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Horizontal development has begun at Sandy Bluff in Nassau County
SEDA New homes has begun horizontal development work in the community of Sandy Bluff, a PUD of single-family homes tucked away along the Bells River in Nassau County.
Sandy Bluff is an upscale, gated community that will consist of 100 large homesites, of which six will be located on the river with spectacular marsh and river views and lot depths of 200 to 300 ft. Old, majestic oak trees will be throughout the community.
Located on Roses Bluff Road, the community will be convenient to A1A, and close to I-95, shopping, entertainment, medical facilities, Amelia Island, historic downtown Fernandina and more.
Residents will enjoy the community’s 30-foot wide community pathway that starts at the top of the bluff, approximately 25 feet above the Bell’s River, and meanders to a 250-foot boardwalk crossing over the marsh, culminating with a 900 square foot landing at the water’s edge. There will also be a 5-acre central park which will include a playfield, pavilion, fenced dog park and a natural walking trail.
Grand Opening of Weston Woods from the Mid $300s
SEDA New Homes, one of Jacksonville’s largest locally owned homebuilders, celebrates the grand opening of Weston Woods on Jacksonville’s Westside.
Located on Sandler Road, this quaint single-family home community of 39 homesites took home gold at this year’s NEFBA Parade of Homes.
“We are so honored to have won a gold award for our model home at Weston Woods,” says Linda Semanik, Vice President of Sales at SEDA New Homes.
Homes in Weston Woods start in the mid $300s and include features such as paver driveway, granite kitchen countertops, quartz countertops in the bathrooms, Hardie Plank lap siding with ColorPlus® Technology on all sides, tile flooring in the main living areas and large 60’ lots.
SEDA offers 15 floor plans to choose from that are between 1,361 sq. ft. – 2,806 sq ft.
Weston Woods is located close to dining and entertainment at Oakleaf Town Center and just 12 miles from Naval Air Station Jacksonville.
SEDA has several Pre-selected Designer Homes ready now for immediate occupancy.
In addition to these homes, SEDA has other communities located throughout Duval, Clay and St Johns counties. If you own property, SEDA is one of the few builders who has a “Build on Your Lot” Division dedicated to building one of their floor plans on a personally owned lot.
For more information on homes in Weston Woods, contact Larry Lanier at (904) 237-5844. The model center is located at 6315 Weston Woods Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32222. To get to the model from Jacksonville, take I-295 to 103rd Street, west on 103rd St. for 4.2 miles, left on Old Middleburg Road for 1.1 miles, right on Sandler Rd., then right into Weston Woods.
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Horizontal development has begun at Katie Cove on the Northside
SEDA New homes has begun horizontal development work on the Katie Cove community on Starrett Road on Jacksonville’s Northside.
Katie Cove is an upscale, single-family home community that will consist of 35 large, half-acre homesites, of which four will be located on Edwards Creek with views across the marsh to the Fernandina area. Old, majestic oak trees will be throughout the community.
Convenient to I-95 and I-295, it will be close to shopping, the River City Marketplace, medical facilities, and more.
SEDA will offer houses from 2,188 to 3,083 square feet with upgraded features.
SEDA New Homes Honored at NEFBA Parade of Homes
SEDA New Homes was honored at the 2024 NEFBA Parade of Homes banquet held on May 30th. SEDA entered two of their model homes and won gold for both, which is the highest level awarded.
The NEFBA Parade of Homes is a prestigious event that celebrates the best in home design and quality construction.
SEDA entered their Waylon model home in Weston Woods, a new single-family home community located in West Jacksonville. Homes in Weston Woods start from the mid $300s and include features such as paver driveway, granite kitchen countertops, Quartz countertops in the bathrooms, James Hardie™ Statement CollectionTM siding on all sides with ColorPlus® Technology, and tile flooring in the main living areas just to name a few.
SEDA also entered the Albatera model home in Sandy Ridge in the NEFBA Parade of Homes. Sandy Ridge is a new gated community located in Nassau County with homes starting in the $500s which include luxurious features that today’s homebuyers seek.
“We are proud to have won for both of our NEFBA Parade of Homes model home entries,” says Linda Semanik, Vice-President of Sales. “As one of the few local homebuilders in Northeast Florida, we pride ourselves on building quality homes with superior craftsmanship that you will be proud to call home and we are very grateful to be recognized for our quality.”
Nassau Humane Society Receives Donation from the 2nd Annual SEDA Pet Food Drive
SEDA New Homes, one of Nassau counties largest local home builders, donated over 100 pounds of dog and cat food collected during their 2nd Annual SEDA Christmas Pet Food Drive to the Nassau County Humane Society.
“We always want to support the Nassau Humane Society because they are so active in finding a loving home for all of their animals,” said Linda Semanik, Vice-President of Sales at SEDA New Homes.
SEDA collected dog food, cat food, pet toys, and more at their model homes during their 2nd Annual Christmas Pet Food Drive. In addition to the pet food, Semanik delivered a check to the Nassau Humane Society.
“Many companies choose a charity to support,” says Semanik. “At SEDA, our pets are such a huge part of our families. They give us unconditional love and bring so much joy to our lives. Our hope is that other companies will begin supporting their local Humane Society to help pets in need.”
The Nassau Humane Society has dogs, cats and other small animals for adoption.
“If you are ready to adopt, you should absolutely stop by this amazing facility; you will be impressed,” says Semanik. “The cats are in a playroom where you can observe their personalities and there is Aurora’s Dog Park, a 1.3-acre park with a bone-shaped pool, where you can bring your dog to play. There is a small membership fee which benefits the Nassau Humane Society.”
For more information about the Nassau Humane Society, visit https://nassauhumane.org.
For more information about SEDA New Homes and their new home communities, visit www.sedanewhomes.com.
