Homeowner's Information
New To Hethwood?
Interior of Huntsman Clubhouse
If you are a new Hethwood homeowner, please contact the Hethwood Foundation Office to complete registration. This will enable your family to participate in Hethwood activities, use facilities, and receive timely information. This also helps us to insure that we have the proper information recorded such as the correct spelling of your name and/or the correct owners of record. If your property is a rental property, please ask us about the option of transferring privileges. The Hethwood amenities are a wonderful rental/sales tool and add value to your property. Please call (540) 552-5252. We look forward to hearing from you!
Property Maintenance
As a Hethwood homeowner, you are responsible for properly maintaining your lawn (yard) shrubbery and garden areas. This includes the timely removal of any dead trees or large dead branches. Dead trees often present a dangerous liability, not to mention that they are unsightly. If you have any dead trees, we ask that you have them removed as soon as possible.
Before You Make Changes To Your Home
If you are planning to make any changes to the exterior of your home (including fencing or changes in the original footprint of your driveway) please remember that an Application for Architectural Change/Addition must be submitted to the Architectural Control Committee, as well as to the Hethwood Foundation for approval. Generally, the process moves quickly, but one should allow for a 30-day approval process.
Satellite Dishes
The FCC allows for the residents of planned communities to install direct broadcast satellite dishes. Before installing any satellite dish, please contact the Hethwood office for a Notice of Intent to Install an Antenna and information regarding installation size and location. Once this is filed with the Hethwood Foundation, you are free to carry out installation, unless for some reason the size or location does not conform to applicable standards.
Important Disclosure Package Information
Please note, if you are selling your house/condo/townhouse you (the seller) are required to furnish the buyer with a disclosure package. The disclosure package includes important information regarding the Hethwood by-laws and Architectural Standards, dues requirements and other important information. Realtors often know this and request one on your behalf. Some realtors may not. If you are selling your home, please remember to request a disclosure package from the Hethwood office at least two weeks prior to closing or earlier. A purchaser may cancel a contract prior to settlement, if the purchaser has not been notified that the association disclosure package will not be available and the association disclosure packet is not delivered to the purchaser.
Haymarket Square owners must obtain a disclosure package from both the Hethwood Foundation (552-5252) and Appalachian Management (382-0584).
Likewise, Chowning Place owners must obtain a disclosure package from both the Hethwood Foundation (552-5252) and Townside Inc. (552-4000).
Who Represents Your Neighborhood?
If you have questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding your individual neighborhood, please contact your neighborhood representative to discuss any items of interest. The Hethwood Board members are very knowledgeable, involved and are interested in ways to better the entire community.
Haymarket Square – Cindy Harrison 2818 Wellesley Ct. 953-1248
Mission Hills – Robert Parker 2311 Terra Bella St. 951-2482
Pilgrims Point – Bruce Harper 2508 Manchester St. 552-0683
Stroubles Mill – Richard Hirsh 3009 Stradford Ln. 951-7066
Board of Directors Nominations
Every year the Hethwood Board of Directors has three seats that come up for renewal. Nomination for election to the Hethwood Board of Directors shall be made by the Nominating Committee. Nominations may also be made from the floor at the annual meeting. The Annual Meeting of the Members will be held at 8:00 PM in the Huntsman Clubhouse on October 20, 2008. Please call the Hethwood office at 552-5252 if you would like additional information.
Leash Law
All dogs within the Town (this includes Hethwood) must be on a leash when they are not on their owner’s property. Additionally, owners are required to clean up after their dogs should they defecate on public or private property. It shall be unlawful for any owner of a dog, to keep a dog without exercising proper care and control.
Also remember "If there’s poop, you’ve got to scoop!" Owners are required to clean up after their dogs should they defecate on public or private property.
Watch for Children & Stop for School Buses
Please be ever mindful of the fact that there are many children in our community that walk or ride their bikes to and from school, as well as those who ride the school bus. The speed limit throughout most of Hethwood is 25 mph and in some areas it is 15 mph. Please see statute 46.2-859. Drivers who fail to stop for a school bus when it is stopped on the roadway for the purpose of taking on or discharging children, elderly, or mentally or physically disabled persons are guilty of reckless driving.
Violators can face up to $1000, or more in fines, 30 days in jail and 6 driver’s license points. More importantly, you could hit someone and severely injure or even kill them. Please observe the speed limits, watch for children playing, walking, riding bikes, etc. and stop for school buses.
Please note: On Heather Drive, all lanes of traffic must come to a stop when the school bus is stopped for the purpose of taking on or discharging children, elderly, or mentally or physically disabled persons.
Amenities
Hethwood Fitness Center
The Hethwood Fitness Center is located in 8400B within Foxridge Apartments. The center is an amenity for the residents of Hethwood and Foxridge Apartments to enjoy. There is no fee to use the facility, however, all users must have a key to access. Please stop by the Hethwood Foundation Office to be issued a key to the Weight Room/Fitness Center. Should a replacement key need to be issued, a $25.00 fee will be charged.
Hethwood Fitness Center Hours:
Monday - Friday 8 am to 9 pm
Saturday 10 am to 9 pm
Sunday 1 pm to 9 pm
Clubhouse Rentals
The Hethwood Community offers two clubhouses for residents to reserve and rent for special functions. The clubhouses are located next to the Briarwood and Huntsman Swimming Pools.
Hours for Rental:
Huntsman Clubhouse - Weekdays (9:00am - 5:00pm) Saturday (10:00am to 4:30pm) Sunday (1:00pm - 4:30pm)
Briarwood Clubhouse - During the Swim Season - Available after 7:00pm - 1:00am
*Non-Swim Season - Available for Daytime and Nighttime Hours
Rental Fees and Deposits:
Huntsman Clubhouse - $50.00 Rental Fee/$300.00 Deposit (No Alcohol Allowed)
Briarwood Clubhouse - $50.00 Rental Fee/$300.00 Deposit
Please contact the Hethwood Foundation Office at (540) 552-5252 for availability.
