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Distinctive Communities, Inc has sold the Degas Model in the Wild Orchid neighborhood of Olde Cypress says Jim Hamilton, Director of Sales for Distinctive Communities. The Degas model, designed by Stofft Cooney Architects and decorated by Freestyle Interiors of Bonita Springs, is a three bedroom, three and one half bath home with 3,495 square feet under air and 4,658 total square feet including the covered lanai, entry and three car garage. The home features a formal living room and dining room, study, large gourmet kitchen with breakfast nook and morning room. In addition to the Degas floorplan, three other standard home designs are also available, as well as custom home plans tailored to clients specifications. Wild Orchid consists of 26 homesites all with golf course views and amenities such as a fitness center, four tennis courts, award winning clubhouse and championship P.B. Dye designed golf course. Located within Olde Cypress Golf and Country Club, Wild Orchid offers the largest remaining homesites in Olde Cypress and a social membership is included with the purchase of a home. The Distinctive Communities on-site sales office is located at 2823 Wild Orchid Drive in Olde Cypress. On the Web, visit http://www.distinctivecommunities.com/.

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.

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..

The Renoir model at Marsala in Tiburon rests quietly amid the oaks, palms and flowering bougainvillea that encircles it while secretly dancing to a Latin beat. Totaling over 5,300 square feet this home showcases the meticulously hand crafted details and unparalleled quality that goes into creating a Distinctive Communities home. Drawing on the Neapolitan landscape as its' muse, the Renoir model takes a step away from the heavy Italian theme and move towards the light.

As one enters the home thru the massive double Mahogany doors, striking vignettes of color, rich hewn woods and Cuban inspired elements delight the eye, every space is alive, fresh and inviting. Infusing the passion of Cuban chic with the grandeur of Neapolitan style, the two meld; dancing an intriguing tango of panache. A spicy blend of Caribbean vibrancy and Italian architecture create a home that is truly unexpected and ornate, but in a simplified way.

Painted with a palette of spice inspired hues, the colors are soothing and warm creating layers of texture and sophistication. The Renoir model, at 4300 square feet under air features 4 bedrooms, each with a private bath, formal living and dining rooms as well as a casual eating and living areas off of the kitchen. The dark cherry hardwood flooring glides thru the house, and has a true coastal feel when combined with the bright creamy painted moldings and turned pickets gracing the stairwell. This casual informality pays homage to the detailed craftsmanship exhibited throughout the home and quietly alludes to the Florida landscape just beyond. No detail has been left unnoticed in both design and décor; of the 4 bedroom suites, the master and one guest suite is situated downstairs providing both privacy and accessibility of ease to the main living areas of the home. The upstairs guest rooms feature superior views; and from the romantic Spanish inspired balcony, breathtaking vistas of both the outdoor verandah, lagoon style pool and the luscious rolling greens of the Tiburon Black Course fairway can be enjoyed.

Nearly every space in the Renoir echoes to outdoor rooms beyond. Graceful French Doors open from the main living areas with invitation to entertaining or quite retreat. The planter inspired family room with the planked side turned, wood beam ceiling and double palm fan reflects the casual nature of this home, while the intricate details of the built in and kitchen showcase ingenuity of design. Off the family room, the covered loggia features a beautifully detailed gas stone fireplace, seating area and private pool bath, perfect for entertaining. The dark wood ceiling details revisit the islands and offer a refreshing cocktail of contrast from the light painted woods inside.

The rear of the home surrounds the hand laid stone lagoon style pool, centered among the verandah with expansive views to the greens beyond. A freestanding outdoor pavilion just beyond the pool, is a grand edifice of poured stone and tile that embraces Florida style living and provides a family friendly spot for gathering and relaxation, as well as the perfect site for the gourmet to get out of the kitchen and create al fresco meals.

Marsala at Tiburon is a unique gated community located off of Livingston Road, featuring oversized home sites with unrivaled golf or water views overlooking the famed Greg Norman Black Course. With its convenient location, between Immokalee and Pine Ridge roads, this new enclave offers all of the amenities of Tiburon with the privacy and estate size lots of neighboring communities that sold out long ago.

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

The Renoir Model in Marsala showcases interior design and detailing by Collins and Dupont Interiors of Bonita Springs and Stofft Cooney Architects of Naples. It is priced at $2,800,000 furnished.

The Distinctive Communities, Inc. sales office is located in the Renoir Model at 14512 Marsala Way in Marsala at Tiburon; Turn right onto Marsala Way heading North on Livingston Road, between Vanderbilt and Immokalee or visit http://www.disitnctivecommunities.com/

The Cezanne, a one story home, has four bedrooms, a study and four and one half baths with 4,491 square feet under air and a total of 6,139 square feet. This floorplan includes a large gourmet kitchen overlooking a spacious family room, gallery hallway with groin vaulted ceiling details, formal living and dining rooms as well as a breakfast nook. In addition to the master suite and two private guest suites, situated away from the main living areas of the home the Cezanne features a separate guest suite with private entry offering a full bath and morning kitchen.

