london bay homes | notabilia winter/spring 2014-2015
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PRIVATE LABEL LIVINGW I N T E R / S P R I N G 2 0 1 5
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-to-month 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, three-bedroom 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 in Southwest Florida. We look forward to seeing you soon!
WelcomeFROM THE PRESIDENT
STAYING AHEAD in Today’s
Real Estate MarketLondon 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.
Mark Wilson President and CEO, London Bay Homes
Our commitment to
creating the perfect reflection
of your individual style.
PRIVATELABELLIVING
MediterraNAPLES, FLORIDA
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.
View LucarnoNaples.com > View CabreoNaples.com >
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.
View MediterraNaples.com >
This Award-Winning Luxury Golf & Beach Community is
ALMOST SOLD OUT
MediterraNAPLES, FLORIDA
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.
Visit MediterraNaples.com >
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 three-
bedroom 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.
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.
Coming Soon: Six New Models at Mediterra
Isabella Two Story Takes Popular Home to a New Level
Visit CabreoNaples.com >
The Founders ClubSARASOTA, FLORIDA
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.
Visit TheFoundersClub.com >
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.
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.
Savor the Flavors and Lifestyle at
THE FOUNDERS CLUB
The Founders ClubSARASOTA, FLORIDA
The driving range renovation doubled the size of the half-acre range & included the addition of
10 MORE STATIONS
The Founders ClubSARASOTA, FLORIDA
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.
Visit PrivateLabelLiving.com >
Redefining LUXURY LIVING in Old Naples
DowntownOLD NAPLES, FLORIDA
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 Florida-
inspired 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.
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
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.”
WATERFRONT LIVING
in Spice Bay
Spice BaySARASOTA, FLORIDA
Construction on London Bay’s first Spice Bay home will begin in
SPRING 2015
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 >
ROMANZAINTERIOR DESIGN
ROMANZAINTERIOR DESIGN
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.
Find out how we can masterfully
interpret your dream home.
Designing Your
DREAMS
View The Romanza Gallery On
Our Houzz.com Page >
Sea Salt on Third Street South in Naples is a love-at-
first-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.”
NAPLES - SEA SALT: Love at First Bite
DiningNOTES
Sea Salt1186 Third Street South, Naples, FL 34102(239) 434-7258 • www.seasaltnaples.com
ENTERTAINMENTWATCH
ENTERTAINMENTWATCH
SARASOTA Entertainment Icons
Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall 777 North Tamiami Trail, Sarasota, FL 34236(941) 953-3368 • www.vanwezel.org
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.
MOVE- IN READY HOMESNaples, F lor ida
Furnished
by Romanza
Interior Design
PRICED AT
$3,808,255
16799 Cabreo Drive
3,101 AC Sq. Ft.
4,339 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms
Great Room with Dining
3 Full, 1 Half Baths
2-Car Garage
Furnished
by Romanza
Interior Design
PRICED AT
$1,429,900
Furnished
by Romanza
Interior Design
PRICED AT
$1,795,000
CONTACT INFORMATION
EMILIA • PORTOFINO AT MIROMAR LAKES
CHELSTON • OLD NAPLES
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Portofino at Miromar Lakes: Doug Purcell
Downtown Naples: Toby Cloutier
Mediterra Sales:Lawrence Middleton
and Amy Nease [email protected]
239.949.8989
18128 Via Portofino Way
3,380 AC Sq. Ft.
4,681 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, Great Room
Study, Outdoor Kitchen
3 Full & 1 Half Baths
3-Car Garage
Coming Soon
BETTINA • CABREO AT MEDITERRA
631 Broad Court
4,092 AC Sq. Ft.
5,039 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms, Outdoor Living
Study, Pool with Spa
3 Full, 1 Half Baths
2-Car Garage
MOVE- IN READY HOMESSarasota, F lor ida
Lakewood Ranch: Therese Masseo
7979 Matera Court
2,967 AC Sq. Ft.
4,033 Total Sq. Ft.
2 Bedrooms
Study/3rd bedroom
3 Full & 1 Half Baths
2-Car Garage
CONTACT INFORMATION
The Founders Club: Deb Harris
[email protected] 941.378.0900
The Founders Club: Janelle Bates
3153 Founders Club Drive
4,329 AC Sq. Ft.
5,961 Total Sq. Ft.
4 Bedrooms, Den
4 Full & 1 Half Baths
Game Room
3-Car Garage
Furnished
by Romanza
Interior Design
PRICED AT
$2,128,900
9218 McDaniel Lane
3,562 AC Sq. Ft.
5, 072 Total Sq. Ft.
3 Bedrooms
3 Full & 1 Half Baths
Great Room, Study
3-Car Garage
Furnished
by Romanza
Interior Design
PRICED AT
$1,968,600
Furnished
by Romanza
Interior Design
PRICED AT
$1,150,000
DELFINA • THE FOUNDERS CLUB
GIRONA • THE FOUNDERS CLUB
EMILIA • THE LAKE CLUB AT LAKEWOOD RANCH
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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.
Where White GlovesMEET
Work Gloves
Renovation & DesignLONDON BAY HOMES
BEFORE AFTER
View The Renovation and Design Gallery
at LBH-Renovations.com >
Phone: (239) 592-1400 • www.LondonBay.com
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