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New Homes in Venice FL at Windwood by Neal
I just toured two brand new model homes at Windwood by Neal Communities.
![New homes at Windwood in Venice FL by Neal Communities](http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PLTppYZil8s/VNkDyE7VYXI/AAAAAAAABUA/YXUIk9Q7gF8/s1600/2015-02-09%2B13.21.21.jpg)
There are 5 floor plans offered in Windwood, with the starting price for the 1772 square foot Expression model at $259,900. The most expensive model, the 2-story Ovation model, provides 2577 square feet and starts at $304,900. These prices include base home site, and lot premiums apply for lake and preserve views.
![See the Ovation model at Windwood in Venice FL](http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ot8r8xLio6g/VNkFBPkyk-I/AAAAAAAABUI/6z3JL_9lOgw/s1600/2015-02-09%2B13.27.57.jpg)
![See the Ovation model home kitchen in Venice FL](http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dcFgz7NrZV0/VNkFD0uInXI/AAAAAAAABUQ/y4HiIk-eACQ/s1600/2015-02-09%2B13.30.50.jpg)
I have been a fan of other Neal Communities new home developments, but I feel like Windwood misses the mark. The Expression model has a lot of wasted space with an outdated formal living room that is not open to the rest of the house.
I am also not a huge fan of 2-story homes in our area, especially at resale. The styling in their model homes could also be toned down: none of it seemed practical. Major design trends are incorporating tone on tone and muted colors, and nowhere did I see muted colors in Neal's model homes at Windwood.
If you're interested in a new home, you can see the currently available, move-in ready homes listed all in one place on my website www.davidbarrhomes.com
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