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Marsala at Tiburon
Wednesday, March 12, 2008

If Marsala at Tiburon were a play in New York City, it would be a standing-room-only, sell-out with the audience on its feet, applauding wildly until the rafters shook.

Luckily for Southwest Floridians, Marsala at Tiburon is here, and every bit a rave review. It is a secluded and very private gated enclave of 56 custom homesites located on Livingston Road just north of Vanderbilt Beach Road; and all who visit it are applauding.

It features everything homeowners desire: oversized homesites overlooking the famed Greg Norman Black Course (with views of lakes, rolling fairways, native grasses, preserves and coquina sand bunkers), and all the amenities of Tiburon, home of the PGAsanctioned Merrill Lynch Shootout through 2010.

Tiburon's two Greg Norman-designed golf courses have a way of stealing the show, but golf is just the beginning at this resortstyle community where residents enjoy fine and casual dining, fitness, spa services, luxury beach transport, Member Concierge services and an exclusive location adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples.

The Southwest Florida "audience" can discover first-hand the exquisite and varied residential collection of single-family homes and custom homesites surrounded by golf course views in Marsala during the open houses for the newly debuted Renoir and Grande Etesian models today and Feb. 19 from noon to 4 p.m.

With more than 10 spacious floor plans ranging from 2,964 to 4,201 air-conditioned square feet, Marsala offers residence and homesite packages from $1,255,000 and custom homesites from $395,000.

"Marsala offers a rare opportunity in a prime location" says David Sturdyvin, vice president of Distinctive Communities Inc., a preferred builder in Marsala. "It is one of the best kept secrets in Naples."

Marsala's generous homesites spanning approximately 90- by 160-feet (from one-third to three-quarters of an acre) are what help make it so outstanding.

Exemplars of Marsala at Tiburon include the two designer-furnished models, the Renoir by Distinctive Communities Inc. and the Grande Etesian by Coastal Breeze Homes. Both are available to tour daily.

The Renoir is Cuban chic - an infusion of Latin style.

Distinctive Communities Inc. combined the efforts of Stofft Cooney Architects, a firm on the leading edge of design, and Collins and DuPont Interiors, a nationally recognized, award-winning interior design firm in Bonita Springs, to bring a new sense of style to Naples via The Renoir.

Totaling more than 5,300 square feet, this two-story home showcases the meticulously handcrafted details and unparalleled quality that go into creating a Distinctive Communities home.

Wandering through its four bedrooms, the quiet sophistication and exuberance of color will come as a surprise to many. Hidden behind the Old World-style doors and Italian architecture is a new world to be explored; one that is intrinsically Neapolitan with a Cuban flair, inspired by both Nature and Naples.

"We have taken advantage of the weather and the traditional Florida landscape with a fresh palette that is inviting," says Lana Knapp, designer from Collins and DuPont. "With a bright and fresh color scheme, I drew on inspiration from colors found in the Caribbean; clear blues, rich yellows and raspberry reds, accentuate the transitional Spanish style in a cleaner simplified way."

Nearly every space echoes to outdoor rooms beyond, from its four bedrooms plus den, four and one-half baths, to the living areas, out to the covered lanai and pool areas. The rear of the home surrounds the hand-laid stone lagoon-style pool, where the waterfalls reflect island living. Off the family room, the covered loggia features a beautifully detailed gas stone fireplace, seating area and private pool bath, ideal for entertaining.

"Our company has long been recognized by the artisans we have on staff; each member of our creative team helps to skillfully craft each home we build," David Sturdyvin says. "Our latest model has given us the opportunity to demonstrate both the talent of our master craftsman and showcase many of the details of design that in the past were enjoyed in private residences that we have built."

Distinctive Communities has been creating graceful, subtly sophisticated homes in Naples and Estero for more than a decade. Offering several homesites for sale in Marsala, potential homebuyers will be able to see firsthand the finishing details that can make a space inviting and livable.

In addition to the Renoir, clients can choose from one of many other standard floor plans, or work directly with the architect to create a home that reflects their individual lifestyle and tastes. With custom home pricing starting just over $1.6 million; including homesite and luxurious standard features such as granite countertops, spacious master suites, custom pool packages, wood raised-panel cabinetry and Anderson Impact Resistant windows and doors, as well as a Tiburon Signature Membership, Distinctive Communities Inc. continues to exceed the expectations of its customers and build homes that stand testament to clients vision.

