AUTHENTIC 20TH CENTURY HOMES
Long-neglected features such as front porches were incorporated into the designs to encourage social interaction with neighbors. “The typical subdivision that you see in most parts of Florida is the type that when you drive down the street, you hit the garage button, drive into the garage, enter your house and never make contact with your neighbors. At Lincoln Park there is much more opportunity for interaction. I think that is really one of the strengths of the community,” Bill says.

The Maddox Group worked hard to develop authentic-looking homes for the early 20th century period in which they were working. That posed some specific challenges. Bill explained that what was traditional about homes of that era was also very high maintenance. The wood railings, posts and columns would rot over time. “We wanted that look, but we didn’t want that kind of maintenance, so we spent a lot of time researching products that had an authentic look but were made of modern materials,” Bill recalls. The materials on the outside of the house are all products that resist decay. The siding is hardy plank, a concrete-based product with a woodgrain finish, and the columns are made from either a fiberglass or cement-based product.

Ten-foot ceilings are typical in every home. Other architectural elements such as coffered or tray ceilings, wide crown molding, wide baseboards and other high-end interior finishes complete the look. Wood flooring (prevalent during that period) creates an atmosphere of timeless beauty. The kitchens feature wood cabinets, and most buyers chose granite countertops. The homes all have three bedrooms and range from 2750 to 3400 square feet of air-conditioned space. Five of the homes have swimming pools, but cages were not permitted in order to preserve the views. A community boat dock on the Hudson Bayou has eight slips ­ one for each residence.

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