Our Garden and Courtyard Town Home Models are Almost Ready!

The moment we have ALL been anticipating is almost upon us! Our Garden town home model should be ready for viewing early May this year and our Courtyard town home model should be complete by late May / early June for viewing. Please call us at 813-724-3335 or email us at info@AnandViharTampa.com in advance to schedule an appointment for an opportunity to tour our models!

Want to take advantage of our pre-construction incentives? Those that book BEFORE our model units are ready get to take advantage of a 5% discount on the purchase price as well as up to $5,000 in design center credit towards upgrade options! Contact us today for details to take advantage of these incentives as the window of opportunity to do so is closing quickly as our models near completion.

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Luxurious Standard Features

Have you seen our STANDARD features offered on all our homes? Quartz countertops, 42″ upper cabinets in our town houses (36″ upper cabinets in our Lakeview condo units), soft close drawers, 12″ x 24″ ceramic tiles in select areas, stainless steel appliances, designer selected Progress Lighting® package… yes, these are all STANDARD with each of our homes! We also have a beautiful Design Center off-site with a myriad of additional design choices for you to choose flooring, bathroom fixtures, cabinet styles and more!

Click here to view our full list of standard luxurious features included with your new home at Anand Vihar!

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Going to be in the Orlando, Florida area this weekend?

The Anand Vihar team will be exhibiting at the Hindu Society of Central Florida’s India Fest 2017 this Saturday, April 8th from 11am – 7pm located at 1994 Lake Drive, Casselberry, FL 32707. Come by and meet the team and learn more about our exciting new community in Tampa Bay! Feel free to email us at info@anandvihartampa.com if you plan on attending so we can be sure to meet you!

Exclusive Amenities at Anand Vihar – The Dining Halls & Meal Plans

Among the many exclusive amenities we have at Anand Vihar, the most unique may be the gorgeous indoor and outdoor covered dining halls, along with the incredible meal plans, and interesting and varied menus. The dining hall kitchen will be exclusively vegetarian, but non-vegetarian meals will be catered on a weekly basis.

The traditional Indian menus may vary and includes popular cuisine from different regions in India. This may include khaman dhokla, navratan korma, or even bataka vada.

Residents will also have access to delicious international cuisine. This may include Italian cuisine, all the way to Tex-Mex so our residents may have a variety of menu options.

These appealing and diverse menus will be created by our own gourmet chef, Rajan Mistry. Rajan is a Canadian native with Indian & African roots who grew up in Georgia. A Georgia State graduate, and a true foodie at heart, Rajan worked in his family’s catering & hospitality operation, while maintaining a career in IT. He always knew that he wanted to take his family’s passion for food and feeding the community, and take it to the next level. Today, he is a co-owner at S3 Catering, a catering company that specializes in multicultural cuisine.

Is your mouth watering at the idea of all this good food? What are you waiting for? This conveniently prepared and delicious cuisine can be all yours when you live here at Anand Vihar!

Anand Vihar Tampa: Damage-Free After The Storm

September 13, 2017

To: Future Members of the Anand Vihar Community

From: Anand Vihar LLC

We hope you and your families are fine after Hurricane Irma. Please rest assured that the Anand Vihar community is safe and secure. The Wesley Chapel area fared well and there was very minimal impact at Anand Vihar: no property damage, just a few fallen trees that we recently planted. Below please find recent photos of the community taken after the storm.

We are proud that our quality of construction could withstand the recent hurricane. Our team is continuing full speed ahead to develop Anand Vihar into a premier community. Construction will move quickly in the coming months, so be sure to put your home under contract soon, if you have not done so already.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (813) 534-4127 or info@anandvihartampa.com.

Yours truly,

Santosh Govindaraju

Grab Your Paddles… It’s Pickleball Time!

We are excited to announce that the pickleball courts will be coming soon! Part of Anand Vihar’s incredible resort-style amenities, pickleball will be yet another reason you’ll love living here! Family and friends can play cards, or go for a swim. Or you can grab your tennis rackets for a round of doubles or relax in the gazebo while watching the kids on the playground. Take an evening stroll on the nature trail while enjoying the beautiful scenery and wildlife.

