By Mike Bonts
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH, Fla. – It’s been called a spectacular vacation getaway.
Judges in the Northeast Florida Builders Association Parade of Homes felt the same way. They rewarded custom design builder Generation Homes in two categories, Gold winner in the $2.4 to $2.5 million category and Best Secondary Space, for the E Komo Mai in St. Augustine Beach, Fla.
“The Generation Homes team could not be prouder to win with our most recent custom design build home for wonderfully kind and generous owners who envisioned this design for family vacations and gatherings,” said Cora Johnston, president of Generation Homes.
The five bedroom six and half bath home stands out as a vacation retreat, embracing the charm of coastal living with a contemporary twist, modern beach houses that offer the perfect blend of leisure and style.
Designer Alexis Koklias created relaxed coastal interiors, layering different fabrics and materials, accomplishing a laid-back feel, while successfully combining a traditional seaside look with a more contemporary beach house.
The three story 3,379 square foot home was designed by Rob Florez Design, a full-service custom home design company. The floorplan offers a third floor gathering space with a living room, kitchen, two dining spaces and South and North facing porches.
On the first floor there is another gathering room off the pool with a bunk bed niche’ for the children or young adults to have their own special space. The light and airy ensuite bedrooms have fluffy king size beds and showered baths.
The pool gives off a natural vibe as a side yard oasis. While inside, Smart TVs and smart speakers collaborate to enhance the home entertainment experience.
“Couldn’t have done it without you Cora and your Generation Homes team. You have been so great to us. I am so glad Generation Homes won the Gold and that we played a small part in it,” said proud owner John Burda who rightfully named the home E Komo Mai.
He picked up the phrase while on vacation in Hawaii. In Hawaiian it means come in and welcome with a feeling of belonging, coming together and a sense of community.
“Cora has a winning team with everyone in her company. Especially Mike (Fenner) and Alexis (Koklias), ” added Burda. “Generation Homes listens to what new homeowners want in their home.”
The home was built to appeal to the discriminating vacationer or as secondary residence. Generation Homes’ Karen Roske mentioned that positive feedback was tremendous during several Realtor open houses.
The Burda’s love their beach access at the end of 5th Street, giving them the opportunity to relax, walk or ride on wide sandy beach. The home is amid walkable St. Augustine Beach dining, shopping, and the Pier.
Nearby attraction includes the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, The Alligator Farm, which is the oldest zoo in America, St. Augustine Lighthouse and of course all that St. Augustine. the Nations’s Oldest City, has to offer.
“E Komo Mai exemplifies our unwavering commitment to meet the expectations of homeowners today, tomorrow and for generations to come. From the first design meeting to the final meeting when we hand over the keys” added Johnston.
For more information visit www.generationhomesusa.com or call (904) 955-4769.