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Meritus Signature Homes North and South Carolina

Verona Oceanside Ormond-by-the-Sea, FL

ICI Homes has built more than 4,000 single-family residences in Florida during its 40 years as an award-winning regional industry leader. The company’s emphasis has always been on customizing every floor plan and exterior to create one-of-a-kind homes that are tailored to the specifications and lifestyle of its clients.

Over the past 20 years, Meritus Signature Homes has earned its reputation as one of the most respected builders in western North Carolina and throughout the state of South Carolina.

The homebuilding process begins at the Meritus Design Center in the upstate South Carolina town of Anderson. The experienced professionals there make the extra effort to get to know prospective customers and match their specific desires with one of the company’s customizable building plans. The goal is “affordable luxury,” combining the highest-quality materials and craftsmanship with a fixed-price approach that remains true to the established building budget. And, that cost-savings continues past move-in with energy-saving designs and appliances, as well as warranties that extend for 10 years or more.

Meritus Signature Homes is one of only two companies based in the South Carolina upstate to be chosen for the prestigious Southern Living Custom Builder Program. The Lowcountry Collection and Coastal Cottage designs are featured in choice communities near the South Carolina towns of Beaufort and Bluffton. The Mountain and Lake Collection includes designs created to naturally complement the scenic topography in the highland and waterfront communities of both Carolinas. Along with the Executive Collection and the company’s own Meritus Signature Collection, buyers can preview up to 700 available floor plans before choosing the perfect home in the ideal location for a lifetime of comfort and satisfaction.

Check out the gallery of homes online or visit the new office in Beaufort to see what Meritus Signature Homes has for you.

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Verona Oceanside is the newest Florida community by ICI Homes. This luxurious beach enclave features both customizable single-family homes and townhomes with direct ocean access. An impressive collection of all-new casual lifestyle floor plans feature refreshing outdoor living spaces with front and back porches plus plenty of windows to let the Florida sunshine into the open interior spaces. Craftsmanship of the highest quality and a wide range of finishing-touch options make every Verona Oceanside home unique.

The popular Ormond-by-the-Sea community is the home of Verona Oceanside, which is located on historic Florida Highway A1A. Local shops, markets, and casual cafes are found all along the seaside road, offering Verona Oceanside residents convenient access to all of their everyday needs. A short drive of less than five miles over the bridge and onto the mainland is the town of Ormond Beach. This upscale destination features fine-dining restaurants, day spas, golf courses, and shopping centers, as well as several nearby state parks and nature preserves for hiking and kayaking. Just a bit further south is Daytona Beach and iconic Daytona International Speedway.

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Information Center, Downtown Winter Garden Street, Winter Garden FL 34787

Stanley Martin Homes

Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina

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an exceptional respect for the environment.

Unique nature-oriented amenities distinguish the 258-acre Oakland Park community. Topping the list is the West Orange Trail, a 22-mile pathway that meanders through the heart of the development. Additional trails run along the shores of Lake Apopka and throughout the community, connecting nearly a dozen on-site parks, lawns, and mews. The Oakland Park Clubhouse overlooking Eagle Lake is the hub of community activity with meeting rooms, a demonstration kitchen, a playground for the kids, and a zero-entry pool. The neighborhood Meadow Marsh Park on Lake Brim features a pool next to the community gardens.

Since its debut in 2008, Oakland Park has won many prestigious environmental awards for its site design, lake restoration, and tree preservation, including some of the region’s largest live oaks. As a certified-green Florida community, Oakland Park adheres to the highest standards in home construction and energy efficiency. Preferred builders David Weekley Homes, J&J Building, and RCB Homes now offer virtual tours of available residences.

The West Orange Trail also makes it possible for Oakland Park residents to walk, jog, or ride their bikes to nearby Winter Haven, a welcoming town filled with shops, restaurants, and professional services like medical specialty practices. And, Oakland Park families appreciate the choice of high-performing public and private schools in Orange County.

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Stanley Martin Homes was founded in 1966 to build residences in the growing suburbs around Washington, D.C. With core values that include a passion for excellence and a homebuyer-focused approach from first contact to completion, Stanley Martin Homes has grown to become one of the 50 largest builders in America. The company is currently featuring new homes in the finest communities of Virginia and the Carolinas.

In the Virginia highlands near Charlottesville, move-in-ready homes and villas are available in Glenbrook at Foothill Crossing, and estate homes with mountain views are offered in the Whittington community. Townhomes in choice locations are featured throughout northern Virginia and in the Richmond area. Kelton Station is the company’s first-ever neighborhood in Williamsburg.

Coastal North Carolina communities now featuring Stanley Martin Homes include St. James Plantation and Brunswick Plantation, while the active-adult lifestyle distinguishes the Heritage community near Charlotte. Move-in-ready homes are now available in the Raleigh-area neighborhoods of Woodhall and 12 Oaks, and the Retreat at Renaissance townhomes are within walking distance of downtown Wake Forest.

Homes in the Lowcountry of South Carolina include the riverfront Oldfield community in Bluffton, plus popular Charleston-area neighborhoods like Bridgeview and Summers Corner. Spacious single-family homes are now available in more than 20 choice communities in the midlands area around Columbia, while upstate locations include Mayfield Crossing near Greenville.

For high-quality, energy-efficient residences in the best Southeastern locations, check out what Stanley Martin Homes has to offer.

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