At 4,507 square feet, the Valderrama model at Eagle Creek is priced starting at $489,990. Eagle Creek also has townhome options priced from the $220s.
JONES HOMES LETS ITS WORK SHOW THE SIZZLE
The company has a deceivingly commonplace name. But Jones Homes USA is happy to let its work provide the sizzle. Jones Homes, founded in 1959, is a subsidiary of the Emerson Group, an international real estate development company with operations in Florida, Portugal and the U.K.
In Central Florida, the Emerson Group is developing Twin Lakes and Eagle Creek, both of which target buyers who appreciate value but don’t want to scrimp on amenities. Jones Homes is building in both popular communities.
Twin Lakes, located in St. Cloud, got underway last year and is emerging as one of the most talked-about active-adult communities in Central Florida. It offers a wide variety of home styles, with prices starting in the low $200s.
Also wowing buyers is the prospect of a 22,000-square-foot lakefront clubhouse with a ballroom, a fitness center and a game room. There’ll also be a restaurant called LOL (Live Oak Lake). The clubhouse, which broke ground earlier this summer, will open for business next year.
Speaking of Live Oak Lake, it’s great for boating and kayaking, and there’ll be docks for both. Also there’ll be a huge lakeside swimming pool and patio bar as well as tennis, pickleball and bocce ball courts.
Twin Lakes is being built in phases on 1,100 acres on Hickory Tree Road, just south of U.S. Route 192. It will ultimately encompass about 1,000 single-family homes and 1,000 duplexes.
Eagle Creek is one of the region’s premier country club communities, where amenities include a championship golf course rated 4½ stars by Golf Digest; a two-story clubhouse with pro shop, lounge and restaurant; and a family recreation clubhouse with a fitness center and gathering room.
The European-style course is known for being firm and fast, with Scottish-style bunkers. Its bulkheads and water hazards make it a fun but challenging experience, say golfers.
Need to practice before hitting the links? There’s a full practice facility including a two-sided driving range and practice holes. The community even has its own golf academy.
The Belfry Restaurant in the clubhouse is popular with residents and golfers alike, offering lunch and dinner service. It can also be used for special occasions, such as weddings and birthdays.
New this year is a recreation center featuring a children’s pool and a resort-style pool for adults surrounded by an expansive sundeck. Like sports? Eagle Creek has you covered with tennis courts, basketball courts and a covered playground and multipurpose ball field. Furry friends have a dog park in which to romp.
And, while Twin Lakes is for active adults, Eagle Creek is all about families. The new Eagle Creek Elementary School is in the community while Lake Nona Middle School and Lake Nona High School are nearby. The state-of-the-art Valencia College at Lake Nona campus is also minutes away.
Plus, the community is near Lake Nona’s Medical City, with all its high-tech employers, burgeoning town center and USTA tennis complex. (See the special section elsewhere in this issue for more on what’s happening at Lake Nona.) Single-family homes, townhomes and golf villas are priced starting in the $220s.
For more information about Twin Lakes and Eagle Creek — as well as information on Jones Homes USA — visit joneshomesusa.com.