[dbenzie]

My husband and I just returned from our LSV. We are trying to decide between the Aspen & Iris. We do not want a formal Dining area, either, if we select the Iris, plan to incorporate the Dining corner into the Living Room. The biggest downside of the Iris, in our opinion, is the location of the master bath sinks. Why would the builder put them both in the same corner. Does not sound good, at all. We would definitely reconfigure them to the same wall that the window is located on, and relocate the linen closet to the wall adjacent to the shower. I love all the suggestions on this board and have taken good notes. Thanks, everyone.

[CalcTeacher]

Originally Posted by dbenzie

My husband and I just returned from our LSV. We are trying to decide between the Aspen & Iris. We do not want a formal Dining area, either, if we select the Iris, plan to incorporate the Dining corner into the Living Room. The biggest downside of the Iris, in our opinion, is the location of the master bath sinks. Why would the builder put them both in the same corner. Does not sound good, at all. We would definitely reconfigure them to the same wall that the window is located on, and relocate the linen closet to the wall adjacent to the shower. I love all the suggestions on this board and have taken good notes. Thanks, everyone.

We just designed our Ivy (same look and feel as Lily, Lilac, Iris, Lantana). I am not a "make up/vanity" person...so our designer suggested bringing that vanity area up to the same height as the rest of the counter and moving the sink down so that corner is not so crowded. I don't believe there was a charge for that...HOWEVER, we are not getting granite yet...she said be prepared for the day when you get granite that it will be expensive because we did that. I guess having the lower sections allows them to cut the granite...having that section be the same height as the rest of the counter means paying out the wa-zoo for a continous piece of granite (unless you don't mind a seam). Hope that makes sense!

[Lbmb24101]

We will have a Gardenia
Only drwaback we can see, no closet in the 3 rd bedrm, which is really a den or office
But otherwise, love the Gardenia!

[Marrathon]

Originally Posted by Jhooman

Who has the Aspen designer model and tell me why you made the choice please.

From the model tour, I like the openness of the kitchen, dining room, living room and additional windows. It seems very bright.

Thank you

I love my Aspen because the main area is bright with natural light and there is no wasted space like a breakfast nook and a dining room and counter seating. The master bedroom is huge and LOVE the walk in shower. Look at the ELM too. I doubt you will miss a bit of space in the master with the ELM and the 2 other bedrooms almost have their own suite in the ELM. Best wishes.

[lpkshop]

Originally Posted by Jhooman

Who has the Aspen designer model and tell me why you made the choice please.

From the model tour, I like the openness of the kitchen, dining room, living room and additional windows. It seems very bright.

Thank you

we selected this model for the reasons you mentioned , loved the openess, also did not want a dining room and breakfast nook and table on lanai. Just the 2 of us, we would have to take turns eating in different rooms!

Good luck with your decision, cause all the models are beautiful

[smow5050]

Originally Posted by Jhooman

Who has the Aspen designer model and tell me why you made the choice please.

From the model tour, I like the openness of the kitchen, dining room, living room and additional windows. It seems very bright.

Thank you

We bought an Aspen in January. It was my first choice of models bc I didn't need a dining room. I put a 72"glass table that seats 6 in the kitchen area, plus 2 bar stools. Also have an extended lanai with a 42" table- plenty of places to eat!! Bought it pre built and it had everything we wanted- 2 1/2 garage, stretches on front bedroom, tile, and extended lanai. Like that the Aspen did not have 4 windows in the master bedroom. More wall space for furniture. Great design and plenty big enough for two people. Get back to me if you want to see it.

[Golfer in Sanibel]

We moved into our Aspen last June. We absolutely love our choice. The openness of the plan, the privacy for the guest suite, the proximity of the laundry to the master bedroom and the size of the master are just a few reasons we chose this model. We are very happy with our decision.

[asianthree]

Now I have to look at the aspen

[crgski]

Hi, we own an Aspen Model. We were very torn between the Gardenia and the Aspen. We liked the double sliders since we were having a pool installed, it gave us a great view of the lani pool. Also, in my previous Villages home, we had a dining area that we Never used. I liked having one dining area and more entertaining space. thanks

[ppivik]

Originally Posted by Jhooman

Who has the Aspen designer model and tell me why you made the choice please.

From the model tour, I like the openness of the kitchen, dining room, living room and additional windows. It seems very bright.

Thank you

I have an Aspen and just love it. The openness, large living room and big lines closets.

Pat

[Cedwards38]

I think the tattoo artists have them.

[rousel51]

I just bought the Aspen and moved in two weeks ago. I really liked the floor plan particularly the fact that there was only one eating area (not including the counter) They use the space from the dining room to enlarge the master bedroom and family (living) room. Also, the lanai is bigger than most models in the same price range. Russ

[cquick]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I think I have an Aspen but I call it my fanny.

don't say fanny if you go to England!

[bfdretired]

here i thought i was the only old fart with a sense of humor.....i cant wait to get there!
but i dont want to butt in!

[JacquesME]

Originally Posted by Jhooman

Who has the Aspen designer model and tell me why you made the choice please.

From the model tour, I like the openness of the kitchen, dining room, living room and additional windows. It seems very bright.

Thank you

We looked at an Aspen and about 30 others. We also looked at the location, ability add to the back or side for screened patio or birdcage, and orientation.
We had a great realtor Alicia Ford who found the best house for us based on what we liked. It was not an Aspen ,but an Elm. We have been in it for 4 months and love the open similar to the Aspen. Good luck in your search.