Asturia

Best wishes for your new home in 2019

December 26, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

It’s that time of year when many are dreaming of their future and making goals for the New Year. If one of your goals is to purchase a new home, many of the builders in Asturia have “quick move-in” homes that are ready now.

Some builders are offering special deals to move their inventory of homes. One home available now by David Weekley Homes is The Humbolt, a single-story home with four bedrooms, three full baths, a study and two-car garage for a total of 2,717 square feet, priced at $420,282.

Asturia is designed with sensitivity to the environment with a series of interconnected walking trails—some which are elevated over water and other ecosystems. Now in Phase 3, visit Asturia now while pristine lots are available.

Another quick move-in David Weekley home is The Cecily, a two-story home located on a cul-de-sac. It has four bedrooms, three full baths, study, bonus room and three-car garage. The Cecily is 3,503 square feet priced at $464,841.

David Weekley also has The Rivergate model available now. It has an elongated paved driveway, open floor plan, huge rear windows, and backs up to conservation and a pond. This four-bedroom, three-full bath, three-car garage home is 2,537 square feet, and includes a paved lanai for spacious outdoor living and aluminum fencing. The home’s price is $465,198.

ICI Homes is another premium builder at Asturia, which also has three move-in homes available. The Serena is its model home, and is loaded with elegant upgrades, including a grand foyer and 12-foot ceilings, and is located on a beautiful conservation lot. At 2,217 square feet, this one-story home priced at $517,775 has four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage.

Other ICI Homes ready now are the Arden and Oakland plans. The four-bedroom, three-bath, three-car garage Arden model is 2,402 square feet and sells for $470,415. The Oakland is 2,115 square feet with four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. It sells for $392,376.

Ryan Homes is introducing Asturia’s first townhome neighborhood with two floor plans that have just been released. Both plans offer three bedrooms and 2.5 baths, with the Chopin at 1,582 square feet and the Haydn at 1,740 square feet. Both townhomes have separate, 2-car garages in the back, and a unique courtyard between the home and garage.

Ryan Homes is building 105 townhomes in its low maintenance community at prices beginning in the low $220s. Decorated models will open in January and are expected to attract first-time homebuyers coming out of apartments, as well as empty-nesters looking to downsize.

Asturia is the intimately scaled, master-planned community with an unmatched amenity package that includes a trail network, recreational parks, state-of-the art fitness center and modern clubhouse with resort-style pool. There is a Kompan play structure and GaGa Ball court, as well as event lawns that foster imaginative play and a healthy, family friendly lifestyle.

Both ICI Homes and David Weekley Homes are offering homesites nestled near Asturia’s nature preserves. Ryan Homes’ townhomes are within walking distance to the community’s Amenity Center.

Commercial parcels are being developed at the front of the community along State Road 54, making for a full, mixed-use community experience. Asturia is centrally located just five minutes from the Suncoast Parkway, with close proximity to U.S. 41, U.S. 19 and I-75. Top-rated schools are nearby.

The community is now in its third phase, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to realize your dreams for a new home in one of Pasco’s best neighborhood in 2019.

Published December 26, 2018

ICI Model Home Now For Sale in Asturia

November 28, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

One of Tampa’s most preeminent builders, ICI Homes, is selling its model home in Asturia in central Pasco County.

“Our Serena model has top-of-the-line upgrades and is a tremendous value for families looking to move this year,” said Sales Manager Leah Turner.

The one-story Serena is built on a beautiful conservation lot and is loaded with elegant upgrades. At 2,217 square feet, it has four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage.

The Costa Mesa by ICI Homes exemplifies outdoor living with its stunning rear lanai. The company builds this open floor plan in Asturia in Odessa, and Bexley in Land O’ Lakes.

Its unique grand foyer pulls you through the house with 12-foot ceilings, and its large kitchen and great room gracefully flow onto a covered lanai that stretches along the back of the home. This exclusive model home is currently priced at $515,775.

“This home never feels crowded, whether you’re relaxing with family, playing with the kids or entertaining friends,” said Turner.

ICI Homes will soon have two, one-story inventory homes in Asturia. The Arden and Oakland plans range from 2,115 to 2,402 square feet, and have four bedrooms, three baths and two-car garages. Inventory homes, including the lot, currently begin at $392,376.

“We are ready to move quickly on all of our inventory homes, and will do everything we can to get a family settled as soon as possible,” said Ron Ferguson, division manager of the company’s West Florida Division.