For the novices among you, we offer a Pickleball Primer.

What is pickleball?

A lively racquet game for all ages and abilities. This fun sport combines many elements of tennis, badminton and ping-pong. It can be played both indoors or out, on a badminton-sized court and a slightly modified tennis net. It is played with a paddle and a plastic ball.

 

Why play pickleball?

Pickleball was created with one thing in mind: FUN! It was designed to be easy to learn and play. It is traditionally played on a badminton-sized court with special paddles, made of wood or high-tech materials. The ball used is similar to a wiffle ball, but slightly smaller. The lower net and wiffle ball allow the game to be accessible to people of all ages and abilities.

 

How is pickleball played?

A pickleball court is the same size as a doubles badminton court, and the same court is used for both singles and doubles play. The net height is 36 inches at the sidelines, and 34 inches in the middle. The court is striped similar to a tennis court, with right and left service courts and a 7-foot non-volley zone in front of the net (referred to as the “kitchen”). Each player needs a pickleball paddle, which is smaller than a tennis racquet but larger than a ping-pong paddle. Players also need a net and a pickleball. The ball itself is unique, with holes through it like a wiffleball. (Different ball models are used for indoor and outdoor play.) The ball travels at 1/3 the speed of a tennis ball and is usually white or yellow in color. New bright color balls are also gaining in popularity.

 

Who plays pickleball?

According to the USA Pickleball Association (USAPA), there are nearly 13,000 indoor and outdoor courts in the U.S.; and at least one location in all 50 states. Pickleball is being introduced to kids in physical education classes in middle and high schools. And though the sport has become more competitive, many older players enjoy the social aspects of the game and the ability to stay active. As more active adult/retirement communities have adopted pickleball, there has been an explosion of new court construction throughout the U.S. Tennis, racquetball and ping-pong players love the competitive nature of the sport and regularly participate in tournaments. In fact, according to the Sports & Fitness Industry Association’s (SFIA) 2015 Participant Report, there are more than 2.46 million pickleball participants in the United States!

Where did pickleball come from?

Pickleball was invented in 1965 on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, WA. Three dads whose kids were bored with their usual summertime activities are credited for creating game. Accounts of how the name originated differ. According to one of the inventor’s wives, she started calling the game pickleball because “the combination of different sports reminded me of the pickle boat in crew where oarsmen were chosen from the leftovers of other boats”. However, according to another of the inventors, the game was officially named after one of the family dogs, Pickles, who would chase the ball and run off with it. Others claim both accounts may actually be true. In the early years, no official name was assigned to the game. As the game progressed, an official name was needed and “pickleball” was it.

Pickleball is sweeping the nation! And we can’t wait to see our homeowners out on the courts. Grab your paddles and let’s play!

Family coming to visit? We have floor plans for that!

You’ve moved into your new home at Anand Vihar. You’ve just about gotten everything in order. And now, family from out of town is coming because they can’t wait to see your new home! Relax! We’ve got it covered!

Your new home will be able to accommodate whatever you might need. At Anand Vihar, we have something for everyone. We designed our floor plans to accommodate you and your visiting extended families. Our townhome plans have the master bedroom, secondary bedroom, and entertaining spaces on the main floor, and additional bedrooms and loft spaces upstairs. There are courtyards, porches and patios offering additional outdoor living space, too.

And when it comes to entertaining your guests, we have that covered, too! Our low maintenance, active lifestyle means you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your guests. Anand Vihar’s 17,000+ square foot community clubhouse includes a state-of-the-art fitness center and yoga studio, a resort-style pool and spa, a media theater room, and tennis & pickleball courts. The gorgeous indoor and outdoor covered dining halls offer delicious Indian and non-Indian cuisine, while the multi-faith prayer and meditation room will give your guests the opportunity to worship and meditate in peace while overlooking a tranquil zen garden. There are beautiful nature trails for those who like to stroll, too.

Still wondering if you’ll run out of things to do? Well, Tampa Bay’s beaches are minutes away, as are plentiful shopping and entertainment options.

