Notabilia Magazine | Winter/Spring 2012-2013

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Welcome FR OM THE PRESIDENT

Are You Watching? Tell-tale Signs Home prices began to rise in 2012, as the market saw a dwindling supply of existing homes for sale and homebuilders began ramping up construction of new homes. The increasing costs of material and labor—now in high demand—are contributing to increasing prices, as well.

Mark Wilson

It’s Economics 101: A classic case of supply vs. demand.

London Bay Homes experienced a good year in 2012. In Mediterra, Naples’ seven-time Community of the Year, sales exceeded $100 million.

We have eight new model homes under construction for our seasonal

President, London Bay Homes

MEDITERRA SALES will surpass $100 million

BY YEAR END.

guests to visit in 2013.

History tells us when existing inventory Decreasing inventory and rising prices

dips below a six-month supply, we

are strong indicators that the housing

transition into a seller’s market. We are

market has turned the corner. In fact,

very confident this will be the case in

just last year, second-quarter home

the new year and that values are likely

prices rose by the largest percentage

to appreciate annually 10 to 12 percent.

in seven years nationally.

Savvy buyers paying attention to these In Naples, pending and closed sales

signs are sensing the urgency and are

in the $500,000 to $1 million market

buying now.

each rose by 16 percent between August 2011 and August 2012.

The team at London Bay Homes looks

Inventory decreased 13 percent

forward to working together to build the

and prices increased 10 percent.

home of your dreams. Let’s get started.

Private Label Living is our commitment to innovative design, superior customer service and incomparable luxury homes in Southwest Florida.

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

What Our Residents Are Saying Wonder what it’s like to live in The Founders Club, Sarasota’s traditional private golf and social club community? Our residents love to share their experiences: “We have been golf members for four years, and two years ago we were thrilled to become the first London Bay homeowners in The Founders Club after purchasing their Isabella model. Dealing with London Bay was wonderful.”

“Golf at The Founders Club is a great experience.

We played the course just after it opened and decided this was the place for us. The practice facilities are second to none, and the Golf Hall is exceptional.

We dine there regularly, often with the great friends we have made here at The Founders Club.”

— Alan (and Gail) Clifford

Visit TheFoundersClub.com

“The practice

FACILITIES are second to none, and

THE GOLF HALL is exceptional.”

For golfers and non-golfers alike, The Founders Golf and Social Club offers superior amenities in a classically elegant clubhouse.

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

Here We Grow Again!

Mediterra, named Naples’ No. 1 community seven times, continues to focus on introducing excellent experiences to members and residents. Right now,

The Tavern is

the popular Tavern at Mediterra is undergoing an

EXPANDING

expansion that will add a summer kitchen on the

and will bring

lower level and double outdoor dining areas.

The expanded facility will offer brick-oven pizzas,

NEW SAVORY OPTIONS

seasonal salads, grilled entrees and other fresh

to Mediterra.

The Tavern quickly became a favorite gathering spot for members after opening in early 2011.

food menu items. Can you say, “Yum?”

Visit MediterraNaples.com

With eight miles of trails and pathways, it’s no surprise that something as simple as taking a run is one of Mediterra’s favorite pastimes.

The Homes O F L O N D O N B AY

CHIARA WOWS The Cyber World

London Bay Homes’ Chiara model recently trended on Houzz.com after photos of its tranquil pool and pergola-shaded spa were posted on the internet’s largest interior design site. The buzz-worthy home has generated 1,686 likes and 149 comments – and counting. More than 415 visitors shared the photo with friends.

The three-bedroom, 4,273-square-foot Chiara offers luxury living indoors as well, plus expansive al fresco areas that include a courtyard with fireplace off the home’s library and breakfast area, and a covered outdoor living room with a fully appointed summer kitchen and pool bath.

London Bay Homes offers the Chiara and other luxurious floor plans -customized for your lifestyle -- in Southwest Florida’s premier communities, including Mediterra, Quail West, Grey Oaks, The Founders Club, The Lake Club, Miromar Lakes and more.

