For Cathy and Randy, their custom Mediterra estate by London Bay Homes reflects everything they wanted in a new residence, including their first outdoor pool and a new lifestyle complemented by the community’s friendly and social nature, plus golf and fitness. The single-family home echoes their personal style and must-have items with showstopping features like a large window in the master shower with views to the colorful landscaping outside and more utilitarian needs: a study for Randy, an office for Cathy and a well-equipped butler’s pantry.

“The floor plan was a fit for us and our wish list,” said Cathy. “We toured a model first and were impressed by London Bay Homes’ quality of work.”

Originally from Boston, the couple discovered Mediterra while looking for a Naples home post-pandemic in 2021. Preferring a single-family home to the high-rise lifestyle, the couple purchased their idyllic London Bay homesite that spring, perfectly situated in the Cortile neighborhood overlooking the first hole of the North Course in the backyard and a nature preserve to the southeast. They were drawn to Mediterra’s beautiful fountain, vibrant Sports Club, and opted for a golf membership offered by London Bay Homes at the waitlisted Golf Club.

“We wanted a community with clubs where we could fully engage with our neighbors,” Cathy recalled. “With all of the amenities at Mediterra in one place, it makes it easier to meet people with similar interests.”

Cathy and Randy collaborated with the homebuilding team and Romanza Interior Design to realize the home of their dreams. They selected Romanza also after visiting a model home created by the full-service boutique design firm. London Bay Homes accommodated the couple’s desire to entertain family and friends. The kitchen features two large islands, the great room houses their prized baby grand piano while the residence’s two-story design creates private guest bedrooms and a loft living area upstairs. There’s also a butler’s pantry with a sink, wine refrigerator, coffee bar and glass display cabinetry for crystal wine glasses.

The master suite features a custom walk-in closet with a freestanding valet island and an elegant bedroom that opens to two alfresco sitting areas by the pool and a firepit. The luxurious bathroom showcases views to a private courtyard garden with a fountain and speakers to elevate the spa ambiance. The bathroom’s window at the shower and bathtub was inspired by a similar feature Cathy had seen in a day spa – “I thought if I could ever have that, it would be fabulous.” It’s one of her favorite features as is her private office space, ingeniously located in the sunlit two-sided kitchen pantry with niches and a library-style ladder.

Randy’s custom study boasts plenty of shelving and filing, and its executive-inspired design is ideal for conducting virtual meetings. The gym, conveniently positioned adjacent to the single-car garage with its own half bath, also overlooks the fountained courtyard.

While 14-foot ceilings elevate the residence’s open floor plan inside, Cathy and Randy enjoy expansive outdoor living areas and their pool, which features a beach-style entry, a sun shelf with two chaises, an infinity-edge spa and a negative-edge spillway. Planters with stately palm trees are a reminder of the couple’s new Florida lifestyle. The covered lanai is a favorite place to gather, replete with an outdoor kitchen, a dining area and a separate outdoor living room with a fireplace and TV.

“The overall experience of building with London Bay Homes from beginning to end was fabulous. Honestly, they had our best interests in mind at all times,” Cathy said.

Cathy and Randy are now fully immersed in the Mediterra lifestyle and love how busy they are. They have joined the bocce group and actively play golf and tennis.

“There’s a joke about getting in touch with someone to play golf and it takes three days to get back,” said Cathy. “There’s so much to do here, it’s like being in college again but with better living accommodations.”

As Naples’ top-rated community for 17 years, Mediterra offers a full complement of amenities – from 36 holes of championship golf with a membership cap of 450, a private Beach Club on the Gulf, a 60,000-square-foot clubhouse with fine and casual indoor and alfresco dining and the Sport Club, offering tennis, pickleball and bocce, a state-of-the-art fitness center, exercise and wellness programs, and spa services. Luxury residences by London Bay Homes are immersed in over 1,000 acres dedicated to open space, golf, parks, gardens and nature preserves connected by eight miles of walking paths.

London Bay Homes offers an exclusive collection of new-construction showcase estates at Mediterra, including the two-story Caterina spanning 5,084 square feet with five bedrooms, five baths, a study, bonus room, wine room and 1,100 square feet devoted to outdoor living. Soon to be introduced is the four-bedroom Serafina with four full baths, two half baths, 6,224 square feet and dual two-car garages.

London Bay Homes’ custom estate designs can be seen in private residences throughout Southwest Florida. Homebuyers benefit from London Bay Homes’ 35 years of building experience and a reputation for superior customer service, attention to detail, continued innovation and premier quality. An in-house team provides a collaborative, personalized approach to homebuilding, creating private residences that make the most of their homesites and exceed expectations. The company has received more than 500 industry awards for homebuilding excellence.

For more information about building a custom residence with London Bay or available homes in Mediterra, visit LondonBay.com or call 239-592-1400.