Tamarind Grande model introduced at The Isles of Collier Preserve by Minto

Naples, FL (July 19, 2015) Minto Communities announces the grand opening of a the Tamarind Grande, a luxurious, single-family home model at The Isles of Collier Preserve in Naples.

The two-story model includes 5,892 total square feet with 4,037 square feet under air. The Tamarind Grande’s many striking features include two guest casitas that open directly onto the 1,100-square-foot interior courtyard with a pool, spa and fountain feature.

A 700-square-foot lanai with unobstructed water views includes an outdoor kitchen and outdoor living room with a 12-foot-high wood ceiling.

The second-floor guest casita has its own private balcony that connects to a recreation room with large bar area and home office. Including the two guest casita bedrooms and baths, the Tamarind Grande has four bedrooms, four full baths and two half baths.

The first-floor master suite of- fers a secluded poolside sanctuary and includes two large walk-in closets and a master bath with double vanities. A two-car and a one-car garage accommodate vehicles as well as provide additional storage.

The Tamarind Grande’s fresh décor combines gray tones, rich teals and water blues to capture the essence of relaxed Florida living. An entry foyer and wide gallery with limestone flooring lead to a study, formal dining room and great room.

With its high ceilings, expansive layout and multiple outdoor living  spaces, the Tamarind Grande blends indoor and outdoor living, and offers inviting spaces to provide relaxing private retreats and comfortably accommodate house guests.

The gourmet kitchen with island opens to the great room with 12- to 14-foot double tray ceilings. Three sets of pocketed sliding glass doors open fully to the courtyard, pool, spa and lanai to create a seamless flow between inside and outside living spaces. The Tamarind Grande is priced starting at $1,044,900. Minto has received many national, regional and Southwest Florida industry awards for The Isles of Collier Preserve, including home design, community design and green building practices.

“Minto is very pleased to present the Tamarind Grande as a larger luxury single-family home choice in this world-class community,” notes Minto Communities Senior Vice President William Bullock. “We are providing a range of home choices that address the lifestyle needs and interests presented by our prospective buyers and residents,” he adds.

Minto now offers 43 innovative, energy-efficient home designs at The Isles of Collier Preserve.

Twelve fully-furnished single-family home and villa models are showcased in Model Court. They include eight single-family home models and four one-story villa models from Minto’s new classic coastal home collections. Minto also has three coach home models for viewing at The Isles of Collier Preserve.

Single-family homes are priced from the high $400s to more than $1 million, and range from 2,016 to 4,327 square feet under air.

All are designed for entertaining, and feature gourmet kitchens, open floor plans, unique guest quarters, and luxurious outdoor living areas with unobstructed nature views.

Villas are priced starting in the mid-$300s, and range from 1,565 to 1,862 square feet under air. They include two to three bedrooms, plus a den or hobby room, great room, dining room, two baths, a covered lanai and a two-car garage.

One-, two- and three-story coach homes are priced from the low-$400s to the $600s. Coach homes range from 1,621 to 2,960 square feet under air, and include a two-car garage and private elevator.

Minto’s distinctive luxury touches include architecturally detailed ceiling treatments, bright, open floor plans, large kitchens, formal dining rooms and more.

The Isles of Collier Preserve is four miles east of downtown Naples on U.S. 41 East. This community is bordered on the south by Rookery Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, the north by Naples Botanical Garden, and the west by Dollar Bay.

More than half of The Isles of Collier Preserve’s 2,400 acres is dedicated to preserves and natural habitat connected by a network of recreational trails, bike paths and waterways for kayaking. Minto developed The Isles of Collier Preserve using its own funding sources, electing not to use Community Development District (CDD) funds, and saving homeowners at The Isles of Collier Preserve thousands of dollars in annual assessments.

The Isles of Collier Preserve Discovery Sales Center is at 5445 Caribe Ave. Online at mintofla.com.