Distinctive Communities, Inc. offers five Mediterranean-style floorplans in addition to the new Cezanne, with each offering a three-car garage, custom pool and Impact resistant windows and doors as well as a custom landscape package. Pricing begins at $1,465,000 including homesite.

The Degas is a three bedroom, study and three and one half bath home with 3,495 square feet under air and totaling over 4,658 square feet. This inviting plan includes a great room, formal dining room, breakfast nook and a morning room overlooking the kitchen and pool. The lanai area offers a custom designed pool and optional spa, paver style deck and screen cage.

The Matisse features three bedrooms, three and one half baths with 3,622 square feet under air and a total of 5,479 square feet. This floorplan includes both a formal living and dining room with ceiling details, large gourmet kitchen, and breakfast nook. Surrounding the casual family room, corner disappearing sliders connect indoors and out and overlook the lanai and pool area and optional outdoor gourmet kitchen. In addition to offering custom design options, Distinctive Communities offers both a larger Matisse III floorplan with an additional fourth bedroom, and the Matisse II, a scaled down version of the original Matisse plan which allows for less square footage overall.

The Renoir is a two-story, four bedroom, four and one half bath plan with optional pool bath home that encompasses 4,201 square feet and a total of 5,390 square feet. This open plan features a formal and casual living room with double sets of French doors opening to the large pool deck from each, formal dining room, casual eating area adjacent to the oversized kitchen, the master suite and one guest suite downstairs and two full guest suites upstairs with private baths.

Olde Cypress is centrally located, and offers amenities such as a fitness center, four tennis courts, award winning clubhouse and championship P.B. Dye designed golf course. Social Membership is included with purchase of home in Olde Cypress. The Distinctive Communities on-site sales office is located at 2840 Wild Orchid Drive in Olde Cypress. On the Web, visit http://www.distinctivecommunities.com/.

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The Photo shown of Living Room is similar to the new Cezanne plan being offered at Olde Cypress by Distinctive Communities.

The Renoir, designed by Stofft Cooney Architects is a statuesque 2-story home spanning over 5300 square feet, with towering ceilings, and romantic balconies to take in the serene Olde Cypress fairways. Priced at $1,955,000, Furnished, this home features four bedrooms, four and one half baths and study; this grand residence with its' oversized kitchen, formal living and dining rooms, as well as a quiet family room situated off the eat-in kitchen is perfect for entertaining.

This latest model decorated by Vince Muller Interiors of Bonita Springs defines Florida style and exemplifies the new trend of casual coastal elegance Neapolitans desire when looking for a new home. The outdoor living space overlooking both a lake and the rolling greens of the Olde Cypress fairways is cleverly designed for both relaxation and entertaining. Off the family room one can enjoy a quite moment or morning coffee under the covered screened loggia while relaxing to the sounds of the spillover water feature of the large free form pool. Looking out over the soaring screened lanai area just beyond, the romantic balcony beckons you from above with ample room provided below for poolside entertaining.

Not forgotten, is the large free standing outdoor kitchen. Situated off the Master Suite, this oversized al fresco pavilion is a gourmets dream with a 36" Pro Fire Stainless Steel grill, sink, refrigerator, outdoor speakers as well as a cable hookup for Television.

The Degas Model, a one story plan also designed by Stofft Cooney and the interiors spaces designed and decorated by Freestyle Interiors of Bonita Springs features a great room, dining room, den, kitchen, morning room and breakfast nook, as well as three bedrooms en suite and a powder room.

The great room is exceptional with a ceiling criss-crossed to create four individual coffers with a diamond detail and centered with a bronze and silver sculpture that has been installed as a centerpiece, like a jewel in a crown. The overall design is almost Celtic-looking. Three sets of double French doors lead from the great room to an idyllic outdoor pool area, perfect for an evening soiree.

The kitchen of The Degas is a dream for anyone who appreciates fine dining. Beautiful maple cabinetry provides tons of storage. The countertops are variegated granite and the backsplash and hood of the stove are covered with tiny, iridescent glass mosaic tiles that reflect the morning light that pours into the kitchen. A long counter with sink and bar seating offers the perfect place for the chef while guests look on.

Again, French doors open from the breakfast nook to the pool area beyond, so you can take in a little fresh air while basking in the morning sunshine with that first cup of coffee. The Degas is an enviable combination of form and function, in its sophisticated style and intelligent construction. Priced at $1,695,000 including furnishings, Savvy buyers will want to claim this home and lifestyle for their own.

As with all Distinctive Communities built homes, meticulous attention is paid to the finish work. Solid-core doors have glass-like finishes and the coffered ceilings offer unique custom-designed intricacies. "These beautiful new homes are of the highest quality," says Chris St. Cyr, Realtor for John R. Wood. "Both fully-furnished models provide luxurious living and a treasured lifestyle with the Degas on the 15th fairway and the Renoir overlooking the 16th fairway of the Championship P. D. Dye Golf Course in Olde Cypress." Both the Renoir and The Degas are energy-savvy, certified as Florida Power and Light Gold Level Build Smart energy efficient homes. Both homes feature Distinctive's luxury standards such as Anderson Impact Windows, Large Double Mahogany doors, Maple cabinetry, granite countertops and custom designed pool. . "It is our goal, if not our passion, to assure our buyers the highest quality of design, materials, and dedicated local craftsmen," says David Sturdyvin, Vice President of Distinctive Communities.

