His-to-ry (n): “a record of past events or experiences.”
After more than twenty years of development experience in Northeast Florida, MCS Development located a property worthy of a name synonymous with St. Augustine. Istoria—from the Latin word historia, meaning history—is located just north of St. Augustine, Florida.
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Attributes of the Istoria property include a predominantly undisturbed native vegetative cover supporting several indigenous species, expansive views of the Tolomato River, and a riverfront location and orientation well suited to benefit from the coastal sea breezes common to the region. Our plan of development is sensitive to those natural attributes, offering significant preserved open space, a common area located on the river marsh, and a pattern book to guide home construction and landscaping.
Authentic Architecture
Istoria not only derives its name from its neighboring city, but also, its architectural standards. This region has a long-standing history of varying Colonial influences, which are reflected in its unique architectural styles. The Coastal vernacular prescribed in our pattern book reflects the architectural styles historically appropriate to St. Augustine and coastal North Florida.
These Colonial influences are the foundation of the two types of architecture selected for the design code—The British West Indies and its more contemporary cousin, the Florida or Coastal Vernacular. These styles of architecture evolved in direct response to their natural and cultural environment. The outcome of this evolution is structures with simple forms and details which result in well-proportioned homes with casual charm.
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We invite you to write a chapter of your own family history in our most distinguished community. With much work, attention to detail and pride we present Istoria, Northeast Florida's newest Coastal Neighborhood
Capo Island Road
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Canopied Capo Island Road is a remnant of the old Dixie Highway. First conceived prior to World War I, the concept of named, well-marked and maintained major highways was heavily promoted by Carl Fisher, founder of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and developer of Miami Beach.
Dixie Highway began in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, and wended south through Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and Georgia, until reaching Florida south of Folkston, Georgia (as its successor, US 1, does today). It traveled along the Florida eastern coast all the way to Florida City, south of Miami. Over time, improvements and realignments rendered parts of the Dixie Highway obsolete, and the newer replacement often moved far afield from the original route.
Inadequate to meet today's traffic needs, most of the remaining Old Dixie Highway has been abandoned by the Federal and State highway departments. The local residents of northern St. Johns County, however, have protected this discarded segment of highway as a peaceful trip down memory lane. Istoria is proud to join the residents in maintaining the character of this piece of St. Johns County history.
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