Asturia Phase III
As Asturia enters its third phase, ICI Homes is excited to be introducing a new model in early 2019. The one-story Costa Mesa is under construction now.

“We’ve had tremendous success since we began building in Asturia in late 2017, and many families are looking forward to this next phase, and our pristine conservation and water lots,” said Ferguson.

ICI Homes has available 22 homesites on 55-foot lots, and another 16 sites on 65-foot lots. Homes in the third phase will begin in the low $300,000s.

“We’re very pleased to be offering families new homes in this mid-point range, which come with all the quality features, designs and construction methods that ICI Homes is known for,” said Ferguson. “Buyers are excited to get into a prestigious ICI Home at this attractive price point.”

Bexley Close-Out
This is the last chance to buy an ICI Home in Bexley, a master-planned community in Land O’ Lakes along the State Road 54 corridor, being developed by Newland Communities.

“We have three remaining homesites in Bexley, and all have been permitted and will be ready for sale in the second quarter of 2019,” said Turner.

ICI is building its most popular family homes for its Bexley inventory — the one-story Costa Mesa and Egret VII.

The Costa Mesa is 2,565 square feet, and features four bedrooms, three baths and a three-car garage. The slightly smaller Egret VII is 2,512 square feet, and features four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. Both are very open plans with lots of windows and natural lighting.

Build On Your Own Lot
With so much land available in Pasco, many families want to build a new home on land they already own. ICI Homes is one of the few semi-custom builders to offer a “Build On Your Lot” program.

“Many buyers with their own lot enjoy working with ICI Homes because they can easily customize our floor plans, and walk through our models to get a real feel for what their new home will be like,” said Sales Manager Turner.

“Plus, we’re more affordable than other custom builders, who may only build four or five houses a year. There is tremendous savings working with a builder like ICI Homes, because the discounts we receive for our quantity is passed along to our ‘on your lot’ buyers,” Turner continues.

ICI Homes has built hundreds of custom “on your lot” homes, ranging from palatial estates on the St John’s River, to one-of-a-kind homes in private communities and rural areas. Since it was established in 1980, the company has built over 4,000 single-family homes in Florida and the Tampa area, and has earned several prestigious awards for design and innovation.

The ICI Homes sales center for Asturia and Bexley is at 15134 Aviles Parkway in Odessa, (813) 359-0264.

Published November 28, 2018

Santa and his Elves Invite You To Asturia

November 28, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

The third annual Holiday Festival is being hosted at Asturia — a master-planned community in Odessa — on Saturday, Dec. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is free and open to the public.

Youngsters will enjoy a candy cane express train, face-painting elf, balloon-artist elf, holiday carnival games, meet-and-greet surprise holiday characters, holiday treats and, of course, sitting on Santa’s lap and telling him what they want for Christmas.

And, when Holiday Festival guests are done playing, kids and their parents can tour Asturia’s beautifully decorated model homes.

Ashton Woods Homes, David Weekley Homes, ICI Homes and Ryan Homes are Asturia’s exclusive builders. Model homes are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m.

Asturia builders provide a wide range of home sizes and architectural styles. Pricing begins in the mid $200,000s, and goes to over $600,000. A variety of product types and home configurations attract empty-nesters, first-time homebuyers, singles, young families, families with school-aged children and even multi-generational families.

Third Phase Opens
It’s been only three years since Asturia began selling homes, and already the award-winning development has moved into its third phase. More than 250 homes have been sold out of 550 planned for the community.

“Our builders have been very successful, and the demand for more homesites has driven the opening of our Phase III,” said Creighton Call, projector director for Hines, the community’s developer.

With Phase III comes the addition of Asturia’s fourth builder, Ryan Homes, which is building 108 townhomes close to the community’s Amenity Center and entrance. These affordable homes have two-car garages located in the rear and are accessed by private alleys, which leaves the front of the home open for welcoming porches, sidewalks and landscaping.

Upscale semi-custom builders, David Weekley Homes and ICI Homes, are building new single-family models on 55-foot and 65-foot homesites in Phase III. ICI has two new models planned, which will open in the second quarter of 2019.

“After Phase III is completed, there will be just 40 home sites remaining,” said Call. “People are moving to Asturia ahead of plan because of our attention to detail, the quality of life we’ve created, the excellent schools that our children attend and our convenient location to all of Tampa Bay.”

