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  • Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury / Richmond American Homes

    Rolling Hills at Lake Asbury / Richmond American Homes

  • Sandpiper Cove / Richmond American Homes

    Sandpiper Cove / Richmond American Homes

  • Lakes at Mill Creek / Richmond American Homes

    Lakes at Mill Creek / Richmond American Homes

  • RiverTown / Mattamy Homes

    RiverTown / Mattamy Homes

  • Kingsley Creek / AV Homes

    Kingsley Creek / AV Homes

PARADISE FOUND


Why has low-key Jacksonville emerged as perhaps Florida’s most desirable relocation destination? First, water. Blessed with uncrowded beaches as well as the mighty St. Johns River and the Intracoastal Waterway, you can’t drive far without running into shimmering bodies of water. Second, natural beauty. Visit the Guana River Marsh Aquatic Preserve for sunsets over the marshes and estuaries of the Tolomato and Guana Rivers. Spend an afternoon exploring the Black Creek/Ravines Conservation Area. Head over to the Jacksonville Beach Pier and scan the horizon for a pod of Northern right whales. Third, livability. The Jacksonville area boasts most of the cultural and recreational perks found in glitzier (and more expensive) Florida cities. So, where should you buy a home? Let’s look at the choices.

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COMMUNITIES

Park Place / Richmond American Homes At Park Place in St. Augustine, you’ll find inspired floorplans and striking scenery, with every homesite backing to a peaceful pond or natural preserve. Those fortunate enough to call this exceptional community home will also enjoy easy access to St. Johns County schools, beaches, golf courses, shopping and major roadways, including I-95.
Park Place / Richmond American Homes
Beacon Lake / Mattamy Homes Now selling! Anchored by a 43-acre, paddle-friendly lake and nestled within 358 acres of nature preserve, Beacon Lake offers the best of St. Johns County living: an intimate community with a convenient location, top-rated schools, plus today’s most sought-after amenities. The 8,200 sq. ft. Lake House Amenity and Fitness Center will be the heart of Beacon Lake and home to fun and fitness activities for residents of all ages. Cool off in the Splash Park or junior Olympic pools. Play on the lakeside sand beach. Launch your paddleboard, kayak or canoe. Enjoy tennis courts, a crew house, boardwalk, fire pit, social room, multi-purpose playing field, an event lawn and more.
Beacon Lake / Mattamy Homes
Old Still / AV Homes From the early days of turpentine-making to life as a cherished homestead, the land that comprises Old Still is steeped in family tradition. There’s an abiding sense of history at Old Still, where 80 oak-canopied acres embrace just 124 select homesites. In this classic urban park setting is a rare community, where streets wind and history welcomes. It’s a wonderful step back in time, to a place where the word “neighborhood” isn’t merely an address; it’s where the joy of what matters most in life gently unfolds. Winding sidewalks, front porches and an abundance of green spaces all await at this special community.
Old Still / AV Homes
Shearwater / Richmond American Homes Located between the beautiful coastline and the St. Johns River, Shearwater is St. Augustine’s newest community of more than 1,500 acres. It boasts 600 acres of preserved wetlands and open space, as well as pocket parks, dog parks, 13 miles of walking trails, kayak/canoe launch access and a community center featuring tennis courts, two pools, a lazy river. There’s also a 7,200-plus square foot fitness lodge. Inspired floorplans offer many opportunities for personalization.
Shearwater / Richmond American Homes
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