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Babcock Ranch No. 10 of 50 fastest-selling U.S. communities

Babcock Ranch No. 10 of 50 fastest-selling U.S. communities

Gravina, Smith, Matte & Arnold Marketing and PR

Babcock Ranch is the 10th fastest-selling master-planned community in the United States, based on mid-year rankings by prominent real estate consulting firm RCLCO. Babcock Ranch jumped 4 spots since the end of 2021, when it claimed No. 14 on RCLCO’s annual list of the 50 fastest-selling master-planned communities in the country.

The July 18 announcement follows several milestones at Babcock Ranch with total home sales now exceeding 2,220 and over 1,700 homes closed. The town will soon introduce new neighborhoods, builders, amenities and facilities, including the opening of Babcock High School and the Field House in August.

Babcock Ranch, America’s first solar-powered town, debuted on the RCLCO list in July 2020 and has risen steadily in the rankings, which are based on total new home sales in master-planned communities across the country. Babcock Ranch began marketing new homes in 2017 and welcomed its first residents in January 2018.

Babcock Ranch was created by Kitson & Partners with the philosophy that smart growth and sustainability work hand in hand. Half of the town’s footprint is set aside as greenways, parks and expansive lakes, providing recreation and scenic backdrops for Babcock Ranch’s homes and the Founder’s Square downtown district. Built to Florida Green Building Coalition standards, homes emphasize energy and water conservation, innovation and have a full gig of fiber-optic connectivity.

Babcock Ranch continues to explore higher environmental standards in homebuilding with the recent introduction of its newest neighborhood – Innovation Way – with seven showcase homes serving as a testing ground and living laboratory. National homebuilders Lennar, Pulte Homes and D.R. Horton are evaluating the possibilities for a new wave of homebuilding solutions, implementing cutting-edge technology, new materials and construction practices to create the most energy-efficient, water-preserving and health-forward homes on the market. Florida Power & Light Company will analyze energy efficiency throughout the testing period.

Babcock Ranch was named Master Planned Community of the Year by the Lee Building Industry Association for a second consecutive year in 2021.

Homebuilders offer more than 50 home designs ranging from 1,120 to more than 4,000 square feet. Homes appeal to young millennials, families, empty nesters and retirees, with base prices ranging from the upper-$200,000s to over $1.5 million.

Babcock Ranch recently unveiled plans for Midtown, the newest chapter in the town’s development, celebrating outdoor recreation and the natural landscape with more places to live, work, play and connect with nature and each other. Midtown’s first phase will introduce eight new neighborhoods, new builders and a thoughtfully designed next-generation town center for waterfront dining, offices, shops and apartments within seven scenic acres of green space. The new Curry Creek Park, a 3.5-mile linear park, leads to Midtown, offering 50 acres of unique pocket parks, pavilions and event lawns for picnics and community events, gardens, play areas for adults, children and dogs, and untouched preserves and wetlands.

For more information about Southwest Florida’s new hometown contact David. Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

 

 

 

One Naples Luxury Living

One Naples Luxury Living

One Naples is a one-of-a-kind resort-style residential community coming soon to Naples at Vanderbilt Beach.
Proudly presented by Stock Residences, the luxury condominium division of STOCK, One Naples offers an incomparable setting, magnificent gulf and bay view residences, refined amenities and exclusive concierge services.

In October Stock Residences will announce the launch of an inspired partnership between One Naples and an established, world-renowned luxury brand representing the gold standard in branded residential living. This ideally crafted collaboration will be the perfect fit for One Naples and its Owners, adding prestige, expertise, and exemplary benefits to complement an elevated lifestyle, concierge services and elite property management.

One Naples entices Owners with the pairing of boutique living within a well-curated and elevated lifestyle. Owners will enjoy boating from a multi-slip marina on Vanderbilt Lagoon, luxurious pools and cabanas, fire pits, bike paths, and quick access to Vanderbilt Beach. The Park at One Naples is a lush, beautifully landscaped park with walking paths, covered shade pavilions, bocce ball and a dog park, and One Naples residents will also have the convenience of a café and deli.

One Naples has a magnificent array of luxurious amenities, including 28,000 square feet of marvelous indoor amenities. Owners enjoy a wonderful restaurant with indoor and outdoor dining, private theater/golf simulator, separate kids club/game room, private Guest Suites, card room, boardroom, a wellness-inspired spa with steam, sauna and treatment rooms, and a state-of-the-art fitness center.

There are 22,000 square feet of extraordinary outdoor amenities. The dramatic curvilinear elevated resort pool is surrounded by a see-through glass-like edge. The beautiful lap pool design features the illusion of cascading water, creating a water wall backdrop. Adjacent to the lap pool, cabanas are positioned for magnificent sunsets.

