Grayson Homes has begun construction at Gwynndale Manor in Powhatan Hills, where the firm is building 76 semidetached and 27 single-family homes. Gas heat and hot water, 9-foot first-floor ceilings and prewiring for cable television and telephones are standard features in the Baltimore County community.

Grayson's semidetached offering is the Hawthorne, a 1,300-square-foot home with a base price of $109,990.

A one-car garage, foyer, 10-by-14-foot living room, guest closet, 15-by-13-foot kitchen and 10-by-12-foot family or dining room occupy the entry level.

Upstairs, the master suite has a walk-in closet, 13-by-11-foot bedroom and full bath. There are two other bedrooms, a linen closet and full hall bath.

The laundry area is in the unfinished basement.

Starting at $149,990 for 1,750 square feet, the Whitman is the largest and most expensive model offered at Gwynndale Manor.

A two-story entry, 12-by-8-foot living room, 12-by-10-foot dining room, and 15-by-13-foot family room are on the first floor.

The sales office is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. From Interstate 695 take Liberty Road south to a right on Kelox Road and follow signs to Gwynndale Manor.

Builder: Grayson Homes.

Phone number: 410-594-0612.

Developer: Grayson Homes.

Base price: $109,990 to $149,990.

Style: Semidetached, split foyer, traditional.

Number of homes: 103.

Square-footage: 1,250 to 1,750.

Options: Gas fireplace ($3,900 to $4,390), brick front ($2,600 to $2,800), super bath with soaking tub, separate shower and dual vanities ($3,950).

Pub Date: 8/09/98