Prestigious, private, gated and beautiful…

Few golf course communities offer the kind of abundance that has come to be expected at Plantation Bay. You won’t need your imagination to know what life will be like here in the charming seaside town of Ormond Beach, Florida where an unhurried pace, year-round warm weather, and a lower cost of living offer superb value.

With a twenty-year reputation for being among the best private golf course communities in Florida, Plantation Bay continues to get better and better. With more than half of the 3,600 acres yet to be developed, miles of pristine natural beauty blend with mature landscaping to provide the backdrop for a sparkling array of amenities including 45 holes of championship golf, two upscale clubhouses, 10 pickleball courts, 10 Har-Tru tennis courts, scenic pool pavilion with cabana bar, nature parks and miles of walking trails.

If you are looking to settle in a private golf course community that confers instant social life, warmth, and camaraderie, it’s all waiting for you at Plantation Bay. Reward yourself with the lifestyle you deserve. Take the next step and plan a discovery tour to see why so many choose to call Plantation Bay their home. Play for a day, stay for life!

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Plantation Bay: Your Home for Multigenerational Living

March 19, 2025One of the biggest trends in today’s residential real estate market appears to becoming more fact than trend. An increasing number of U.S. home buyers are building and buying homes not only for their immediate family, but other generations as well. And, it’s an option right at home at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach. As one of ICI Homes’ premier properties on Florida’s east central Atlantic coast, Plantation Bay’s size, abundant amenities and great location make it perfect for multigenerational living. Curious how Plantation Bay might fit your family’s multigenerational housing needs? Read on for more information. The facts The National Association of REALTORS®’ 2024 Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers spotlighted the multigenerational housing trend after researchers compiled data from a survey of buyers and sellers who completed a transaction between July 2023 and June 2024. It found that 17 percent of all home buyers surveyed bought a multigenerational home, the highest percentage since the organization began tracking this home-buying category in 2012. The NAR has compiled the annual Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers since 1981. The top four reasons cited by multigenerational home buyers in the NAR report were cost savings (36 percent), caring for aging parents (25 percent), children over the age of 18 returning home (21 percent), and children over the age of 18 who haven’t launched (20 percent). Why Plantation Bay It boasts wonderful attributes, but a few stand out for folks considering multigenerational living. Plantation Bay’s resident amenities offer activities, environments and events for all ages. Start with 45 holes of golf, two clubhouses (including the iconic Founders Club) with dining, social and event space, a wellness center that anchors two resort-style swimming pools, a poolside cabana, full-service spa, fitness center, tennis, pickleball, basketball and bocce ball courts, and miles of walking trails and sidewalks, plus pocket parks and playgrounds. A monthly calendar of resident activities appeals to youth, adults, active retirees and vibrant older folks. Pristine Atlantic beaches are a mere 10 minutes east. Plantation Bay’s hometown of Ormond Beach boasts a fun, funky old-Florida vibe, plus burgeoning dining, cultural and art scenes. And Plantation Bay’s gated entrance provides peace of mind for everyone. Room for all Plantation Bay encompasses 3,600 acres, much of which will remain as conservation land. But even after more than two decades of growth, that same size means no shortage of new homesites and development phases. Our Westlake and Prestwick neighborhoods continue to grow with many versatile, award-winning floor plans that range from 2,256 to more than 4,000 square feet. Choose one of our inventory homes for a quick move, or build your own multigenerational abode from scratch. ICI Homes is known as Florida’s Custom Home Builder, with an entire division — ICI Custom Homes — that can help you sculpt in-law suites, barrier-free living spaces, second-level suites with private entrances for adult children, and much more. Ready for your Plantation Bay lifestyle? Talk to ICI Homes here. [...] Read more...

