Notabilia Magazine | Summer 2012

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Welcome F r o m the P resi d ent

Which group will you be in?

Fast-forward a few years, and there will be those of you who wish you’d bought your Southwest Florida dream home in 2012.

There will also be those of you who are happy you did.

Buyers who purchase a home this year are getting the most for their money: the lowest home prices in almost a decade, favorable mortgage terms and interest rates, and best of all, the opportunity to enjoy the unmatched Southwest Florida sooner.

At London Bay Homes, we haven’t seen this type of activity since 2007, and it correlates with industry reports that local inventory is at its lowest in five years. Luxury homes are especially in demand: Pending sales in the Naples area increased 57 percent in the $1 million to

Pending

sales increased

57% in the $1 million to $2 million category in Naples.

$2 million category between March 2011and March 2012.

At Mediterra in Naples, eight contracts totaling $14 million were finalized in just 15 days, and two fully furnished models sold in rapid succession – extremely positive indicators that the market is strong.

Experts now predict prices will stabilize and are likely to shift upward. In Naples, first-quarter median sales prices already reflect this trend, with a 17 percent increase over 2011.

Now truly is the time to buy. We look forward to helping build your dreams.

Mark Wilson President, London Bay Homes

Private Label Living is our commitment to ensuring each new home is a perfect reflection of each new homebuyer.

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

What’s in a name?

The Founders Club in Sarasota pays homage to John Hamilton Gillespie with a name that reflects the Scotsman’s determination to introduce golf to his newly adopted city. Gillespie’s original two-hole course was possibly the first in the country when it opened in the mid-1880s.

Today in this historic golf city, technology adds to the incredible Founders Club experience. The PGA Tour-preferred TrackMan is a radar system that analyzes every factor of swing and ball flight – from launch angle, club speed, spin rate and smash factor – to help members overcome challenges, improve distance and whittle down their handicaps.

Visit TheFoundersClub.com

Sarasota: Quite possibly

where U.S. golf began

A Private, Traditional Golf and Social Club Community that combines the fine art of living well with the finer things in life.

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

From Beach to Bocce:

Have it all at Mediterra Since Mediterra’s lighted bocce garden opened a year ago and league play was introduced, residents have bonded over the game, enjoying a casual atmosphere filled with light competition and plenty of laughter.

The Mediterra lifestyle – with amenities including 36 holes of Tom Fazio-designed championship golf, a Gulf of

7 Time W inner :

Community of the year

Mexico Beach Club, walking and jogging paths, parks and a fitness center – has a variety of ways of bringing people together within the Naples community, named seven times as Collier County’s best.

Visit MediterraNaples.com

The Beach Club at Mediterra: Breathtaking is an understatement.

Enjoy your own private retreat in an exclusive, private setting on the Gulf of Mexico.

The Homes o f L o n d o n B ay

CUSTOM LUXURY In Grey Oaks:

Donna and Selby Wellman can count themselves among the lucky ones to enjoy the maintenance-free lifestyle of their luxury villa home at Mirada in the Estuary at Grey Oaks: Only one model home, The Chianti III, and one lot remain available in the neighborhood, built exclusively by London Bay Homes.

The Wellman’s moved into Mirada in April 2011, choosing and customizing a floor plan large enough to host visiting family and friends. The couple converted a second-floor game room into a bedroom and bath, sculpted space into a formal living room and expanded the master suite. “I’ve built a lot of homes, and London Bay Homes rates the highest,” says Selby. That’s all we need to hear.

“London Bay Homes rates the highest.”

– Selby Wellman

Learn More About Available Homes in Mirada

The Homes o f L o n d o n B ay

Made For Each Other:

The Girona & Clyde Butcher Renowned Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher could have shot his stunning black-and-white nature photography especially for the interior of the threebedroom Girona, which sold within weeks of completion.

The Girona is a single-family,

ART & ARCHITECTURE

maintenance-free villa model built by London Bay Homes in Mediterra. The natural landscapes in the photos blend seamlessly with the dramatic contrasts showcased throughout the model’s 3,526 square feet of living space. Designed by Romanza Interior Design, the home features off-white backgrounds, walls and upholstery against dark wood furniture and chocolate-hued woven bamboo flooring.

