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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 04/07/07

Make Your Move To Watson Custom Home Builders
Continually growing and building in new communities throughout Northeast Florida

WATSON CUSTOM HOME BUILDERS, ST AUGUSTINE, FL -

Watson Custom Home Builders continues to stand at the forefront of Northeast Florida’s new home market. As one of the area’s premier builders, there is a strong demand for the high-quality homes built by Watson and this is evident through the homebuilder’s sales reports, continued growth as a company, and expansion into new, desirable communities.

“Watson Custom Home Builders understands what today’s homebuyers are looking for and that is what we deliver,” said Doug Warren, Director of Sales and Marketing for Watson Custom Home Builders. “Our superior customer service, award-winning construction, and complete dedication to overall excellence has resulted in a high demand for our homes.”

For the past three years, Watson Custom Home Builders has shown steady and dynamic growth in a new home market that has seen a significant decrease in demand. In just comparing the first quarter of the current year to that of 2006, Watson Custom Home Builders has seen an almost 200% increase in sales and a 10% increase in closings. The homebuilder expects they will continue to flourish and sustain this level of growth.

This ongoing success has allowed Watson Custom Home Builders to expand into new communities and new areas throughout Northeast Florida. Construction is currently underway in 19 new communities, but Watson Custom Home Builders has more than 30 communities in which they have homes.

Broadening the number of communities in Nassau County, Watson is now building in three new neighborhoods in Fernandina Beach; Heron Isles, Highland Dunes and Lumber Creek. All of these communities are perfectly situated to enjoy some of the areas best beaches, shopping, and dining while still providing a short commute to downtown Jacksonville.

Heron Isles is a charming community of single-family homes situated on gorgeous lakefront and wooded preserve lots. Priced from the $100's, Watson Custom Home Builders is offering thirteen distinct floorplans ranging in size from 1,312 to 1,882 square feet of living space. The Oak, Heron Isles gorgeous model, offers a spacious floorplan with three-bedrooms and two-and-a-half-baths. This two-story home includes 1,631 square feet of living space with all bedrooms located on the second floor.

Lumber Creek is also just minutes from historic Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island and includes multiple floorplans suiting various homebuyer needs.  The model within Lumber Creek is a gorgeous 2,000-square-foot home with four-bedrooms and two-baths. This home also includes optional upgrades in the owner’s bath and an optional bonus room. Ranging in size from 1,258 to 2,850 square feet, the home designs within Lumber Creek vary between three-bedrooms and two-baths to five-bedrooms and three-and-one-half-baths.

Watson Custom Home Builders is also largely expanding throughout St. Johns County. Here, construction is beginning in five new communities; Grandholm Point at Aberdeen, Wellington Park at Aberdeen, Durbin Crossing, Old Sebastian Point, and Country Walk.

Grandholm Point and Wellington Park are both located in Aberdeen, a beautiful, 1,316-acre master-planned community ideally situated in one of Northeast Florida's most desirable locales. Aberdeen will boast a wonderful Village Center along with a variety of top-notch educational, commercial, and recreational facilities.

Grandholm Point at Aberdeen is a remarkable subdivision where Watson Custom Home Builders is offering a variety of new home designs and floorplans ranging from 2,287 to 3,608 square feet of living space and priced from the $300's. A gorgeous two-story model, The Canton, can be found within the community and features 3,270 square feet of living space, four bedrooms, two full-baths and two half-baths. This amazing home also includes a large breakfast nook, covered entry, and oversized masters suite.

Priced from the $200's, Wellington Park at Aberdeen is a gorgeous subdivision with new home designs ranging from 1,842 to 3,056 square feet of living space. The Glendale Bonus, the model within Wellington Park, features 2,850 square feet of space, five bedrooms, three baths, an upstairs bonus room, and patio out back.