Asturia is designed as a walkable community with winding streets that connect to neighborhood parks, trails and recreational areas. Most homes are easy walking or biking distance to the Amenity Center, which includes a resort-style pool, a fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, and a contemporary clubhouse for community and family celebrations.

Every street has a mixture of homes by different builders with varying elevations that give neighborhoods a unique feel. “There are no cookie-cutter streets in Asturia. Our premier builders offer an assortment of architectural styles and customizations. We take great care in beautifully landscaping the curvilinear streets and common walkable areas,” said Call.

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

Asturia is 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 mixture 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 November 28, 2018

16 Beautiful Ashton Woods Homes Ready For Your Family

November 28, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Ashton Woods is in its final sales phase at Asturia, with 85 percent of homesites sold since the community opened two years ago.

“We’ve had tremendous success in Asturia, selling over 100 single-family homes in this much-desired community,” said Marketing Manager Kristin Wilson. “We have under 30 homes available for sale, and expect all to be completed by the end of the year.”

Because most families want to move into their new home as soon as possible, Ashton Woods received permits from Pasco County for all of its remaining Asturia homesites.

“This saves our buyers up to three months in the building process,” said Kathy Midkiff, Ashton Woods’ community sales manager in Asturia.

“Our designers have put together beautiful combinations of flooring, countertops, design features and colors that will excite the vast majority of buyers,” she said. “Plus, we have a great combination of homes that convert flex space to extra bedrooms, add bonus rooms and extra baths, and have great outdoor living areas with front porches and extended lanais.”

Inventory Homes
Ashton Woods offers traditional one- and two-story homes in its Traditional home series. All feature open floor plans, large living areas, beautiful master suites, high-end finishes and lots of storage. Homes have two-car garages, and many back up to private conservation homesites.

Spacious Classic Series
Five traditional, inventory homes are ready in the Classic series, including two, one-story homes. The versatile Odessa plan has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,243 square feet. The larger Naples plan offers four bedrooms, three baths in 2,321 square feet.

Also ready now are three, two-story homes with two-car garages, including the Ferrara model home at 2,890 square feet with its four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The Milan is 2,722 square feet with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. The largest home Ashton Woods builds in Asturia is the 3,365-square-foot Athens, which boasts four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

Affordable Heritage Series
Many first-time homebuyers and downsizing families choose the Heritage Series. Ashton Woods has two move-in ready, one-story homes available in these well-designed floor plans — the Truman at 1,961 square feet with four bedrooms and two baths; and the slightly smaller Adams plan at 1,829 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths.

Evergreen and Grove Series
Ashton Woods is the only builder in Asturia offering single-family homes with garages at the rear of the house. There are five, quick move-in homes available in these series, all conveniently located close to Asturia’s Amenity Center.

There are three Arlington plans at 2,003 square feet, and also four Ortega plans at 2,189 square feet. These homes begin at $269,000.

Great Schools
“For families with children, Asturia is a very popular community because it is zoned for some of the best schools in Pasco County — J.W. Mitchell High, Seven Springs Middle and Odessa Elementary,” said Midkiff.

Asturia buyers prefer the community’s smaller size of just 550 homes, compared to thousands of homes being built in neighboring developments. Plus, they appreciate that construction will not be ongoing for several years.

Ashton Woods was named the 2017 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine and, for the fourth consecutive year, has been ranked among the top three for Most Trusted Builders in America.

For more information, go to AshtonWoods.com/tampa/Asturia. You can also call the sales center at (813) 446-8362.

Published November 28, 2018

Brightman Family Loves Asturia and Their Ashton Woods Home

October 24, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Alex and Jessica Brightman were one of the first Ashton Woods homeowners in Asturia, a master-planned community in Odessa, along the State Road 54 corridor.

Two years later, the young couple will be bringing home their second child to their Ashton Woods home, when their son is born in January.

“We just love our Ashton Woods home and living in Asturia,” said Alex, who works in the IT field. “We have a huge corner lot and enjoy the open floor plan of our Milan model.”

Jessica and Alex Brightman and their daughter, Kensely, have lived in Asturia for two years and love the open floor plan of their Ashton Woods home.

His wife, Jessica, adds, “We’ve met so many people and have made so many friends. It’s been perfect for us and our daughter, Kensley.”

The Brightmans also credit their Ashton Woods salesperson, Kathy Midkiff, for making their homebuying experience so successful. “Kathy was absolutely wonderful and helped us every step of the way.”

