The best of both worlds in home design: old-world and ultra-modern, are within steps of each other in the Longleaf Village community; two homes featuring this contrast are a must-see showcase during the annual Builders Association of North Central Florida’s Spring Parade of Homes.
Quietly tucked away off Southwest Archer Road, Longleaf Village is Gainesville’s latest hot, master-planned community that offers amenities normally found at resort-style living. This prestigious subdivision is also unique in that it features homes built by awardwinning “Energy Performance” builder Tommy Williams—an important statement for today’s sophisticated and energy-conscious homebuyer.
During this year’s Parade of Homes, set for April 19-27, you will discover Longleaf Village’s Neo-Classical architectural style, which creates an ambiance of balance, tradition and refinement. Buyers can choose from a variety of floor plans designed to reflect comfort and efficiency. The two homes in the showcase will highlight the latest talents and home design innovations from one of the best builders in the industry.
While walking through the Hamilton home plan, visitors will get a close look at trendy fixtures and appliances that are sure to accentuate the dreams of the savvy homebuyer looking for, ultra modern design and décor. This stylish home features exposed stainless steel and glass vents, stainless steel ceiling fans, a solid glass-top bar and glass vessel vanity bowls. In this design plan, the green buyer will find bamboo flooring that continues the environmentally-conscious theme throughout the home.
While browsing through the McClain II, the homebuyer will discover a vintage design, that although updated, never goes out of style. Sophisticated design patterns flow throughout this home, which features unique hickory wood cabinets, a wrought iron pantry, a farmhouse copper sink and ceramic tile. There are many elements that lend a distinguishable, old-world appearance to this parade home.
While each model in Longleaf Village has unique features, homes in this subdivision all have one thing in common: they are energy efficient. Being a Tommy Williams “High Performance” home says a lot. On a personal level, it means your child’s bedroom will be comfortably cool in the summer and toasty warm in the winter, and it means your family will breathe healthier air. Additionally, for money saving and consumer convenience, the homes feature tankless water heaters (offering endless hot water); formaldehyde-free insulation; a radient barrier roof shield that blocks 95 percent of the sun’s heat; fresh vent AC system for cleaner air; and an AC control system that allows for even air temperature throughout the home.
As an innovative and longstanding quality builder, Tommy Williams is committed to building homes that are healthy and energy conscious.
“I believe that it is important that we make a commitment to save energy any way we can. Building homes that are healthier and more energy efficient, that’s the way to go because we are using up non-renewable sources of energy,” Williams said. “We’re thinking about our grandkids and their grandkids. We're using better windows and lighting, higher grade air conditioning and better insulation and it’s making a difference.”
Be sure to stop by Longleaf Village to view all the latest highlights in the homebuilding industry during the spring parade of homes. To get to Longleaf, start from the intersection of I-75 and Archer Road. Go west on Archer Road approximately three miles. Turn left onto Southwest 88th Street. Tommy Williams Homes (352) 335-4140 www.TommyWilliamsHomes.com/Longleaf .
