There is a quiet shift happening in Orlando’s luxury home market. More and more buyers are discovering that “luxury” does not have to mean square footage, extra bedrooms they will never use, or a sprawling yard that demands every weekend to maintain. At Newberry Homes, we designed a home for exactly these buyers, and the industry just took notice. We are thrilled to share that “The Samantha” earned a Merit Award at the 2026 Greater Orlando Builders Association (GOBA) Parade of Homes in the Best Single-Family Home, $900,000 to $1,100,000 category. The home is the newest custom residence we completed in our Six in the City community in the heart of College Park, Orlando.

The recognition, presented during the 73rd Annual Parade of Homes Orlando among more than 80 showcased homes, reinforces what our clients already know. Newberry Homes is a custom home builder in Orlando and College Park that delivers exceptional design at every scale, including the smaller, smarter homes today’s city dwellers are asking for.

What Makes Samantha Different: Accessible Luxury

When we set out to design The Samantha, we challenged a common assumption in custom home building, which is that a luxury home has to be a large home. Instead, we built The Samantha around a philosophy of accessible luxury. It is a smaller-footprint, detached single-family home that is loaded with the high-end finishes you would normally find in a much larger estate.

This is not an expansive house, and that is entirely the point. The Samantha was designed for people who want the privacy and pride of a detached residence but who do not want the upkeep that comes with a lot of living square footage, a long list of bedrooms, or a big yard to maintain. Every square foot is intentional. The result is a refined, beautifully appointed home where premium materials and thoughtful design take priority over sheer size. It is luxury you can actually live in, without the maintenance that defines large-home living.

For the modern city dweller, that balance is everything. The Samantha offers a true lock-and-leave lifestyle. It is a home that looks and feels luxurious, frees up your weekends, and lets you spend your time enjoying College Park rather than caring for a property that is bigger than you need.

Why Homeowners Choose Newberry Homes in Orlando and College Park

As a boutique home builder in Florida, Newberry Homes works individually with each client to deliver personalized custom homes and historic home renovations throughout Orlando and College Park. From new construction homes in Orlando and tear-down rebuilds along Edgewater Drive to luxury kitchen and bathroom remodels, our team guides every client through a seamless, full-service building experience backed by award-winning quality.

The GOBA Merit Award for The Samantha adds to a growing list of honors for Newberry Homes, including a previous Grand Award at the Volusia County Parade of Homes. Together, these accolades reflect our standing as one of the best custom home builders in the Orlando area and across Central Florida, at every size and price point.

Ready to Build Your Own Accessible-Luxury Home?

If The Samantha speaks to the way you want to live, with luxurious finishes, a manageable footprint, and a vibrant, walkable neighborhood, we would love to talk. As a trusted College Park Orlando custom home builder, Newberry Homes can help you build a right-sized custom home, renovate a historic property, or find the perfect lot in the city.

To learn more about building a custom home in Orlando or College Park, view our floor plans, or read Newberry Homes reviews from our clients, visit our website or contact our team today. Let us show you what accessible luxury can look like for you.