry Homes

ABOUT US

AWARDS

English Commons at Topsfield

  • 2012 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, National Association of Home Builders - National Winner: Best For-Sale Active Adult Community - up to 200 Homes
  • 2012 Best of 50+ Housing Awards, National Association of Home Builders - National Winner: Best Green Community
  • 2011 Gold Award for Best New Community Nationally- Professional Builder Magazine Design Awards
  • 2011 Greater Boston Home Tour - Best Kitchen award for the Winthrop Model Home
  • C.P. Berry Construction Company/ English Commons-   CertainTeed Corporation's National Award for Craftsmanship

Caldwell Farm, Newbury, Massachusetts

  • 2008 Best of 50+ Housing Awards - Best Overall Community Design - Silver Award
  • 2007 National Association of Home Builders, 50+ Housing Council - Gold Achievement Award for Best Active Adult Overall Community in the Country for Caldwell Farm
  • 2007 PRISM Award - Best Attached Home - for the Davenport Model Home - Silver Award
  • 2005 National Housing Endowment - Builder Achievement Award for outstanding Community Service - Honorable Mention
  • 2005 PRISM Award Best Attached Community of the Year – Gold Award
  • 2005 PRISM Award Best Innovative and Land Planning Design – Gold Award
  • 2005 PRISM Award Best Multi-Family Design Attached Over $600,000 – Gold Award
  • 2005 PRISM Award Community Service Award – Gold Award
  • 2005 PRISM Award Best Landscaping Design: Attached or Detached Homes – Silver Award

Ipswich Country Club Homes, Ipswich, Massachusetts

  • 1990 Prism Awards - Gold Winner Best Single Family Home over $400,000
  • 2003 Pacesetter Award for Exceptional Customer Service from the National Association of Home Builders and Custom Home Magazine

Bartletts Reach, Amesbury, Massachusetts

  • Award for Best Model Home Presentation in the Nation by Professional Builder Magazine

Fuller Pond Village, Middleton, Massahcusetts

  • Best Model Home Presentation Nationally - Professional Builder Magazine
  • 1986 Design Award for Superior Achievement and Professional Excellence - The Society of American Registered Architects.

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C.P. BERRY HOMES' ADDITIONAL SERVICES

C.P. Berry Homes also offers additional services including....New Home Construction, Remodeling, Finished Lower Levels, Additions, Commercial, New Construction, Interior Construction, Finishing, Exterior Design and Historic Restoration in addition to developing quality communities.

NEW HOME CONSTRUCTION

Renown for thier quality workmanship and New England style developments, C.P. Berry Homes utilizes their expertise to offer new home construction for customers looking for the highest quality and attention to detail. C.P. Berry Homes is recognized as one of the premier builders on the North Shore. They have received numerous awards and accolades for their commitment to quality and excellence.

REMODELING

Kitchens / Baths * Interior Re-design * New Flooring

EXTERIOR

Outdoor Living Spaces * Decks * Brick Paver Driveways / Walks * Landscaping

FINISHED LOWER LEVELS

Bars, Entertainment Areas * Media Rooms* Guest Rooms* Gas Fireplaces

ADDITIONS

Home Additions * Garages * 3 Season Sunrooms * 4 Season Sunrooms

COMMERCIAL

New Construction * Interior Construction * Finishing

HISTORIC RESTORATION/ PRESERVATION

C.P. Berry Construction, renowned for their quality workmanship and New England Style developments and new homes, is now offering restoration/ preservation services for 17th, 18th and early 19th century antique homes. Our services include both interior and exterior work as well as additions designed in keeping with the period of your existing home. Our properly designed and executed work will improve the value of your home and its overall efficiency.

EXTERIOR

Restoration/ Preservation of windows, doors, siding, trim detail, roofs, masonry, painting, foundation, stairs, chimneys, brick driveways/walks, stonewalls, landscaping.

INTERIOR

Structural, masonry, trim, plaster, fireplace, flooring, staircases, updating modern convinces such as electrical, HVAC, plumbing, alarm systems, central vacuum, new kitchens, and new baths.

ADDITIONS

Design and construction of new additions as well as removal of inappropriate additions. Design and construction of new period style homes.

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ABOUT THE BUILDER

C. P. Berry Homes is a national award-winning builder responsible for the construction, management, sales and marketing of many of the North Shore's most successful luxury living communities.

C.P. Berry Construction Company's corporate offices are located at 460 Boston Street, Suite 5, Topsfield, MA 01983. The company employs a full-time staff of 15 with up to one hundred people working on various job sites.

C.P. Berry Construction utilizes the latest technology in the office, from fully computerized cost and budget analysis systems to integrated construction expenses and accounting. On-site, the latest equipment and techniques ensure the highest quality construction possible.

OUTSTANDING RECORD OF PERFORMANCE

The company's outstanding record of performance demonstrates their keen ability to identify and target the strongest segments of the housing market. Today's buyer is looking for many things - quality workmanship, value, ample living space, distinctive architecture, quality modern amenities and energy efficiency - in a desirable location. C.P. Berry Construction creates communities which perfectly compliment the lifestyles of prospective buyers....and gives them the peace of mind of strong resale values.

