Lisa Barton

Looking for something to do on Saturday, March 3, 2012? The Ponte Vedra Cultural Center's "Legacy Trust Ponte Vedra Beach Home & Art Show" is a great way to spend the afternoon. This fund raiser is a drive-yourself home tour that features five exquisite luxury homes located in upscale neighborhoods such as The Plantation Golf & Country Club, Sawgrass Players Club, Marsh Landing Country Club and Old Ponte Vedra. This event really is a lot of fun and a wonderful opportunity to see how homeowners incorporate art and color into the designs and furnishing of their homes. My husband and I attended the home tour last year -- some of the homes were absolutely magnificent!

Tickets are available for purchase at the Ponte Vedra Cultural Center's website and proceeds will be used to support programs at the Center. The Ponte Vedra Cultural Center is a wonderful community resource. The Center hosts exhibitions of local, regional and national artists in a variety of media; exciting events for the community; quality arts classes, lectures and workshops.

The new town of Nocatee, in Ponte Vedra, Florida is growing quickly and right now there are almost 1000 families living in the community.  So where do all of these people play golf? This is Florida after all, and we play golf here 12 months a year. Right now, there is no golf course in Nocatee; however, the developers are planning on building a course in Nocatee sometime in the future. In the meantime, residents of Nocatee have several options for golf including reduced membership fees at two local golf and country clubs: Marsh Landing Golf & Country Club in Ponte Vedra Beach or Marsh Creek Country Club in St. Augustine.

Here's a quick summary of the Rough Creek Villas neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Rough Creek Villas
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Rough Creek Villas has 60 residences in 5 areas.
• Size Range: These condominiums range in size from approximately 1,800 to 2,000 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation: Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  The Rough Creek Condominiums have high vaulted ceilings with skylights which allow for very nice, natural lighting inside the homes.
• Fun Fact: I’ve seen otters playing in the creek!

Here's a quick summary of the Deer Run neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Deer Run
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Deer Run has 81 residences in 19 buildings.
• Size Range: These condominiums range in size from approximately 1,800 to 2,750 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation: Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  This neighborhood is located very close to the tennis courts.
• Fun Fact: Deer Run residents can liven up their own individual courtyard as each home has its own entryway.

Here's a quick summary of the Beach Club Villas neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Beach Club Villas
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Beach Club Villas has 44 residences in 4 buildings.
• Size Range: These condominiums are approximately 600 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation:  Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  The Beach Club Villas are right across the street from the Sawgrass Country Club.
• Fun Fact: These homes are a great value for the location – right on the beach!

Here's a quick summary of the Quail Point neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Quail Point
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Quail Point has 82 residences in 20 buildings.
• Size Range: These condominiums range in size from approximately 1,350 to 1,850 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation: Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Many homes in the Quail Point neighborhood have wonderful lake views.
• Fun Fact: Quail Point sits under great big trees. It’s very pretty underneath the canopy.

This unique cottage-style home on a one-acre lot is a wonderful combination of classic charm and modern convenience. Located in Neptune Beach, FL, this new listing at 821 Penman Road is one you won't want to miss. WIth four bedrooms and three and a half bathrooms, this house has over 3,400 square feet of living space. The deluxe master bedroom has a walk-in closet and dual vanities. Just outside the master bedroom, you will find a tranquil wrap around deck, great for relaxing or quiet entertaining. Another large deck surrounds a beautiful magnolia tree in the back yard and is the perfect location for hosting large gatherings or slipping away with an iced tea on a lazy afternoon. This home has been the winner of several "yard of the month" awards and is a must see. Take a look at the video and get a sneak peak!

Here's a quick summary of the Hallmark Condominiums in Ponte Vedra Beach. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood:  Hallmark Condominiums
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Corona Road
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse:  No, but the Sawgrass Country Club is very close and various membership types are available.
• How Many Homes: 20 units 
• Size Range: Four bedrooms, three bathrooms with approximately 3,000 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Pool
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Impressive size for condos, lives more like a single family home.  Very secure.
• Fun Fact: Keep an eye out for the baby alligator in the pond in front of the condos.

Here's an overview of the Spinnakers Reach Neighborhood in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Lisa.

• Neighborhood:  Spinnakers Reach Condominiums
• Nearest Major Intersection:  Ponte Vedra Boulevard and Corona Road
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse:  Various membership types available to Sawgrass Country Club
• How Many Homes: 97
• Size Range: One to three bedrooms (700-3,000 square feet)
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes
• Recreation: Pool, private beach access
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  These condominiums make a great primary residence, second home or investment property.  The units can be rented short-term and they are usually in high demand.
• Fun Fact:  Spinnakers Reach is only a block from the Sawgrass County Club, which has one of the nicest beach clubs in the Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra Beaches area!

Here's a quick summary of the Tifton Cove neighborhood in Sawgrass Country Club. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

• Neighborhood: Tifton Cove
• Nearest Major Intersection:  A1A and TPC Parkway
• Gated: Yes
• Clubhouse: The Sawgrass Country Club has tennis, a pool, golf, and dining. You must be a member or a member guest to access these facilities.  However, club membership is not required to reside in the neighborhood. A variety of membership options are available, so you can choose an option that best fits your lifestyle.
• How Many Homes: Tifton Cove has 96 residences in 13 buildings.
• Size Range: These condominiums range in size from approximately 1,400 to 2,200 square feet.
• Pedestrian-Friendly: Yes, very.
• Recreation: Several communities in Sawgrass Country Club have their own pools and playgrounds. Neighborhoods are very golf cart friendly.
• Nearest Grocery Store: Publix, Winn Dixie, and Fresh Market are all close.
• LB’s Favorite Neighborhood Feature:  Tifton Cove has a very nice pool and the exterior was completely redone a few years ago.
• Fun Fact: Tifton Cove units can be rented out by the week and make nice vacation rentals.