Showing posts with label Windermere. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Windermere. Show all posts

Friday, March 4, 2011

Golden Bear Golf Club in Windermere Promotes Dan Rabaja to First Assistant Pro

CELEBRATION, Fla. –Golden Bear Golf Club at Keene’s Point in Windermere has promoted Dan Rabaja to first assistant pro.

Matthew Allen, head golf pro at Golden Bear Golf Club, said Rabaja joined Golden Bear nine months ago as an associate in the pro shop. He has five years of experience in the golf industry.

Golden Bear Golf Club is owned and operated by Celebration Golf Management headed by Gene Garrote.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045; Matthew Allen, Head Golf Pro, Golden Bear Golf Club, 407-876-5775 ext 41

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Ashton Woods Homes Opens Three New Town Homes Priced From the $150s at Wickham Park in Windermere, Six More to Open Soon

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes recently opened three more town homes priced from the $150s at Wickham Park on Bramwell Street in Windermere off Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three more town homes will open in March and three more in May.

The three-bedroom town homes range in size from 1,472 square feet of living space to 1,508 square feet.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Denver, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Ashton Woods Homes starts construction of nine new town homes priced from the $130s at Lakeside Villas in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has started construction of new town homes priced from the $130s at Lakeside Villas, located off S.R. 535 and Reams Rd. in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the nine three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath town homes are under construction now.

Altogether, Ashton Woods Homes plans to build 36 town homes at Lakeside Villas that range in size from 1,390 square feet of living space to 1,573 square feet.

Lakeside Villas boasts a state-of-the-art amenity center that includes a fitness center with kid’s room, clubhouse with billiards room, resort-style pool with lap lanes, beach volleyball, outdoor fireplace and barbeque areas.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. * * *

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700, mroche@ashtonwoodshomes.com; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

2011 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am Winner D.A. Points Is Member of Golden Bear Golf Club in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla. --- PGA Pro D. A. Points, a member of the Golden Bear Golf Club in Windermere, won his first PGA Tour tournament Sunday after sinking a 100-yard gap wedge for an eagle on the 14th hole in the 2011 AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament with celebrity Bill Murray, star of the comedy classic Caddyshack.

Gene Garrote, president of Celebration Golf Management, which owns and operates the Golden Bear Golf Club, said Points’ final-round 67 gave him a 17 under par total of 271 and a two-stroke victory over Hunter Mahan, who shot a 66 to jump over nine players into second place.

“Everyone at Golden Bear is excited for him,” Garrote said. “We’ll be talking about this one for a while,” Garrote said.

Celebration Golf Management, Inc. owns and operates Celebration Golf Club at Celebration near Disney, Kings Ridge Golf Club and Legends Golf Club in Clermont and Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden in addition to the Golden Bear Club.
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For more information, contact: Gene Garrote, President Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045, ggarrote@celebrationgolf.com

Celebration Golf Management Promoted Barbara Bearss Reservations Supervisor for all of its public golf courses

CELEBRATION, Fla. – Celebration Golf Management, Inc. has promoted Barbara Bearss to reservations supervisor for all of their public golf courses.

Gene Garrote, president and principal of Celebration Golf Management, said Bearss formerly served as a marketing assistant.

Bearss joined Celebration Golf Management seven years ago, Garrote said. She has more than 14 years of experience in the golf industry.

In the Orlando area Celebration Golf Management owns and manages Legends Golf & Country Club in Clermont; The Golden Bear Club in Windermere; Kings Ridge in Clermont; Stoneybrook West in Winter Garden and Celebration Golf Club in Celebration.

The firm also owns and manages Crockett Ridge Golf Course in Kingsport, Tenn. and The International Club in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
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For media information, contact: Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045

Monday, February 14, 2011

Celebration Golf Launches Fairways for Warriors Golf Program to Help Wounded Vets

CELEBRATION - Celebration Golf Management, Inc., which owns and operates five golf clubs in the Central Florida area, has launched Fairways for Warriors, a 10-week program of intensive golf instruction to help wounded military veterans and their families.

Kenny Nairn, executive vice president of golf for Celebration Golf Management, said the Organization is offering the free intensive golf course instruction on Saturdays at one of its five clubs: Celebration Golf Club at Celebration, Stoneybrook West Golf Club in Winter Garden, Legends Golf Club and Kings Ridge Golf Club in Clermont, and Golden Bear Golf Club in Windermere.

Nairn said eight veterans have already joined the Fairways for Warriors program and he is expecting more veterans with their families at each event.

Fairways for Warriors is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) company focused on providing golf to wounded warriors. Tom Underdown is president, Bob Hurley and Alan Darty are directors. Visit http://www.fairwaysforwarriors.org/ for additional information.

