Covelli Group Wins Aurora Award
Posted by briank | Uncategorized | Posted on July 28th, 2010
Covelli Development Group was awarded the prestigious AURORA Award on Saturday during the Annual Industry Gala in Orlando. The winning entry, the “Mariana” in The Estuary at Grey Oaks, is the Best Home in the category for detached single family homes over $3,000,001.
Each year, the AURORA Awards are presented to builders, developers, architects, planners, interior merchandisers, landscape architects and other disciplines actively involved in projects in a 12-state southeastern region plus the Caribbean who have demonstrated excellence in building and design.
“The Aurora Awards are the Grammys of the home building profession,” said Patti Guthrie, 2010 AURORA Award Chair. “The AURORA symbolizes tremendous achievement, honor and distinction among building industry professionals.”
The “Mariana” was one of over 220 entries in this year’s competition. Leading industry professionals judged the entrants.
“Covelli Development Group is very proud to be recognized by industry peers,” said John Covelli, President of Covelli Development Group. “Our custom home models are planned with meticulous attention to detail to provide only the best of the best.”
The “Mariana” provides views of the lake and 5th fairway of the championship golf course. The custom estate home boasts 6,910 square-feet of air-conditioned living space, six bedrooms, and five full baths plus two half baths. There is a dedicated fully equipped theatre has a 120-inch screen and custom seating, an 1,100-bottle temperature controlled wine cellar, a cherry wood paneled library with coffered ceiling, and a family room with custom wood vaulted ceiling and detail designed entertainment unit. The gourmet kitchen features two Bosch dishwashers, two Sub-Zero refrigerator/freezer units, a multitude of Wolf appliances and a built-in Miele coffee/cappuccino maker. In the formal living room, there is a marble fireplace and three thirteen-foot arched windows leading to views of the pool, lake and golf course beyond. Spectacular views are enjoyed from an expansive outdoor entertainment area includes an outdoor kitchen, powered screens, and a wood coffered ceiling. The home is offered furnished for $4,995,000.
The AURORA Award competition is open to builders, architects, interior designers, landscape architects and other home-building professionals in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
Premier Properties of Southwest Florida, Inc.®, the real estate division of The Lutgert Companies, is the exclusive sales and marketing representative of Estuary at Grey Oaks. Models are open daily. Visit the Estuary at Grey Oaks on-site Sales Center located off Golden Gate Parkway just west of Airport-Pulling Road or call 239-261-3148. www.estuaryatgreyoaks.com.