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What would you do with a St. Augustine, Florida home to make it your own? Would you cover the natural stone floors or leave them exposed? What would you put on the walls? How would you take advantage of all of the light to show your home at its absolute best?

Would you take advantage of the open spaces? Change the color of the walls? Add great art? When you make an investment in a St. Augustine home, you’ll be making an investment in a lifestyle, in living a life that most people only dream of. You’ll have a home that truly reflects your personality.

It’s hard to imagine anyone not wanting to live in a coastal community like Ponce Inlet, Florida. It’s even harder to imagine that anyone who lived there would have trouble finding a great beach.

But, for those of you who do not live in the area, here are some suggestions for finding great beaches where you can relax on the sand, learn to surf, fish, swim, watch the sunrise and more.

If you feel like going for a bit of a drive for your trip to the beach, head just a few miles away to the famous beaches of Daytona. There, you’ll be able to take advantage of all of the beautiful scenery that draws so many people to the area each and every year – for vacationing and just getting away from it all.

Stay nearby at the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse beach and you’ll be able to enjoy a beach that was voted into the Top 10 beaches in the United States for 2007. You’ll be able to look out onto sprawling sand beaches and look out over the clean clear water.

There are smaller, even quieter beaches that are equally beautiful nearby – like that in the town of Wilbur-by-the-Sea – or New Smyrna Beach, located across the Inlet.

These beaches all give you access to natural beauty, the chance to cool off and take advantage of the fact that you’ve got a home in a place most people only go to vacation.

When you’re planning to make the investment in coastal Florida property in Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, St. Augustine and Ponce Inlet, you’ll have a wide variety of options. And yet, you’ll quickly find that not every property that you come across offers as much to you.

Some properties will be a disappointment – promising a great deal but offering very little. Others will tell you that the properties they offer have a view of the Atlantic but fail to mention that the view is only from the roof of the building.

Cranewoods Development properties, however, offer something more

When you look into a Cranewoods Development property like the Chelsea Lofts in Jacksonville or the Abacos at Salt Run in St. Augustine, you’ll find that these homes deliver even more than they promise.

You’ll find modern styling. You’ll find open floor plans and state of the art wiring, flooring, style and more. You’ll find that, no matter what your interests are, these properties will match those interests perfectly.

Our oceanfront properties feature dune walkovers. Our locations are close to all of the area attractions – a short drive from theme parks in Orlando, Nascar racing in Daytona, beautiful beaches and more.

Sometimes, even though you are looking for a modern home, you’ve got to be careful. This is, in part, because some developers will want to take advantage of you. In part, however, it’s because that some properties – in an attempt to provide modern homes for the buyers – strive to be modern inside and out. The problem there is that sometimes these properties stand out for the wrong reasons: sometimes you’ll look at the outside of the building and won’t even want to go inside. That’s not the case, however, with The Chelsea Lofts. Though inside, these lofts offer everything that you could look for in a modern home, outside they “fit” in the neighborhood:

If you’ve been looking for even more reasons to have a place to get away to in Jacksonville Beach, Florida – an oceanfront vacation home or a full time residence that just feels like a vacation property – here are 5 upcoming events that you won’t want to miss.

1. The 4th of July celebration at the Sea Walk Pavilion. The music starts at 6pm and the fireworks will be underway around 9:30 that evening.
2. July 15th marks the next installment of the summer jazz concert series. From 5pm until 9, you’ll be able to take in performances by Kai Alece, Joyce Cooling and Michael Lington.
3. If you can’t make the July 15th event, add the summer jazz concert on Sunday, August 19th to your calendar. That night, also starting at 5, you’ll be able to catch live music from a number of smooth jazz musicians.
4. On September 15th, you’ll be able to take part in the Summer Beach Run which starts at 6pm.
5. Lastly, you’ll be able to have a great time for an even greater cause when you take place in the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, run and bike event on Saturday October 6th.

Is that all that the Jacksonville Beach offers? Of course not; these are just 5 events that the area is looking forward to.