The Bay Residences have their own private rooftop experience, with pool, sundeck, grilling stations and cabanas with breathtaking views of Vanderbilt Lagoon. Additional amenities include an Owners-only social lounge to enjoy cocktails with friends and neighbors against a backdrop of stunning bay views. Bay residents also have a private concierge to assist with a variety of personal arrangements.

Tower Owners enjoy proximity to the magnificent offerings on the 3rd floor amenity level, with 50,000 square feet of extraordinary indoor and outdoor amenities. There are also rooftop amenities exclusively for Tower residents, with luxurious seating, stunning sunset views, lounge areas, beverage service and a variety of refined amenities. Tower residents enjoy the convenience of valet parking as well as elevated concierge services. Whether it’s a private chef for a dinner party, spa, dining or theater reservations, or professional housekeeping services, every request is handled with exceptional care and consideration.

Stock Development newsletter | July 26, 2022

Contact David to stay informed about the upcoming luxury new construction condos at One Naples. Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Babcock Ranch Surpasses 1,700 New Home Closings

Babcock Ranch Surpasses 1,700 New Home Closings

Residents of Babcock Ranch have now welcomed more than 1,700 owners, ready to embrace a healthy new lifestyle focused on wellness, sustainability and a sense of community.

New families, retirees and young professionals have discovered how special life is in America’s first solar-powered hometown. The first residents were welcomed in 2018. Over 700 of the town’s total closed sales have occurred since July 2021. Babcock Ranch has surpassed over 2,100 home sales and is the 14th fastest-selling community in the nation.

Babcock High School will welcome its first students for the 2022-23 school year. The 43,000-sq.ft. state-of-the-art secondary school is almost ready for the August 8th bell. The two-story high school is on the town’s education campus close to the K-8 Babcock Neighborhood School. The high school features 26 classrooms, science and technology labs, administrative offices, a media room and multiple assembly areas. The 40,600-sq. ft. Field House is on schedule, featuring two gyms, a fitness center, cafeteria, and men’s and women’s locker rooms. It will also serve as an emergency storm shelter for up to 1,343 occupants and provide community programs and rental venues for private functions.

Babcock Ranch is a 17,000 acre planned community in southeastern Charlotte County and northeastern Lee County, Florida.

For more information about homes in Babcock Ranch contact David – Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

RiverCreek by GL Homes Brings Resort-Style Living to Estero

RiverCreek by GL Homes Brings Resort-Style Living to Estero

If you are looking for an elegant single-family home and world-class amenities for growing families or retirement leisure with year-round enjoyment, look no further than RiverCreek by GL Homes.

In Estero on the sunny Florida Gulf Coast, between Naples and Fort Myers, RiverCreek will bring the best of Florida living, combining the area’s natural beauty and family-oriented activities, great shopping, beautiful parks, and an array of restaurants along with beautiful beaches, great schools and more.

RiverCreek will offer homebuyers spacious luxury single-family homes from the $600s to $900s. Stylish multi-bedroom homes for entertaining with open-concept living areas; luxe master suites, gourmet kitchens, and screened and covered patios for outdoor enjoyment.

World-class amenities including a Clubhouse for all ages with a fully-equipped fitness center, fabulous resort-style pool with shade cabanas, outdoor sport courts, parks and playgrounds for maximum outdoor fun including walking, jogging, biking, and more.

Florida’s premier homebuilder, GL Homes has a reputation for delivering comfort, convenience, quality and excellence. With more than 40 years of experience building luxury homes and creating family-oriented and 55+ master-planned communities. Homebuyers appreciate GL communities for their value, exceptional resort-style amenities and thoughtfully-designed homes.

Located off the Corkscrew Road corridor just east of I-75, RiverCreek is close to shopping, dining and entertainment, great schools and quality healthcare. The small town ambiance of the Village of Estero offers so much for residents of RiverCreek to enjoy.

Contact David to learn more about RiverCreek in Estero – Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Great Wolf Lodge is Splashing into Naples in 2024

Great Wolf Lodge is Splashing into Naples in 2024

South Florida families looking to strengthen their pack will have a new, fun, adventure-filled getaway in 2024, as Great Wolf Resorts, North America’s largest family of indoor water park resorts, broke ground on its newest resort in Naples, Fla.

Great Wolf Lodge South Florida will become the brand’s 21st resort in North America, featuring 500 family-friendly suites and an expansive 100,000-square-foot indoor water park. The resort will sit on 20 acres on the eastern edge of Collier County, near the I-75 and Collier Blvd interchange and next to the Paradise Coast Sports Complex, making for a convenient, fun-filled getaway for families across South Florida and a significant economic engine for the region.

With a rough construction timeline of 18-24 months, Great Wolf Lodge South Florida is expected to celebrate its grand opening in spring/summer of 2024.

source: https://greatwolf.com

Read more about the family fun coming to Naples on https://www.greatwolf.com/naples

Great Wolf has nineteen resorts in the U.S. and Canada with two more coming – Naples, and Baltimore area. The Naples resort will be built on 20 acres near the Paradise Coast Sports Complex in Collier County.

