Why Buy in SilverLeaf? Two New Homebuyers Tell All.
We spoke with two recent homebuyers to hear about why they chose to live in SilverLeaf and their experience building their new dream home with MasterCraft.
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SHEARWATER
Shearwater is a master-planned community centrally located between Jacksonville and St. Augustine, FL. Shearwater has quickly become one of the most desired new home communities in St. Johns County because of its resort-style amenities including 15 miles of walking and running trails, a state-of-the-art Fitness Lodge, dog parks, Har-Tru tennis courts, 562-foot lazy river, 3-story waterslide, vibrant clubhouse and café which is the hub of the community. Shearwater distinguishes itself from other master-planned communities by offering custom lifestyle programming and planned community events.
2,853-4,071 SQ.FT.
3-5
2.5-4.5
3-4
Starting in the $519,000+
SHEARWATER GALLERY
SHEARWATER FLOORPLANS
SHEARWATER HOME FEATURES
SOME BUILDERS CALL THEM UPGRADES. WE CALL THEM
Standards.
Higher standards are inherent in our designs. Look for our red diamonds that signify the outstanding features that come standard in each MasterCraft home.
Elegant Interiors
- Smooth walls for a more elegant look
- Sherwin Williams Promar 200 Zero VOC wall paint in over 50 color choices – stylish, environmentally safe and durable
- Upgraded 5 1/4″ base moulding
- Upgraded 3 1/4″ door casing
- Safe ‘n Sound solid core interior doors on all bedrooms, bathrooms and laundry room
- 8′ tall interior doors throughout first floor
- Ceiling fan prewire in study, family room, all bedrooms and at rear lanai
- Family foyer drop zone with USB outlet
- Samsung 4.0 cu ft top load washer and 7.2 cu ft electric dryer with moisture sensor
- 10′ tall ceilings downstairs and 9′ tall ceilings upstairs
- First two stair treads are stained wood (per plan)
- 18″ ceramic tile floors in foyer, kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, laundry, first floor halls and all baths
- Stain resistant carpet by Shaw with five-year warranty and 6 lb pad
- Upgraded decorative light fixtures (per plan) by Kichler
- Single knockdown ceilings
- Free-sliding vinyl coated shelving in all bedroom closets. Double hung shelving on longest wall in master closet
- Brushed nickel Kwikset lever handles on all doors
- Recessed lighting in kitchen, hallways, and showers (per plan)
- Elegant window casings in all first floor gathering rooms
- 12′ sliding glass doors in family room (per plan)
Gourmet Mastercraft Kitchens
- 42” upper cabinets with crown moulding in choice of colors and style
- Solid wood cabinet doors and dovetailed drawers with soft close feature
- Granite countertops with choice of undermount stainless steel sinks
- Samsung 36″ stainless steel gas cooktop with powerful heat and precise control
- Samsung top control dishwasher with stainless steel interior, LinearWash technology, flex tray and auto-release features
- Samsung built-in convection microwave and convection wall oven with digital display and smart control
- Hood directly vented to exterior
- Samsung 36″ under-cabinet stainless steel vent hood
- Samsung 25 cu ft side-by-side refrigerator with LED lighting, digital display, external water and ice dispenser
- California style kitchen island with cabinetry storage and finished paneling
- Moen stainless finish single lever pullout faucet with lifetime warranty
- Choice of cabinet pulls and knobs
- Moen 1/2 hp compact garbage disposal with VORTEX motor and convenient faucet coordinating countertop mounted air switch
- Enlarged pantries with space for a 2nd refrigerator
Personal attention and warranties
- Personal design center appointment (up to 8 hours)
- Smart home technology design appointment
- Pre-construction meeting to review final selections and plans
- Pre-drywall orientation
- Homeowner orientation
- Builder representative to accompany you at closing
- One-year mastercraft warranty
- 10-year structural warranty through Centricity
- Three year limited factory warranty on all Samsung appliances
Luxurious master bathrooms
- Elegant freestanding tub by Maax (per plan)
- Upgraded 8” widespread Moen Eva chrome faucets with lifetime warranty
- Raised height vanities in your choice of color and style with porcelain undermount sinks
- Choice of quartz or granite vanity countertops
- Solid wood cabinet doors and dovetailed drawers with soft close feature
- Choice of cabinet pulls and knobs
- 3/8″ clear glass frameless shower enclosure
- Oversized shower with 7″ Moen Waterhill “goose neck” shower arm and head
- Shower walls tiled from floor to ceiling
- Separate toilet room for privacy
- Vanity sized mirror with overhead decorative lighting
Luxurious secondary bathrooms
- Raised height vanities in your choice of color and style, with porcelain undermount sink(s)
- Solid wood cabinet doors with dovetailed drawers and soft close feature
- Choice of cabinet pulls and knobs
- Choice of quartz or granite vanity countertops
- Tub/shower walls tiled to ceiling
- Moen oversized chrome showerheads
- Moen Eva chrome faucet(s) with lifetime warranty
Classic exteriors
- 8′ Therma-Tru entry door with glass insert (per plan)
- 6″ seamless gutters with downspouts on the front elevation
- 50-year limited warranty architectural shingles by GAF
- Three-car finished garage with oversized 8′ tall insulated garage doors for better access
- Ultra quiet garage door opener
- Attractive Florida friendly landscape package with full irrigation and sodded yard
- Full paver driveway and leadwalk
- Two sets of flood lights off rear of home
- Superior low-maintenance cementitious siding by James Hardie
- Decorative coach lights at garage
- Covered rear lanai
- Weatherproof electrical outlet at front and rear of home
- Low maintenance vinyl soffit and aluminum fascia
- Two hose bib locations
Energy saving features
- Residential Energy Guarantee through Centricity
- Site specific HERS energy rating which provides your home an individualized efficiency score.
