THE DELRAY BY A.R. BAILEY HOMES IS LUXURIOUS AND PERFECT FOR ENTERTAINING

The Delray model at Canopy Oaks in Winter Garden is perfect for multigenerational families and people who just enjoy entertaining. In fact, it's just about perfect for anyone. 

And we're not the only ones who think so. During the 2017 Parade of Homes, sponsored by the Greater Orlando Builders Association, the model won first place in the single-family production home category in its price range ($850,000 to $900,000). 

Then it went on to win the overall Grand Award for a single-family production home in any price range — quite a coup for builder A.R. Bailey Homes.

You'll be just as wowed as the parade judges were. The two-story Delray boasts 3,940 square feet of living area with five bedrooms, five bathrooms, two half-bathrooms and a three-car garage. (It's 5,096 square feet counting the garage, front entry, lanai and rear balcony.)

The Delray's five bathrooms include both a free-standing tub and a rain forest walk-through shower. And for those who've always dreamed of having a home theater, here's your chance.

Foodies will appreciate the Delray's double-island work-stations, natural-gas stove and hidden walk-in pantry. Not to mention the KitchenAid and Viking appliances. Wine enthusiasts will treasure the old-world-style, walk-in wine cellar.

The kitchen flows into a large great room with designer ceiling details. 

And how about this for a party trick? The great room features disappearing sliding glass doors to the lanai and the pool area. The transition is seamless.

The backyard, by the way, has multilevel decks, a pool and a spa surrounded by peaceful waterfalls. The covered patio is outfitted with a state-of-the art summer kitchen.

As much as the double great rooms add space to congregate, the double master suites offer a peaceful, private reprieve.

The Delray is a production home, but A.R. Bailey offers "build to suit" flexibility and lots of custom-home features. 

In fact, all Canopy Oaks homes look and feel like much pricier custom homes. 

All have eight-foot-high arched double-entry doors made of solid walnut. And check out the soaring coffered ceilings finished with stained oak beams, and the custom hand-forged iron stair rails. Wow.

Canopy Oaks is a new, 52-acre gated community in Winter Garden. In addition to the Delray, buyers may opt for the Sanibel and Lockhart models — all of which share traditional European styling.

The community is surrounded by A-rated schools. For added peace of mind, there's a high-tech security camera system that allows parents to monitor the entrance and the children's bus stop from their smart phones.

In Brief

• MODEL: The Delray

• BUILDER: A.R. Bailey Homes

• SQUARE FOOTAGE: 3,940 (5,096 with garage, front entry, lanai and rear balcony)

• BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: 5/5, with 2 half-baths

• PRICE: $850,000 ? $900,000

• NOTES: This award-winning floorplan boasts an optional theater room and plenty of gathering spaces for people who enjoy entertaining