One of Tampa Bay’s most exclusive private communities, Carencia by Bayfair Homes in Odessa, has begun construction of its fourth million-dollar-plus home.
“The momentum is building at Carencia,” said Ryan Dougherty, Bayfair’s vice president of sales and marketing.
“Our newest home to start construction on is located on Lake Pretty, and has over 5,000 square feet of living area, with splendid views of this beautiful lake from virtually every room. The family that chose Bayfair to build their lakefront home worked with our team of professionals to ensure the design of their home suited their needs and tastes.”
Carencia is a 58-acre gated enclave of 18 homes located between Lake Pretty and Lake Politz, just west of Gunn Highway. The community offers almost impossible-to-find waterfront lots with private docks on 84-acre Lake Pretty — a large, private ski lake that has no public access.
It also encompasses tranquil Lake Politz, a smaller spring-fed lake perfect for fishing, canoeing and kayaking. It also is ideal for families wanting waterfront living in a more serene setting, since no motorized boats are permitted on the lake.
“All of our waterfront lots provide stunning views of open water with natural shorelines and cypress trees that support abundant wildlife,” said Dougherty.
The community also has wooded lots with water views — most with stands of mature hardwoods, including laurel oaks and even a massive live oak that is over 100 years old. All Carencia homes provide exceptional privacy and are built on sites that are an acre or larger.
“This land is unbelievably beautiful, tucked away in rural Odessa, and just minutes from excellent schools, and great entertainment and shopping, including Westfield Citrus Park Mall,” said Dougherty. “Plus, Carencia is just a five-minute bike ride away from the Upper Tampa Bay Trail.”
Homes in Carencia, including the lot, begin at $1 million and start at 3,500 square feet. Sales began last fall, and already several homes are under construction or in the design process. The first families to build in the community will move in later this year.
“The most personal expression of one’s success is building a beautiful home for yourself and your family,” said Dougherty. “And, when it’s time to move up to the home of their dreams, families are finding that Carencia is the perfect community for them.”
Carencia is also unique as a luxury home community because its developer is also the builder of its homes.
“This is 100 percent a Bayfair Homes community, which means we are overseeing every step in its development and construction, so that 100 percent of Carencia’s vision is fulfilled,” said Dougherty.
“Every home we build will contribute to the community’s luxurious and exclusive streetscape, and all will boast the fine details and high-end finishes that Bayfair is known for as a premier builder,” he adds.
Bayfair Homes has a long history of building luxury homes in Odessa and Lutz. It built many estate homes in Keystone Shores and Stillwater between 1998 and 2005, and also developed New Floresta and Haven Bend in Tampa’s Lake Magdalene area, along with several on-your-lot locations.
In addition to Carencia, Bayfair Homes is also building lakefront homes in Oak Reserve, a 10-home Lutz community located close to Avila, as well as water and non-waterfront custom homes in South Tampa.
Because of its custom quality construction and premier finishes, Bayfair Homes builds just 12 to 15 homes a year — or about 450 custom homes total since the company was founded 30 years ago. It has been locally owned and operated since it was established, and is one of few custom builders to provide an experienced architecture and design team on staff, as well as in-house warranty experts.
For more information about Carencia and Bayfair Homes, call (813) 906-1000, or go to Bayfair.com. Carencia is located off Gunn Highway in Odessa, about a mile south of North Mobley Road, and then east on Copeland Road another half mile.
Available Custom Homes
Lake Politz Modern Farmhouse
This transitional-style home offers the best of lakefront living with an open plan design and incredible outdoor living space. The rear of the home is filled with windows, maximizing lake views and providing exceptional natural light throughout the home.
5,065 square feet
5 bedrooms / 5.5 baths / study / bonus room
Master suite downstairs with spa-like bath
Outdoor living with pool, grill area and more
Luxurious finishes, including hardwood flooring
Granite counters, enhanced interior trim details, and gourmet kitchen
Gated community with no CDD
French Country Home
Designed to captivate the best of French Country architecture to complement Odessa’s charming equestrian and farmhouse setting. This home offers an open floor plan for one-level living, with an upstairs bonus room for entertaining and flex space.
Wooded one-acre home site
4,335 square feet
4 bedrooms / 4.5 baths / study / bonus room
Oversized rear outdoor covered porch
Side-entry 3-car garage deep enough for a large SUV
Luxurious finishes, including hardwood flooring
Granite counters, enhanced interior trim details, and gourmet kitchen
Gated community with no CDD
Published April 25, 2018
