NAPLES, Fla. (Dec. 16, 2013) – London Bay Homes has introduced what could be Naples’ most exclusive and private neighborhood: Mediterra’s Il Cuore, with only two homesites set amid more than 50 acres of nature preserves. The oversized homesites in Il Coure – measuring 1.51 and 1.77 acres – will welcome the largest estates in Mediterra, the premier golf and beach club community in Naples.

Conceived as Southwest Florida’s showplace neighborhood, Il Cuore will offer a gated entrance and a two-residence homeowners association. Each estate will likely encompass more than 8,000 square feet of living space – and the ultimate in private living.

“These homesites are truly special, and the homes we create with the homebuyers undoubtedly will be amazing,” said Mark Wilson, president of London Bay Homes, a leader in the Naples luxury home market for more than two decades. “Homebuyers will be hard-pressed to find homesites this large in any gated community. Il Cuore offers a rare opportunity to create a custom dream home in the area’s top luxury community.”

The large homesites provide nearly infinite possibilities, including multiple pools and water features, gardens and lawns, private guesthouses and pavilions. Inside, Il Cuore’s homes can be tailored to the homeowners’ lifestyles and will feature the luxury building techniques that are the hallmark of London Bay Homes, named America’s Best Builder by Builder Magazine in 2008.

Homebuyers can also select complete interior design and architectural detailing by Romanza Interior Design, which won the 2013 Gold Award for Best Interior Design of a Custom Home during The Nationals, presented by the National Association of Home Builders. London Bay Homes earned a Silver Award for Best Architectural Design of a One-of-a-Kind Home in the same competition.

Il Cuore is located in the heart of Mediterra, close to the amenities that have earned the Naples community top honors. Mediterra received the 2013 Aurora Award in July for best residential development from the Southeast Building Conference, an industry association of 12 southeastern states and the eastern Caribbean. Recently, Mediterra received its eighth Community of the Year award from the Collier Building Industry Association.

The 1,700-acre master-planned Mediterra community offers an array of lifestyle amenities, including the member-owned Club at Mediterra with two Tom Fazio-designed championship courses and the private 10,000-square-foot Beach Club on the Gulf of Mexico, featuring an elevated swimming pool, casual dining with a full bar, and valet service for beach chairs, umbrellas and beverage and food menus.

Mediterra’s onsite amenities include themed neighborhood parks; eight miles of walking and jogging trails; a fitness complex with tennis and bocce courts, swimming pool and spa services; and the 33,000-square-foot clubhouse offering formal and casual dining prepared by a staff of award-winning culinary experts.

A recent expansion at The Tavern Bar & Grill at The Club at Mediterra added a summer kitchen and – along with the enhanced space – an expanded menu of gourmet brick-oven pizzas, seasonal salads and open-air grilled entrees.

At the neighboring Sports Club, members take advantage of the facility’s health and wellness programs and amenities, including seven Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center with the latest state-of-the-art equipment, bocce courts, a smoothie bar, and a full schedule of classes from A to Z – aerobics to Zumba. A professional staff offers personal training and consultation, working with members to achieve a healthy lifestyle. The club pool caters to both active and leisurely pursuits: members swim laps or lounge on the decks. A full menu of private spa treatments can be enjoyed at the club or at home.

Mediterra’s Golf Learning Center offers indoor and outdoor hitting stations, video equipment with launch monitor, a 2.5-acre short game practice complex with three greens, and a staff of certified PGA professionals. Membership opportunities at Mediterra are limited to just 225 members per 18 holes.

Planned for 950 homes, Mediterra’s master plan includes more than 1,000 acres dedicated to open space with golf, parks and nature preserves. All of the community’s amenities are membership-owned.

Since December 2009, London Bay and affiliates have managed all new home sales and marketing for the luxury community. London Bay recently expanded services by adding Mediterra Realty, which lists resale properties throughout Mediterra.

Available home designs in Mediterra include single-family estate homes and single-family maintenance-free villas priced from the $700,000s to more than $7 million.

For more information about Mediterra, visit www.ExperienceMediterra.com, call toll-free 866-954-8939, or visit Mediterra, located on Livingston Road, two miles north of Immokalee Road and west of I-75. The award-winning Mediterra Sales Gallery is open daily.