“Golf professionals from each of our golf academies at each of our courses are providing the instruction for this wonderful organization,” Nairn said.
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For more information about this press release contact: Kenny Nairn, Scottish PGA Golf Professional / EVP of Golf Celebration Golf Management 407-566-9877; knairn@celebrationgolf.com; Gene Garrote, President, Celebration Golf Management, 407-566-1045

Monday, November 22, 2010

Ashton Woods Homes starts presales of two story condominiums with resort style amenities at Lake Burden in Windermere, Construction to start by Dec. 1

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will start presales in December of two story luxury condominiums with resort style amenities at Lake Burden, located off SR 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the home builder will build 36 three bedroom condominiums at Lake Burden that range in size from 1,390 square feet of living space to 1,573 square feet.

Ashton Woods’ condominiums at Lake Burden feature two-and-a-half baths and are priced from the $130s.

Roche said construction of the first 36 planned luxury condominiums will start Dec. 1.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Austin, Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Raleigh, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando. * * *

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700; Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Friday, July 9, 2010

Ashton Woods Homes to Start Presales of Town Homes Priced From $179,990 at Independence near Windermere

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will start presales of new town homes priced from 179,990 in July at Independence, located off Independence Parkway and Fiquette Rd. near Windermere in Winter Garden.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said the homes builder plans to build 34 new town homes at Independence.
Three and four bedroom town homes at Independence will range in size from 1,807 square feet of living space to 2,049 square feet, with two-and-a-half baths, private courtyards and two-car garages.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700

Monday, June 14, 2010

The LR Team at Stirling Sotheby's International Realty Foresees Bright Future for Windermere/Dr. Phillips area

ORLANDO – The LR Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty’s Windermere/Dr. Phillips office – Dan Natoli, Carolyn Burgiel and Darren Iozia – foresee a bright future for the Windermere/Dr. Phillips area.

“This may be the first luxury market area of homes over $1 million in the Orlando area to recover from the housing market collapse, said Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty.

Three zip codes – 34786, 32819 and 32836 – are seeing the largest increase in sales of million dollar homes, Soderstrom said. That conclusion is based on the statistics provided by the Central Florida Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Through May of this year, 41 homes priced at more than $1 million have sold in the area, and in 2009, only 21 million dollar plus homes sold, according to the MLS. This is a 100 percent increase in this upper tier market range.

The LR Team at Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has identified 238 homes in the area currently offered for sale that are priced at $1 million or more.

“That’s less than a 30-month inventory compared to over a 60-month supply in 2009,” Soderstrom added.

Carolyn Burgiel, a partner with the LR Team stated “The MLS data supports that the average sale price of million dollar plus homes in 2010 was $1,758,763, up from $1,693,716 in 2009. However, per-square-foot prices were down in 2010 at $278 per square foot compared to $322 per square foot in 2009.”

Burgiel said Stirling Sotheby’s is entertaining buyer inquiries from Europe, China, the UK, and Ireland as well as U.S. buyers relocating, downsizing and moving up.

We think the Windermere/Dr. Phillips area is positioned for a very strong recovery,” Burgiel said. “We won’t see 2005 prices again, and that’s part of the reason for the interest in the area,” she said.

For more information contact: Carolyn J. Burgiel, Sales Executive, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-864-0605; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890; rsoderstrom@stirlingSIR.com

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance centers which serve all of Central Florida.

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Meritage Homes Appoints Heather Hutchison Sales Associate at Independence in Windermere

ORLANDO - Meritage Homes has appointed Heather Hutchison sales associate at Independence, located on S.R. 535 in Windermere.

Brian Kittle, director of sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said Hutchinson has more than 12 years of experience in new home sales.

Meritage recently acquired 26 new home sites at Independence and started construction of one new model home and six ready-to-move in homes priced from the $250s.

For more information, contact:
Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com; Maria Magdelana, Marketing / Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8649 maria.magdelano@meritagehomes.com; Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

Meritage Homes Starts Construction of One Model Home, Six Ready-To-Move-In Homes at Independence in Windermere

ORLANDO - Meritage Homes recently acquired 26 new home sites at Independence, located on S.R. 535 in Windermere, and started construction of one new single-family model home and six ready-to-move-in homes.

Brian Kittle, director of sales for Meritage Homes in the Orlando region, said all seven new homes will open before July 30 priced from the $250s.

Meritage is building new three, four, five, six and seven-bedroom homes at Independence that range in size from 2,319 square feet of living space to 4,520 square feet.
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For more information, contact:
Brian Kittle, Director of Sales, Meritage Homes-Orlando, 407-712-8669; Brian.Kittle@meritagehomes.com; Maria Magdelana, Marketing / Meritage Homes-Orlando 407-712-8649 maria.magdelano@meritagehomes.com; Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142 lvershelco@aol.com

Tuesday, March 23, 2010

Ashton Woods Homes to Open 10 New Town Homes at Wickham Park in Windermere before deadline for $8,000 Tax Credit Incentive

ORLANDO - Ashton Woods Homes will open 10 new town homes in time to qualify for the 8,000 U.S. tax credit closing deadline June 30 at Wickham Park located on Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Wickham Park range in size from 1,472 square feet of living space to 1,889 square feet and feature private courtyards and two-car garages.

