Jacksonville, FL –
Providence Homes invites the public to tour its elegant new model in OakLeaf Plantation. The model, called The Pompano, has four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths, with a three-car garage. A cobblestone porch with spindled railings greets visitors as they walk up to this unique home.

Situated on a large lot, the 2962-square-foot home is bright and spacious. The Pompano offers formal living and dining rooms, and a family room. Additional features include a breakfast nook, large kitchen, and covered lanai. The base price for this plan starts at just under $280,000.

The family, living and dining rooms all have hardwood floors. The kitchen and baths are fully tiled. "When you walk into the home, your eye is drawn to the decorative tiles centered in the hardwood floorings of the foyer," said Anita McCreary, site agent for Providence Homes in OakLeaf Plantation.

The spacious kitchen has plenty of counter space and ample storage in 42-inch cabinetry, perfect for the bon vivant who likes to entertain. A tiled backsplash perfectly compliments the tiled floors, providing an understated yet stylish touch. "The Corian countertops in the kitchen match the countertops on the buffet, in the study on the built-in computer center, and in the master bath as well," McCreary said. "It really ties the house together nicely."

The home's decor is also tied together by the beautiful built-in shelving found in most rooms. "In the living room and dining room you have gorgeous raised-panel maple built-ins with a chestnut finish and glass inserts," she said. The family room also has little niches with charming shelves on either side of a raised hearth fireplace to showcase family treasures.

The Owner¹s bedroom has his and her walk-in closets, and a step tray ceiling adds elegance and volume to the room. In the Owner¹s bath, a jetted Jacuzzi tub and separate glass shower are luxurious fixtures, as are the separate double vanities.

The second floor of The Pompano features three bedrooms and two full baths. "In our model, we have the first section upstairs decorated as a boy's bedroom and a girl's bedroom," McCreary said.

Also upstairs is a beautiful guest suite with a full bath and walk-in closet. "This is a great multi-purpose room," she said. "It can be a mother-in-law suite, a den or a game room, however you want to use it."

"We have a number of great plans for a family, with a lot of livable space, not to mention the great views," said McCreary. "It's an incredible area, heavily treed, that people will really enjoy."

With dozens of home plans to choose from, Providence Homes offers families an appealing balance of tradition and innovation in every element of their homes -- from classic architectural details to refined use of space.

Because of the outstanding value of their homes, Providence Homes has enjoyed strong response in every community it has helped develop, and OakLeaf Plantation will be no exception. The builder is now selling homes in
this family community on the Duval/Clay county border, with prices ranging from the $140s to the $400s.

Boasting a dramatic natural country setting with more than 1400 acres of preservation land and 20,000-acre Jennings State Forest right next door, OakLeaf Plantation also offers a 30-acre athletic club with a 6000-square-foot club house, tennis courts, soccer and baseball fields, and fitness center. Future plans include a water park with slides and a children's spray pool, as well as a 110-acre regional park, an 18-hole golf course and 15 miles of paths for hiking, biking, jogging, cycling or rollerblading.

OakLeaf Plantation will also have a public library, three elementary schools, a middle school and a high school in the high-ranking Clay County school district. Also planned are a 1.5 million-square-foot regional mall, 1.6 million square feet of office space, and an additional 1.7 million square feet of industrial and flex space. The community is conveniently located for easy access to nearby Cecil Commerce Center as well as downtown Jacksonville via Interstates 10, 295 and 95.