Our team of extremely talented featured Builders is comprised of an impressive roster of designers. They’re award-winning. And most importantly, they’re eager to help you realize the home of your dreams. Additionally, each builder possesses a thorough knowledge of Bella Collina’s Design Guidelines, ensuring that the quality of your building experience will reflect the quality of the community you’ll be living in.
Click on the names below to learn more about our Featured Builders.
Continental Homes
Dave Brewer, Inc.
Homes by Carmen Dominguez, L.C.
J. Richard Watson Construction, Inc.
PGM Builders, Inc.
Ray Coudreit Builder, Inc.
River Oaks Development Corporation
R.L. Vogel Homes, Inc.
Stonebridge Homes, Inc.
The Continental Vision
At Continental, we do things differently. We are not just a company. We are craftsmen exhibiting our talent. We are craftsmen showing the client what perfection looks like.
Continental’s true esprit de corps is captured in the words: Passion, Pride and Performance.
Passion: Everything we do is about the love we have for this work. Our creativity, our designs, our execution and our finished product excite us. We build with such meticulous attention to detail that we would be more than comfortable living in any house we create. Our distinctive style and flair comes from our commitment that no home will ever be just a beautiful house. It must be a home of passionate perfection, ready to wrap its arms around you and welcome you. We build homes meant to be lived in, and we expect anyone who lives in them to be thrilled with the result. We build with our heads, our hands and our hearts!
Pride: We believe that pride in craftsmanship is everybody’s concern. Because we build homes that we would live in, we want every aspect of the job to reflect this personal pride of ownership. Every crew, every supervisor, every designer, every sales person – everyone who works for Continental – reflects this commitment. We are a guild – a group of craftsmen who band together to produce an infinitely superior result. Every craftsman in the guild takes pride in working with everyone else. There is an honor associated with the Continental Guild that cannot be found with other builders.
Performance: Continental does what it says it will do – and more! Performance for Continental is not simply on-time delivery of the finished project. It is total honesty in our commitments. What we promise to the client, we deliver. When we give the client a quote, we hold to it. A promise is a promise. Performance for us means living by our word. Our reputation depends on it.
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Dave Brewer, Inc.
4155 St. Johns Parkway, Suite 2000
Sanford, FL 32771
407-330-9901
www.davebrewer.com
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Led by award-winning builder Dave Brewer, Dave Brewer, Inc. is one of Central Florida’s top homebuilders. From its inception in 1975, Dave Brewer, Inc. has been dedicated to creating top-level custom homes that reflect each of their clients’ lifestyles and tastes. Together with a team of seasoned professionals, this company has built more than 700 custom homes in the Orlando area, and has earned numerous awards for their dedication to the homeowner, respect for quality craftsmanship and unrivaled commitment to excellence.
After gaining an educational background in marketing and finance, Dave Brewer began working for his father in building and constructing, receiving what he calls his “technical” background. His knowledge of every aspect of home construction is reflected in the finished product, showing a level of craftsmanship that encompasses every detail. With a combined 450 years of experience in the company, Dave Brewer, Inc. has fine-tuned the building process to make every step fun and stress-free for their clients.
“Our company really specializes in creating the Florida-casual custom home. At Bella Collina, we will be using innovative window treatments and high-designed pool and entertainment areas to encourage a true indoor-outdoor lifestyle for which Florida has become known. By limiting the number of homes that we construct, and
also the area in which we are working at any given time, we can really keep an eye on every detail of the building process. That is what we intend to do at Bella Collina… construct the level of luxury home that clients expect from our company.”
DAVE BREWER
PRINCIPAL, DAVE BREWER, INC.
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After raising a family, Carmen Dominguez combined her business savvy with her passion for home functionality and design, to create her successful business Homes by Carmen Dominguez. One of the reasons for the company’s success is Carmen’s ability to listen and carefully assess each of her clients’ needs. Carmen Dominguez creates a story for each of her homes. “This allows me to hone in on unique details and creative solutions to fulfill my clients’ needs,” she said.
By focusing on elegant yet warm, entertainment-centered homes, Carmen Dominguez honors a family heritage with roots in Spain. Homes by Carmen Dominguez represents a passion for exquisite Mediterranean architecture by employing stone columns, extended roof pitches, rich textures, lush courtyards and unique and beautiful tile, all brought together to fulfill one main goal – facilitating the dreams of your family.
“When I design a home, I center it around the view, whether it be a lake, a golf course or just an area that has spectacular trees, I consider what will be seen from every window. For example, my entryways will often draw the eyes to the living area, then to the back window so that you’ll notice the way the light hits the lake. Or if there is no view on one side, I’ll put a water feature or a courtyard. This is how we ensure that we bring the true feeling of nature into the home – and Bella Collina has some of the most beautiful nature I’ve ever seen.”
