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ICI Homes Ready For The Parade at Asturia and Bexley

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Just in time for the 2018 Parade of Homes, ICI Homes has two beautifully furnished models and four move-in-ready homes for tour in Bexley and Asturia, two of Pasco County’s most prestigious communities along the in-demand State Road 54 corridor in Land O’ Lakes and Odessa.

ICI Homes has been building in Bexley since the community opened in the fall of 2016. It addition to its beautifully decorated, two-story Brooke Parade model that features five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, the one-story Pamela is also available to tour as a move-in-ready home with four bedrooms and three baths.

Over in Asturia, ICI Homes has a brand new Parade model, the Serena, which just opened to January to rave reviews from prospective homebuyers and Realtors.

“Between our public grand opening, and an exceptionally well-attended Realtor event a few days before, we couldn’t be more pleased with the large number of people who came out for the Serena’s opening weekend,” said Ron Ferguson, division manager of ICI Home’s West Florida Division.

“People love the Serena’s grand foyer that pulls you through the house with its 12-foot ceilings and open floor plan that sweeps you from the front of the house to the back,” said Ferguson.

“The Serena feels so much larger than a 2,200-square-foot house. Its large kitchen and great room gracefully flow into a covered lanai that stretches along the back of the home. This home never feels crowded, whether you’re relaxing with family or entertaining friends.”

Easily Customized Homes

Many families are looking for premium construction and high-end finishes in a smaller home, Ferguson adds, which is why the Serena works so well as a starter home for young professionals, for families with school-aged children and empty-nesters looking to downsize.

“People want well-designed homes with quality construction and workmanship that can be easily customized, built on conservation home sites in a community that provides an active lifestyle and great location. ICI Homes is that kind of builder, and Asturia and Bexley are those kind of communities,” said Ferguson.

ICI offers two home series in Asturia, built on 55-foot and 65-foot lots in the community’s heavily wooded second phase that opened in late 2017. “These home sites are some of the most beautiful conservation and water lots in all of Pasco County,” said Ferguson.

In addition to the Serena model, ICI Homes has three move-in ready homes in Asturia. A Serena and a two-story Santa Maria floor plans will be completed in the next few weeks, and in April, a one-story, 2,500-square-foot Costa Mesa will be ready. Homes range from 1,789 to 3,196 square feet, and base prices go from $288,900 to $419,900.

At Bexley, the 3,089-square-foot Pamela is also ready now for quick move in. This four-bedroom, three-bath home, three-car garage is $549,030. It features a 12-foot-high foyer that offers the unique option of walking into a flex space/study, the kitchen and gathering area, or straight into the private owner’s suite. A gourmet kitchen is just steps away from the large gathering and dining rooms, both of which open to a large covered lanai.

About ICI Homes

ICI Homes sets itself apart from other builders with its unusual ability to make custom changes without sacrificing affordability.

“We believe in a hands-on approach with all of our new homebuyers, offering custom changes by experienced design professionals that help make decisions for the homebuyer easier and affordable,” said Ferguson.

ICI is one of Florida’s most premier builders, and for many years has been ranked in the Top 100 Builders in the nation by Builder Magazine. It offers a wide variety of architectural styles and floor plans to match its buyers’ lifestyles and price ranges. From spacious, affordable homes to one-of-a-kind mansions, each home reflects the benchmark quality and affordable customization for which the company is known.

Established in 1980 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, ICI Homes is the recipient of several prestigious awards for design and innovation, and has long enjoyed local, regional and national professional recognition.

The Asturia sales center for ICI Homes is at 15134 Aviles Parkway in Odessa, (813) 359-0264. At Bexley, the sales center is at 16754 Courtyard Loop in Land O’ Lakes, (813) 530-9069.

 

Published February 28, 2018

ICI Homes Opens New Model In Asturia

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Here’s a great way to win a $500 gift card and tour a brand new model home.

Come out to Asturia this weekend for the grand opening of its latest model — the four-bedroom, three-bath Serena built by ICI Homes, the community’s newest builder.

The grand opening celebration of the Serena model is Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday noon to 6 p.m. (Jan. 27 and Jan 28), at 15134 Aviles Parkway. Asturia is located in Odessa on State Road 54, just west of the Suncoast Parkway.

“We are excited to be building in Asturia. Its location in the heart of Pasco is ideal for both first-time homebuyers and those moving up to a larger home,” said Ron Ferguson, division manager of ICI Home’s West Florida Division.

ICI offers two series in Asturia — seven distinct plans on 55-foot lots that begin at $288,900 and start at 1,789 square feet, and six larger homes on 65-foot lots that begin at $377,900 and start at 2,402 square feet. Both home series are being built in Asturia’s heavily wooded second phase that recently opened.

“These home sites are some of the most beautiful conservation and water lots in all of Pasco County,” said Ferguson. “We are very pleased to offer these gorgeous home sites to families looking for both smaller homes and those moving up to larger, more expensive models.”

