Luxury home builder Arthur Rutenberg Homes and Marcus Allen Homes, an independent franchise building throughout Northeast Florida, were recently recognized with a gold award from the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA) Parade of Homes for the Bermuda model at Palencia. The model received top honors in the $680,000 – $700,000 category. The annual Parade of Homes showcases the best in newly built homes in Northeast Florida.

Boasting three bedrooms with bonus room, three baths and 3,321 square feet of living space, the Bermuda offers an expansive and elegant one-story floor plan. Designed for an active lifestyle, an open kitchen and great room lead to a lanai with retractable doors that lead to a spacious outdoor living area with kitchen, screened-in pool with a spa and fire pit. The Bermuda is among numerous home designs Arthur Rutenberg Homes is offering at Palencia, where single-family homes range in size from approximately 2,800 square feet to more than 6,000 square feet, with many options for customization.

Palencia is a master-planned community featuring attractive homes, family-friendly amenities and a town center set along the natural landscape of Florida’s Intracoastal Waterway. Designed with environmental integrity and rich architectural detailing, the community of Palencia has captured the hearts and minds of discerning homebuyers. Anchoring the community is a 40-acre Village Center and The Palencia Club, featuring a 33,000 square foot clubhouse and spectacular Arthur Hills-designed championship golf course. Additional amenities include tennis, swimming, fitness, sports fields and eight miles of inviting nature trails and boardwalks. Palencia is located within the St. Johns County School District, which features excellent A-rated schools including Palencia Elementary located within the community. The community is a short drive from the beaches, shopping, historic St. Augustine and downtown Jacksonville.

The Palencia sales center and designer-decorated model homes from four preferred builders are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.  To learn more about Palencia, visit www.vivapalencia.com or call (904) 810-0500.