Premium Included Features

From the design and construction of each home, to the selection of finishes and materials, we’re committed to delivering homes that exceed industry standards. Hundreds of hours have been spent curating floorplans, color schemes, elevations, and premium included features unique to this community.

What you will find at Solana Bay is forward thinking home designs, timeless architectural exteriors, unmatched interior finishes, innovative construction methods and environmentally conscious building materials and practices.

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Life at Solana Bay
Exteriors
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Interior
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Bathroom
Home Wellness
Electric
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Life at Solana Bay

Intimate Gated Community in the Heart of Avenir with 118 Garden View and Lakeside Homesites Situated Along Avenir’s Largest Lake
Sophisticated Community Entry with Three Water Feature Monuments, Decorative Gates, Brick Pavers, & Lush Tropical Landscaping
Elegant Mailbox Pavilion with Natural Stone, Modern Light Fixtures and Contemporary Aluminum Beams in Bronze Finish
Envera® Virtual Gate Attendant with LED Barrier Arms
All Age Kids Playground Inside the Gates of Solana Bay
Already Completed for Use Avenir Clubhouse:
- Resort-Style Heated Pool Complex with Lap Pool, Spa & Poolside Cabanas
- Eight Tennis & Six Pickleball Courts
- Fitness Center with Gym-Aerobics Areas with Locker Rooms
- Kid’s Zone/Splash Pad & Two Tot Lots
- Event Hall, Club Room & More!

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Exteriors

Grand Exteriors

Three Exterior Architectural Themes: Contemporary, Transitional, or Coastal with Choice of Seven Unique Exterior Color Schemes Per Architectural Theme
Exterior Paint Formulated for Weather Protection & Community Diversity
Enhanced Side and Rear Architectural Details on All Homes
Flat Concrete Roof Tile for All Exterior Architectural Themes
Exterior Natural Stone in Travertine, Marble or Quartzite (Vary by Color Scheme):
- Contemporary: Honed/Split Ledger Stone
- Transitional: 12” x 24” Smooth Stone
- Coastal: Split Ledger Stone
Exterior Wood-Like Stone: Contemporary Theme Only
Front Entry, Driveway, Covered Lanai Level 2 Brick Paver in White Based Cement Colors Set Over 4” Rock Base
- Contemporary: 6” x 9” Running Bond Pattern
- Transitional: 6” x 9” 90 Degree Herringbone Pattern
- Coastal: 6” x 6” & 6” x 9” T Pattern
8’ Insulated Fiberglass Front Entry Door with Clear Glass Insert & Sidelite:
- Contemporary: Five Stacked Lites
- Transitional: One Lite
- Coastal: Two Vertical Lites
Decorative Aluminum Shutters in Decorator Powder Coated Colors:
- Contemporary: Canopy Aluminum Shutters
- Coastal: Flat & Bahama Aluminum Shutters
Sleek Garage Doors w/ Ultra Quiet Belt Drive:
- Contemporary: Flush Door with Stacked Tinted Impact Rated Windows
- Transitional: Flush Door with Top Row Tinted Impact Rated Windows
- Coastal: Choice of Flush Door without Windows or Long Panel Bead Door with Top Row Tinted Impact Rated Windows
Designer LED Coach Lights at Garage & Patio Lights
Lush Landscape Package Including Fully Sodded Homesite, Palm Tree Package, Accent Tree, Shrubbery (Predetermined for Each Homesite)
Homesite Irrigation System Connected to Lakes
Two Garden Hose Bib Connections

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Construction

Quality Construction

Soil at Slab Foundation Pre-Treated for Termite Protection
Steel Reinforced Monolithic Concrete Building Foundation with Complete Concrete Block Construction (1^st & 2^nd Floor) & Steel Reinforced Poured Concrete Columns
Acoustical Gypcrete Concrete Subflooring on Second Floor of Two-Story Homes for Additional Sound Insulation (Except Under Bathtubs & Showers)
Aluminum Impact Resistant Windows on 1st & 2nd Floors, Sliding Glass Doors with Bronze Frames
Engineered Wood Roof Trusses
Double Layer Insulated & Impact Resistant Garage Doors w/ Ultra Quiet Belt Drive
Uponor PEX Piping & Plumbing System for Superior Performance
Whole Home Aluminum Gutters
Insulation at Garage Partition and Walls Around Air Handlers for Increased Energy Efficiency and Sound Insulation
Baseboard and Casing Installed on Top of Flooring (Except Carpet Areas)
Gas and Plumbing Stub Out and Electric Pre-Wire for Future Outdoor Kitchen