“Asturia is the perfect location for us. We moved here from Dade City, so we especially appreciate the convenience of being close to the Suncoast Parkway. It’s so easy to get to downtown Tampa,” Jessica added.

The Brightmans are typical of many Ashton Woods families. The builder’s spacious floor plans are the most affordable homes in Asturia, with prices beginning under $300,000.

“We found there is a lot of value in our home —we have beautiful finishes and lots of space for our investment,” said Alex.

Ashton Woods is in its final sales phase at Asturia, with 80 percent of home sites sold since the community opened two years ago.

“We’ve had tremendous success in Asturia, and have sold over 100 families their new home in this much-desired community,” said Marketing Manager Kristin Wilson. “We have less than 30 move-in ready homes that remain, and expect all to be sold very soon.”

To encourage families to buy before the end of the year, all Ashton Woods homebuyers in Asturia that purchase in the Grove Series will receive a free stainless-steel refrigerator and washer/ dryer, a value of over $3,500. Plus, Ashton Woods is contributing $9,000 towards closing costs with its preferred lender*.

“There has never been a better time to buy an Ashton Woods home in Asturia,” said Wilson. “And, some of our best home values can be found in our Grove series, which feature two-car garages at the rear of the home.”

There are seven of these unique homes ready now as inventory homes, with the popular Arlington model beginning at just $276,999.

This 2,003-square-foot home features open-concept family and dining rooms that open to the kitchen, complete with 42-inch designer cabinets, granite or quartz countertops, an oversized island and walk-in pantry. Also, downstairs is a powder bathroom, valet area off the garage entry and ceramic tile floors throughout the entire first floor.

Upstairs, the Arlington’s master suite has a spacious bathroom with double vanities, walk-in shower and large walk-in closet. Two additional bedrooms share a bath, and a laundry room is conveniently located upstairs.

“We have three Arlington homes ready for quick move-in, all under $280,000. It is a perfect first home and has many upgrades not usually found at this price point,” said Marketing Manager Wilson.

Ashton Woods also offers a slightly larger home in this series, the Ortega, at 2,193 square feet.

The Ortega has a soaring 20-foot volume ceiling foyer, a large open-concept kitchen, family room and breakfast nook. A formal dining room and butler’s pantry lead to the kitchen, which has 42-inch designer cabinets, granite or quartz countertops, an oversized island, and walk-in pantry. Downstairs also features a powder bathroom and plenty of storage closets.

Upstairs is a large master suite and bathroom with double vanities, walk-in shower and large walk-in closet. And, like the Arlington, there are two additional bedrooms that share a bath, and a convenient laundry room located upstairs.

“Our Ortega models begin at $296,990, which is a tremendous value for close to 2,200 square feet and Ashton Woods’ premium finishes,” said Wilson.

More Homes and Great Schools
Ashton Woods also offers classic one- and two-story homes in its traditional home series with the garage in the front. All offer open floor plans, large living areas, beautiful master suites, high-end finish and lots of storage. Homes have two- or three-car garages, and many back up to private conservation lots.

“For families with children, Asturia is a very popular community because it is zoned for some of the best schools in Pasco County — J.W. Mitchell High, Seven Springs Middle and Odessa Elementary,” said Wilson.

Ashton Woods was named the 2017 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine and, for the fourth consecutive year, has been ranked among the top three for Most Trusted Builders in America.

For more information, go to AshtonWoods.com/tampa/Asturia. You can also call the sales center at (813) 446-8362.

Published October 24, 2018

Phase III Underway In Asturia

October 24, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Asturia — one of Pasco County’s most successful master-planned communities along the State Road 54 corridor — has expanded into its third and final major phase.

And, with Phase III comes the addition of Asturia’s fourth builder, Ryan Homes, which is building townhomes on 108 homesites close to the community’s Amenity Center and entrance.

“Asturia has been embraced by our owners because they want to live in a community with a variety of builders and home sizes with unique streetscapes and world-class amenities that encourage an active lifestyle,” said Call.

Asturia’s builders offer multiple product types and home configurations that attract empty-nesters, first-time homebuyers, singles, young families, families with school-aged children and even multi-generational families.

“We have several extended families living in Asturia — empty nesters who have built a home a few blocks from their adult children and grandchildren. We even have siblings and cousins who have chosen Asturia because we offer an assortment of home sizes, floor plans and price points,” said Call.

