Notabilia Magazine | Winter/Spring 2014-2015

PRIVATE LABEL LIVING W I N T E R / S P R I N G

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Welcome FROM THE PRESIDENT

S TAY ING A HEA D in Today’s Real Estate Market London Bay Homes has enjoyed a robust year in both activity and sales – including a best-ever month of sales in November – based on a winning combination of fresh, new luxury home designs, coupled with the stylings of the incredible design team at Romanza Interior Design that helps buyers experience London Bay’s signature Private Label Living.

Many of our furnished homes introduced in 2014 sold during the early part of the year, some selling so fast that only a few guests had an opportunity to visit. We’ve spent the rest of the year building new models to keep up with declining inventory in Southwest Florida’s active housing market.

Declining inventory of existing homes throughout Southwest Florida, pent-up demand and record sales are the recurring themes in recent reports from the Naples Area Board of Realtors and the Sarasota Association of Realtors.

NABOR credits new-home construction with replenishing the void of existing homes and reports month-after-month gains in the luxury market.

In Sarasota County, the real estate market remained on pace for near-record month-tomonth and annual sales. Home inventory is also down, very close to July 2012’s record low, according to SAR. In Mediterra, we’re building encore versions of our popular models after six of our eight available homes sold shortly after completion. We expect to complete most of them during season, with the first planned to open for viewing in February.

We’re also following up the success of our Southampton model in Old Naples with the new Chelston model, now under construction.

London Bay has acquired another two downtown homesites for new models and is offering several prime lots in Park Shore, including a coveted corner lot on Crayton Road, as part of our on-your-lot division.

In Sarasota, we’ve debuted two new, threebedroom luxury villas – the Clara and Girona – at The Founders Club, along with improvements that include an expansion to the driving range, new roads, signage enhancing the community entrance and the addition of award-winning Executive Chef Mark Traugutt.

London Bay also recently announced the purchase of custom estate homesites in the intimate Spice Bay neighborhood on Siesta Key – as well as a luxurious homesite nestled against the best beach in America, Siesta Beach.

The time is right to find your perfect slice of paradise.

Tour one of our models today and see what’s new in luxurious Private Label Living.

New neighbors, new homes and a new season of activities and events: it certainly is a wonderful time of year here Mark Wilson President and CEO, in Southwest Florida. We look London Bay Homes forward to seeing you soon!

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Mediterra N A P L E S , F L O R I DA

Enchanting Garden Neighborhoods Mediterra’s Lucarno and Cabreo neighborhoods offer a special setting close to the community’s formal sculpted gardens and mesmerizing water features.

The aptly named Garden Neighborhood is home to the Parterre Gardens, which pays homage to the world’s most famous gardens.

The community’s largest park offers a feast for the senses: beautiful, fragrant blooms, the calls of water birds and the gentle splash of water from several water features, including the signature 18-frog fountain playfully spraying water into a large reflecting pool. Meandering paths entice visitors to discover the garden’s earthly delights: clipped hedges, decorative urns overflowing with flowers, benches and picnic areas to indulge your own garden party.

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Lucarno & Cabreo feature glorious gardens and majestic fountains, characteristic of the timeless, natural beauty found in Northern Italy. Here is where London Bay has created a new concept in luxury villas that blends the unmatched splendor of Naples with the distinctive intimacy of the Old World.

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Mediterra N A P L E S , F L O R I DA

This Award-Winning Luxury Golf & Beach Community is ALMOST SOLD OUT Schedule Your Tour Now To View This Sought-After Location As the saying goes, there’s no place like home – and opportunities to call Mediterra “home” are running short, with continued strong sales and an unequaled Florida lifestyle propelling Mediterra to being more than 90 percent sold.

Mediterra’s most exclusive private neighborhood, Il Cuore, offers only two homesites set amid more than 50 acres of nature preserves. The oversized homesites will welcome the largest estates in Mediterra, including a 1.51-acre lot and the recently purchased 1.77-acre site.

In all, only 15 luxury homesites remain in the intimate Mediterra neighborhoods of Serata, Cortile, Il Cuore and Terraza.

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Coming Soon: Six New Models at Mediterra London Bay Homes is building six new single-family estate and luxury villa model homes at Mediterra, and we have every expectation they’ll sell as quickly as the six they’re replacing. Six of our eight models sold in early 2014 for a collective $13 million, some before they were even completed.

