(Wesley Chapel, Florida) – Pulte Houses has bought greater than 332 acres of land from one in every of Pasco County’s oldest households. The parcel is a part of 1,800-acres of land that has been owned by the DePue household because the late 1800s and is likely one of the largest undeveloped tracts of land in Pasco County.
The land is at the moment dwelling to the family-run cattle and ranch operation. Pulte Houses has acquired the northeast nook of the ranch for greater than 700 properties for its first section of building.
The brand new-construction, single-family dwelling neighborhood can be generally known as Vida’s Manner, paying homage to late household matriarch, Vida Claire Barnes DePue. Born in 1922, Mrs. DePue was instrumental in managing the ranch by way of the 1900s and transitioning it into the cattle operation it’s right this moment. Mrs. DePue was revered within the Wesley Chapel space for her grit, laborious work, and tenacity. She handed away in 2010 at age 88.
The DePue Ranch has lengthy been an acquisition goal of a number of builders and builders. Pulte Group’s West Florida Division started talking with the household in early 2020 after the household expressed curiosity in promoting a portion of the ranch.
“Many builders have reached out to us through the years, however we have been impressed with the intensive effort and time the Pulte crew took to find out about and perceive our wealthy household historical past,” stated Michael Nutt, grandson of Vida DePue. “We consider Vida’s Manner can be an enduring tribute to her life. We hope this neighborhood gives a few years of recollections for the households who reside there.”
“During the last three years, I’ve had the privilege of attending to know the Nutt household and visiting their ranch” stated Sean Strickler, West Florida Division President. “The end result has been a extremely collaborative working relationship and the event of a neighborhood that not solely honors their many years of laborious work, but additionally seems to the long run with extra residential and industrial improvement. We’re extremely honored and excited to carry Vida’s Method to the market.”
A Group At House on the Ranch
Vida’s Manner will honor the traditions of the ranch earlier than it with its distinct feel and look. Pulte Houses engaged Walker Manufacturers to develop the general idea for the complete 1,800-acre tract of land, with branding that can be integrated into the preliminary housing neighborhood and place the world with a complete theme for future residential and industrial improvement. Members of the Nutt household have been concerned all through the method and have responded enthusiastically.
Residents at Vida’s Manner will get pleasure from a novel assortment of homesites and facilities. Residents and friends will really feel at dwelling on the ranch from the second they drive by way of the doorway with its 50-foot tall rustic windmill that includes the neighborhood’s signature emblem – an iron cattle brand-inspired intertwined “V” and “W.” Weathered, corten metal can be used on fixtures and structure all through the neighborhood. The heartbeat of the neighborhood can be its farmhouse-inspired, Stewards Park, a 6,895 square-foot clubhouse with screened-in recreation and recreation room, health heart and intensive out of doors occasion areas. Residents will get pleasure from a resort-style neighborhood pool with a splash water characteristic to maintain younger residents entertained for hours. Children may also enjoyment of enjoying within the ranch-inspired playground and tot lot. For four-legged members of the family, Fudge & Rusty’s Park, named after the household’s canine, will supply separate play areas for each giant and small breeds. Different facilities embody a wooden hearth pit, corn gap garden video games, pickleball courts and Vida’s Bloom, a neighborhood backyard the place residents will have the ability to plant their very own vegetables and fruit. Moreover, the pristine land would be the backdrop for greater than a mile of strolling trails with extra-wide paths and pure trails by way of thoughtfully created open areas.
Conveniently positioned in Wesley Chapel, Vida’s Manner is lower than 5 miles from State Street 54 and State Street 56 with shut proximity to Interstate-75. The not too long ago accomplished Overpass Street exit off I-75 will enhance commutes to close by job facilities. Residents at Vida’s Manner may also have entry to an abundance of buying, eating, leisure alternatives and medical services. The Retailers at Wiregrass, Tampa Premium Shops, and The Grove at Wesley Chapel are all close by.
Vida’s Manner can be zoned for Watergrass Elementary College, Weightman Center College, and Wesley Chapel Excessive College within the Pasco County College District.
Flooring plans for Vida’s Manner are coming quickly. For extra info or so as to add your title to the VIP listing go to www.pulte.com/vidasway to obtain neighborhood updates and find out about grand opening occasions.
About PulteGroup
PulteGroup, Inc. (NYSE: PHM), based mostly in Atlanta, Georgia, is one in every of America’s largest homebuilding firms with operations in additional than 40 markets all through the nation. By way of its model portfolio that features Centex, Pulte Houses, Del Webb, DiVosta Houses, John Wieland Houses and Neighborhoods, and American West, the corporate is likely one of the trade’s most versatile homebuilders in a position to meet the wants of a number of purchaser teams and reply to altering client demand. PulteGroup conducts intensive analysis to supply homebuyers with revolutionary options and consumer-inspired properties and communities to make lives higher. For extra details about PulteGroup, Inc. and PulteGroup manufacturers, go to pultegroup.com; www.pulte.com; www.centex.com; www.delwebb.com; www.divosta.com; www.jwhomes.com; and www.americanwesthomes.com. Observe PulteGroup, Inc. on Twitter: @PulteGroupNews.
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