The carriage house and home at the Ocean Manor in St. Augustine, Florida has everything that you’re looking for in an oceanfront home: great landscaping, a home where the ocean is practically in your backyard, plenty of space, a multi-car garage, great views and architecture inspired by that of the West Indies. Nearby, you’ll be able to moor your boat. You’ll have easy access to one of the nation’s oldest cities and the rich history that continues to evolve. You’ll be able to take advantage of galleries, the arts, fine dining a variety of shopping experiences – that is, if you ever decide to leave home! With all that the Ocean Manor at the Abacos at Salt Run has to offer, it’s hard to imaging not being able to see it as your own home.

When you’re looking to buy a home in Jacksonville, Florida, why not consider a luxury condo at The Chelsea Lofts?

At these luxury condos you’ll find floor plans that will suit your unique style. You’ll have the convenience of open floor plans, a choice of layout that lets you take advantage of great views, entertaining and more.

You’ll be able to personalize these luxury condos by choosing the right finish for you. This may be natural stone flooring or art glass accents. It may mean having custom molding and hardware installed. You’ll even be able to choose the right fixtures for your kitchen and bathroom as well as lighting for throughout your condo.

Even more importantly, however, when you invest in a luxury condo in Jacksonville, you’ll have the peace of mind that comes with knowing that your home can change along with you – you’ll know that your loft home will never go out of style.

If you’ve been looking for an Eastern Florida condo – a great home where you can relax and unwind whether you’re there full time or only while you’re on vacation – look no further than the wide variety of homes available from Cranewoods Development and HCM Construction.

The Cottages at Ponce Inlet will appeal to those who are looking for an oceanfront condo in Ponce Inlet and who love the architecture of Cape Cod. There you will find a quiet home, a condo that will give you privacy as well as access to beautiful beaches.

If you’d prefer the styling of the West Indies, choose to make The Beach Club Cottages at Ponce Inlet. There, you’ll find the convenience of newly constructed homes, beautiful ocean views as well as easy access to the attractions in Daytona and Orlando. Similarly, The Abacos at Salt Run offer West Indies inspired architecture in historic St. Augustine, Florida.

For those who want to be closer to sports, the arts, modern shopping and nightlife, The Chelsea Lofts just might provide the ideal Florida condo home. There you’ll find balconies that overlook the historic district, easy access to all fo the city’s parks and conveniences and the style that comes with a loft home.

Why settle for an Eastern Florida condo that doesn’t speak to you; why choose a home that doesn’t reflect your unique personality?

Imagine looking out your front door to a gorgeous view of the Atlantic Ocean – nothing but waves rolling in from the horizon. Look off to the east or to the west and you’ll see the sails of sailboats, people out enjoying the water and the beach, moorings and docks where others – and maybe even you – store your boat when it is not in use. But even better than the view that you’ll be able to enjoy from your St. Augustine, Florida, townhome are the features of the home itself. You’ll find West Indies inspired architecture, open floor plans, balconies, gourmet kitchens, crown molding, natural stone flooring, a beautiful and spacious master suite and a great guest suite for when family or friends come to visit.

Once you have made the decision to find a property in coastal northeastern Florida, you know that you’re going to love where you live. But there’s a catch – a small one: how do you find the right coastal Florida home for you?

The first thing to do is determine how close you want to be to work or the arts. If you want to be in Jacksonville, the first step to take is to look into The Chelsea Lofts in Jacksonville. You’ll have easy access to everything that the city has available.

If you want to be near Jacksonville but oceanfront, you’ll want to take a closer look at The NorthShore Oceanside Condos. From one of these condominiums by the Atlantic, you’ll have access to the beach and all of the opportunities it provides: swimming, surfing, relaxing on the sand, boating, fishing and more.

However, others may be looking for something more remote. For them, the communities like Ponce Inlet and St. Augustine have a lot to offer. You’ll still be able to find condominium homes, but cottages and even ocean manors will also be available.

So, when you’re trying to find your coastal home in Northeastern Florida, you’ll want to think about what type of home you are looking for as well as what atmosphere you’d like to live in. And then, once you know what you’re looking for, visit Cranewoods Development and you’ll have access to more information about a wide variety of properties; you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.