Mail Boxes

General Considerations

  • U.S. Postal Service approved mail boxes of size one or one and a half in black, plain or lockable, is considered “standard”.
  • Design of mailbox posts is to be consistent with each neighbor’s design as specified.
  • The standard mail box post is of treated wood construction.
  • Design is consistent with each neighborhood’s specific design.

Post Style

There are four styles in Hope Valley Farms North neighborhoods. Brick posts are specifically prohibited in all subdivisions.

Style A

Allowable in:

  • Arborfield
  • Hunters Forest
  • Stonebridge
  • Sullivan Trace

Ordering Information

  • Stock wood construction alternative available at Home Depot. Newspaper slot is optional.
  • Fancy Western Design by Chipmunk Creations (706) 337-8426  is also acceptable although is not the original design.
  • Original design requires custom manufacturing.

Style B

Allowable in:

  • Gaither’s Pointe
  • Greyfield
  • Linden Oaks
  • Sullivan Trace

 Ordering Information

  • Style B must be custom manufactured.
  • The original manufacturer is Post & Pickets, located at 215 Tryon Rd in Raleigh.
  • Mailboxes may be ordered by calling (919) 772-7170 or visiting their store in person.

Style C

Allowable in:

  • Carlton Crossing
  • Regency
  • Regency North

Ordering Information

  • Style C is a stock design called “The Carlton”
  • You can order a new mailbox from Post & Pickets, located at 215 Tryon Rd in Raleigh.
  • Mailboxes may be ordered by calling (919) 772-7170 or visiting their store in person.

 

Style D

Allowable in:

  • Gable Ridge
  • Wiltshire

Ordering Information

  • The original manufacturer is Post & Pickets, located at 215 Tryon Rd in Raleigh.
  • Mailboxes may be ordered by calling (919) 772-7170 or visiting their store in person.
  • Also may be ordered from ZBox. The design is called French Scroll.

Post Color Guidelines

  • White
    Arborfield, Carlton Crossing, Gaither’s Pointe, Greyfield, Hunters Forest, Linden Oaks, Regency, Regency North, Spring Meadow, Stonebridge
  • Black
    Gable Ridge, Wiltshire

Number Positioning Guidelines

  • Gold Metal Numbers
    Positioned vertically on post
    Arborfield, Carlton Crossing, Hunters Forest, Regency, Regency North
  • Gold Metal Numbers
    Positioned on cross post below mailbox
    Gaither’s Pointe, Greyfield, Linden Oaks, Spring Meadow, Sullivan Trace
  • Black Metal Numbers
    Positioned vertically on post
    Stonebridge
  • Gold Mylar
    Centered on side of mailbox behind flag
    Gable Ridge
  • Silver Mylar
    Centered on side of mailbox behind flag
    Wiltshire

Please note your final mailbox after replacement must match the above specifications. Any variance must receive prior written approval through the architectural committee.