Your visitors will have so much fun at Anand Vihar, they probably won’t want to leave!

Hop on and Take the Tour of Anand Vihar!

Now that things are really jumping here at Anand Vihar, tours and visits are on the rise. So we’ve added a fun new element to our community tours – golf carts! You can see the entire neighborhood – from the front gates to the nature preserve – from the comfort and ease of our official Anand Vihar golf cart.

We can zip from the sales office to one of the newly finished models in no time! If you’re still in the mood to explore, we can check out the tennis courts, the lake or the nature trails. Or we can visit the larger Meadow Pointe master community, with its additional tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, long-distance lap swimming pools, playgrounds, and community halls.​

Wait until you see the newly complete garden townhome model! It has 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and tons of living space! Gorgeous finishes and a gourmet kitchen definitely add to this home’s elegance. The master bedroom is on the 1st floor, as it is for all our plans. This model home is bursting with color and vibrant design.

 

What are you waiting for? Call us today to set up your visit. We’ll keep a golf cart ready for you!

Anand Vihar’s Guide to Tampa Bay!

There is a dynamic and cultural community throughout Tampa Bay, Florida. In fact, it’s the largest and most active in the entire state. Consequently, there are plentiful religious, cultural and devotional centers right near our community! We chose to build our Anand Vihar homes in this area because we knew our residents would appreciate being so close to these places.

When it comes to shopping, we are mere minutes from newly built Target and Publix, but also from the open-air upscale Shops at Wiregrass, as well as the beautiful new Tampa Premium Outlets and of course, no community would be complete without a Patel Brother’s Grocery chain! The many other cultural shops, clothing boutiques, jewelry stores and restaurants in close proximity to Anand Vihar are too numerous to count.
We know that cultural events and religious services are very important. Tampa Bay caters to all religions and Anand Vihar is a short drive from a variety of temples and churches, including the BAPS Temple, Hindu Temple of Florida, Malayalee Churches, Gurudwara, Sanatan Mandir, Jain Temple, and Vishnu Mandir. And the Indian Cultural Center provides support for the community, serving as a place that brings the community together, while introducing culture and heritage to the local mainstream community as well.
Last but not least, Tampa Bay’s medical facilities are some of the best rated in the country. Anand Vihar is located close to specialists, emergency care, surgeons and internists at Florida Hospital near the University of South Florida, as well as the comprehensive health care offered by Florida Medical Clinic. No matter what’s important to you, we have all available options at Anand Vihar. We have YOUR interests in mind!

Anand Vihar is starting to take shape!

Spring is here and Anand Vihar’s homes in Tampa, FL are blooming! The model home at Phase 1 has walls, windows and a roof! Once the interior finishes are complete this Spring, the model will be open and ready for visitors. And we are set to begin lot construction on Phase 2, with slabs being poured. The lots are selling quickly – so come choose yours today.

We are still offering Pre-Construction incentives until April 30^th! Act now to take advantage of:

• $5,000 toward your choice of upgrades
• No association dues until 2018
• Available premium waterfront lots

You’ll love the luxurious features that we offer as standard inclusions in all of our homes! Our gorgeous kitchens include Energy Star-rated GE Profile stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and maple cabinets. There are energy-saving features through, including water-saving plumbing fixtures, LED or fluorescent lights, insulated doors and windows, and Lennox 15-SEER central heating and air conditioning. And every home at Anand Vihar is designed and built to rigorous Florida Building Code wind resistance requirements, with concrete roof tiles, reinforced concrete block walls, and solid concrete driveways, walkways, entries and lanais.

Things are progressing quickly… so come on in and choose the Anand Vihar home of your dreams today!

Construction at Anand Vihar has Begun!

Tampa Bay’s newest 55-plus community, Anand Vihar, is pleased to announce that construction has begun. The sales office is open and we are now scheduling appointments to find your home!

In honor of this significant occasion, Anand Vihar is offering a variety of new incentives for potential buyers. There is special pricing for those reserving lots, with $5,000 towards upgrades of your choice, plus all 2017 HOA/condo fees will be waived for anyone who purchases by December 31, 2016.