Asturia is designed as a walkable community with winding streets that connect to neighborhood parks, trails and recreational areas. Most homes are easy walking or biking distance to the Amenity Center, which includes a resort-style pool, a fully equipped fitness center, and a contemporary clubhouse for community and family celebrations.

Every street has a mixture of homes by different builders with varying elevations that give neighborhoods a unique feel. “There are no cookie cutter streets in Asturia. Our premier builders offer a variety of architectural styles and customizations. We take great care in beautifully landscaping the curvilinear streets and common walkable areas,” said Call.

In the three years since Asturia began selling homes, more than 250 homes have been sold out of the 550 planned for the community.

Upscale semi-custom builders, David Weekley Homes and ICI Homes, are building new single-family models on 55- and 65-foot homesites in Phase III. Ashton Woods, which has been building in Asturia since the community opened in 2015, continues to offer multiple home types and styles.

Asturia’s Phase III consists of 224 lots, of which 108 will be townhomes by Ryan Homes. These affordable homes have two-car garages located in the rear and accessed by private alleys, which leaves the front of the home open for welcoming porches, sidewalks and landscaping.

Ryan Homes is launching its new, low maintenance, two-car garage townhome neighborhood with their model home opening in early 2019. Townhomes prices will begin from the mid $200,000s. Presales are already underway.

“Ryan’s townhomes will attract buyers looking for smaller homes with minimum lawn maintenance,” said Call. “We expect to see many first-time homebuyers coming out of apartments, as well as empty-nesters looking to downsize.”

Asturia’s smaller, intimate community size of just 550 homes is attractive to people who do not want to live in a large master-planed development with thousands of homes being built over several years.

Builders offer a range of home sizes and architectural styles, with prices ranging from the high $200,000s to over $600,000. Many inventory homes are available for families looking to move before the end of the year.

Asturia residents enjoy a kid-friendly, family oriented lifestyle surrounded by miles of multi-use trails, interspersed with dog parks and pocket parks. Kids especially love the unique, domed-shaped Kompan playground that fosters strong bodies and imaginative play.

Asturia’s convenient location in Odessa is less than one mile from the Suncoast Parkway and 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 is available by visiting Asturia’s model homes, registering at the community’s website, AsturiaFlorida.com, or by calling (813) 510-3601.

Published October 24, 2018

ICI Model Homes Now For Sale in Bexley and Asturia

September 26, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

One of Tampa’s most preeminent builders, ICI Homes, is selling its model homes in Bexley and Asturia in central Pasco County.

“Both homes have top-of-the-line upgrades and are a tremendous value for families looking to move this fall,” said Sales Manager Leah Turner.

Both Asturia and Bexley are master-planned communities located on State Road 54 close to the Suncoast Parkway. In Asturia, ICI Homes’ model is a one-story Serena loaded with elegant upgrades that is built on a beautiful conservation lot.

ICI Homes is selling its model homes in Asturia and Bexley, including the spectacular Brooke plan with five bedrooms and four baths.

At 2,217 square feet, the Serena has four bedrooms, three baths and a two-car garage. Its unique grand foyer pulls you through the house with 12-foot ceilings, and its large kitchen and great room gracefully flow onto a covered lanai that stretches along the back of the home. Currently priced at $515,775.

“This home never feels crowded, whether you’re relaxing with family, playing with the kids or entertaining friends,” said Turner.

In Bexley, the spacious two-story Brooke model is 3,609 square feet with five bedrooms, four baths and garages for three vehicles. Currently priced at $835,280.

“This remarkable home has cathedral ceilings in the living room that complement the open floor plan,” said Turner. “The owner’s suite is separated from all the other rooms, and has his-and-hers walk-in closets, a luxurious bath, enclosed shower and separate vanities. Upstairs are four additional bedrooms, two shared bathrooms and a multifunctional game room.”

In addition to these beautifully decorated model homes, ICI Homes also has three, one-story inventory homes in Asturia that are ready now or will be by the end of the year. The Serena, Arden and Oakland range from 2,115 to 2,402 square feet, and have four bedrooms, three baths and two-car garages. Inventory homes, including the lot, begin at $397,421.

ICI Homes are specifically designed for families with school-aged children, and offer the latest technology and innovative, open floor plans that connect large family gathering spaces to secluded study enclaves.