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Kitchen

Chef Inspired Kitchen

42” Upgraded Upper Cabinets in Choice of Partial Overlay Recessed Panel Birch Wood Door in Choice of Stain Colors, Partial Overlay Shaker-Style Purestyle Laminate Door or Frameless Slab Style Laminate Door in Choice of Colors
Iron Chef Kitchen Layout with Hood, Gas Cooktop, and Wall-Mounted Microwave/Oven Combo
Choice of Granite or Quartz Countertops with Matching 4” Backsplash (3 cm) in Choice of Colors with Flat Edge Profile
Oversized Kitchen Islands
Single Bowl Undermount Stainless Steel Kitchen Sink
Moen® Sleek One-Handle Chrome Faucet & ½ Horsepower Garbage Disposal with Air Switch

APPLIANCES

Whirlpool® Stainless Steel Appliances
- Cooktop: 36” Natural Gas Cooktop
- Hood: Energy-Star® 36” Exterior Vented Wall-Mounted Canopy Hood
- Wall Oven: 6.4 Cu ft. Smart Microwave/Wall Oven
- Refrigerator: 36” Wide 25 Cu. Ft Side by Side Stainless Steel Refrigerator with Water Line & Ice Maker Located in the Door Panel
- Dishwasher: Energy-Star® 1-Hour Wash Stainless Steel Dishwasher

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Interior

Interior Appointments

Designer 12” x 24” Porcelain Floor Tile in Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room (per plan) & Laundry Room
Premium Wall-to-Wall Carpet Except Where Tile is Standard
Choice of Luxury Vinyl Plank, Laminate or Engineered Wood Flooring on Stair Treads and Risers
Subtle Orange Peel Textured Finish on Walls and Bathroom Ceilings, Knockdown Textured Finish on All Other Ceilings
8’ Single-Panel Shaker-Style Doors
5 1/4” Flat Baseboards and 2 ¼” Flat Door Casing Throughout
Kwikset® Interior Halifax Square Door Hardware in Satin Nickel with Matching Door Hinges & Kwikset® Exterior San Clemente Contemporary Door Hardware in Satin Nickel
White Ventilated Vinyl-Clad Closet Shelving in All Bedrooms & Linen Closets
Corrian® White Window Sills & Thresholds
Handcrafted Wood Stair Rail Package with Paint Grade Wood Handrail and Newell Posts and Aalto Ash Gray Metal Balusters
Durable and UV Resistant Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating with Decorative Flakes and 4″ Vertical in Choice of Colors

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Laundry

Functional Laundry

12” x 24” Porcelain Tile on Laundry Floor
Upgraded Lower & Upper Cabinets with Partial Overlay Recessed Panel Birch Wood Door in Choice of Stain Colors
Choice of Granite or Quartz Countertops with Matching 4” Backsplash (3 cm) in Choice of Colors with Flat Edge Profile
Sink Cabinet with Faucet in Chrome Finish

APPLIANCES

Whirlpool® Washer/Dryer: 5.3 Cu Ft. Smart Top Load Washer & 7.4 Cu Ft. Smart Top Load Natural Gas Dryer

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Bathroom

Designer Bathroom

All Baths

12” x 24” Porcelain Tile on Bathroom Floors
10” x 14” Ceramic Shower Wall Tile in Bathroom Wet Areas (with Schluter® Trim) with 3” x 3” Ceramic Shower Floor Tile
Upgraded Cabinets in Choice of Partial Overlay Recessed Panel Birch Wood Door in Choice of Stain Colors, Partial Overlay Shaker-Style Purestyle Laminate Door or Frameless Slab Style Laminate Door in Choice of Colors
Built-In 16” x 20” Shower Niches in All Showers
Rectangular Undermount Porcelain Sinks
Upgraded Toto® Commode
Full-Width Mirror Over Vanity with Decorator Lighting
Energy-Star® Bath Exhaust Fan

