JACKSONVILLE, FL –

While talk on the street continues about the ever changing housing market, Providence Homes is paying more attention to making homeownership in Durbin Crossing North an excellent investment today, and tomorrow.

Right now, Providence Homes is offering unprecedented value on brand new luxury homes in Durbin Crossing North, a master-planned community in Northwest St Johns County. With homes starting from the $280s, Providence is launching their newly designed portfolio with the grand opening of two brand new model homes in the Durbin Crossing North community of Laurel Estates.

With floor plan pricing ranging from the $280s to the mid $400s, buyers may choose from a choice of four architectural styles, French Country, Low Country, Neo Classical and Craftsman elevations.  Each plan has a multitude of flexible options and range in size from 2,308 square feet to 3,658 square feet. “With the great success we had in Julington Creek Plantation, we are pleased to introduce these new floor plans that offer such strong curb appeal, flexibility and customization,” said Sean Junker, Providence Homes President and COO.

Durbin Crossing North

Durbin Crossing, a 2,000-acre master-planned community with more than half of its space reserved for parks and natural preservation, is thoughtfully designed for families of all ages. The community offers the best in St. John’s County living with highly-rated schools, first class amenities, and vibrant retail and dining, all within convenient distance of Jacksonville’s downtown and the beaches.

Here, Providence Homes is offering 12 one and two-story floor plans on wide preserve and lake homesites offering privacy and picturesque views.  Each home boasts luxury features including: Granite Kitchen Countertops, GE Stainless Steel Appliances, 42” Koehler Brand Canac Cabinets with Crown Molding, Ceramic Tile Flooring, Moen Faucets, Large Baseboards, Decorative Crown Molding, Satin Nickel Door Hardware, and much more all starting from the $280s. 

“We listened to the marketplace and believe the combination of product offering, curb appeal, competitive pricing and luxury features are unprecedented for the Northwest St Johns County area,” Junker said.

“We are extremely excited to open our two brand new models, they are truly exquisite.  The models give our customers an excellent taste of what Providence Homes and the community have to offer”.

Providence Homes’ newest models, The Hawthorne and The Earleton, are now open for visitors.

The Hawthorne model is a stunning 3,425 square foot two-story stone-accented French Country home boasting five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, a family room, dining room, loft, den, valet, hearth room and gourmet kitchen.  The Hawthorne is priced from the $350s.

The main living level features wide plank rustic style wood flooring throughout, a gourmet kitchen with an oversized island, plus a hearth room area with a raised gas fireplace surrounded by floor-to-ceiling cultured stone. Granite countertops and a cultured stone backsplash are set off by gorgeous glass paneled cabinetry and built in GE Stainless Steel Appliances.

The Owner’s Suite located on the first floor features decorative tray ceilings and a sitting room extension that can be used for a quite retreat.  The Owner’s bathroom offers all the comforts imaginable including:  oversized diagonal tile flooring, raised height master bath vanities, Silestone countertops, walk in shower and a drop in Jacuzzi tub with soaking jets. 

Built with today’s family in mind, the oversized family room is ready for family fun with a surround sound home theater speaker system.  Eight foot french doors open up from the Café to the screened in covered Lanai overlooking stunning nature preserve views.  Walking thru the front door guest are greeted on the right side by a separate den that features decorative ceiling beams and large 8’ clear glass French doors.  On the other side is a traditional dining room for more formal entertaining.

A decorative wrought iron rail leads guests to the second floor where they are greeted by an ample loft overlooking the family room below.  The loft gives way to four bedrooms and 2 bathrooms perfect for today’s growing family.

The Earleton model is a 3,120 square foot, single-story Low Country home with four bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, a family room, dining room, cafe and den.  The Earleton is priced from the $340s.

This stunning Low Country exterior includes a functional wrap around porch with swing for entertaining and a Porte-Cochere for added curb appeal.  The Earleton, a spacious great room plan features 12’ ceilings and 8’ interior doors throughout. Natural light pours thru the massive 12’ foot sliding glass door that separates the family room and screened in lanai. 

The kitchen features 42” solid maple cabinets with built in appliances, crown molding, 18” floor tile laid on a diagonal and even an oversized kitchen island. The kitchen opens up into a large café sitting area perfect for family morning meals and includes a large walk in pantry for extra storage.

In the owner’s bedroom, there is a gorgeous 36” wood burning fireplace with floor-to-ceiling granite wall tile, glass shelving, and an owner’s sitting space for relaxing. The room also features two walk-in closets with upgraded organization systems, an elegant owner’s bathroom with a solid-surface vanity, mosaic ceramic wall tile, cultured marble roman tub, and a separate walk in shower with a built in shower seat  for added convenience.