- Natural gas piping to cooktop, water heater, dryer, and rear lanai
- Rinnai tankless gas water heater
- R19 wall insulation
- R38 ceiling insulation
- Superior 2×6 exterior wall construction
- Low-E double pane vinyl frame tilt-out windows
- Lennox 16 SEER high efficiency, 2-stage, heating and cooling system(s) with variable speed air handler
- LED bulbs in all lighting fixtures including recessed can lights
- LED strip lighting in garage, laundry room, and walk-in closets
- Toto elongated “universal” (raised) height toilets in all bathrooms with 1.28 gallons per flush
- High quality AdvanTech sub floor on 2nd stories for more quiet and solid feeling floors
- Innovative ZIP System wall sheathing to minimize air leakage and provide greater structural durability
- Synthetic roof underlayment for greater protection
- Easy access emergency water shut-off valve in garage
Hi-tech features
- Samsung SmartThings hub to control a wide range of connected devices
- Security system with motion sensor, contacts on all windows & doors, and three (3) months free monitoring with remote access capability
- Kwikset Dakota handle at front door with SmartCode electronic deadbolt
- Ecobee 3 lite Wi-Fi enabled / lifestyle customizable thermostat
- Up to 8 locations of customer choice of CAT6 or RG6 prewires for connectivity and flexibility
- 30″ structured wiring panel
- Flat panel TV prep in one location of your choosing
SHEARWATER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q:
How many opportunities are remaining to own a MasterCraft home in Shearwater?
A:
We only have 10 remaining opportunities for you to own a new MasterCraft home in Shearwater! We have 2 move in ready homes in The Trails, another that is starting soon, and then 7 homesites in The Woodlands.
Q:
Will there be a light at the entrance to the Shearwater community?
A:
Yes, plans are on the way for the installation of a traffic signal at County Rd. 210 and Shearwater Blvd.
Q:
Are there CDD or HOA fees in Shearwater?
A:
Shearwater has both CDD and HOA fees. The Trails and The Woodlands have different fee structures; please ask your new home sales counselor for more information.
MOVE-IN READY HOMES
Can't wait?
We carry a limited collection of homes that we have built already or are ready for move in soon. See if any of these fits your preferences and skip the waiting line.
MASTERCRAFT HOMES AT
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MADEIRA
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Phase II now pre-selling
TRAILMARK
TrailMark is a master-planned community that blends nature with great amenities.
Starting in the $474,000+
VILLAGES OF VALENCIA
A quaint community of new homes nestled amongst a beautiful sand ridge in St. Augustine.
Starting in the $242,000s
SILVERLEAF
SilverLeaf is a new master-planned community located in Northwest St. Johns County. We will be selling our award winning, semi-custom homes starting in early 2020.
Starting in the $300’s
RIVERTOWN
RiverTown is a magical waterfront setting that takes full advantage of its prime location on the St. Johns River. The RiverClub is a spectacular resort-style amenities center with an infinity edge pool, café, kayak launch, fitness center, tennis courts, playground, a Dog Park, and waterfront amphitheater. And that’s just the beginning.
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Move-In Ready Homes Available in St. Johns County
Want a new construction home without the wait? Learn about our inventory homes in desired communities such as SilverLeaf, TrailMark, RiverTown and Shearwater.