london bay homes | notabilia summer 2012
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PRIVATE LABEL LIVINGS u m m e r 2 0 1 2
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
$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.
WelcomeFRoM THE PRESIdENT
mark Wilson President, London Bay Homes
Pending
SALES increased
57%in the $1 million
to $2 million
category in Naples.
Which group will you be in?
Private Label Livingis our commitment to
ensuring each new home
is a perfect reflection of
each new homebuyer.
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.
WHAT’S IN A NAME?
The Founders ClubSARASoTA, FLoRIdA
SARASoTA:Quite possibly
WHERE U.S. GoLF
BEGAN
Vis i t TheFoundersClub.com
A Private, Traditional Golf and Social Club
Communitythat combines the fine art of living
well with the finer things in life.
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
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.
From Beach to Bocce: HAVE IT ALL AT MEdITERRA
MediterraNAPLES, FLoRIdA
7 T IME WINNER: CoMMUNITy oF THE yEAR
Vis i t 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 HomesoF LoNdoN BAy
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.
CUSToM LUXURy In Grey oaks:
“London Bay Homes
rates the highest.”– Selby Wellman
Learn More About Available Homes in Mirada
The HomesoF LoNdoN BAy
Renowned Everglades photographer Clyde Butcher could have shot his stunning
black-and-white nature photography especially for the interior of the three-
bedroom Girona, which sold
within weeks of completion.
The Girona is a single-family,
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.
Made For Each other: THE GIRoNA & CLydE BUTCHER
ART & ARCHITECTURE
Learn More About The New Girona Model
The HomesoF LoNdoN BAy
Made For Each other: THE GIRoNA & CLydE BUTCHER
maintenance-free Villas
These spacious homes are set
in quaint neighborhoods
with terrific views and include
pool and landscape maintenance.
RoMANZAINTERIoR dESIGN
RoMANZAINTERIoR dESIGN
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.
design Trend: GREy IS THE NEW BEIGE
A refreshing
look,
INSPIREd by European
designers.
sArAsoTA, 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.
“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.
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.”
At the Clubhouse, on the Town: WINE ANd dINE
diningoN THE GULF CoAST
300 VINTAGESWhich will become
your favorite?
NApLes, FLorIdA
MoVE- IN REAdy HoMESNaples, F lor ida
CoNTACT INFoRMATIoN
Realtor Liaison/Concierge: Terri Speach
[email protected] 239.298.6272
Quail West, Quarry, Estuary: Paul Schmidgall
[email protected] 239.280.7367
9226 Marble Stone drive
5,305 AC Sq. Ft.,
6,983 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms
den, office, Game Room
4 Full, 2 Half Baths
3-Car Garage
Reduced by
$1,755,000
NoW
PRICEd AT
$1,995,000
1473 Anhinga Pointe
5,905 AC Sq. Ft.
8,911 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms
den, Game Room
5 Full, 2 Half Baths
3-Car Garage
Reduced by
$700,000
NoW
PRICEd AT
$4,280,000
6091 Sunnyslope drive
4,273 A/C Sq. Ft.
7,108 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms
den
3 Full, 2 Half Baths
2-Car Garage
Reduced by
$1,605,000
NoW
PRICEd AT
$1,795,000
THe CLAiBorne • The Quarry
THe CHiAnTi iii • esTuary aT Grey Oak
THe CHiArA • Quail WesT
MoVE- IN REAdy HoMESSarasota, F lor ida
CoNTACT INFoRMATIoN
Realtor Liaison/Concierge: Terri Speach
[email protected] 239.298.6272
The Founders Club: Call 941.378.0900
or email [email protected]
Lakewood Ranch: Therese Masseo
8817 Colonels Court
2,505 AC Sq. Ft.
4,005 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths
Great Room
dining Room, Study
3-Car Garage
Reduced by
$215,620
NoW
PRICEd AT
$1,045,000
3206 Founders Club drive
2,880 AC Sq. Ft.
4,300 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, 3 Full Baths
Great Room
dining Room, Study
3-Car Garage
NoW
PRICEd AT
$1,123,500
7983 Matera Court
3,789 AC Sq. Ft.
5,146 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms
4 Full & 1 Half Baths
Study, Courtyard Pool,
outdoor Kitchen
2-Car Garage
Reduced by
$447,459
NoW
PRICEd AT
$1,350,000
THe LAureL GoLf CoTTAGe • The FOunders Club
THe iSABeLLA • The FOunders Club
THe ALezio • The lake Club aT The lakeWOOd ranCh
9130 Galleria Court, Suite 200 • Naples, Florida 34109
Phone: (239) 592-1400 • Fax: (239) 592-1413 • www.LondonBay.com
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