In addition to the Renoir and Degas models, Distinctive Communities, Inc. offers several unique floorplans ranging in size from 3500 square feet to over 5000 square feet, with pricing starting at $1,200,000 and a vast array of custom options. With only 5 remaining homesites, the opportunity to build a custom home in this community is quickly running out.

A pristine single-family neighborhood in Olde Cypress, Wild Orchid meanders through the heart of this exquisite community and offers the finest appointments in luxury living.

Wild Orchid's estate size lots are the largest in the community and are situated to optimize spectacular golf course views with a choice of Eastern or Western exposure.

In addition to the custom homes at Wild Orchid, residents will enjoy the privilege, privacy and pleasure of a championship golf course designed by P.B. Dye, as well as the luxurious surroundings of the award winning clubhouse, fitness center, pool and Har tru tennis courts. Residents enjoy the best in fine dining and exceptional living since social membership to the Club is included with a home purchase at Olde Cypress.

For more information on Wild Orchid, visit the Distinctive Communities website at http://www.distinctivecommunities.com/ or call Chris St. Cyr at John R. Wood Realtors. 239.269.0745 The Renoir and Degas model will be open today and tomorrow from 10-4 and this Sunday from 1 to 4 pm.

Distinctive Communities, Inc., a local luxury home builder is currently showcasing one of their luxurious West Indies style models during this weeks' CBIA sponsored single site Parade of Homes Event at Lely Resort and Country Club. Distinctive Communities, a preferred builder in the gated Classics area of Lely, will have representatives on site today and thru the weekend to answer questions regarding the homes located in Martinique at the Classics.

The Antigua, one of three furnished models in Martinique is open for tours Thursday thru Sunday from 10 to 4 pm thru March 2nd as part of the Parade. This Caribbean inspired home, decorated by Freestyle Interiors of Bonita Springs is awash in bold rich colors while still maintaining a sense of elegance and sensibility. Exotic blends of Spanish, British Colonial and a hint of the Moroccan blend seamlessly to create a stylish and livable Old Florida style home.

This home sings with spice inspired hues of Saffron and Turmeric. The kitchen cabinetry features a mixture of crisp painted and dark glazed Maple woods, while intricate ceiling details with stained beams reflect the luxury of each room. Unique finishes including inlaid tile flooring and airy doorway transoms compliment the stylish, tropical lines of this home. Featuring three bedrooms, a study, and three and a half baths with 3,121 square feet under air this home is perfect for showcasing the melting pot of cultures and style found in the West Indies.

No detail has been overlooked; the contrast of light and dark dances throughout the home, one sample of this, is the dark stained French doors that lead to the study against the light cream walls; custom built ins add to its richness both here and in the great room. The bold dark furnishings and silk mosaic accents enhance the vibrant colors that echo the Caribbean feel.

One of the Antigua's main attractions is the gallery Foyer; a series of chambers draws you into the home past the terra cotta style flooring below and the gold toned groin vaulted ceilings above each accented with a Spanish style chandelier. Reds, Oranges and Rattan lend an exotic flavor, while lavish fabrics accent the windows and accessories creating a tranquil oasis of beauty.

An enclave of only 28 homesites featuring golf course, lake or preserve wooded views, and on-site amenities including 3 championship golf courses, gated security, and the newly renovated Players Club and Spa, Martinique offers homebuyers a much desired alternative when it comes to building a new home. Luxury homebuilder David Sturdyvin worked closely with the award winning team at Stofft Cooney Architects to create a refreshingly different kind of home. These villas built around the ideal of family and gracious living, allows one to relax on outdoor veranda or entertain in the bright open interior spaces that blend seamlessly into outdoor rooms. "Each home we build at Martinique is true to the spirit of the West Indies" says Sturdyvin, V.P. of Distinctive Communities. "Our homebuyers want a home that reflects their personal style, but also one that echoes the character of the tropics with color and light."

Distinctive Communities' five custom villas range in size from 2900 sq.ft. to just under 5000 sq.ft, with pricing starting just under $ 800,000 including homesite at Martinique at the Classics.

The Antigua model is open everyday during this seasons 2008 Single Site CBIA Parade of Homes from continuing this week from today thru March 2nd. and is also open daily along side Distinctive Communities other two furnished models in Martinique at the Classics in Lely Resort and Country Club. Admission for the complete tour of 30 homes is $5.00. For more information or to preview the homes in Martinque at the Classics, please call 239-594-9596 or stop by the home for a personal tour during the Parade this weekend. http://www.distinctivecommunities.com/.