Families living in Bexley and Asturia are zoned to some of the best schools in Pasco County, including Land O’ Lakes and J.W. Mitchell high schools. Bexley has an elementary school located within the community that opened in 2017, and youngsters in Asturia attend highly rated Odessa Elementary.

More Homes at Asturia
ICI Homes is continuing to build in Asturia with new models and inventory homes in Asturia’s recently announced Phase Three, with new models and sales beginning in early 2019.

“We’ve had tremendous success since we began building in Asturia in late 2017, and many families are looking forward to our new floor plans and pristine conservation and water lots available in Phase Three,” said Ferguson.

ICI Homes will have 22 large home sites on 55-foot lots, and 16 premium, extra large 65-foot lots in Phase Three. Two new models are being built, with pricing beginning in the low $300,000s.

“We are very pleased to be offering families new homes in this mid-point range that come with all the quality features, designs and construction methods that ICI Homes is known for,” said Ferguson. “Buyers are excited to get into a prestigious, ICI Home at this lower price point.”

ICI Homes 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. Established in 1980, the company has built over 4,000 single-family homes in Florida, and is the recipient of several prestigious awards for design and innovation.

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.

Family Fun At Asturia’s Fall Festival!

September 26, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Asturia, a master-planned community in Odessa, is celebrating its third Fall Festival on Saturday, Oct. 13 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. New residents, future residents and families from neighboring communities are all invited to this free event open to the public.

Fun activities for children and adults include hayrides, crafts, face painting, carnival rides, a bounce house, local vendors and a balloon artist. Hay will be provided for those wanting to stuff their own straw scarecrows (please bring your own pillowcase and old clothing). A variety of food trucks will be at the event.

A portion of vendor proceeds will benefit Pasco Kids First, a nonprofit that is engaged in the prevention, assessment and treatment of child abuse and neglect.

Beautiful Models
When Fall Festival guests are done enjoying the activities, they are invited to tour Asturia’s beautifully decorated model homes.

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

Builders offer a range of home sizes and architectural styles, with prices ranging from the mid $200,000s to over $500,000. Many inventory homes are available for families looking to move before the end of the year.

The community’s newest builder is Ryan Homes, which has begun construction on rear-load townhomes that will sell in the mid $200,000. Townhomes will be located near the front of the community, walkable to Asturia’s Amenity Center.

It’s been just three years since Asturia began selling homes, and already this award-winning development has moved into its third phase. Over 200 homes have been sold in its first two phases, and builders are planning new models for the opening of Phase Three in early 2019.

Great Amenities
Asturia residents enjoy a kid-friendly, family-oriented lifestyle surrounded by miles of multi-use trails, interspersed with dog parks and pocket parks. Kids especially love the unique, domed-shaped Kompan playground.

Everyone enjoys Asturia’s distinctive, 5,800-square-foot Amenity Center and Clubhouse, with its fully equipped state-of-the-art fitness center, covered outdoor living rooms, a luxurious resort-style swimming pool and expansive lawn areas for recreation.

When Asturia’s development is complete, it will likely have less than 550 single-family homes, compared to nearby planned communities with over 3,000 homes. Many people chose Asturia because they prefer the intimate neighborhood experience that comes with its modest community size.

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 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 is available by visiting Asturia’s model homes, registering at the community’s website, AsturiaFlorida.com, or by calling (813) 510-3601.

Published September 26, 2018

14 Beautiful Ashton Woods Homes Ready For Your Family

September 26, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Ashton Woods is in its final sales phase at Asturia, with 80 percent of homesites sold since the community opened two years ago.

“We’ve had tremendous success in Asturia, selling over 100 single-family homes in this much-desired community,” said Sales Manager Kristin Wilson. “We have under 40 homes available for sale, and expect all to be completed by the end of the year.”

Because most families want to move into their new home as soon as possible, Ashton Woods received permits from Pasco County for all of its remaining Asturia homesites.

“This saves our buyers up to three months in the building process,” said Jillian Harris, Ashton Woods’ community sales manager in Asturia.

While construction is underway on many homes, Ashton Woods buyers are still able to select flooring, countertops, cabinets and other nonstructural customizations on several homes that will be completed in November and December.

Inventory Homes
Ashton Woods offers classic one- and two-story homes in its Traditional Home Series. All feature open floor plans, large living areas, beautiful master suites, high-end finishes and lots of storage. Homes have two- or three-car garages, and many back up to private conservation lots.

