Joan and Mark Refosco

More than 200 special guests enjoyed an exclusive VIP preview celebrating an exquisite new model home at EvenTide in Ponte Vedra Beach.

In addition to gourmet hors d’oeuvres, libations and an exhibition of original artwork by local artist Joan Carver, guests were among the first to tour the beautiful Tidewater showcase home by Arthur Rutenberg Homes by Mark Refosco.

“We appreciate everyone who attended our VIP celebration and shared their enthusiasm for EvenTide’s magnificent new model home,” said North Florida Regional President Mike Taylor. “As the Tidewater demonstrates, EvenTide offers a rare opportunity to build an expertly crafted and innovatively designed new custom home just steps from the ocean in Ponte Vedra Beach.”

Judy Blue, guest artist Joan Carver and Kim and Steve Martin

Designed exclusively for EvenTide, the Tidewater displays a stunning West Indies-style exterior and a beachy, coastal color palette of white, silver blues and driftwood tones. The stunning 5,270-square-foot home presents stylishly appointed interiors, spectacular outdoor living spaces, luxury finishes and state-of-the-art features.

“The Tidewater exudes a fresh sophistication that is elegant and comfortably inviting,” said Angie Thomas, interior designer with Arthur Rutenberg Homes, Inc. “I accomplished this by using modern lines, textures, mixes of metals and contemporary accents. The combination of the brick fireplace, the waterfall dining table and driftwood accents are among the details that together give this home a harmonious ambiance.”

Tina Webster,  Rich Berges, Holly Hayes and Bill Irwin

The welcoming foyer of the Tidewater flows into a living and entertaining area that opens to a generous lanai leading to a pool deck and patio area overlooking the lake. A wall of stackable sliding glass doors slip magically away to seamlessly blend the home’s indoor and outdoor living spaces.

Complementing the expansive great room is an adjoining island kitchen and casual dining area. The large center island offers plenty of seating and the trademark concealed pantry is sure to delight even the fussiest chef. The master suite is a luxurious retreat which opens to the pool deck and the master bath features an elegant freestanding tub. A guest suite, which would make a great home office, playroom or craft room, is positioned on the opposite side of the home.

Upstairs, there are three additional bedrooms and a spacious bonus room that also blurs the lines between inside and out. Its stackable sliding glass doors open to a covered balcony overlooking the lake, beckoning to come outside and relax.

John and Ellen Stevens

Located in a beautiful coastal area along Ponte Vedra Boulevard, with the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Guana River to the west, the exclusive community of EvenTide is an Oceanside paradise and offers one of the last such locations in the Southeast. EvenTide homebuyers have the opportunity to build a custom dream home with lake or preserve views that comes with its own private, gated access to one of the most spectacular beaches in Florida.

EvenTide is an intimate enclave planned for 23 luxury coastal homes that embrace Ponte Vedra Beach-style living. The community’s estate-sized home sites range in size from approximately one-third acre to more than one acre. Home and lot packages are priced from $1.5 million.

Mark and Joan Refosco with EvenTide homebuyers Lisa and Rick Setian

The area’s finest custom home builders, Arthur Rutenberg Homes by Mark Refosco, Glenn Layton Homes and Heritage Homes, will create and construct the home designs to meet the needs of every lifestyle. Buyers may choose to work with one of EvenTide’s preferred builders or are welcome to engage with their own builder to bring their dream home vision to reality.

EvenTide residents enjoy access to one of the best public school districts in Florida, the St. Johns County School District, and the community is zoned for A-rated public schools. EvenTide is within minutes of elite clubs, golf courses, specialty boutiques and dining destinations with easy access to Jacksonville, St. Augustine and major employment centers.

The Tidewater model is open daily and by appointment. For more information about EvenTide and a personal tour, call (904) 962-7477 or visit www.EvenTideLiving.com.