GOLF VILLA CELEBRATES FLORIDA LIVING

One of the many advantages of Central Florida living — especially for golfers — is the region’s abundance of golf communities. One of the most beautiful and inviting is Eagle Creek, located near Medical City on Narcoosee Road. There Jones Homes USA is offering golf villas that effectively combine luxury and livability.

The Torrington, at 2,168 square feet, is particularly conducive to the casual Florida lifestyle. But it doesn’t sacrifice the kind of upscale panache that golf-community residents tend to expect.

The model, which boasts a two-car garage, has an elegant foyer with an adjacent powder room and a laundry room just beyond the entry. Then things get really interesting — especially if you appreciate open floorplans.

Just beyond the foyer to the right, there’s an island kitchen, dining room and living room with no walls — not even half-walls — dividing the space. You could hit a golf ball from the front to the back (although we wouldn’t advise it). 

To the right is a resort-style master bath (with his-and-her sinks) and a master bedroom with a large walk-in closet between them. The master bedroom has a coffered ceiling, which is indicative of the upscale finishes throughout the home.

On the second floor is a loft, three more bedrooms and two bathrooms. Off the rear of the right-hand bedroom is a second-floor patio, accessible via sliding-glass doors, overlooking the Eagle Creek golf course.

It’s a lot of luxury for $319,900, especially in a community the caliber of Eagle Creek, developed by Emerson International. Visitors are instantly impressed by the lovely stone bridge leading to the gated entry. Amenities, in addition to the golf course, include jogging, hiking and biking trails as well as a swimming pool and tennis courts.

Surrounding the course and the magnificent manor-style clubhouse are an array of neighborhoods featuring single-family homes, townhomes and golf villas. A state-of-the-art elementary school and a Mediterranean-style retail center are located within the community, and a hotel is planned.

For more information about the home, visit joneshomesusa.com. For more information about Eagle Creek, visit emerson-us.com. 

IN BRIEF

• Builder: Jones Homes USA

• Model: The Torrington

• Price: $319,900

• Square Footage: 2,168

• Bedrooms/Bathrooms: 4/3

• Community: Eagle Creek