QUALITY OF DESIGN

The homes built by C.P. Berry Construction are distinguished by the luxury of their design elements, with the amenities that research has found most desired by customers. The interiors and exteriors are driven by customer preferences. The company's planners, architects and engineers design spacious, airy room layouts that maximize living area and facilitate ease of movement throughout the home. Some of the popular extras featured in these homes include: great rooms, expansive (first floor) master bedroom suites, high ceilings, high efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, oversized energy efficient windows, top quality moldings, custom cabinetry, granite and Corian counter tops, skylights, fireplaces, premium brand appliances, walk-in closets, decks, full basements, garages, home media systems, central vacuum, and security and alarm systems.

QUALITY OF ENVIRONMENT

C.P. Berry Construction carefully chooses sites which offer a community with surrounding facilities and amenities that appeal to their clientele. They seek locales which offer shopping, restaurants, arts and entertainment suitable to the lifestyle of prospective buyers. Many of their developments include on-site recreational facilities, with a clubhouse, fitness center, swimming pool and tennis courts. Every C.P. Berry community provides an enjoyable atmosphere with comfort, security, convenience, luxury and value. Homeowners have confidence in the resale value of their homes.

QUALITY OF CONSTRUCTION

C.P. Berry Construction does not build for those seeking the lowest price; The company uses the highest quality building materials on a cost-effective basis. All homes are constructed entirely on the job site. Styles vary by location, but the typical home offers such quality features as: sound-suppressing construction, top quality framing materials, pre-primed and painted trim and cedar siding, solid interior doors, upgraded interior trim and moldings, tile, marble and granite flooring, hardwood floors, Andersen windows, Kohler plumbing fixtures, top quality roofs, waterproofed basements, custom cabinetry and counters, fully customized construction and insulation meeting or exceeding state standards. Because of their exceptional reputation for uncompromising quality, C.P. Berry homes are in great demand and have maintained excellent resale value.

 

THE TEAM CONCEPT

C.P. Berry Construction works within a rather unique framework. One which blends design, construction, management and development expertise. With the assistance of lending institutions, their combined efforts have resulted in a number of successful, award-winning projects. Through exceptional designs, solid construction and sound management practices, the company has been able to carefully manage growth and direction. The success of C.P. Berry Construction can also be attributed to the philosophy that each home speaks for itself and reflects the entirety of the firm's overall talent and experiences. The results of which can be found in many of the most prestigious residential and commercial addresses in Massachusetts.

Carlton P. Berry, President

Contractor, developer, entrepreneur. Carl began his career as a brick mason to become one of the largest masonry contractors in Massachusetts servicing many of the state’s major developers. Over the last 45 years, he expanded into the real estate developing field with Briarwood Manor, a 42-unit development in Danvers. As his reputation grew, so did the size and scope of his projects. In Swampscott, he developed and built Summit Estates (262 rental units) and the Swampscott Mall. From there, he focused on single-family projects in Danvers including Wethersfield (40 homes) and Putnam Hill (36 homes). In 1980, Carl began the Olde Salem Village condominium (164 units) development in Danvers. In 1983, C.P. Berry Construction was formed with his son Alan and work began on the 177 unit Fuller Pond Village condominiums in Middleton. The company then broadened their scope to include Bartlett's Reach, a 64 unit luxury condominium complex on 100 acres overlooking the Merrimack River and River Run Condominiums on the Crane River featuring 127 units on 20 acres. At Ipswich Country Club, he has greatly contributed to the community’s overall success, building most of the homes and enhancing the overall desirability of the Country Club. His company was recognized with the 1989 Prism Award for the best single family home and was nominated for a national award. In 2001 the homes at Ipswich Country Club were selling from $600,000 to over a million. In 2004, C.P. Berry Construction began Caldwell Farm, a 66 unit over-55 condominium development located in Newbury on 125 acres along the Parker River and great salt marsh. Caldwell Farm won numerous awards including the best over 55 development in the country. In 2010, he began English Commons, a 50 unit over-55 condominum community in Topsfield.


Alan J. Berry, Vice President, Engineer

As Vice President, Alan oversees all construction and development. He is a graduate of Northeastern University with a BS and MS in Civil Engineering, specializing in geotechnical and structural engineering. As project manager in charge of field operations, Alan handles the purchasing and contracting work as well as the construction operations. His duties also include directing all site evaluations and design work, plus coordination of architectural, engineering and legal work for permitting and construction. He has been involved in English Commons, Caldwell Farm, Ipswich Country Club, Fuller Pond Village, Bartlett’s Reach and River Run projects since founding C.P. Berry Construction with Carl, and has been part of the team since 1983. Previously, Alan worked for Geotechnical Consultants of MA. He was a consulting engineer to Carl Berry on the Olde Salem Village, Wethersfield and Putnam Hill projects. Alan Berry is a registered Professional Engineer in Massachusetts and New Hampshire and a licensed Construction Supervisor and Real Estate Broker in Massachusetts.