New town homes at Wickham Park in Windermere are priced from the $160s.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact: Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty Named Exclusive Sales, Marketing Agents for Joey Fatone’s $5.5 Million Orlando Home

ORLANDO - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has been named exclusive sales and marketing agents for the $5.5 million lakefront estate home of former ‘N Sync recording star Joey Fatone, Jr. in southwest Orlando.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty, said Stirling Sotheby’s associates Sally Andy and David Warren are principal contacts for the estate home.
Overlooking Lake Pocket, part of the Butler Chain of Lakes near Windermere, the 4.36- acre lakefront estate offers a private security entrance and state-of-the-art security and audio-visual systems throughout.

The 12,370 square foot luxury estate offers six bedrooms, six full baths, four half-baths, a magnificent resort-style pool and spa, game rooms, and in-home theater; separate air-conditioned six-car garage with full kitchen, bath and rotating floors; and a private dock with boathouse on Lake Pocket.

Fatone, star of stage, screen and television, has appeared on Broadway, hosted NBC’s international hit show, “The Singing Bee,” and was a celebrity finalist in ABC’s popular TV series, “Dancing with the Stars.” He is currently involved in several projects, including a record album, a new TV series, and proposed Broadway show.

For more information contact: Sally Andy, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-687-7295 sally@sallyandy.com; David Warren, Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-928-3760 david@sallyandy.com; Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-581-7890

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty: Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates three performance zones which serve all of Central Florida. Visit www.StirlingSIR.com.

Mia Bella Scalini Family Italian Restaurant Expands, Adds New Menu Entrees

ORLANDO - Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant in the Grand Oaks Village Shopping Center at 5106 Dr. Phillips Blvd. near Windermere has added several new menu entrees and 30 new seats and tables.

“A family Italian restaurant was perfect for this area,” said Ron Schwartz, one of the principals of the restaurant along with famous chef and entrepreneur Donato Mastontoni. “Our customer base has been growing fast and during dinner hours we’ve had to turn customers away,” Schwartz said.

Schwartz expanded the restaurant seating to some 80 seats and tables.

The new menu entrees feature delectable pastas, chicken and veal dishes and Italian subs.
“We’re the perfect restaurant for lunch and dinner,” Schwartz said. Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant also features traditional classic NY style and gluten-free pizzas.
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For more information, please contact: Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-291-9349, info@scalinispizza.com; Ron Schwartz, Owner, Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-342-3648

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Ashton Woods Homes Appoints Justin Anselmo New Home Sales Associate at Thornhill in Windermere

ORLANDO- Ashton Woods Homes recently appointed Justin Anselmo a new home sales associate at Thornhill, located off Reams Rd. and SR 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said Anselmo is a recent graduate of Florida State University in Tallahassee.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.
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For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700; John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes Orlando-Tampa 407-647-3700

Thursday, February 4, 2010

Mattamy Homes to Host Grand Opening at Lake Burden in Windermere to Showcase New Town Homes Priced from the $160s

ORLANDO - Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, the U.S. division of Canada’s largest home builder, will host a grand opening in the spring to showcase the first of 120 new town homes priced from the $160s at Lake Burden, located off S.R. 535 in Windermere.

Steve Parker, president of Mattamy Homes U.S. Group, said presales of new town homes at Lake Burden are underway.

New three-bedroom town homes at Lake Burden range in size from 1,600 square feet of living space to 1,900 square feet with two-car garages.

Parker said Mattamy Homes will start construction of two model town homes in March that will open in June.

Parker said Mattamy Homes will also start construction of eight ready-to-move-in homes in March.

For more information contact:
Steve Parker, President Mattamy Homes U.S. Group 407-599-9994, Steve.Parker@mattamyhomes.com;

Dave Phillips, New Home CounselorMattamy Homes-Orlando Division 407-928-6800, Dave.Phillips@mattamyhomes.com

About Mattamy Homes U.S. Group: Mattamy Homes www.mattamyhomes.com expanded into the U.S. in 2003 and is headquartered in Winter Park, Fla. with divisions in Orlando, Jacksonville Phoenix, Minneapolis and Charlotte. The homebuilder, the largest and most active in Canada with annual revenues exceeding $1.3 billion was ranked among the highest of all homebuilders in the greater Toronto and Ottawa areas in a nationwide customer satisfaction survey conducted by J.D. Power Associates.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Ashton Woods Homes Opens Four Ready-To-Move-In Single-Family Homes at Thornhill in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla. --- Ashton Woods Homes has opened four move-in ready, single-family homes at Thornhill, a secluded enclave located off Reams Road and S.R. 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing at Ashton Woods Homes, said the three, four and five-bedroom single-family homes are eligible for the $8,000 and $6,500 U.S. federal tax credit incentives for all qualified new home buyers, and move-up buyers in existing homes.