The new homes duplicate the popular floor plans of our sold homes with exciting new interior design by Romanza. The homes, which include our fifth rendition of the Girona along with the Clara, Eloro, Capriano, Delfina and Isabella II, will offer three to five bedrooms, 2,810 to more than 4,100 square feet of living space, one- and two-story designs, and large resort-inspired outdoor living areas.

While you wait for the first to debut in February, two of Cabreo’s expansive threebedroom villas are currently open for viewing: the fully furnished 3,102-square-foot Bettina and the 2,810-square-foot Angelica, featuring designer-selected finishes.

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Isabella Two Story Takes Popular Home to a New Level What happens when you take a popular floor plan and add a second floor?

It sells even before breaking ground. In March, London Bay will unveil the completed Isabella. The new single-family estate model expands on the original’s three-bedroom, three-bath design within 3,009 square feet.

The home will offer a den, formal dining room, an open great room, a café and two-car garage. The model also has a swimming pool, a raised spa with a mosaic-tiled multi-tiered spillover, and an outdoor kitchen equipped with a grill and under-counter refrigerator.

Golf and gourmet dining play a big role in The Founders Club’s lifestyle – one that fosters friendships through its intimate size and scenic natural beauty.

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The Founders Club S A R A S OTA , F L O R I DA

Savor the Flavors and Lifestyle at THE FOUNDERS CLUB An enhanced community entrance, a new executive chef and an expanded driving range promise an exciting 2015 season at The Founders Club, Sarasota’s premier golf and social club. Members are already raving about both the new menu items introduced by French Culinary Institute alum Mark Traugutt, as well as the new Celebration grass on the expanded driving range and renovated short game area.

Chef Traugutt brings impressive credentials and experience to the Golf Hall’s dining scene. He worked and trained at the famed Le Bernardin in New York City and served as the private chef for American composer Marvin Hamlisch before relocating to Florida.

The driving range renovation doubled the size of the half-acre range & included the addition of

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Outdoors, “extremely excited” is the reaction Head Golf Pro Chris Adams consistently sees when golfers spy the renovated driving range, now double in size and offering 32 stations.

The winding entry of The Founders Club meanders peacefully through 700 acres of picturesque lakes, gently swaying stands of pines, palms and moss-covered oaks.

Residents enjoy the quiet and serenity of a place that’s removed from the hustle and bustle, yet convenient to the dining, entertainment, and culture that makes Sarasota such a renowned and invigorating community.

The Founders Club S A R A S OTA , F L O R I DA

INTRODUCING Designer Floor Plans & Designer Boutiques My Girona: Meet London Bay’s Popular Floor Plan London Bay’s award-winning Girona floor plan offers flexibility that appeals to a variety of homebuyers interested in a luxury lifestyle.

London Bay’s three previous versions of the Girona sold shortly after completion – and a fourth before construction even started.

Today, you can visit the luxury beach-inspired model home by Romanza Interior Design before a new homebuyer claims it.

The Girona’s open floor plan, dining room, study and expansive outdoor living contribute to the plan’s popularity, as does the model’s generous 3,526 square feet of living space and three-car garage. Romanza’s design features sun-bleached hickory wood floors and rustic beamed ceilings.

Need even more space? The Delfina, a four-bedroom estate model, offers 4,329 square feet and features tumbled travertine, marble and grayed wood floors, dining and living rooms, a study, family room and billiards room.

Also open at The Founders Club is the three-bedroom, three-bath Belita II golf cottage, offering nearly 3,091 square feet and designer-selected finishes.

The newly completed Clara, a three-bedroom luxury villa, offers a generous 3,248 square feet of interior living space, formal dining and living rooms, a den, family room, three full baths and a powder room.

Find Shopping Nirvana in the New Mall at University Town Center They had us at “shoes.”

Saks Fifth Avenue exponentially expanded its shoe department overnight after moving into its new two-story, 80,000-square-foot store at the all-new Mall at University Town Center. Our frequent partner for charitable events, Saks also added a men’s department and more luxury designer boutiques.