Meet the Egret II Model at the Reserve at Plantation Bay

March 1, 2025Let’s check in on the Reserve at Plantation Bay, the unique enclave that’s part of Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club in Ormond Beach. Plantation Bay is one of ICI Homes’ signature properties on Florida’s east central coast and the Reserve is yet another option for living at, and loving, this amazing master-planned community. Since it’s been a minute, we’ll show off our latest model at the Reserve, plus share some information about this private, scenic sanctuary. Read on to meet the Egret II model at the Reserve at Plantation Bay. Why the Reserve is special Seclusion is the Reserve’s calling card. It’s a separate neighborhood from Plantation Bay’s more than 3,600 acres, but its entrance is across the street from Plantation Bay’s main gated entrance, giving residents a fun hint of a hideaway. Inside the Reserve, prospective residents will notice a true “Old Florida” feel with its vast coastal forest surroundings, seven ponds, and 40 acres of conservation land. But buying or building a new custom Florida home here isn’t an unlimited opportunity. The Reserve will contain only 75 roomy lots at buildout — some of which have been snapped up, of course — so be sure you check out this Plantation Bay enclave soon for the best choices. If you didn’t know, Reserve residents also have the same opportunity as Plantation Bay residents to enjoy the community’s amazing amenities. Think 45 holes of golf, two clubhouses anchoring dining and social scenes, a Wellness Center with two resort-style swimming pools and cabana bar, a full-service spa and fitness center, pickleball and tennis centers, plus other sports courts. Note that enjoying Plantation Bay amenities requires a membership, and there are plenty of options that may be right for you. A look at the Egret II model It’s gorgeous and it could be yours (more on the latter below). The Reserve’s Egret II model is a popular one-level floor plan with three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a three-vehicle garage. It also contains a stunning bonus room near the entrance that features the plan’s trademark circular window wall. How popular is the Reserve? It won not one but FIVE awards combined from the 2024 Flagler and Volusia Parades of Homes! The Egret II is drenched with light. It entrance leads to spacious open living, dining, and kitchen spaces, with a self-contained owner’s suite on one side for privacy, and remaining bedrooms and baths on the opposite side. Its outdoor living space is accessed via disappearing sliding doors and a private door from the owners suite. A relaxing pool awaits. And yes — it’s absolutely available. This Egret II model is for sale just like the Reserve’s other homes. If you love it and aren’t rushed, buy it on a leaseback (you’ll lease it back to ICI Homes while it functions as a model). Once that’s finished, it becomes your one-of-a-kind home! Ready for your new Reserve at Plantation Bay lifestyle? Talk to ICI Homes here. [...] Read more...

Find Your Year-Round Fun at Plantation Bay

January 8, 2025Every turn of the calendar brings not only a new season, but new activities and special events to Plantation Bay residents. The community’s new Founders Club, which opened in December 2023, offers amazing vistas and space for almost any event, and that’s the case for Plantation Bay’s resident-driven art show. The 21st Art Show and Sale happens March 16 at the Founders Club, and we at ICI Homes are happy to call it out as both an example of the awesome activities available to Plantation Bay residents, and the unique history of the event. But, it’s only an iceberg tip for fun things to do in this master-planned community, that’s also one of ICI Homes’ signature properties in east central Florida. Read on to find your year-round fun at Plantation Bay. An inspirational tale Plantation Bay’s annual Art Show and Sale happens Sunday, March 16 from 1-4 p.m., at the Founders Club. It will feature the work of approximately 20 residents who are artists. Expect original jewelry, paintings, photography, sculpture, and other creations. Decades ago, the first Art Show and Sale took place in Plantation Bay resident Elaine Tillard’s home, and has grown so that it requires one of the community’s golf clubhouses. Plantation Bay artists have a built-in camaraderie when working on a project, and friends and neighbors can purchase and enjoy original art works for their own new custom Florida homes. Note that guests are welcome to attend the 21st annual Art Show and Sale, but they’ll need to know a Plantation Bay resident in order to navigate the community’s main gated entrance. Year-round fun Plantation Bay’s annual Art Show and Sale is only one of the many resident-led and founded activities here. Peek at the monthly activities calendar on Plantation Bay’s informative website and you’ll notice everything from member-guest golf tournaments to an ugly-sweater bingo session in December. More proof? January’s Polar Plunge (brrr!) and a Motown dinner and dance. Karaoke anyone? Schedule your monthly croons! And, because many of us seek a restorative reset during the new year’s first few months, Plantation Bay’s full-service spa and fitness center offers no shortage of workouts, classes and treatments. Those resident amenities Simply epic! Plantation Bay’s resident amenities are unique in this region of the Sunshine State. The community’s more than 3,600 acres ensure that space is never a constraint, with plenty of conservation acreage that frames parks, green spaces and homes. Maturation makes a difference too. Plantation Bay has been a sought-after residential destination for more than two decades, and its amenities, new custom Florida homes and reputation continue to grow. Consider 45 holes of golf, two clubhouses with social and dining opportunities, miles of sidewalks and paths, playgrounds, pickleball, tennis, basketball and bocce courts, resort-style swimming pools and a festive cabana. Atlantic beaches are merely 10 minutes east, near Plantation Bay’s hometown of Ormond Beach. Ready for your Plantation Bay lifestyle? Talk to ICI Homes here. [...] Read more...