New homes at Thornhill evoke a Key West theme in a tropically landscaped setting and range in size from 1,870 square feet of living space to 4,000 square feet, priced from $219,900.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

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For more information, contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142

Monday, November 23, 2009

New Name, New Partner, New Menu Proves Winning Combination for Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant

ORLANDO, Fla. --- A new name and a new partner---well known Italian restaurateur Donato Masrontoni---and a new family-style Italian menu has proved the winning combination for Mia Bella Scalini Family Restaurant in the Grand Oaks Village Shopping Center at 5106 Dr. Phillips Blvd. near Windermere in southwest Orlando.

Principal Ron Schwartz said sales have tripled since Donato Masrontoni joined the restaurant team and instituted a new family menu that includes pastas, chicken, veal and shrimp entrees, salads and sub sandwiches, along with Scalini’s classic and gluten-free pizzas.

“We’ve added wine by the glass, but Donato’s name and reputation have proved the biggest boost,” said Schwartz.

Masrontoni formerly operated an Italian restaurant in the same Grand Oaks Village location before relocating his Mia Bella Italian Restaurant to 11801 W. Colonial Dr. in Ocoee.

“Donato Masrontoni is well known and loved as an innovative restaurateur whose eye for quality is unmatched,” Schwartz said. “Mia Bella's Scalini Family Restaurant now has all the resources it needs to emerge as the best small Italian restaurant in the southwest Orlando area,” Schwartz said.

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For more information, please contact:
Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-291-9349, info@scalinispizza.com
Ron Schwartz, Owner, Scalini’s Pizza and Pasta, 407-342-3648
Larry Vershel, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-461-3780 or 644-4142

Friday, October 2, 2009

Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty appoints Darren Iozia Associate in Windermere / Dr. Phillips office


ORLANDO, Fla. - Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty has named Darren Iozia as an associate based in the firm’s Windermere / Dr. Phillips Real Estate Gallery.

Roger Soderstrom, founder and owner of Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty (http://www.stirlingsir.com/,) said Iozia was born and raised in the U.K. and has expertise in photography, photo journalism, video, graphic design and print media. Trained in film, photography and TV news, Iozia’s work has been published locally and nationally.

“Darren Iozia is a very talented individual who will join the elite and powerhouse team of Carolyn Burgiel and Daniel Natoli,” (http://www.luxuryrooftops.com/) Soderstrom said. “His international flair will complement Stirling Sotheby’s international presence.”

The team currently specializes in the upper tier southwest market area, as well as Lake Nona and Winter Park, Soderstrom said.

For more information, contact:
Roger Soderstrom, Founder/Owner Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty 407-588-1260

Darren Iozia, 407-913-6103, diozia@stirlingsir.com

Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications 407-644-4142

About Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty:
Stirling Sotheby’s International Realty is affiliated with Sotheby’s International Realty, the largest luxury real estate brand in the world. Stirling Sotheby’s exclusive services include luxury residential, new homes, commercial, worldwide auctions, property management, in addition to supporting builders, developers, lenders, and asset managers. The company operates five performance centers which serve all of Central Florida.

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Ashton Woods Homes to Start Construction of 12 New Town Homes at Wickham Park in Windermere

ORLANDO, Fla. - Ashton Woods Homes will start construction of 12 new town homes at Wickham Park, located on Overstreet Rd. north of C.R. 535 in Windermere.

Michael Roche, vice president of sales and marketing for Ashton Woods Homes in the Orlando region, said construction will get underway within the next 30 days on three new buildings with three and four units, which have been released for sale.

The new three-bedroom, two-bath town homes at Wickham Park are priced from $164,900.

Wickham Park is an award-winning community that features Ashton Woods Homes’ PowerHouse Green and Environments for Living technology to enhance performance and dramatically lower energy costs by an average of 15 to 25 percent.

Ashton Woods Homes is a subsidiary of the Great Gulf Group of Companies, a North American real estate conglomerate headquartered in Toronto, and currently has communities under development in Houston, Dallas, Atlanta, Phoenix, Tampa, Denver and Orlando.

For more information contact:
Michael Roche, VP Sales & Marketing Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa, 407-647-3700
John Reny, President, Ashton Woods Homes-Orlando/Tampa 407-647-3700
Larry Vershel or Beth Payan, Larry Vershel Communications, 407-644-4142