The new Serena model home is one of ICI’s best-selling plans. This one-story home features a large gathering room with views out to a covered lanai. A spacious gourmet kitchen and dining area are perfect for spending quality time with family and for entertaining guests. The large owner’s suite has a master bath that leads into a large, double-entry walk-in closet. Two bedrooms at the front of the home share a bath, plus a separate guest bedroom and bath all provide living spaces away from the main living areas.

In addition to this furnished model, ICI Homes is building three showcase homes that will be move-in ready within the next few months. A Serena will be completed in the next few weeks, a two-story Santa Maria in late February and a one-story, 2,500-square-foot Costa Mesa in late March.

ICI Home also builds home in Bexley, another master-planned community located close-by in Land O’ Lakes.

“We’ve been in Bexley since its inception, and our homes there are larger with a minimum 3,000 square feet,” said Ferguson.

“Because we do not offer smaller homes in Bexley, we are pleased to now be able to refer families who want the quality of an ICI home in a smaller floor plan to Asturia.”

ICI Homes does have one move-in home that will soon be ready in Bexley, the Pamela. At 3,089 square feet, the four-bedroom, three-bath, three-car garage home is one of ICI Homes’ newest floor plans. It features a 12-foot-high foyer that offers the unique option of walking into a flex space/study, the kitchen and gathering area, or straight into the private owners suite. A gourmet kitchen is just steps away from the large gathering and dining rooms, both of which open to a large covered lanai.

ICI Homes sets itself apart from other builders with its unusual ability to make custom changes without sacrificing affordability.

“We believe in a hands-on approach with all of our new homebuyers, offering custom changes by experienced design professionals that help make decisions for the homebuyer easier and affordable,” said Ferguson.

ICI is one of Florida’s most premier builders and for many years has been ranked in the Top 100 Builders in the nation by Builder Magazine.

Always on the cutting edge of Florida new-home design and technology, ICI Homes takes pride in offering a wide variety of architectural styles and floor plans to match its buyers’ lifestyles and price range. From spacious, affordable homes to one-of-a-kind mansions, each home reflects the benchmark quality and affordable customization for which the company is known.

Established in 1980 and headquartered in Daytona Beach, ICI Homes is the recipient of countless prestigious awards for design and innovation, and has long enjoyed local, regional and national acclaim.

New Division Manager 

Ron Ferguson is the new West Florida division manager for ICI Homes. He oversees the company’s communities in the Tampa region, including Asturia and Bexley in Pasco County.
Ferguson joins ICI Homes after 12 years with David Weekley Homes, where he served as project manager in the Tampa/St. Petersburg area for the past five years. He has more than 18 years experience in construction management and has earned high customer satisfaction results throughout his career.

Ferguson supports several charitable community organizations, including Paint Your Heart Out Tampa Bay and Metropolitan Ministries. He earned a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Illinois State University.
Published on January 24, 2018.

Asturia Wins Awards at Builder’s Masquerade Ball

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Carla Luigs, marketing specialist for Asturia, accepts an award from Claudette Kelsey at the recent Awards of Excellence competition of the Sales and Marketing Council of the Tampa Bay Builders Association.

Asturia, a Hines Community located in Odessa, recently won Best Logo for a Developer and Best Online Digital Ad for a Developer at the Tampa Bay Builders Association’s annual Sales and Marketing Awards of Excellence competition.

The sold-out masquerade ball was held at the beautifully restored Floridan Palace Hotel in downtown Tampa. Tables were elaborately decorated with candelabras, feathers and flowers, and guests wore festive masquerade masks. A strolling musician played a glowing violin as she walked around the grand ballroom.

Asturia’s Builders

Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes and ICI Homes are Asturia’s exclusive builders. All have model homes open daily.

Ashton Wood’s new model, the Suwanee, features a spacious gourmet kitchen.

Ashton Woods’ newest model home is the Suwanee — a new floor plan for the builder — that offers a fabulous kitchen/great room concept. The one-story home features a two-car garage at the rear of the home and boasts four bedrooms, three baths and a spacious front porch. Total square footage is 2,200 square feet. Pricing begins at $274,990.

Ashton Woods has also recently completed its Lincoln showcase home, which is move-in ready. This 2,368-square-foot home is two stories and features a spacious family room that flows seamlessly into the kitchen, and its large center island and upgraded granite countertops.

ICI Homes is the community’s newest builder, and is opening its fully decorated Serena model in late January, with a grand opening weekend of Jan. 27-28. Refreshments will be provided, and a $500 gift card raffle will be held for those attending.

The Serena is a four-bedroom, three-bath home with 2,217 square feet. It features a large gathering room, spacious gourmet kitchen and an owner’s suite with a master bath that leads into a large, double entry, walk-in closet. The Serena has a two-car garage and begins at $329,900.