Learn More About The Chiara in Quail West

“Spectacular!”

“I want to live there!”

“The hot tub. Pool.

Perfect – and my dream!”

Timeless furniture is arranged into “conversation� groupings, with every piece perfectly coordinated in classic silks and linens.

ROMANZA INTERIOR DESIGN

The Grandkids

ARE COMING! Visiting Grandma and Grandpa is almost as good as going to a theme park for the grandchildren of one Naples couple, who designed their 8,200-square-foot home to focus on family – inside and out.

These grandparents worked with London Bay Homes’ architectural experts to create a child-friendly environment, including an oversized living room, multiple dining areas and a guestroom decked out with four bunk beds, a rolling ladder and individual LED lighting controls.

The pool area also makes a pint-size splash, featuring a smartphone-controlled fountain set to music and colored lighting next to a sparkling Tiffany glass-lined, infinity-edge pool.

View Gallery On Our Houzz.com Page

A traditional design,

INSPIRED by family

Dining O N T H E G U L F C OA S T

At the Clubhouse, On the Town:

WINE AND DINE NAPLES, FLORIDA

BARBATELLA is “the place” to be seen in Naples

Whether it’s a new favorite restaurant or an annual charity festival, foodies and oenophiles enjoy world-class experiences not far from Mediterra. Barbatella, the eclectic lively lounge with its popular

22-seat community table, is the new sister restaurant of nationally acclaimed Sea Salt that has already become the place to be seen in Naples. Guests enjoy creative cocktails (try the pretty Barbatella martini), regional Italian cuisine and wines, and more than a dozen flavors of homemade Italian gelato.

S A R A S O TA , F L O R I D A

The Founders Club hosts the April 4, 2013 kick-off reception for the 23rd annual Florida Winefest & Auction, a four-day event benefiting programs for at-risk children in Sarasota. Invited guests will enjoy a wine dinner in the Golf Hall and

JOIN US APRIL 4TH for the

23RD ANNUAL Florida Wine &

have the opportunity to “swirl and sip”

Balloon Festival!

under the oaks – and even smoke a

Request Ticket Information

cigar – on the Club’s expansive verandah.

MOVE-IN READY HOMES Nap l e s , Fl o r ida

THE CLAIBORNE

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THE QUARRY

9226 Marble Stone Drive

Reduced by

5,305 AC Sq. Ft.

$1,755,000

6,983 Total Sq. Ft. 4 bedroom Den, Office, Game Room

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THE CHIANTI III

1473 Anhinga Pointe

Reduced by

5,905 AC Sq. Ft.

$700,000

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5 Full, 1 Half baths

PRICED AT

3-Car Garage

$1,995,000

ESTUARY AT GREY OAKS

8,911 Total Sq. Ft. 4 Bedrooms Den, Game Room 5 Full, 2 Half Baths

PRICED AT

3-Car Garage

$4,280,000

THE CHIARA

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QUAIL WEST

6091 Sunnyslope Drive

Reduced by

4,273 A/C Sq. Ft.

$1,605,000

7,108 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms Den

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3 Full, 2 Half Baths

PRICED AT

2-Car Garage

$1,795,000

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

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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 Great Room

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THE ISABELLA

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Dining Room, Study

PRICED AT

3-Car Garage

$995,000

THE FOUNDERS CLUB

3206 Founders Club Drive 2,880 AC Sq. Ft. 4,300 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths Great Room Dining Room, Study

PRICED AT

3-Car Garage

$1,123,500

THE ALEZIO

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• THE LAKE CLUB AT LAKEWOOD RANCH

7983 Matera Court

Reduced by

3,789 AC Sq. Ft.

$447,459

5,146 Total Sq. Ft. 3 Bedrooms 4 Full & 1 Half Baths Study, Courtyard Pool,

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Outdoor Kitchen

PRICED AT

2-Car Garage

$1,350,000

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.

PRIVATE LABEL LIVING

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