Nature Makes a Difference at Oakmont
Florida’s natural beauty takes many forms, depending where that beauty is located. It’s a big state! But some of its most striking landscapes aren’t found near its beaches. And yes, we know how gorgeous those are. We at ICI Homes live here too.
Go west — and inland — by a couple hours from Florida’s northeast Atlantic Coast beaches. Here, you’ll find the city of Gainesville smack dab in the midst of northern Central Florida and Alachua County. This is Gator country, home to the University of Florida and its namesake athletic teams.
Although the Gainesville area shines as UF’s hometown, it’s also known for its flora and fauna and recreational riches. All the above is why we sited one of our signature communities here — Oakmont. It’s named for the masses of live oaks on the 556-acre property, which is located just west of downtown Gainesville and UF, and offers one hint of what future home buyers can expect. …show more content…
The Flora
You’ll notice it as soon as you arrive on our doorstep — those impressive oak trees.
The live oaks and other oak species synonymous with Florida’s semi-tropical and tropical climates are the true horticultural stars in the central part of the state. Of course you’ll see plenty of palms and palmettos, but the oaks, with their massive crowns and huge sweeping limbs, dominate landscapes in this part of northern Central Florida.
They certainly do at Oakmont, We named the community after them! But they also have a lovely supporting cast. Look for several varieties of pines (Longleaf is familiar to Floridians), conifers and other hardwoods such as
Florida’s natural beauty takes many forms, depending where that beauty is located. It’s a big state! But some of its most striking landscapes aren’t found near its beaches. And yes, we know how gorgeous those are. We at ICI Homes live here too.
Go west — and inland — by a couple hours from Florida’s northeast Atlantic Coast beaches. Here, you’ll find the city of Gainesville smack dab in the midst of northern Central Florida and Alachua County. This is Gator country, home to the University of Florida and its namesake athletic teams.
Although the Gainesville area shines as UF’s hometown, it’s also known for its flora and fauna and recreational riches. All the above is why we sited one of our signature communities here — Oakmont. It’s named for the masses of live oaks on the 556-acre property, which is located just west of downtown Gainesville and UF, and offers one hint of what future home buyers can expect. …show more content…
The Flora
You’ll notice it as soon as you arrive on our doorstep — those impressive oak trees.
The live oaks and other oak species synonymous with Florida’s semi-tropical and tropical climates are the true horticultural stars in the central part of the state. Of course you’ll see plenty of palms and palmettos, but the oaks, with their massive crowns and huge sweeping limbs, dominate landscapes in this part of northern Central Florida.
They certainly do at Oakmont, We named the community after them! But they also have a lovely supporting cast. Look for several varieties of pines (Longleaf is familiar to Floridians), conifers and other hardwoods such as