The much-anticipated UTC opened in October, bringing top brands like Kate Spade, Anthropologie, Apple and Michael Kors to Sarasota, just a short drive on a new connector road that links The Founders Club directly to University Parkway. With Tory Burch, Free People and more stores and restaurants slated to open during the next few months, the 880,000-square-foot mall is a new, exciting destination for Founders Club residents who enjoy the best of both worlds – shopping and dining just minutes away, with a slower-paced, peaceful setting to call home.

Life is Grand When You Live Downtown Located a short stroll from the beach and the landmark Naples Pier, Old Naples offers world-class shopping, over 130 enchanting art galleries and an eclectic array of fine dining options sure to suit every discerning palate.

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Downtown O L D N A P L E S , F L O R I DA

Redefining LUXURY LIVING in Old Naples Living in a city’s downtown is a national trend for buyers who want a walkable lifestyle to restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

London Bay Homes is delivering this unique way of life in signature style just minutes from Old Naples and its famed Gulf of Mexico beaches.

Following the quick sale of the Southampton, our first model just blocks from Naples’ Fifth Avenue South, we’ve started construction of the two-story, three-bedroom Chelston at 631 Broad Court N. The 4,092 sq. ft. Chelston will feature a blend of West Indies and Old Floridainspired architecture with stunning designs by Romanza Interior Design. Slated for completion in spring 2015, the Chelston offers a study, formal dining room, open great room, and a second floor with two bedrooms and a loft with a wet bar.

London Bay is planning a future third model with nearly 6,000 square feet of interior living space located on First Avenue North, and has acquired additional prime homesites near downtown, in Park Shore and the Moorings.

DREAMING OF DOWNTOWN Call Toby Cloutier at 239-280-7367 or log onto www.PrivateLabelLiving.com to schedule your tour.

Spice Bay S A R A S OTA , F L O R I DA

WATERFRONT LIVING in Spice Bay London Bay Homes is offering an exclusive opportunity to build your custom home in Spice Bay, an intimate boating community of just 14 homes overlooking Sarasota Bay on Siesta Key. With only four homesites available, this unique community features half-acre bay- and non-bayfront homes, boat docks and a setting nestled within majestic oaks, native palms and tropical landscaping.

Spice Bay is among only a few gated communities on Siesta Key, voted America’s Best Beach.

London Bay is offering three floor

Construction on London Bay’s first Spice Bay home will begin in

SPRING 2015

plans from 3,000 to 5,000 square feet, depending on the homesite.

“Our architectural designers are focusing on a classic, clean West Indies style for Spice Bay homes,” says CEO and President Mark Wilson. “The design is timeless and works extremely well in waterfront settings.”

Only Four Opportunities to Enjoy a Waterfront Lifestyle in Spice Bay London Bay Homes is expanding its footprint in the Sarasota luxury home market with the purchase of four estate homesites in the intimate, gated Spice Bay community on Siesta Key. Visit SpiceBayofSarasota.com >

ROMANZA INTERIOR DESIGN

Designing Your DREAMS Romanza Interior Design shares your passion, your dreams. Like you, we dream of soaring above the rooftops, gliding along on gilded wings and mastering the perfect lifestyle.

Birds in dreams symbolize passion, prosperity and wealth; owls, in particular, represent our intuitive sense, our ability to explore beyond the usual.

In creating your dream home, Romanza’s team of talented designers and architectural design experts will guide you to your passions and help you find your extraordinary design. Ultimately your home will express the unique power of your dreams.

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interpret your dream home.

Dining N OT E S

NAPLES - SEA SALT: Love at First Bite Sea Salt on Third Street South in Naples is a love-atfirst-sight story. Celebrity Chef Fabrizio Aielli and his wife Ingrid fell in love with Naples while participating in the Naples Winter Wine Festival. They relocated from Washington, D.C. in 2007 and opened Sea Salt the following year, earning instant acclaim and recognition as one of Esquire magazine’s best new restaurants.

Sea Salt is known for its fresh flavors, spirited ambience and chef’s table. Among the restaurant’s fans is London Bay’s very own Nicola Lutgert. “Chef Aielli’s Mediterranean Branzino is definitely my favorite dish,” she said. “It’s exquisite and offers larger-than-life flavors with a delicate touch. Sea Salt is truly the perfect location to savor the best of Southwest Florida.”