Low Maintenance Living
Moving into a new home is a very exciting and enjoyable time. One of the reasons is that new homes are easier to maintain and the need for repairs is low. But, you can utilize some effective strategies and certain materials now to continue that low maintenance living in your home for a long time. This will give you more time to spend enjoying your home with family and friends even after the “newness” of the home has passed.
What many people don’t realize is that if you invest in low maintenance upgrades during the building of your home it will reduce your ongoing operational and home maintenance costs in the long run.
Here are some low maintenance techniques you can use to ensure you are enjoying what matters most in your new home and not worrying about cleaning or maintenance every weekend.
- Choose an Open Floor Plan!
Choosing an open floor plan for the main living areas as you design your new home will decrease the amount of maintenance and increase interaction with family and guests. Utilizing an open layout allows for easy interaction and flow.
It’s nice for someone to be able to be in the kitchen preparing a meal while at the same time interacting with others in adjacent living spaces or watching the children play. It also makes cleaning easy as you can move throughout the space freely and dirt and dust isn’t collected in smaller confined spaces.
You can create a living space that is as open as possible and inviting at the same time by using décor and furnishings to make the distinction between each area.
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SEDA New Homes Helps Our Furry Friends at the Jacksonville and Nassau Humane Societies
SEDA New Homes, one of Jacksonville’s largest local home builders, made a substantial donation to both the Jacksonville and Nassau Humane Societies as a part of their Christmas Pet Food Drive.
“We wanted to support the Humane Society because they do so much to ensure that every pet has the opportunity to find a loving home,” said Linda Semanik, Vice-President of Sales at SEDA New Homes.
SEDA collected dog food, cat food, pet beds, pet toys, training pads and more at their model homes and corporate office during their Christmas Pet Food Drive. This month, Semanik and SEDA employees delivered these items to the Jacksonville and Nassau Humane Societies.
“Many companies choose a charity during the holidays to support,” says Semanik. “At SEDA, our pets are such a huge part of our families, that we knew we wanted to support the Humane Society. Pets give us unconditional love and bring so much joy to our lives; something we all need in order to cope with the stress of today’s world. Our hope is that other companies will begin supporting their local Humane Society to help pets in need.”
The Nassau Humane Society has dogs, cats and other small animals for adoption. During the trip to bring the donations, SEDA employee Judy Reed fell in love with an adorable black rabbit that was up for adoption. Binks, as he is fondly now known by his new family, has brought so much joy and laughter to the Reed family.
“He’s just like a dog. He plays fetch, comes for treats and loves being petted.” says Reed. “Teaching our kids responsibility is a plus.”
Binks the rabbit is a new addition to the Reed Family adopted from the Nassau Humane Society
Recently another SEDA employee adopted a kitten from the Jacksonville Humane Society.
Pet Food Donation Winner
Congratulations to Steve Barnett, the winner in the SEDA New Homes Pet Food Drive raffle. Thank you for supporting our furry friends at the Jacksonville Humane Society.
SEDA Holds Pet Food Drive
SEDA New Homes has partnered with the Jacksonville Humane Society to lend a paw to our furry friends in need during this Christmas season by holding a Pet Food Drive at their model centers from November 30th to December 19th.
Today’s economy has been difficult for many pet owners. Unfortunately, this means owners are surrendering their pets because they say they can no longer afford the upkeep of their animals with increased rent, gas, and food costs. The escalation in returns has put a strain on local animal shelters struggling to keep up. It has become such an issue that the Jacksonville city shelter leaders put a temporary pause on all walk-in and unscheduled visits to allow staff more time to identify and prepare in the assistance of relocating these pets.
This isn’t just a problem in our community but nationwide. The Shelter Animal Counts database shows that the population of cats and dogs in shelters rose by 9.5% from April 2021 to April 2022. We see this to be true in our own animal shelter here in Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Humane Society reported 7,688 animals were brought to them from January 2022 to June 2002 alone.
How can you help? Below are the items requested by the Jacksonville Humane Society:
- Dry/wet dog food
- Dry/wet cat food
- Soft dog treats
- New leashes (non-retractable)
- Paper towels
- Pillowcases
- Towels
- Blankets (without stuffing)
- Gently used pet supplies
Where to drop donations off? Stop by any of our model homes with your donation and register for a chance to win a $500 GIFT CARD. The drawing will be held on December 20th.
Take Your Dog to Work Day
SEDA New Homes, one of Jacksonville’s largest locally owned home builders, celebrated Take Your Dog to Work Day on September 23rd with many happy, wagging tails that brightened everyone’s day.
“Our dogs, Callie, Sasha and Rob Roy, are a big part of our family,” says Linda Semanik, Vice-President of Sales at SEDA New Homes. “We wanted our SEDA family of employees to enjoy spending the day with their furry family members.”
The addition of 6 wagging tales made TGIF even more of a happy occasion.
“Dogs have always had a special place in our heart,” says Semanik. “We know they are an important part of everyone’s family, so if our employees need to bring their dog to work to care for them, we allow that.”
Over the years, the Semanik family has shown their love for canine companions by rescuing dozens of dogs and giving them a forever home.
In addition to their passion for animals, the Semaniks’ passion for building exceptional homes is evident by their outstanding reputation as one of Northeast Florida’s top home builders.
For six years in a row, SEDA New Homes was voted Best Local Home Builder in the Bold City Best competition.
“We are so honored to have won this prestigious award,” says Semanik. “We appreciate our SEDA family of homeowners and all who took the time to vote for us.”
For over 40 years, SEDA New Homes has made a commitment to customer satisfaction and to making the experience of purchasing a new home a great one for their customers.
By striving to be the best, SEDA New Homes has grown to be one of the largest locally owned home builders in the Jacksonville area.