“In order to evoke the feeling of European wine country, we like our homes to be grand and open with surprising nooks and cozy hideaways for drinking wine, conversation or just curling up to read a book.”
CARMEN DOMINGUEZ
PRINCIPAL, HOMES BY CARMEN DOMINGUEZ, L.C.
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J. Richard Watson Construction, Inc.
885 Sedalia St., Suite 202
Ocoee, FL 34761
407-235-2800 (p)
407-235-2801(f)
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After thirty years in business, J. Richard Watson Construction Company knows the ins and outs of building. “I still enjoy the art of hands-on building, acquired in my earlier days, which I believe gives me a complete understanding of the scale and scope of each home we build,” said founder Richard Watson. “When a client comes to me with an idea, I can immediately visualize how that element will work structurally and aesthetically into the home, and the type of craftsmanship that it will require.”
With a strong belief that there is no substitute for real quality, J. Richard Watson Construction Company is known for its use of natural materials, such as cypress wood ceilings, rustic wood beams, travertine stone and wrought iron stairwells. Add to that the expertise of a team of craftsmen that work exclusively for this company, and you get a consistent builder that creates an incredible showcase with each and every home.
“It is my strong belief that a home’s interior architecture should be just as stunning as its exterior architecture is intriguing, and that is what we strive for with each home. When potential homeowners consider our company, we don’t just give them two or three references; we give them a long list of prior clients, who are not only happy to give verbal references, but proudly invite them to see their Watson home.
The Mediterranean look that we are building at Bella Collina is my personal favorite, and the company’s specialty. When we visited Bella Collina for the first time, and learned more about the history and vision of Ginn Clubs & Resorts, we knew that this development was going to be a special place. I have built homes in Central Florida for the past 20 years and have never seen or heard of a community with as many amenities, such as lakefront homes, a great golf course, club and spa, plus equestrian facilities, all on such a fantastic piece of land.”
J. Richard Watson
Principal, J. Richard Watson Construction, Inc.
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PGM Builders, Inc.
The Gardens Professional Building
9121 N. Military Trail, Suite 200
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410
561-627-2551
www.pgmbuilders.com
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“One of the great pleasures of the Florida lifestyle is the ability to enjoy a Tropical Paradise in your own backyard. When you entertain friends and family, they'll thrill at the gem of your house, embracing nature and combining it with the best man-made construction has to offer.”
This is the philosophy of Principal Peter B. Giaquinto, Jr., who has been building country club and waterfront custom luxury homes for more than 25 years in the South Florida area. With a background in construction engineering and an impeccable eye for detail, he has ensured a level of quality that surpasses all expectations. He is well-known for his tailored customer service throughout the building process. PGM Builders ensures each homeowner has a one-on-one relationship with top management in the company. This contributes to the unique home building experience PGM provides.
PGM Builders plans to incorporate the many renowned features that have been recognized and
rewarded in their current luxury custom homes into the Bella Collina vision. These features include stone, granite, inlaid marble designs, detailed two-story ceilings and grand spiral staircases, giving that rich feeling of the Old World and the spacious open South Florida style creating homes that are unique.
PGM is committed to providing the customer with the home of their dreams.
“When we first heard about the vision for Bella Collina, we came out to the site and looked out over the hills and lake. The property was absolutely beautiful on its own. Add Ginn Clubs & Resorts to the equation, and there was no doubt this project would surpass all others in the area. Our plan at PGM is to incorporate the feeling of grandeur with a Mediterranean flair and an Old World influence, producing a magnificent Tuscan style. We work diligently to create signature residences that are recognized for attention to detail and sophistication.”
PETER GIAQUINTO, JR.
PRESIDENT, PGM BUILDERS, INC.
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Ray Coudriet grew up in the building business, and 23 years ago formed his own company building luxury homes in Central Florida. Today, homes from Ray Coudriet Builder, Inc. range from $2 to $10 million and are all more than 5,000 square feet in size. And with a fine eye for details, it is easy to see why Ray was named America’s Best Custom Home Builder in 1998 and one of his homes was featured on the “Good Morning America” show for excellence in custom design.
From custom cabinetry, tile design and flooring materials to lighting, masonry and the finest in appointments, Ray Coudriet is known for creating luxury homes that are authentic in detail and customized in every square inch of design. The company’s goal is to create whatever the client has in mind, no matter whether it has been done before or not. No matter what the design, rest assured that Ray Coudriet will find a way to go beyond your dreams to create a unique and elegant home.
