Taylor Morrison Breaks Ground on New Model at Country Club East Charming Tuscan-style model is the latest addition to Haddington, the newest community in Lakewood Ranch

SARASOTA, FL, September 22, 2012 (Press-News.org) Taylor Morrison recently began construction of a new model home in one of Lakewood Ranch's newest communities. Located in Haddington in beautiful Country Club East, the new Francesco model translates the charm of classic Tuscan architecture into the ease and casual elegance of the Florida lifestyle.

"We are pleased that Taylor Morrison is bringing a new floor plan to our buyers," said Jimmy Stewart, vice president of sales at Lakewood Ranch. "The exceptional design and aesthetics of the Francesco model fit very well with the existing standards of Country Club East. I'm looking forward to seeing it completed and feel certain that it will be a popular model."

With over 2,800 square feet of living space, the Francesco model is notable for its open design plan and thoughtful designer touches. The curb appeal of the home is enhanced by lush landscaping, brick paver driveway, side-entry garage and arched windows. Decorative columns flank the grand front entrance, which leads to an inviting foyer with plenty of natural light and pristine lake views. This is a home built for entertaining, with a spacious chef's kitchen with walk-in pantry and oversized work island/breakfast bar that overlooks an expansive family room.

The outdoor living space includes a cozy gas fireplace and built-in kitchen with curved bar top
counter, hooded grill and refrigerator. One wing of the home includes a private den with double-door entry, a comfortable guest bedroom with adjacent bath, and a luxurious master suite with double vanity, his-and-hers closets, garden tub and separate shower. Towards the other side of the house are a formal dining room, a third bedroom suite with bath, and a large laundry room. Architectural details abound with arched doorways, decorative niches and elaborate ceilings. As with all of Lakewood Ranch, the Francesco is built to high environmental standards and includes all of the Taylor Morrison hallmarks of construction quality and design excellence.

Haddington is one of the newest communities in Lakewood Ranch and includes 76 home sites, with homes ranging in size from 2,000 to 4,000 square feet. Many homes will be situated to enjoy the beautiful views offered by 40-acre Lake Royal. Residents who appreciate nature will enjoy the many preserve areas in the neighborhood, including a kayak launch and island gazebo. Country Club East is located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, with easy access to the delights of Main Street and nearby shopping, restaurants and parks, as well as Sarasota's famous beaches and cultural venues.

Taylor Morrison's West Florida officials expect the Francesco model to be completed in time for Lakewood Ranch's 2012 Parade of Homes, to be held Oct. 26 through Nov. 18. For more information about this model or Taylor Morrison homes in Country Club East, visit the Taylor Morrison Umbria model located at 14805 Camargo Place, contact 941-799-5537 or logon to taylormorrison.com.

About Lakewood Ranch
Lakewood Ranch is a 17,500-acre master-planned community that is home to more than 7,600 households and nearly 19,000 residents. Lakewood Ranch was ranked the ninth best-selling master planned community in the United States in 2011 and has received national recognition for its quality planning, which makes it such a desirable place to live, work, play, shop and learn, and is the largest green-certified community in the country. To learn more, visit lakewoodranch.com.

About Taylor Morrison
Taylor Morrison is the largest North American privately-owned homebuilder based in the U.S., as reported by Hanley Wood based on 2011 revenues. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Az., Taylor Morrison is a builder and developer of single-family detached and attached homes. Under the Taylor Morrison brand, the company operates in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Under the Monarch brand, the company operates in Ontario, Canada where the company builds and develops single-family detached and attached homes in both Toronto and Ottawa. Monarch also builds high-rise condominiums in Toronto. Taylor Morrison serves a wide array of homebuyers, including entry-level, move-up, luxury and active adult customers, through its innovative product mix.

For more information about Taylor Morrison or Monarch, please visit http://www.taylormorrison.com and http://www.monarchgroup.net.
For more information about Taylor Morrison communities in West Florida, call 866-495-6006 or visit http://www.taylormorrison.com.