FIND YOUR DREAM: IT'S DREAM FINDERS' FLEMING II MODEL

If you’re from Jacksonville — or have been home-shopping up that way — you already know Dream Finders Homes. The privately owned company has earned a reputation as one of the top builders in Northeast Florida with its stylish homes and creative floorplans.

These days, the company is earning an equally stellar reputation in Orlando, with homes in four hot-selling communities. And one of its most popular floorplans is the Fleming II.

The basic Fleming II, which boasts eight elevations from which to choose, is 2,213 square feet with one story, four (or five) bedrooms and two bathrooms.

The Fleming II with Bonus adds a second-floor bonus room, with other variations, that bring the square footage to 2,681 with five (or six) bedrooms and three bathrooms.

Buyers love both versions. The first floor is essentially divided in halves, with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a lavish owner’s suite on one side. On the other side is the garage and a long kitchen with an island, a walk-in pantry and a café (which some might refer to as a breakfast area). 

There’s a flex room at the rear, which is potentially another bedroom, hobby room or den — whatever your needs are. In the middle is a short foyer and a big — and very welcoming — combined dining area and family room. It opens onto a lanai at the back. 

The bonuses make the plan even more interesting. You can extend the garage/kitchen/flex room side of the home, which gets you extra cabinetry and a pool bathroom. 

And you can tack on the second-floor bonus room — which could be yet another bedroom — with its own bathroom and an optional wet bar. The room makes a darned nice getaway, however you choose to use it.

The Fleming II is priced starting at $230,990, while the Fleming II with Bonus is priced starting at $270,990. Right now, it’s available in Venezia, in Howey-in-the-Hills, where prices for all models range from $189,990 to $309,990. 

In addition to Jacksonville and Orlando, Dream Finders is building in the Savannah, Denver and Austin markets. The company was recognized in 2011 by the Jacksonville Business Journal as the No. 1 Fastest-Growing Private Company in Jacksonville. In 2012, Inc. magazine recognized Dream Finder as the No. 3 Fastest-Growing Private Building Company in the U.S. 

Dream Finders has earned 20 Parade of Homes awards from the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), and expects to be a factor in the local Parade of Homes sponsored by the Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA).

For more information about the Fleming II and the company, visit dreamfindershomes.com. 

IN BRIEF

• Model: The Fleming II and The Fleming II with Bonus

• Builder: Dream Finders Homes

• Size: 2,213 square feet (basic); 2,681 (bonus)

• Bedrooms/Bathooms: 4-5/2 (basic); 5-6/3 (bonus)

• Price: $230,990 (basic); $270,990 (bonus)

• Notes: There are eight elevations from which to choose, and the bonus version adds a second-floor bonus room and additional kitchen cabinetry as well as a pool bathroom.