If you like Catamaran Cove but want to stay on the more approachable side of the single family pricing, the Sunapee is one of the floor plans worth looking at.
The Sunapee is part of Ashton Woods’ Signature Series at Catamaran Cove in Rockledge.
Ashton Woods currently lists the Sunapee from $511,740, with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,260 square feet, 2 stories, and a 2 car garage.
I toured the model, drove through the neighborhood, and broke down what I like, what I do not, how the Signature Series compares with the Traditional Series, and whether I think Catamaran Cove makes sense long term.
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Quick Look at the Sunapee Floor Plan
The Sunapee gives you:
- 4 bedrooms
- 3 full bathrooms
- 2,260 square feet
- 2 stories
- 2 car garage
- Downstairs bedroom and full bathroom
- Upstairs primary suite
- Upstairs laundry
- Large upstairs loft
The downstairs bedroom and bathroom are one of the better parts of this floor plan.
If you have parents staying with you, an older child, guests, or someone who simply wants more separation, they can have their own space downstairs while the rest of the bedrooms remain upstairs.
The Main Tradeoff: Most of Your Life Is Upstairs
The Sunapee is still very much a 2 story home.
Your primary suite, additional bedrooms, laundry, and loft are upstairs.
For a younger family or someone who does not care about stairs, that may actually work perfectly.
You get a separated downstairs guest setup and keep most of the family's private living space upstairs.
But if your goal is a downstairs primary or you simply do not want to deal with stairs every day, I would look at another Catamaran Cove floor plan.
The Model Home vs What You Actually Get
As always, remember that the model is there to show you what the house can become.
Upgraded appliances, flooring, cabinetry, countertops, lighting, and other design selections can change the final price.
The refrigerator, washer, and dryer are also typically not standard unless they are added through an appliance package or negotiated into a specific inventory home.
So do not compare the base price online with the finished model and assume everything you see is included.
What Is the Catamaran Cove Signature Series?
Catamaran Cove has 2 different single family collections.
The Signature Series has 5 floor plans and generally offers smaller lots and fewer customization options than the Traditional Series.
The benefit is a more approachable entry point into the single family side of Catamaran Cove.
Signature homes are generally positioned on lots toward the back side of the community, including locations facing the St. Johns preserve.
The Traditional Series gives you larger homesites, more design flexibility, and access to the Lake Margo waterfront lots.
So the decision is pretty simple.
If you want bigger lots, waterfront, or more customization, look harder at Traditional.
If price and preserve privacy matter more, Signature may make more sense.
Preserve Views Are a Real Advantage
One thing I like about portions of the Signature Series is what is behind you.
Some homes back toward the St. Johns preserve, which gives you open natural views instead of another row of homes directly behind your backyard.
From the second floor, the views can be pretty impressive.
There is one thing to understand, though.
Power lines run behind portions of those preserve facing lots.
They are not on the homesites themselves, but they will be part of the view from certain locations.
That is exactly why I always tell buyers to physically stand on the lot before choosing it.
A site plan cannot tell you how something actually feels.
What Does the Sunapee Cost?
Ashton Woods currently lists the Sunapee from $511,740.
That is the starting point.
Your actual price can change based on:
- Lot premium
- Elevation
- Structural options
- Design studio selections
- Appliances
- Flooring and finishes
- Current builder incentives
Catamaran Cove incentives have also changed significantly throughout the community's different sales phases.
When I filmed the neighborhood, I had seen incentives around $40,000 and, during certain promotions, substantially higher.
Those incentives change, so I would never base a purchase on an old promotion.
Look at the current final price and payment.
Catamaran Cove Amenities and HOA
Catamaran Cove includes a gated entrance, community pool, playground, dog park, walking areas, covered community mailboxes, and other common spaces.
Ashton Woods currently highlights the gated entrance, waterfront homesites, community pool, cabana, and playground among the community amenities.
At the time I filmed, the single family HOA was approximately $60 to $75 per month.