Primary Bath

Freestanding Acrylic Oval Tub with Moen® Deck Mounted Faucets in Chrome Finish
Expansive Walk-In Shower Retreat
84” High Frameless Clear Tempered Glass Shower Enclosure with Door in Chrome Finish
Choice of Granite or Quartz Countertop with Matching 4” Backsplash (3 cm) in Choice of Colors with Flat Edge Proﬁle
Moen® Gibson Widespread Sink Faucet & 8” Showerhead in Chrome Finish

Secondary Bath

High Gloss Acrylic Finish Over Fiberglass Tub
Choice of Granite or Quartz Countertop with Matching 4” Backsplash (3 cm) in Choice of Colors with Flat Edge Proﬁle
Moen® Gibson One Handle Faucet & 4” Showerhead Tub Spout in Chrome Finish

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Home Wellness

Home Wellness & Energy Efficiency

Natural Gas Appliances including Cooktop, Dryer and Tankless Water Heater
Compact Daikin FIT Variable Speed Air Conditioning System for Improved Energy-Efficiency with Minimal Temperature Fluctuations and Faster and Continued Heating and Cooling and Advanced Acoustical Comfort
- A “Fixed” Air Conditioning System Operates on Only One Setting: Full Blast or Off
- A Variable Speed Air Conditioning System Operates with Multiple Speeds to Allow for Constant Cooling. Variable Speed Systems are Quieter, More Energy Efficient and Result in Better Indoor Air Comfort
Manufacturer 12 Year Parts and Labor Warranty on AC System
Fresh Air Intake & Insulated Sealed Duct Air Conditioning System for Improved Indoor Air Quality
Whole Home Filtration – Daikin One Premium Air Cleaner with High Efficiency MERV 15 Filter that Removes More than 85% of Particles Down to 0.3 Microns in Size at Rated Flow
Zero Volatile Organic Compound (“VOC”) Interior Paint & Low VOC Carpet for Improved Indoor Air Quality
Interior Door Hardware with Microban® Antimicrobial Product Protection
Energy Efficient Low-Emissivity Impact Windows & Sliding Glass Doors
Energy-Saving LED Lights in All Light Fixtures
R20 Open-Cell Spray Foam Insulation to Roof Decks, R30 Insulation in Ceilings Over Non-AC Areas and R-4.1 in Exterior Walls
Water-Saving Plumbing Fixtures

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Electric

Electrical Speficiations

Upgraded 4” LED Energy-Star® Disk Light Fixtures with Selectable 3K, 4K, or 5K Temperature (Quantity Varies by Plan)
Dual Port Jack (RG6/CAT6) in Great Room & All Bedrooms Homerunned to Legrand® OnQ 42” Structured Wiring Enclosure
Empty Conduit in Garage from Electric Service Panel to Predetermined Location for Future Car Charger
20 Amp Dedicated Outlet for Future Refrigerator in Garage (Predetermined Location)
LED Panel Lights in Laundry, Walk-In Closets & Garage
Ceiling Fan Pre-Wiring in Great Room and All Bedrooms
White Decora Rocker Switches and Outlets
One USB C/C Duplex Receptacle in Kitchen and Primary Suite
Two Weatherproof Exterior Electric GFI Outlets in Predetermined Locations
Exterior Soffit Outlets on Front & Rear of Home (Varies by Plan)

