London Bay Homes earned the Silver Aurora Award for best custom home in the 5,000 to 10,000 square feet category for its luxury showcase estate at 477 3rd Street N. in Old Naples. The home features nearly 1,700 square feet of covered outdoor living areas and was recognized for excellence in the building industry, competing against custom homes across 12 southeastern states and the eastern Caribbean.

Presented annually during the Southeast Building Conference, the coveted awards are among the highest distinctions in the building industry, celebrating outstanding achievements in home design, building, interior design and other categories.

“From the moment we acquired the homesite, we knew it warranted a special home that took advantage of the property’s 300-foot depth,” said Mark Wilson, president and CEO of London Bay Homes. “We created a unique home that sets new standards for luxury and alfresco lifestyles and really stands out in the market. Winning the Aurora Award is a testament to the vision of our in-house team and our local industry partners.”

Located a block from the Gulf Coast beaches and currently available for purchase, the fully furnished estate is imagined as a home resort. Elevating Florida’s outdoor lifestyle, it features meandering under-roof and open-air alfresco destinations connected by trellised walkways – a summer kitchen with an Evo grill and two TVs, a dining pavilion, custom pool and spa, a freestanding VIP guest cabana, sundecks, and an outdoor living room with a fireplace, TV and wet bar. Automated roll-down screens, shutters and window treatments enhance livability and security.

The home’s two-story design features soft contemporary architecture, encompasses 5,483 square feet under air and emphasizes seamless indoor-outdoor connections and an open floor plan with a conversation area, or “chat room,” introduced at the kitchen and bar.

“We’re constantly rethinking how people want to live in their homes,” said Wilson. “The chat room is a nice addition to main living spaces. It’s part of the overall great room and larger entertaining areas yet intimate and more private.”

Featuring professionally designed interiors by Romanza Interior Design, the estate offers four full bathrooms, a powder room, pool bath, study, second-floor lounge and loft, elevator and a side-loading three-car garage. The kitchen reflects the contemporary architectural aesthetic with custom white lacquered Poliform cabinetry, a long island with a built-in dining table, eye-catching marble finishes and a butler’s pantry filled with natural sunlight from four 8-foot windows. The study makes a statement with its all-glass entry wall and Poliform wall system with a dramatic backlit fold-down bar.

Overnight guests and family are accommodated by the secluded cabana and two private second-floor guestrooms enjoying a loft, lounge and large balcony for enjoying sunsets.

London Bay Homes’ custom estate designs can be seen in private residences throughout Port Royal and Old Naples to Park Shore. 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 475 industry awards for homebuilding excellence.

For more information about showcase estates and custom private residences by London Bay Homes, call Toby Cloutier at 239-280-7367 or visit LondonBay.com.