“When we first came out to the Bella Collina property, I knew that it was beautiful land. And the plans they have to combine the lakes with golf and equestrian facilities really will create a community that offers more than any other in the Orlando area. Because of the rolling hills, we will be able to create special homes at Bella Collina that would not be possible just on a flat piece of land. For our Street of Dreams home, for example, we are creating a true courtyard home, where you drive underneath a gateway design into an interior courtyard that has a true-to-design Tuscan feel.”
RAY COUDRIET
PRINCIPAL, RAY COUDRIET BUILDER, INC.
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River Oaks Development Corporation
733 West Smith Street
Orlando, FL 32804
407-481-8733
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It is said that timing is everything. For Tracey Smith and Mike Madden of the River Oaks Development Corporation, this statement could not be more true. After working as an attorney in Houston for several years, Tracey decided to move to the Orlando area and try her hand at something new. She called up an old friend, Mike Madden, who just happened to be starting a building company. And the rest is history. River Oaks has been involved in a variety of different residential projects since the company began, and eventually found a perfect fit with high-end custom homes.
Using Mike’s background with commercial development and scheduling expertise and Tracey’s ability to work closely with clients and the technical business end of the company, River Oaks has become one of the premier custom home builders in the Orlando area. By working closely with the client from initial home design to interior finishing, River Oaks is able to create a totally customized home with every project. In fact, Tracey and Mike pride themselves on the fact that River Oaks has never built the same house twice.
“Bella Collina is a very unique community. We believe that Bella Collina will be the new premier residential community in the area and that it will stay that way into the future. The changes in elevation – well, you just don’t find that in Florida. And the fact that many of the homesites are waterfront is just an incredible added bonus. Since the homesites are larger in comparison to other communities that we have worked in, we can really create homes with an Italian villa-style feel. With the multi-level changes that you can put on this rolling terrain, we are going to have an opportunity to create some truly unique basement areas, great for a wine cellar, home theater or entertainment rooms.”
TRACEY SMITH
PRESIDENT, RIVER OAKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
MIKE MADDEN
VICE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, RIVER OAKS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
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The tradition of excellence at R.L. Vogel Homes started in 1950 with Rick Vogel’s father, a builder in Central Florida, who taught Rick from an early age the value of fine architecture and beautiful finishes in truly custom homes. After graduating from the University of Florida with a degree in building construction, Rick then began his building career by forming R.L. Vogel Homes, Inc. in 1972. Clients gain a direct benefit from Rick’s longevity in the business and artistic input in each project. A lifelong student, Rick is constantly looking for ways to give his client a truly authentic product: from traveling to Europe to studying classic architecture. By working with a talented team of stone craftsmen, cabinetry specialists, and other skilled artisans, R.L. Vogel Homes ensures that your home will be finely detailed in every aspect.
“Because of the larger homesites and the high quality level of the homes that will be constructed at Bella Collina, my company will get a chance to use all of our creative talents and to really authenticate the Mediterranean Tuscan theme that will be found throughout the community. I think that our use of custom stone products, in-laid tile and handcrafted cabinetry will create a historical context for this Old World style. We also plan to carry this look into the outdoor areas, creating an easy transition between indoor and outdoor living.”
RICK VOGEL
PRINCIPAL, R.L. VOGEL HOMES, INC.
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Led by the team of Gary and Valery Tucker and Todd South, Stonebridge Homes, Inc., is a handson company whose principals pride themselves on strong client relationships and close contact with every aspect of the building process. From design through completion, the client is the first priority. And by keeping a relationship with clients after their homes are built, Stonebridge Homes benefits from invaluable feedback that has allowed them, over the past decade, to create homes that continue to exceed expectations.
Stonebridge Homes works closely with the architect and interior designer from the first stages of home conception to ensure the quality of each vision and the true-to-style design of the homes. And by using the same sub-contractors and craftsmen with each project, they are working with professionals who know the level of excellence that their clients have come to expect in a Stonebridge home.
“We have been familiar with the rolling terrain of Bella Collina for some time now, and really wanted to become a part of this community from the very beginning. The setting is beautiful, and offers the opportunity for some unique design elements. We plan to blend the traditional Old-World historical architecture with the Florida lifestyle – by incorporating an extensive use of windows, balconies and overlooks in the interior of the home. And, of course, we will also be utilizing the beautiful surroundings, creating places within the home that take advantage of views of the golf course, orange groves and the lakes.”
TODD SOUTH
PRESIDENT, STONEBRIDGE HOMES, INC.
VALERY TUCKER
VICE PRESIDENT, STONEBRIDGE HOMES, INC.