David Weekley Homes also offers homes with the garage in the rear, with eight distinct floor plans in its Cottage and Garden series. It also builds traditional floor plans in its Lake and Manor series, which combined offers 14 floor plans.

All Asturia builders provide a wide variety of home sizes and architectural styles. Pricing begins in the mid $200,000s, and goes to over $500,000.

Award Winning Amenity Center

Everyone enjoys Asturia’s distinctive, 5,800-square-foot Amenity Center and Clubhouse, which earned the prestigious Silver Aurora for the Best Recreational Facility at the 2017 Southeast Building Conference.

The Amenity Center incorporates a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn areas for recreation.

Asturia is a kid-friendly, family oriented lifestyle surrounded by miles of multi-use trails, interspersed with playgrounds, dog parks and pocket parks. The community has wide, meadow-like spaces, lovely ponds, thick stands of cypress and hardwood trees, and large tracts of scenic wetlands.

About Asturia

When Asturia’s development is complete in a few years, it will likely have less than 550 single-family homes. It is a mixed-use, master-planned community located in the high-demand State Road 54 corridor in Pasco County. The community’s central location is just five minutes from the Suncoast Parkway and also provides close proximity to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and I-75. Its master plan incorporates retail, office, multifamily and a variety of single-family residential offerings.

For more information, visit Asturia’s model homes and register at the community’s website, AsturiaFlorida.com, or by calling (813) 227-4148.

Published December 27, 2017

Area Families Continue To Discover Asturia

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The second Fall Festival held earlier this month at Asturia, a master planned community in Odessa, was a tremendous success. Hundreds of local folks joined in the fun with hayrides, corn hole, bounce houses, crafts, face painting, carnival games and stuffing scarecrows for their yards back home.

And, when Fall Festival attendees were done playing, they toured Asturia’s beautifully decorated model homes.

Ashton Woods, David Weekley Homes and ICI Homes are Asturia’s exclusive builders. All have model homes open daily with on-site agents to assist homebuyers in selecting their next residence.

ICI Homes is the community’s newest builder, and is opening its fully decorated Serena model in late December. This four-bedroom, three-bath home is 2,217 square feet and features a large gathering room, spacious gourmet kitchen and an owner’s suite with a master bath that leads into a large, double entry, walk-in closet. An office or guest bedroom is off the home’s main living area, and two other bedrooms share a bathroom. The Serena has a two-car garage and begins at $329,900.

In November, Ashton Woods is opening a new model home of its Suwanee floor plan. This unique, one-story home features a two-car garage in the rear of the home. The home boasts four bedrooms, two baths and a spacious front porch. Total square footage is 2,024 square foot, and pricing begins at $274,990.

David Weekley Homes also offers floor plans with the garage in the rear with eight distinct floor plans in its Cottage and Garden series. Its also builds traditional floor plans in its Lake and Manor series, which combined offers 14 floor plans.

All Asturia builders provide a wide variety of home sizes and architectural styles. Pricing begins in the mid $200,000s, and goes to over $500,000.

Award Winning Amenity Center

Everyone enjoys Asturia’s distinctive, 5,800-square-foot Amenity Center and Clubhouse, which earned the prestigious Silver Aurora for the Best Recreational Facility at the 2017 Southeast Building Conference.

The Amenity Center incorporates a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn areas for recreation.

Asturia is a kid-friendly, family oriented lifestyle surrounded by miles of multi-use trails, interspersed with playgrounds, dog parks and pocket parks. The community has wide, meadow-like spaces, lovely ponds, thick stands of cypress and hardwood trees and large tracts of scenic wetlands.

Second Phase Opens

It’s been only two years since Asturia began selling homes, and already the award-winning development has moved into its second phase.

This new second phase has 157 large home sites, adding to Asturia’s first phase of 248 lots. Most Asturia homes back up to conservation areas, and all provide homeowners privacy and a peaceful, quiet surrounding.

Many families have been waiting for Asturia’s second phase to open because its 55- and 65-foot lots offer some of the best woodland conservation views in the entire community.

A boardwalk has been built to connect the two smaller neighborhoods within Phase II, which will tie into the community’s multi-use pathway that meanders for miles through residential areas, parks, playgrounds and the Amenity Center.

About Asturia

When Asturia’s development is complete in a few years, it will likely have less than 550 single-family homes.

What makes Asturia stand out from other new home developments in the area is its smaller size. Other nearby planned communities have between 3,000 to over 5,000 homes, and are looking at several years of construction

Asturia is a mixed-use, master-planned community located in the high-demand State Road 54 corridor in Pasco County. The community’s central location is just five minutes from the Suncoast Parkway and also provides close proximity to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and I-75. Its master plan incorporates retail, office, multifamily and a variety of single-family residential offerings.

More information can be obtained by visiting Asturia’s model homes, registering at the community’s website, AsturiaFlorida.com, or by calling (813) 227-4148.

Published on October 25, 2017