Scheduled for the weekend of Nov. 21-22, the grand opening of these furnished model homes marks the first time that virtually every new home built at this award-winning active-adult community is being offered with optional solar power that can reduce power bills up to 75 percent, says Kenneth D. 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.
The model homes range from 1,705 to 2,300 square feet of living space, and are priced from $195,990 including homesite.
Four models from the Premier Homes Series are 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 1,853-square-foot Hydrangea courtyard home that features a detached casita, while the Dundee II – with three bedrooms and two baths – provides 2,130 square feet of living space. The Hydrangea, priced at $234,590, is 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 ... shown with solar panels that slash annual energy bills by as much as 75 percent. This three-bedroom, two-bath home, priced from $240,680, is on a standard homesite in 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.
On Top of the World Communities is a 12,900-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 the 1980s.
On Top of the World Communities boasts three par-72, 18-hole championship golf courses and Master the Possibilities Education Center, where 600 classes, lectures, presentations and film series are taught by a professional faculty. Also a focus here is the Circle Square Cultural Center, Ocala’s largest indoor venue for concerts, which hosts entertainment by internationally acclaimed performing artists.
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.