Demand for homes in this unique community is quite strong, with two-bedroom condos just as popular as three-bedroom townhomes. Interested buyers – whether downsizing or relocating from up north – love the variety of homes available at Anand Vihar. Also piquing people’s interest – the optional Food Club meal plans. This distinctive amenity is perfect for active adults who want to spend less time in the kitchen and more time out enjoying themselves in the clubhouse at our neighborhood social gatherings.

Anand Vihar, which means “blissful living,” has been designed specifically for active adults – with a definite emphasis on family and friends. It will include a dining hall with meal plans giving women more independence, and fantastic amenities such as a meditation hall, yoga studio, walking trails, tennis courts, pool, spa, and fitness center, allowing residents to live a serene, healthy lifestyle.

Along with amenities within the community, Anand Vihar is in a fantastic location within close proximity to popular restaurants, upscale retail shopping, and world class hospitals.

Anand Vihar, set on a large site plan of over 50 acres, will feature a variety of homes with high quality construction and design elements, options for customization, and very low maintenance materials. These homes are designed to be luxurious, spacious, elegant and distinctive.

For more information, please visit www.AnandViharTampa.com or call 813-402-4016.

Downsizing Made Fun and Easy!

It’s a decision that everybody faces at some point – if or when to sell the family home. Just the idea of going through decades, even generations, of memories, heirlooms and other acquisitions can be overwhelming. Even once you’ve made the decision, there’s no getting around the fact that downsizing can be hard. It’s personal and emotional. But with some planning, forethought and a bit of perspective, it might even be a little enjoyable.

• When moving to Anand Vihar, you’re downsizing, not downgrading. The townhomes at Anand Vihar are up to 2,600 sqft. Still plenty of room for you to enjoy for yourself as well as having your family and friends stay over when they visit!

• One of the first things to remember is to start sooner rather than later. Approach de-cluttering and downsizing as a series of small projects rather than waiting and having to do it as one big rushed project. It will be less stressful, and you’ll have time to really go through things.

• Another key to keeping things calm and coordinated is to make sure that everyone agrees that it’s time to let go of the house and the stuff in it. Once everyone agrees, create an organization table. Figure out how you’re going to sort things – By room? By category? Or simply “Keep”, “Toss” or “Donate”? Make sure to include everyone in the process so that there are no hurt or angry feelings. As you sort, keep some guidelines in mind:
• Toss – Old newspapers, ripped/damaged clothing, cracked dishes/china.
• Donate – Things that charities really need. i.e. Bed linens, toiletries, storage ware, stuffed animals, even old building supplies.
• Sell – Gold & silver. Anything worth over $25. But do your research. Stuff that looks like junk (old toys, pop culture memorabilia, travel posters, maps, bottles, old electronics, old rugs, ugly vases & lamps) may actually be worth something to a collector. Call in a professional appraiser to make sure you’re not cheating yourself. Once appraised, items can be sold in auctions, resale shops, and yard sales.

Experts Janet Hulstrand & Linda Hetzer (authors of Moving On, a guide to downsizing) say their best advice to people going through the process is to “keep the memories, get rid of the stuff.” As you’re sorting and cleaning, tell stories about prized items, take photos, enjoy the memories. It makes it easier to part with things, and reminds you why you loved them in the first place.

If you’re still on the fence about whether or not to scale down, think about the benefits to downsizing and buying a new home:

• Having less home to maintain which provides more leisure time, and more money to put towards that leisure time
• Spending less on operating costs such as repairs, utilities, taxes, etc.
• The excitement of selecting a new community, choosing a new home, customizing the floor plan, all of the wonderful new upgrades, etc.

Before you make the final decision, visit your potential new home for an extended period of time. Making the move from a larger home to a townhome or condo can take some adjusting. Living in a planned community can take some adjusting, too. If you’re moving a long distance, spending a few months living in your potential new home is advisable. See how you feel about smaller quarters, the community lifestyle, the area in general. Weigh the PROS & CONS. You may realize that it’s not right at this time. Or that you’d rather keep your home up north, and buy a condo as a second home. Or that you’re so ready, you’ll sign the papers today.