Divco Custom Homes, one of the most respected luxury home builders in southwest Florida, announced that it had a strong first quarter with sales of more than $24 million.
According to Divco Custom Homes owner Stephen Kaufman, his company has recorded a number of custom home sales, as well as a number of model sales.
Since the first of the year, the demand for single-family homes has remained strong. In fact, Divco sold a number of model homes while they were still under construction. One of these was Amelia.
Located in the San Lorenzo neighborhood of Miromar Lakes, the Amelia is a four-bedroom plus bedroom/four and a half bathroom study and reward room with 4,195 square feet of air and 5,770 square feet total, including three cars. garage.
Additional home features include a wine room off the kitchen and a spacious outdoor living area with an outdoor kitchen.
Amelia sold for an asking price of just over $4 million.
Another Divco home that was sold in Miromar Lakes before it was completed was the Bellina Model.
Located in the Messina neighborhood of Miromar Lakes, this three-bedroom plus study/four and a half bath plan has 3,023 square feet of living space and 6,254 square feet in total, including pool deck and a three-car garage.
Separate from the main house is a 349 square foot cabana with bathroom. It is just steps away from the edge of the pool.
Bellina was also sold for a shy of $2.3 million.
DEFCO is under construction on Marco Island. The property was sold before it was completed.
The Azure is a two-story, four-bedroom, din/four and half-bath waterfront home with 4,043 square feet of air and 5,471 square feet in total. Additional rooms in the house include a loft on the second floor, an exercise room, and a bunk room located off the house’s stairs.
The Azure model will open to roam in early 2023.
In an effort to keep pace with the demand for luxury single family homes while meeting the challenges facing the construction industry, Divco has made a number of necessary changes to its day-to-day operations.
“We had to limit the sites where we build to better manage the costs of homes being built,” Kaufman noted. “While this disappointed some repeat customers, we felt it was a necessary step.”
“As most people know, the increased cost of gas affects all products delivered – wages are high – and inflation raises the cost of most goods, some in a dramatic way,” Kaufman stated. “But despite all these challenges, we look forward to continuing to serve our clients to the best of our ability. And to complete their new home – on time – and within budget.”
Kaufman continued, “We design every home to suit the privacy of the owner, while at the same time working hard to eliminate the hassles and stress often associated with the home building process.”
Despite the sales, potential homeowners can visit a number of locations to tour the many Divco models that reflect the builder’s attention to detail and quality craftsmanship. One is in the single-family neighborhood of Montebello, which is off Airport-Pulling Road, across from Gray Oaks.
This model is the floor plan of Spring Lake that sits on a beautiful lakeside home. The three-bedroom plus study/3 and a half bath home has 2,881 square feet of under-air and 3,884 square feet of total, including a two-car garage and outdoor living area.
From the double entrance one enters the foyer directly. Directly in front of you is a large, very open room with a gourmet kitchen and dining area all overlooking the pool and the sparkling fountain lake behind.
The large room and dining room have direct access to the covered balcony with outdoor kitchen. Inside, the main kitchen features a large island counter with sink, pantry, and wine cooler.
A short, nearby hallway leads easily to the powder room. Immediately behind it is the utility room with sink, hanging cabinets and a countertop space under a window that brings in natural light.
On one side of the house are two guest bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.
Opposite the private bar, across from the house, is the final master retreat that has direct access to the outdoor living area and two large closets.
Just after the closets is the stunning master bathroom. Features its own vanity sinks, deep soaking tub, private water closet, and spacious corner shower.
Back in the hallway one will find the study that overlooks the front of the house. The pool and spa, with a spacious sun deck and a great view of the lake, are located behind the covered balcony in the back.
The Spring Lake model has been sold out, but is still open to visitors for a tour.
Those interested in learning more about construction in Montebello, its available homes and the floor plans offered are encouraged to contact Adam Owen. He can be contacted by calling 239-777-4265 or by email at [email protected].
The other furnished model is open to the waterfront house on Marco Island.
Cayman is a two-story, four-bedroom plus study and loft/four and a half bath home with 3,827 square feet under air and 5,426 square feet total, including a two-car garage. Cayman also has a spacious outdoor living area that includes under-roof seating areas, a pool, and spa.
From the entrance, one steps into the hallway. Directly forward is the large room approximately 17 by 15 feet, which features an entertainment center, wet bar, and a sliding glass wall that retracts to provide direct access to the outdoor living area and pool behind.
The adjoining kitchen has a pantry, oversized island counter with breakfast bar and sink. Nearby is the 12-by-11-foot dining area that overlooks the pool.
A kitchen door leads to a two-car garage with storage space, while another door leads to the pool and laundry room with sink.
To the right of the foyer is the study room that overlooks the front of the house and the main luxury retreat.
A set of double doors leads to the master bedroom, which is 18 by 14 feet, which has both pool and water views. It also has a French door that leads directly to the outdoor living area.
A short corridor, with his walk-in closets and closets, leads to the master bathroom. It features its own vanity, private water closet, bathtub and spacious walk-in shower.
A staircase and elevator to the left of the lobby lead to the second floor, which contains a 15″ x 15″ loft area with a convenient wet bar, perfect for entertaining.
Two guest bedrooms with full baths and a walk-in wardrobe are located off the loft. The third guest bedroom, accessed in the middle of the stairs and furnished as a kid-friendly bunk room, also has a full bathroom and a balcony facing the front of the house.
The Cayman is located at 197 N. Barfield Drive on Marco Island. Sold but still open as furnished model. For more information, please contact Mark Eastman at 239-253-6636 or [email protected]
Since 1984, more than 1,200 families have entrusted DEFCO with the construction of their custom homes.
To learn more, visit DivcoHomes.com or call 239-592-7222.
