Ocala, FL – Displaying confidence in the U.S. economy and a housing industry rebound, On Top of the World Communities, 8445 SW 80th St., is building seven furnished model homes scheduled to open to the public in late November.
Situated in the Candler Hills neighborhood, the model center showcases homes that exceed federal ENERGY STAR™ standards as certified by independent inspectors. In fact, the Huntley model home features optional solar panels as a secondary source of energy, says Kenneth Colen, president of On Top of the World Communities.
On Top of the World is Florida’s first active-adult community where every new home is ENERGY STAR certified, and the company is pursuing LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for all new homes to emphasize its commitment to sustainability.
A Nov. 21-22 grand opening is planned for the model homes, ranging from 1,705 to 2,300 square feet of living space, and priced from $195,990 including homesite.
Four models from the Premier Homes Series include the 1,705-square-foot Verbena Grand with three bedrooms and two baths, priced from $195,990, and the Heather Grand at 2,036 square feet of living space, also with three bedrooms and two baths, priced from $225,560. Both include a standard homesite in the Indigo East or Windsor neighborhoods.
The third model is the new Hydrangea courtyard home with 1,853 square feet of living space as well as a detached casita, while the Dundee II offers three bedrooms and two baths in 2,130 square feet of living space. The Hydrangea is priced at $234,590 on a standard homesite in Indigo East and Windsor, while the Dundee II at $236,430 is on a standard homesite in Windsor.
Estate Homes Series models include the 2,188-square-foot Huntley II with optional solar panels. This three-bedroom, two-bath home is priced from $240,680 including a standard homesite in the golf-course community of Candler Hills.
The two other Estate Homes models also offer three bedrooms and two baths: The Lockhearn II, with 2,010 square feet of living space (from $223,320), and the 2,300-square-foot Sterling II (from $256,450). All three are on Candler Hills standard homesites.
Located in central Florida, On Top of the World Communities is a 13,000-acre master-planned community offering sustainable, high-performance homes and state-of-the-art amenities for 21st century active adults.
Named to the list of America’s 100 Best Master-Planned Communities by Where to Retire magazine and Best Neighborhood for 55+ by Ocala magazine, On Top of the World has built about 4,500 homes in 14 neighborhoods since construction began in the 1980s.
On Top of the World Communities boasts three par-72, 18-hole championship golf courses; Master the Possibilities Education Center, where 600 classes, lectures, presentations and film series are taught by a professional faculty; and the Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala’s largest indoor venue for concerts.
For more details, call (800) 421-4162 or (352) 854-3600. Community information is available at OnTopoftheWorld.com.
About On Top of the World Communities On Top of the World Communities, Inc. is one of the oldest privately held construction and development companies in Florida, specializing in desirable Florida active adult retirement living. The company, founded by Sidney Colen, began building in 1947 and has constructed homes for literally tens of thousands of satisfied buyers.
Following the success of the first On Top of the World condominium community in Clearwater, Florida, Colen’s interest grew to include central Florida where, in 1975, he purchased a large parcel of land in Ocala formerly known as Circle Square Ranch. Development began on this land in 1982 and continues today.
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