Farther south in St. Johns County is Country Walk, a brand new community of single-family homes located just minutes from historic St. Augustine and a short drive to Anastasia Island. The Wimbleton, County Walk’s gorgeous model home, includes 2,525 square feet of living space, four or five bedrooms and three baths. An optional bay window in the owner’s suite and covered porch are also available in this home. Priced to start in the $100’s, these stunning homes are situated on large homesites that range in size from 63’ to 78’, many with gorgeous views of the lake and wooded preserve. This amazing community will also include a pool, nature trail and amenity center.

Also located in historic St. Augustine is Watson’s community of Old Sebastian Point. Situated off Lewis Speedway, this spectacular community includes many beautiful homesites, some of which feature magnificent views of the marsh. The 2,548-square-foot Langholm model within the community includes five bedrooms, two-and-one-half-baths with an optional third bath in the fifth bedroom. Starting in the $200’s, these gorgeous homes will feature a Low Country style with a variety of flooplans to choose from.

Located in northern St. Johns County off of Racetrack Road, is Durbin Crossing, a new community of single-family homes. Here, Watson Custom Home Builders is offering a variety of home designs with seventeen distinct floorplans ranging from 1,660 to 3,056 square feet of living space. The Stirling is the stunning model home that includes 3,056 square feet of living space and features four bedrooms, a loft, and two-and-one-half-baths. This two-story home is uniquely designed in that all bedrooms are located on the second floor including the owner’s suite. Priced to start from the $200’s all homes within Durbin Crossing will feature stucco finish, fully sodded and irrigated yards, and each home is pre-wired for a security system.

Watson Custom Home Builders has recently begun building in their first community in Alachua County. Weschester, a unique community of single-family homes, is located off of Northwest 43 rd Street in the city of Gainesville. The Hunting Tower, the gorgeous model within this community, features 2,249 square feet of living space, four bedrooms and two-and-one-half-baths.

Watson Custom Home Builders is also building beautiful, new townhomes within the community of Plantation Village. A s pacious lake and tree-lined streets help to create a traditional neighborhood atmosphere, while the community’s ideal location provides convenient access to I-10 and I-295. The Strathyre, the stunning model within Plantation Village, includes 1,557 square feet of living space, three bedrooms and two-and-one half-baths. This spacious townhome also includes a large family room and one-car garage.

The continual growth of Watson Custom Home Builders demonstrates the company’s ability to build a home that satisfies each customer’s distinct needs and wants. With so many different communities, floorplans, home designs, and price ranges to choose from, Watson Custom Home Builders has something for everyone.

Watson Custom Home Builders strives to deliver to its clients and their designers, 100% of what they promise, on time, with impeccable quality and a friendly smile. Watson Custom Home Builders has a commitment to client satisfaction, trade partner success, and helping employees reach their full potential. Complete dedication to overall excellence has resulted in unprecedented demand for Watson Custom Home Builders' homes and communities from potential customers seeking the most enjoyable home-buying experience possible.

Wonderful designs from Watson Custom Home Builders can be found in some of the finest communities throughout Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia including: Amelia Park, Autumn Woods, Cape Coral, Cornerstone at Watermill, Dawson's Creek, Country Walk, Durbin Crossing, Ft. Caroline Harbor, Gately Ridge, Glen Eagle, Grandholm Point at Aberdeen, Heritage Oaks, Heron Isles, Highland Dunes, Kingswood Terrace, Lumber Creek, Marina Cove, Merimar, North Hampton, Old Sebastian Point, Old Town Crossing, Osprey Cove, Peoria Oaks, Plantation Village, Planting Hammock, Southwood at Watermill, St. Johns Landing Estates, Timmerman’s Walk, Waterway Oaks at Oyster Bay Harbor, Wellington Park at Aberdeen, and Westchester.

For information concerning Watson Custom Home Builders and the communities in which they build please call Doug Warren at (904) 584-1700 or visit them online at www.watsoncustomhome.com.

For more information, contact:
Ashley Zarle
(904) 737-0012
ashley@montelloagency.com