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Akel Connect

Akel Connect Smart Home Powered by Alarm.com

In-Home Wireless Alarm System with Wireless Magnet Contacts on All Operable Windows and Doors (excluding Exterior Garage Doors)
Qolsys IQ 4 Z-Wave Panel (“Control Center”) with 7″ HD Touchscreen
LiftMaster® MyQ Wi-Fi Smart Garage Door Opener with Built-In Camera and Battery Back-Up & Wireless Keypad Located Outside Garage Door
Alarm.com® HDR Smart Video Doorbell
Leviton® Decora Smart Z-Wave Dimmer Switch in Kitchen to Control Hi-Hats
Kwikset® Contemporary Z-Wave Smart Front Door Lock
Alarm.com Included Alarm Monitoring and Builder Automation and Service Package to Control Alarm System, Garage Door, Video Doorbell, Lighting and Front Door Lock from Your Smart Device
Daikin ONE+ Wi-Fi Smart Thermostat
Wi-Fi 6 Aruba Ceiling-Mounted Wireless Access Point (WAP) per Floor in Predetermined Location
Luxul 8-Port Gigabyte Ethernet Non-PoE Switch to Connect Future Devices

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Included Elevations

Transitional

Exterior theme with 12" x 24" smooth stone, one lite glass front door and a garage door with top row tinted lites.

Contemporary

Exterior theme with wood-like stone, front and garage doors with stacked lites and canopy aluminum shutters.

Coastal

Exterior theme with split ledger stone, front door with two vertical lites, flat & bahama aluminum shutters and a flush garage door.

Quality Construction

Natural Stone

Honed or Split ledger Stone per elevation.

Impact Rated Windows

Aluminum Impact Resistant Windows on 1st & 2nd Floors, Sliding Glass Doors with Bronze Frames.

Concrete Block Construction

Exterior concrete block construction first and second story.

Chef Inspired Kitchens

Refrigerator

36” wide 25 cu. ft side by side stainless steel refrigerator.

Cooktop

36” Natural gas cooktop.

Hood

Energy-Star® 36” exterior vented wall-mounted canopy hood.

Wall Oven

6.4 Cu ft. Smart microwave/wall oven.

Cabinets

42” Upgraded upper cabinets in choice of partial overlay recessed, partial overlay shaker-style or frameless slab style laminate door.

Countertops

Granite or quartz countertops with matching 4” backsplash (3 cm) in choice of colors with flat edge profile.

Kitchen Faucet

Moen® Sleek one-handle chrome faucet & ½ horsepower garbage disposal with air switch.

Designer Bathrooms

Freestanding Tub

Freestanding acrylic oval tub.

Tub Faucet

Moen® deck mounted faucet in chrome finish.

Showerhead

Moen® Gibson 8" showerhead in chrome finish.

Shower Handle

Moen® Gibson shower handle.

Bathroom Sink Faucet

Moen® Gibson widespread sink faucet in chrome finish.

Countertops

Granite or quartz countertops with matching 4” backsplash (3 cm) in choice of colors with flat edge profile.

Other Interior Features

Home Control Center

Qolsys IQ 4 Z-Wave Panel (“Control Center”) with 7″ HD Touchscreen.

Epoxy Garage Floors

Durable and UV Resistant Polyaspartic Garage Floor Coating with Decorative Flakes and 4″ Vertical in Choice of Colors.

LED Lighting

Upgraded 4” LED Energy-Star® Disk Light Fixtures with Selectable 3K, 4K, or 5K Temperature (Quantity Varies by Plan).

Interior Doors

8’ Single-Panel Shaker-Style Doors.

Floor Tile

Designer 12” x 24” Porcelain Floor Tile in Foyer, Great Room, Kitchen, Dining Room, Living Room (per plan) & Laundry Room.

Your Home,
Your Way.

Visit our Design Studio today and meet with one of our Option Coordinators to experience the unique journey of personalizing your new home.

Unlike other homebuilders, Akel Homes offers an a la carte home customization and curation experience instead of basic color selection packages. Once you purchase your home, a dedicated and personal Option Coordinator will guide you through the exciting selection process.

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*Estimated Monthly Cost of Options and Upgrades refers to the additional monthly payment amount attributed to the design choices and upgrades you have selected, and includes principal and interest, as well as taxes and insurance (both based on national averages), and is based on a 30 year full amortizing fixed rate loan. The borrower’s actual rate and associated payment will vary from borrower to borrower depending on the details of the loan transaction (i.e. borrower’s credit score, loan-to-value ratio, property type, occupancy of property, establishment of an escrow account, etc.). Borrower and property underwriting requirements apply to all loan programs.