John Kenny Construction Attracts Repeat Homeowners at Palencia

St. Augustine, Fla. (November 21, 2007) – Nick and Mindy Cevera have so much faith in John Kenny Construction that they asked the Ponte Vedra-based company to build them a second home, just like their first, only larger. The Ceveras first sought the craftsmanship of John Kenny Construction in 2003. The builder constructed an estate-sized home for the family in Treehouse at Palencia. They recently sold that home and are awaiting the completion of an expansion of the same model—Santino Grande—now being built in Alimara at Palencia.
Santino Grande is Mediterranean in style, 4,227 square feet and features five bedrooms, four-and-a-half bathrooms, living room, study, family room and game room. The Ceveras added a fourth car garage to this home and made some additional adjustments to the floor plan.
Nestled among 2,325 acres along the Intracoastal Waterway off U.S. 1 between St. Augustine and Jacksonville, Palencia is designed for 2,350 residences featuring a variety of housing options by lifestyle and price from the $200s to more than $4 million—including new innovative Village Center live/work units, cottages, villas, condominiums, single-family and pristine lots.
John Kenny Construction is one of the preferred builders that continue to help shape the award winning community.
“The workmanship and integrity are the things that impressed my husband and me the most,” said stay-at-home mom Mindy Cevera. “They say what they mean and mean what they say.”
Kenny and partner, John Denneen, believe that there are two elements to their success—communication and commitment. From the initial meeting to service after the sale, they are always in contact with their homebuyers. Their philosophy enables them to fill all roles for their buyers from sales agent to construction superintendent to warranty coordinator.
“You hear horror stories from other people about their building process but thankfully we have never been forced to deal with any” Cevera said.
Kenny said he and his partner are thrilled when homeowners return for their building needs. “It makes you feel great,” he said. “You know you’ve done a good job.”
The Ceveras chose to remain living in Palencia for many reasons—but most notably because they said it’s a great place to raise their four-year-old son, Michael.
“We love the community, the landscaping and the trees and trails,” Cevera said. “Having moved years ago from the Avenues area in Jacksonville, it’s wonderful being out here in such great location.”
An intricate network of hiking and bike trails serve as passageways to breathtaking Intracoastal views and numerous neighborhood parks. And all paths – paved and unpaved – lead to the community’s central social and recreational hub, Spanish influenced Village Center that incorporates open green spaces and lake views with upscale retail and dining venues.
The Palencia Club, the community’s private championship golf club, features 18 holes of demanding and dramatic golf over the 7,017-yard course. The par-72 course was designed by Arthur Hills and attracts many homebuyers.
Palencia’s swim and fitness facility has something for everyone. From the active pool, wading pool and tower slide to the elegant leisure pool. The fitness center provides residents with access to a full-service amenity. Tennis enthusiasts enjoy the tennis complex, home to 10 har-true clay courts and a covered pavilion area.
To visit Palencia take U.S. Highway 1 south to Palencia Village Drive, located east of International Golf Parkway in St. Johns County. The Information Center is located approximately one mile inside the entrance.
For more information about Palencia, call (904) 810-0500, or visit Palencia online at www.VivaPalencia.com. The Sales and Information Center, as well as model homes, are open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m.