The appearance will be similar to other Great Wolf lodges with 500 rooms. A 62,000 sq ft Great Wolf Adventure Park will be a feature of the resort.

Lots more news about the Naples groundbreaking for the 100,000 sq ft water park can be found here.

If you are interested in finding a home in the Naples area email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.

Quattro Lifestyle at Naples Square is 95% Sold

Quattro Lifestyle at Naples Square is 95% Sold

Caffrey & Associates

Final opportunity to enjoy Quattro lifestyle at Naples Square in downtown Naples

Time is running out for homebuyers intent on living a walkable/bikeable lifestyle in downtown Naples.  The Ronto Group announced that just three residences priced from $3,150,000 to $3,400,000 remain available for purchase in its Quattro building at Naples Square, a walkable/bikeable community being built by the award-winning developer at 5th Avenue South and Goodlette-Frank Road in downtown Naples.  Quattro is the fourth building at Naples Square and offers an opportunity that is not available anywhere else in the Naples real estate market.  From the beginning, Ronto’s vision for Naples Square has been grounded in the desire to create a place that offers a walkable, bikeable lifestyle that puts downtown Naples’ attractions at the community’s doorstep.  As the residents of the completed, light-filled residences in the development’s first three buildings have already discovered, Ronto’s vision is now a reality.  Naples Square is acknowledged as a downtown landmark with residents who contribute to the downtown district’s vibrant dining, shopping, and cultural scene while enjoying the healthy lifestyle the walkable/bikeable community affords.

Construction of Quattro is progressing as planned.  Sales of 61 residences worth more than $143,460,000 have been processed and the building is 95% sold.  The Quattro residences offer the largest living spaces and some of the largest condominiums in downtown Naples.  The spacious floor plans designed by Ronto and MHK Architecture & Planning reflect the sense of space and style that is featured in every residence at Quattro and invite luxury homebuyers to live large while enjoying every facet of downtown life.  Every Quattro residence will open to a covered outdoor balcony to create a compelling indoor/outdoor experience.

Each Quattro plan includes luxurious appointments and flowing, open-concept spaces featuring large great rooms, dining rooms, oversized island kitchens, spacious covered outdoor balconies, multi-functional dens, light-filled owner’s suites, and elegant guest suites.  A landscaped amenity deck will include a spacious pool deck, pool, and hot tub, chaise lounges, trellised seating areas, shade cabanas, a firepit and seating area, two grilling areas, and a covered bar with barstools and a large screen television.  A club room will open to the amenity deck and feature a bar area with a refrigerator, bar sink, and cabinetry, a billiards room, restrooms, and large screen televisions.  Courtyard level residences that feature extended terraces including a gas bar-b-que with a sink, a trellis-covered hot tub, and a fire pit are sold out.

Ronto is including luxurious standard features and finishes at Quattro.  The owner’s bathrooms will offer a relaxed ambiance.  Standard finishes and features will include a Kohler Ladena undercounter sink, a free-standing Jacuzzi Stella Unique Size soaking tub, a Dornbracht LULU single-lever tub faucet with a hand shower set, a Dornbracht IMO Ceiling Mount rain shower head shower fixture, and an Infinity tile insert drain in the shower.  The owner’s bathroom will also feature marble counter surfaces and cabinetry selections with a variety of door fronts.  Five hardwood flooring choices, porcelain tile,  and wood-look porcelain tile flooring choices are available.  A variety of standard carpeting selections is also available.  Irpinia kitchen cabinetry will convey a European flare.  Quartz kitchen counter surfaces are also standard.  Standard kitchen appliances will include a SubZero refrigerator, a SubZero freezer with an icemaker, a Wolf five-burner gas cooktop and wall hood, a Wolf E-Series electric wall oven, a Wolf standard microwave oven with built-in trim, a Miele 24-inch built-in dishwasher, and a SubZero under-counter 46-bottle capacity wine cooler with two temperature zones.

The remaining residences showcase Quattro’s Giada 1, Dante, and Dario floor plans.  The 2,733 square feet under air Giada 1 floor plan features a 305 square-foot covered balcony that easily accommodates conversation and dining areas.  The Giada 1 great room and dining area, owner’s bedroom, and one of the two guest bedrooms all open to the balcony.  The kitchen includes an island with counter-height seating, and a perimeter counter surface lined with cabinetry.  The study offers a setting for work, reading, and television viewing.  The owners’ suite includes walk-in closets, as well as a free-standing soaking tub, walk-in shower, and dual vanities in the bath.  A powder bath is situated in the hallway that leads to the guest bedrooms, each of which includes a walk-in closet.  One remaining neighborhood facing Giada 1 residence is available and priced at $3,150,000.

photo credit: The Ronto Group

Contact David to find your luxury lifestyle in southwest Florida – Email or call David@DavidFlorida.com or 239-285-1086.