Sea Salt 1186 Third Street South, Naples, FL 34102 (239) 434-7258 • www.seasaltnaples.com

ENTERTAINMENT WAT C H

SARASOTA Entertainment Icons The beauty of ballet takes center stage at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall during wintertime performances by The Sarasota Ballet. The company’s 2015 season includes performances of renowned ballet masterpieces, a world premier, plus a guest appearance by the Dance Theatre of Harlem.

The Sarasota Ballet also offers a film series, luncheons and Inside the Studio, a series of special programs that takes guests behind the curtains.

The purple-tinged Andrew Lloyd Wright Foundation arts hall also offers a full calendar of musical, theatrical and comedic entertainment – from Broadway and orchestral performances to concerts by Paul Anka, Foreigner and Itzhak Perlman, and appearances by Bill Engval of Blue Collar Comedy fame and Dog Whisperer Cesar Millan.

There is truly something for everyone.

Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236 (941) 953-3368 • www.vanwezel.org

MOVE-IN READY HOMES Nap l e s , Fl o r i d a

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PORTOFINO AT MIROMAR LAKES

18128 Via Portofino Way

Furnished

3,380 AC Sq. Ft.

by Romanza

4,681 Total Sq. Ft.

Interior Design

3 Bedrooms, Great Room Study, Outdoor Kitchen

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3 Full & 1 Half Baths

PRICED AT

3-Car Garage

$1,795,000

BETTINA • CABREO AT MEDITERRA

16799 Cabreo Drive

Furnished

3,101 AC Sq. Ft.

by Romanza

4,339 Total Sq. Ft.

Interior Design

3 Bedrooms Great Room with Dining 3 Full, 1 Half Baths

PRICED AT

2-Car Garage

$1,429,900

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CHELSTON • OLD NAPLES

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631 Broad Court

Furnished

4,092 AC Sq. Ft.

by Romanza

5,039 Total Sq. Ft.

Interior Design

3 Bedrooms, Outdoor Living Study, Pool with Spa

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3 Full, 1 Half Baths

PRICED AT

2-Car Garage

$3,808,255

CONTACT INFORMATION Portofino at Miromar Lakes:

Downtown Naples:

Mediterra Sales:

Doug Purcell DougPurcell@LondonBay.com 239.825.4892

Toby Cloutier TobyCloutier@LondonBay.com 239.280.7367

Lawrence Middleton and Amy Nease Info@MediterraNaples.com 239.949.8989

MOVE-IN READY HOMES S a ras o ta, Fl o r i d a

DELFINA • THE FOUNDERS CLUB

3153 Founders Club Drive

Furnished

4,329 AC Sq. Ft.

by Romanza

5,961 Total Sq. Ft.

Interior Design

4 Bedrooms, Den 4 Full & 1 Half Baths

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Game Room

PRICED AT

3-Car Garage

$2,128,900

GIRONA • THE FOUNDERS CLUB

9218 McDaniel Lane

Furnished

3,562 AC Sq. Ft.

by Romanza

5,072 Total Sq. Ft.

Interior Design

3 Bedrooms 3 Full & 1 Half Baths Great Room, Study

PRICED AT

3-Car Garage

$1,968,600

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EMILIA • THE LAKE CLUB AT LAKEWOOD RANCH

7979 Matera Court

Furnished

2,967 AC Sq. Ft.

by Romanza

4,033 Total Sq. Ft. 2 Bedrooms

Interior Design

Study/3rd bedroom 3 Full & 1 Half Baths 2-Car Garage

PRICED AT $1,150,000

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CONTACT INFORMATION The Founders Club: Deb Harris DebHarris@TheFoundersClub.com 941.378.0900

Lakewood Ranch: The Founders Club: Therese Masseo Janelle Bates JanelleBates@TheFoundersClub.com ThereseMasseo@LondonBay.com 941.773.3004 941.378.0900

Renovation & Design L O N D O N B AY H O M E S

Where White Gloves MEET Work Gloves For over 25 years, London Bay Homes has been committed to building the finest luxury homes in Southwest Florida. We are offering that same level of expertise to the art of residential renovation and design.

We offer a world-class team of in-house architectural designers, interior designers and our London Bay Homes construction management staff to assist with every renovation need and deliver unwavering quality for which we are known.

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Private Label Living: Simply Unparalleled London Bay Homes offers 25 years of experience, outstanding service, industry-leading design and financially sound planning.

Let our in-house team of architects and designers create your dream home.

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Phone: (239) 592-1400 • www.LondonBay.com