Discover Silverthorne by Pardee Homes; Grand Opening of New LivingSmart Neighborhood in Lake Elsinore Slated for Saturday, April 2nd

    SAN DIEGO, CA, March 24, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- When Pardee Homes says that they build homes for they way people want to live, it means that they really listen, and with that in mind, Pardee wants to show off the three exciting model homes at Silverthorne at a grand opening splash on Saturday, April 2nd. The grand opening will include model home tours, financing information and food served from the Koji Korean Barbecue catering truck from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. as well as all-day fun activities for the kids.

"We invite the public to come discover Silverthorne in master-planned Canyon Hills in Lake Elsinore, our smart, healthy neighborhood featuring energy-saving, water-conserving, health promoting and earth-friendly features," said Matt Sauls, regional director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "These homes have it all, from gleaming stainless steel kitchen appliances to gorgeous slab granite countertops. Large, open kitchens and great room living make these homes as versatile as they are livable. There's even a single-story home that's perfect for first-time buyers or families who are downsizing. Our grand opening is geared towards the entire family with food catered by Koji Barbecue and fun for the kids because Canyon Hills is a family-friendly community with resort-style recreation centers, parks, trails, schools and nearby shopping."

New homes at Silverthorne are competitively priced from the low $200,000s and feature four floor plans with a range of two to six bedrooms, two to four baths and approximately 1,655 to 2,830 square feet. Standard features include chef-friendly kitchens with GE appliances including a self-cleaning oven and dishwasher, generous sized storage pantries, high-speed Category 5 wiring, Verizon FiOS fiber optic wiring direct to each home for high-speed data solutions, dramatic ceilings, elegant architectural details, low E glass windows and front yard landscaping.

Silverthorne offers a unique grouping of option packages to help reduce cost on homes under construction, plus, by purchasing a new home, buyers will have the opportunity to select
from a variety of flexible room options and amenity packages to suit their lifestyle. There are three different kitchen packages available, ranging from a basic upgrade with choices for appliance color and ceramic tile to a step-up package with upgraded granite slab countertops. Additional upgrades can be easily purchased, including a premium package with stainless steel GE Profile appliances, upgraded slab granite countertops and glass faced upper cabinetry.

"The Plan 2X is one example of the great choices at Silverthorne," added Sauls. "This home allows for more flexibility for the way today's family lives, by including a downstairs bedroom and full bathroom with the option of turning this bedroom into an expanded guest suite. All homes include Pardee's LivingSmart package of energy saving features and options."

Located in master-planned Canyon Hills, Silverthorne residents enjoy a unique, natural setting where over 900 acres are dedicated to open space and a community Intranet with Verizon's FiOS fiber optic network connection that reaches every new home. The nearly 2,000-acre community includes schools, neighborhood parks and recreation centers including Creekside Park and Creekside Recreation Center which has a junior Olympic-size pool, clubhouse, picnic areas, playground and basketball court. A second private community recreation center with a beautiful swimming pool and spa is located in Foothill Village, adjacent to Silverthorne. Nearby shopping at Canyon Hills Marketplace offers convenient shopping, dining and additional services, including a Stater Bros. Supermarket, Starbucks , Bank of America and CVS Pharmacy.

For more information about Silverthorne call (951) 244-0287 or an online sales counselor at (888) 4PARDEE, or go to www.pardeehomes.com. To visit Silverthorne from I-15, exit at Railroad Canyon Road and go east approximately 2.5 miles. Turn right on Canyon Hills Road and then right on Camelina Street. Sales office hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily, except on Wednesday, when the office is open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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