Ivy vs. Ember: Comparing the Two Townhomes at Lotis Wellington
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The Estates at Lotis Wellington offers two townhome plans — Ivy and Ember — and at first glance they look nearly identical. They're both 3 bedrooms, both 2.5 bathrooms, both two stories. Walk through the actual differences and a clear pattern emerges: this is a decision about a garage and a closet, not a decision about square footage.
The two plans side by side
Ivy | Ember | |
|---|---|---|
Beds | 3 | 3 |
Baths | 2 full, 1 half | 2 full, 1 half |
Garage | 1-car | 2-car |
Total sq ft | about 1,798 | about 1,992 |
Owner's suite closets | 1 | 2 walk-in |
Sizes are approximate and vary by homesite. Call 561-704-0091 to confirm current availability.
Only about 194 square feet apart
The size difference between these two plans is smaller than most buyers expect going in — about 194 square feet, which is roughly the size of a single bedroom. That extra space in the Ember shows up mostly in the shared living area downstairs and in the second garage bay, not in dramatically larger bedrooms. If you're choosing based on square footage alone, the gap is genuinely modest.
The garage is the real difference
Here's the trade-off that actually matters: the Ivy has a 1-car garage, and the Ember has a full 2-car garage — the only townhome plan at Lotis Wellington with one. If you own two vehicles and don't want to rely on street parking or a driveway pad for the second car, that single difference alone may settle the decision for you regardless of price.
The owner's suite closet difference
The Ember's owner's suite includes two full walk-in closets, which is genuinely uncommon in a townhome at this size — most townhomes this size give the primary bedroom one closet and call it done. The Ivy's owner's suite has one closet. For a couple who each want their own dedicated closet space, that difference is worth seeing in person before deciding it doesn't matter to you.
The price gap
Homes have recently started around the low $600,000s for the Ivy and the high $600,000s for the Ember — call 561-704-0091 for today's exact numbers. The gap reflects the extra garage bay and closet space more than any dramatic difference in overall home size. Whether that gap is worth it depends entirely on how much you value the garage and closet space specifically, and that's a genuinely personal calculation rather than one with a universally right answer.
Who the Ivy fits
The Ivy makes the most sense for buyers who don't own two vehicles, don't need extra garage storage, and want the lowest entry price into Lotis Wellington. It's also a reasonable fit for a first-time buyer or someone downsizing who's prioritizing price over garage space. Because it's the lowest-priced plan in the entire community, it also tends to have the least available inventory at any given time — worth calling ahead if a specific homesite matters to you.
Who the Ember fits
The Ember fits buyers who specifically want townhome living but aren't willing to compromise on a 2-car garage — a real point of friction for plenty of townhome shoppers elsewhere that this plan solves directly. It's also a strong fit for anyone who wants more owner's suite storage than a typical townhome offers. Buyers cross-shopping against a single-family home elsewhere often land on the Ember specifically because it offers lower maintenance without giving up the 2-car garage they'd expect from a house.
What's identical either way
Both plans include the same standard features under Lennar's Everything's Included program — quartz countertops, impact-rated windows and doors, a tile roof, and stainless steel appliances. Both carry the same 1-2-10 warranty. See the full features list and warranty breakdown for the complete list. Neither plan compromises on the base quality of the home — the differences are entirely about garage space and closet storage, nothing else.
If you're still deciding between a townhome and a single-family home
Before committing to either townhome plan, it's worth confirming that a townhome is actually the right category for you. See the full single-family versus townhome comparison if you haven't already ruled out the Promenade Collection entirely. And if the terminology itself is unclear, read what a townhouse actually is for a plain-English explanation.
The simplest way to decide
Ask yourself one question: do I need a second garage bay? If yes, the Ember is worth the price difference. If no, the Ivy delivers the same core home at a meaningfully lower entry price. Compare all 7 floor plans across the whole community if you want the full picture including the single-family side before making a final call.
What the layouts feel like in person
On paper, the differences between these two plans are modest. In person, they tend to feel more pronounced than the spec sheet suggests. Walking into the Ember's owner's suite and seeing two full closets rather than one is the kind of detail that photographs poorly but registers immediately in person — it's a genuinely different daily experience getting ready in the morning. Similarly, pulling into a 2-car garage versus parking a second car on the street or in a driveway pad is a difference you feel every single day, not just when comparing brochures.
A note on HOA and shared maintenance
Both townhome plans fall under the same homeowners association structure, since they're part of the same Townhomes Collection within the broader Lotis Wellington community. Ask directly about what the HOA covers when you call — exterior maintenance responsibilities and dues can matter as much to your monthly budget as the purchase price difference between the two plans.
Buyers who've toured both
Anecdotally, buyers who walk through both the Ivy and Ember back to back on the same visit tend to have a clearer sense of which one they want by the end of the tour than buyers who only see one. If your schedule allows it, asking to see both plans in a single visit is worth the extra twenty minutes — the garage and closet differences are far more concrete once you've actually stood in both spaces.
Making the final call
At the end of the day, both the Ivy and the Ember are well-built, thoughtfully laid out townhomes backed by the same warranty and the same included features. Neither is a compromise — they simply serve slightly different priorities. Whichever one matches your garage and storage needs is very likely the right choice for you.
One more thing worth considering
Whichever plan you lean toward, it's worth remembering that both sit within the same gated community, with access to the same clubhouse, pool, and lake trails. The floor plan decision doesn't change the lifestyle that comes with it.
Frequently asked questions
How different in size are the Ivy and Ember?
Only about 194 square feet apart — roughly the size of one bedroom.
Which townhome has a 2-car garage?
Only the Ember. The Ivy has a 1-car garage.
Do the Ivy and Ember have the same number of bedrooms?
Yes, both have 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms.
Which townhome is less expensive?
The Ivy has recently started lower, around the low $600,000s versus the high $600,000s for the Ember.
Does the Ember have more closet space?
Yes — the owner's suite in the Ember has two walk-in closets versus one in the Ivy.
Are the included features the same on both plans?
Yes — quartz countertops, impact windows and doors, a tile roof, and stainless appliances come standard on both.
Ready to walk through both townhomes in person? Compare Ivy and Ember at Lotis Wellington — Schedule a Visit or call 561-704-0091.