Cue the anticipation! A new row of model homes is coming to Oakmont. The three new additions to Oakmont’s model-home lineup come courtesy of ICI Homes, Oakmont’s developer and one of our preferred builders. This new model row is heralding a special enclave of 50-foot lots, an in-demand size these days. It’s roomy enough to …
Living in Gainesville’s premier master-planned community means convenient access to almost anything you need for work, home and school purposes. There’s no shortage of services, entertainment and outdoor recreation in this part of north central Florida. But, how about adventures? We have one for you — the Carson Springs Wildlife Conservation Foundation. It’s a Gainesville-area …
Want to get lost in the woods? Not literally, but in a get-away-from-it-all manner that refreshes and restores? We’ve got the place for Oakmont residents. It’s the Tuscawilla Preserve, a 600-acre conservation tract near the historic town of Micanopy, just south of Gainesville. Teeming with flora and fauna, it includes Lake Tuscawilla, a hiking trail …
One of the top perks of living in the Gainesville area is its wealth of recreational options. Thanks to Florida’s mild year-round climate and natural resources, Oakmont residents can choose team sports and individual sports such as running, cycling and hiking, to name a few. Then there’s water sports. North central Florida’s springs and lakes …
If you’re an Oakmont newbie or considering a new custom Florida home in Gainesville’s top master-planned community, here’s a suggestion for learning about your new hometown and its surroundings: the Dial and Discover Audio Tour. Also known as the Dial and Discover Cell Phone Tour, this audio experience guides listeners down the Old Florida Heritage …
If you’re house hunting in Gainesville, Oakmont is one-stop shopping for whatever you seek. The choices never end here thanks to the community’s size, unique siting and stunning environment. Know what else makes Oakmont unique? The choice of several of the top builders in the Gainesville area. You won’t be limited to a handful of …
Megalodon is back at the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville! If you’re an Oakmont resident who’s never heard of such a thing, don’t miss your opportunity to see it. Megalodon is the world’s largest shark — a long-extinct prehistoric species — but fossils, artifacts and evolving research keep its presence alive. This namesake …
The Guide to Greater Gainesville recently highlighted ICI Homes’ new leadership team and new floor plan line-up for Oakmont. ICI Homes is Oakmont’s developer and one of our preferred builders. The company is introducing over a half dozen new floor plans with pricing starting from the low $300,000s. These 3 and 4 bedroom homes, ranging …
Construction is proceeding on “Elementary School I” on Parker Road just west of Oakmont. Once completed (late summer 2021, as of this writing). it will be the newest elementary school in the Alachua County Public Schools’ lineup. But, did you know its location is where it is for a reason? ICI Homes, the developer of …
Most of us appreciate the appearance of cardboard shipping boxes outside our front doors, particularly during a global health crisis. It’s now a given in today’s world that online shopping and sophisticated shipping of those goods generally makes our lives easier. This isn’t likely to wane post-pandemic, and such steady demand is a major reason …