The Grande Etesian by Coastal Breeze Homes offers a southern lake view and fairway view of Tiburon's Black Course. It is an enhanced version of Coastal Breeze's popular Etesian III model.

It features four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths, a study, dining room and custom swimming pool and spa. Coastal Breeze's in-house interior designer, Kim Schmidt, decorated the model with exclusive furniture lines and custom accessories.

Spanning 3,830 square feet under air and 5,671 total square feet, the singlestory estate begins with a grand foyer, which leads to a 16-foot by 11-foot family/dining room, a 19-foot by 18-foot grand room with coffered ceiling, a 15-foot by 15-foot gourmet kitchen with island and three guest suites, one with its own private entrance.

On the opposite side of the floor plan is a private, 20-foot by 18-foot master suite with two walk-in wardrobes, lavish master bath and an elegant owner's study with French doors.

Among the numerous key features and upgrades are a gourmet kitchen with built-in custom cabinetry, granite countertops, raised-bar island and additional center island with sink and icemaker; built-in custom cabinetry with granite countertops in baths, grand room and study; climate-controlled walk-in wine room; extensive architectural ceiling details such as coffers, domes and oversized crown molding throughout; walk-in pantry, laundry and oversized air-conditioned storage room; outdoor living area with custom designed tile flooring, tiled wall accents and accented gas fireplace; full outdoor kitchen with gourmet grill and granite countertop; infinity-edge pool and sunken spa with rock waterfall; impact-resistant windows and state-of-the-art "mesh screen" protection surrounding the lanai; and an automatically switched natural gas generator for backup power.

The designer-furnished Grande Etesian estate is offered at $2,495,000 on a flexible termed leaseback.

A preferred WCI builder for Marsala, Coastal Breeze Homes utilizes comprehensive state-of-the-art building processes, skilled craftsmen and the finest materials. It exceeds industry standards, including the company's industry-leading mold prevention and waterproofing techniques. High standards of workmanship and quality are also ensured through Scope of Work Agreements and Letters of Understanding with major sub-contractors and suppliers, combined with Coastal's 10-year structural warranty.

All Marsala residents will enjoy the advantages of a Tiburon Signature Membership, which includes Tiburon Golf Club with dining, golf shop, concierge services and numerous on- and off-site activities coordinated by Tiburon's social director, a members-only two-story fitness and health club with spa treatment rooms, luxury beach transport, access to 36 holes of Greg Norman-designed championship golf and preferred access and discounts to the Rick Smith Golf Academy.

Visit www.MarsalaWCI.com for homesite views and floor plan information.

In addition to Marsala, Tiburon, a 626-acre enclave, features luxury condominiums adjacent to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples with exceptional views from $1 million.

Tiburon, has been named as 15th best golf resort in the world and the top resort in Florida in the 2007 Conde Nast Traveler Golf Poll. The North Naples community is also ranked by Golfweek as one of "America's Best Residential Courses" and as one of "America's 100 Premier Properties" for 2006-2007 by the editors of LINKS Magazine.

The sales and information center is located at 2520 Tiburon Drive, Naples; phone 239-593-9199 or 800-889-7922. Sales center hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Visit www. TiburonWCI.com.

DIRECTIONS: Going south on I-75: Take I-75 to Exit 111 Immokalee Road, head west two miles to Airport Road and go left 1.3 miles to Tiburon on the left.

Going north on I-75: Take I-75 to Exit 107, Pine Ridge Road, head west two miles to Airport Road and go right 2.8 miles to Tiburon on the right.

About WCI

WCI Communities Inc., named America's Best Builder in 2004 by the National Association of Home Builders and Builder Magazine, has been creating amenity-rich, master-planned lifestyle communities since 1946. Florida-based WCI caters to primary, retirement, and second-home buyers in Florida, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Maryland and Virginia. The company offers traditional and tower home choices with prices from the high- $100,000s to more than $10 million and features a wide array of recreational amenities in its communities. In addition to homebuilding, WCI generates revenues from its Prudential Florida WCI Realty Division and its recreational amenities, as well as through land sales and joint ventures.

For more information about WCI and its residential communities, visit www.wcicommunities.com..

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