Thetford Construction LLC
Tuscaloosa Village Living

Highgrove

A nature-centered village inspired by English Arts & Crafts architecture, traditional materials, and the timeless landscape principles of Frederick Law Olmsted.

Arts& Crafts Inspired
NatureCentered Plan
VillageScale Living
TrailsParks & Greenways

Designed to slow life down.

Highgrove bends with the land instead of forcing the land to bend around it. Winding streets, preserved groves, pedestrian paths, parks, bridges, and gathering spaces create a community that feels established, walkable, and deeply connected to nature.

Highgrove clubhouse exterior
The Vision

A village shaped by nature, craft, and timeless design.

Highgrove began with a simple idea: create an elegant village setting on an old farmstead where roads, parks, homes, and preserved areas feel like they belong to the land. The design is rooted in English Arts & Crafts architecture, using simple forms, craftsman artistry, and traditional materials such as stone, brick, and wood.

The master plan follows Olmsted-inspired principles: roads are draped onto the topography, vistas unfold slowly, and the pedestrian is prioritized through sidewalks, paths, greenways, and bridges that connect homes to parks and preserved wooded areas.

English CharacterHomes and amenity structures inspired by early 1900s forms, authentic materials, and crafted details.
Olmsted InfluenceCurved parkways, natural vistas, preserved green space, and a plan that celebrates the pedestrian.
Village ScaleA range of housing types, intimate streets, parks, and gathering spaces designed for everyday connection.
Amenities & Lifestyle

Everything feels connected — parks, paths, water, sport, and shade.

Highgrove’s amenities are more than add-ons. They are woven into the village plan: small architectural “jewel boxes,” pedestrian bridges, wooded preserves, poolside gathering spaces, and recreation areas that pull the neighborhood together.

Resort-Style PoolA beautiful community pool and clubhouse setting designed as a central gathering place.
ClubhouseEnglish-inspired architecture with a refined village presence and lawn-facing outdoor spaces.
Outdoor PavilionCovered timber structure with stone fireplace, outdoor seating, and room to gather.
Stone TowerA landmark entry and identity piece that sets the tone for the entire community.
Preserved WoodlandsNatural areas with 100-year-old trees and wooded pockets woven into the neighborhood.
Trails & GreenwaysPedestrian paths, sidewalks, and greenways connect streets, parks, and preserved areas.
Pickleball CourtsDedicated courts for recreation, activity, and neighborhood connection.
Playground & CourtsPlay areas, basketball, open lawns, and family-friendly outdoor spaces.
Home Types

A village for everyone.

Highgrove was planned with a varied mix of homes, from townhouses and cottages to larger estate properties. Courtyard layouts, carriage-house concepts, and alley-accessed plans reduce the visual focus on garages and keep attention where it belongs: on the architecture, front doors, porches, landscapes, and street life.

Townhouses

Village-scale living with walkable access to parks, paths, and gathering spaces.

Cottages

Smaller homes with timeless materials, human-scaled streets, and front-porch character.

Estate Homes

Larger custom residences shaped by Highgrove’s architectural language and natural setting.

Build With Thetford

Bring timeless design home.

Highgrove is the kind of neighborhood where architecture, landscape, and daily life work together. Thetford Construction brings the same level of craft, care, and detail to the homes built within it.