Learn More About The New Girona Model

Maintenance-free Villas These spacious homes are set in quaint neighborhoods with terrific views and include pool and landscape maintenance.

ROMANZA INTERIOR DESIGN

Design Trend:

Grey is the New Beige There is no black or white debate about this year’s hottest hue. Grey is the new neutral, replacing earthy tones as the background color of choice in today’s most fashionable homes, according to interior designers at Romanza.

And experts say the shade, influenced by European manufacturers and the fashion world, is here to stay, providing more depth than beige or that Armani go-between, “greige.”

Paired with plums and raspberries, grey also plays well with brights like green when it’s balanced with white – providing a refreshing and updated look for bedroom, bath and living room.

A refreshing look,

inspired

by European designers.

Dining o n the gulf c oast

At the Clubhouse, On the Town:

WINE AND DINE Naples, Florida

The Club at Mediterra has expanded its wine list from 100 to 300 selections, tripling the opportunity for members to discover favorite new vintages from around the world, according to Zak Brzytwa, Sommelier and Food and Beverage Manager.

300 vINTAGES Which will become your favorite?

“Our goal was to provide more choices,” says Brzytwa. “It’s not about expensive vs. inexpensive – we have both.

We wanted to offer a more well-rounded and well-represented list.”

Wine sales have doubled, with some members calling ahead to have their new favorites available at Mediterra’s exclusive Beach Club.

s a r a s o ta , F l o r i d a

Wine and water just might epitomize the Southwest Florida lifestyle; many residents of The Founders Club have discovered Ophelia’s on the Bay for gourmet cuisine, fine wines and refreshing cocktails – all along the picturesque waterfront of Little Sarasota Bay. Resident Barbara Wesley is fond of Ophelia’s Sunday brunch. “It has such a beautiful and relaxing setting on the bay, and a great outdoor space.”

move-in ready Homes Nap l e s , Fl o r ida

the Claiborne

•

The Quarry

9226 Marble Stone Drive

Reduced by

5,305 AC Sq. Ft.,

$1,755,000

6,983 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms

Now

Den, Office, Game Room

Priced at

4 Full, 2 Half Baths

$1,995,000

3-Car Garage

the Chianti III

1473 Anhinga Pointe

Reduced by

5,905 AC Sq. Ft.

$700,000

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Estuary at Grey Oak

8,911 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms

Now

Den, Game Room

Priced at

5 Full, 2 Half Baths

$4,280,000

3-Car Garage

the Chiara

•

Quail West

6091 Sunnyslope Drive

Reduced by

4,273 A/C Sq. Ft.

$1,605,000

7,108 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms

Now

Den

Priced at

3 Full, 2 Half Baths

$1,795,000

2-Car Garage

CONTACT INFORMATION Realtor Liaison/Concierge: Terri Speach terrispeach@londonbay.com 239.298.6272

Quail West, Quarry, Estuary: Paul Schmidgall paulschmidgall@londonbay.com 239.280.7367

move-in ready Homes S a ras o ta, Fl o r ida

the Laurel Golf Cottage

•

The Founders Club

8817 Colonels Court

Reduced by

2,505 AC Sq. Ft.

$215,620

4,005 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths

Now

Great Room

Priced at

Dining Room, Study

$1,045,000

3-Car Garage

the Isabella

3206 Founders Club Drive

Now

2,880 AC Sq. Ft.

Priced at

4,300 Total Sq. Ft.

$1,123,500

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The Founders Club

3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths Great Room Dining Room, Study 3-Car Garage

the Alezio

• The Lake Club at The Lakewood Ranch

7983 Matera Court

Reduced by

3,789 AC Sq. Ft.

$447,459

5,146 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms

Now

4 Full & 1 Half Baths Study, Courtyard Pool, Outdoor Kitchen

Priced at $1,350,000

2-Car Garage

CONTACT INFORMATION Realtor Liaison/Concierge: Terri Speach terrispeach@londonbay.com 239.298.6272

The Founders Club: Call 941.378.0900 or email info@thefoundersclub.com

Lakewood Ranch: Therese Masseo theresemasseo@londonbay.com 941.773.3004

Private Label Living: Simply Unparalleled.

London Bay Homes offers more than 20 years of experience, outstanding service, industry-leading design and financially sound planning.

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