Spacious Classic Series
Five traditional, inventory homes are ready in the Classic Series, including two, one-story homes. The versatile Odessa plan has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,243 square feet. The larger Naples plan offers four bedrooms, three baths in 2,321 square feet.

Affordable Heritage Series
Many first-time homebuyers and downsizing families choose the Heritage Series. Ashton Woods has two move-in ready, one-story homes available in these well-designed floor plans — the Truman at 1,961 square feet with four bedrooms and two baths. The slightly smaller Adams plan is 1,829 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths.

Evergreen and Grove Series
Ashton Woods is the only builder in Asturia offering single-family homes with garages at the rear of the house. There are seven, quick move-in homes available in these series, all conveniently located close to Asturia’s Amenity Center.

There are three Arlington plans at 2,003 square feet, and also four Ortega plans at 2,189 square feet. These homes begin at $279,000.

Ashton Woods was named the 2017 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine and, for the fourth consecutive year, has been ranked among the top three for Most Trusted Builders in America.

For more information, go to AshtonWoods.com/tampa/Asturia. You can also call the sales center at (813) 446-8362.

Published September 26, 2018

Want To Move To A New Home By The Holidays?

August 22, 2018 By Special to The Laker/Lutz News

Then visit Ashley Woods’ 18 Inventory Homes In Asturia

Ashton Woods is in its final sales phase at Asturia, with 75 percent of home sites sold since the community opened two years ago.

“We’ve had tremendous success in Asturia, selling over 100 beautiful homes in this much-desired community on State Road 54,” said Sales Manager Kristin Wilson. “We have just 45 homes to go, and expect all to be gone by the end of the year, with many families closing before the holidays.”

Because most families want to move into their new home by the end of the year, Ashton Woods has received permits from Pasco County for its remaining homes sites in Asturia

“This saves our buyers up to three months in the building process,” said Jillian Harris, Ashton Woods’ community sales manager in Asturia, a master-planned community in Odessa.

“We are known for our affordable personalization at the Design Studio, and families who want to pick out their finishes and colors are reserving these homes right now,” said Harris.

Inventory Homes
Ashton Woods offers traditional one- and two-story homes in its traditional home series. All feature open floor plans, large living areas, beautiful master suites, high-end finishes and lots of storage. Homes have two or three-car garages, and many back up to private conservation lots.

Spacious Classic Series
Six traditional inventory homes are ready now in the Classic series, including two, one- story homes. The versatile Odessa plan has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths in 2,243 square feet. The larger Naples plan offers four bedrooms, three baths in 2,321 square feet.

Also ready now are three, two-story homes with two-car garages, including the Ferrara model home at 2,890 square feet with its four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

The 3,362-square-foot Athens is the largest home Ashton Woods builds in Asturia, and boasts up to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths.

Affordable Heritage Series
Many first-time homebuyers and downsizing families choose the Heritage Series. Ashton Woods has five move-in ready homes available in these well-designed floor plans, including three, one-story homes.

Two homes are ready now in the popular Milan plans, at 2,722 square feet with four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. The slightly smaller Adams plan is 1,829 square feet with three bedrooms and two baths.

Available two stories homes are the Lincoln, Monroe and Ellington plans. Square footage ranges from 2,329 to 2,638 square feet, and homes offer up to five bedrooms and three baths.

Evergreen and Grove Series
Ashton Woods is the only builder in Asturia offering single-family homes with garages at the rear of the house. There are nine, quick move-in homes available in these series, all conveniently located close to Asturia’s Amenity center.

The two-story Blackwater is the largest rear-load home available, at 2,309 square feet with four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.

There are four Arlington plans at 2,003 square feet, and also four Ortega plans at 2,189 square feet. These homes begin at $279,000.

Asturia is the ultimate choice for buyers considering the many master-planned communities along State Road 54. Buyers prefer Asturia’s smaller size of just 550 homes, compared to thousands being built in neighboring developments, and appreciate that construction will not be going on for years.

“People especially like that our homes are not on top of each other,” said Sales Manager Wilson. “Asturia’s developer did a great job laying out its streets, so it doesn’t look like a cookie-cutter community.”

Ashton Woods was named the 2017 Builder of the Year by Builder and Developer Magazine and, for the fourth consecutive year, has been ranked among the top three for Most Trusted Builders in America.

For more information, go to AshtonWoods.com/tampa/Asturia. You can also call the sales center at (813) 446-8362.

Published August 22, 2018