Catamaran Cove also did not have a CDD based on the community structure at the time of filming.
As always, current HOA fees and community documents should be verified before purchasing.
Expect Construction for a While
Catamaran Cove was still only around 25% to 35% complete when I filmed this video.
That means buying early also means living around construction.
There will be contractors, delivery trucks, materials, unfinished homes, and occasional parking headaches.
I expected some of that construction activity to continue for roughly another 18 to 24 months depending on sales and build pace.
The upside is that the single family homes use impact windows and block construction on the first floor, and I have been impressed by how quiet the interiors are compared with what is happening outside.
Location: Rockledge Right Beside Viera
Catamaran Cove is located at 1168 Bluewater Lane in Rockledge, immediately off South Fiske Boulevard and right by I 95.
This is probably one of the biggest reasons I continue to like the community.
Go south and you are basically immediately into Viera.
You have Publix, Aldi, Starbucks, restaurants, shopping, and I 95 within minutes.
From there, many Brevard beaches are around 20 to 30 minutes away, while major employers around Cape Canaveral and North Merritt Island can be roughly 30 to 40 minutes away depending on traffic.
You get a lot of the convenience of Viera without technically buying in Viera.
My Opinion on the Value
I am more optimistic about the single family homes at Catamaran Cove than I am about simply buying here because it is new.
Rockledge does not have a massive amount of new construction.
Catamaran Cove sits directly beside Viera, which continues to bring shopping, housing, employers, medical facilities, restaurants, and infrastructure into the immediate area.
And Catamaran Cove gives buyers another option without automatically putting them into a Viera West price point.
I would never promise a specific appreciation percentage.
But I do think the combination of location, limited newer Rockledge inventory, and proximity to Viera gives these single family homes a strong long term value argument.
What I Like and What I Do Not
I like the Sunapee because it gives you 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a downstairs guest setup, a loft, and more than 2,200 square feet without moving into the largest and most expensive Catamaran Cove homes.
I also like the preserve facing options within the Signature Series.
The compromises are fairly straightforward.
Most lots are not large.
The streets and driveways can feel tight.
Certain preserve lots have power lines behind them.
The primary bedroom is upstairs.
And the neighborhood will remain under construction for a while.
None of those are automatic dealbreakers.
They just need to match how you actually want to live.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Sunapee
How much does the Sunapee at Catamaran Cove cost?
Ashton Woods currently lists the Sunapee from $511,740. The final price can increase with lot premiums, elevations, structural changes, and design selections.
How big is the Sunapee?
The Sunapee has 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 2,260 square feet, 2 stories, and a 2 car garage.
Does the Sunapee have a downstairs bedroom?
Yes. There is a bedroom and full bathroom downstairs, while the primary suite and remaining bedrooms are upstairs.
Is the Sunapee part of the Signature or Traditional Series?
The Sunapee is part of the Signature Series, which generally has smaller homesites and fewer customization options than the Traditional Series.
My Final Opinion of the Sunapee
I think the Sunapee makes a lot of sense for the buyer who wants a newer 4 bedroom single family home but does not need the biggest floor plan or the most expensive lot in Catamaran Cove.
The downstairs bedroom and bathroom are useful.
The loft gives you another separated living space.
And the preserve facing Signature lots can give you more backyard privacy than you might initially expect from a newer community.
I still think the bigger story is Catamaran Cove itself.
The location beside Viera is strong.
The construction quality I have seen has been good.
And the single family homes give buyers an alternative to some of the higher price points immediately south.
If the upstairs primary, smaller lot, and ongoing construction do not bother you, the Sunapee deserves to be on the list.
Considering the Sunapee at Catamaran Cove?
If you are considering the Sunapee, another Catamaran Cove floor plan, or new construction anywhere around Rockledge, Viera, or Brevard County, reach out before your first builder visit.
I can help you compare lots, floor plans, incentives, financing, design options, inspections, and resale alternatives so you know what actually makes sense for the money.
Om Dabhi
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