Pardee Homes' Cherry Hill At Moorpark Highlands Master-Planned Community Is Just The Right Spot for Three Generations Of The Reyes Family

    LOS ANGELES, CA, April 25, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Carlo and Rebecca Reyes are busy people. They are active professionals, he as an ER physician and pediatrician, and she as a psychiatrist.

They are raising four daughters, ages 2 to 13: Charlotte, Mary Elizabeth, Chloe and Annabelle. "No, I do not rule my house!" laughs Carlo.

They are also experienced homebuyers, and decided the time was right for making a move from Calabasas. "We wanted a different environment for our kids, and I wanted to reduce the commute to my primary job," said Carlo.

Starting their search on the Internet, the Reyes began by checking into new home opportunities with Pardee Homes, the builder of one of their previous new homes, at Fair Oaks Ranch in the Santa Clarita Valley. "Having bought from Pardee Homes before, I felt comfortable about another purchase with this company," said Carlo. "At the Pardee website, I found out about Cherry Hill in Moorpark. Rebecca and I immediately went to look at the models and fell in love with the neighborhood."

The Cherry Hill neighborhood offers much to like. In a gated area of Moorpark Highlands in Moorpark, it has a pleasing ambience, and features two pool centers with swimming and spa pools, barbecues and lawn areas. Close by is Mammoth Highlands Park, where approximately 7.5 acres feature children's play areas, a multi-use field, picnic pavilion and picnic tables, a lighted tennis court, a basketball court, restrooms and parking.

The new homes of Cherry Hill are priced from the $600,000s, and include three designs of approximately 2,607 to 3,479 square feet. Purchase opportunities include a selection of move-in ready homes.

The Reyes picked Plan Three, the largest home at Cherry Hill. This gracious family home provides expansive space for dining and entertaining, with formal living and dining rooms and a large casual zone, where the stylish kitchen, nook and family rooms orient to the year yard. Five bedrooms and four baths include one bed/bath downstairs, and a luxurious master suite with two walk-in wardrobes.

In addition to the comfort level the Reyes felt about returning to Pardee Homes, their decision reflects a clear preference for a new home. "We wanted a new home for peace of mind," said Carlo. "We also wanted individualized attention for the loan process, and we had a particular price in mind."

Cherry Hill design choices also helped the family address one more important priority. "My parents and I had wanted to be neighbors for a long time, and given that they are getting older, I thought it would be convenient for all of us if we lived close to each other," said Carlo. "My parents also wanted a change to single-level living, and Cherry Hill's Plan One offers that."

A stroke of good luck sealed the deal, as Thor and Tita Reyes found their Plan One home right next door to Carlo and Rebecca's Plan Three residence. "Now, our kids can run next door to visit their grandparents every day!" said Carlo. "Just as important, I can make sure my parents are okay. My parents were tearful when we closed on both homes--this is the most profound gift that I can provide to them and to our children."

Carlo was quick to credit the people of Pardee Homes for his family's happy outcome at Cherry Hill, particularly Margie Marshall, sales representative, and Stacy Martin, sales manager of Pardee Homes Loans. "Margie and Stacy were absolutely amazing, and their individualized attention and caring personalities made the day for Rebecca and me," said Carlo. "In this climate where home loan applications are so challenging, Margie and Stacy made sure that the process went as smoothly as possible. They kept us updated, responded to every phone call and were really happy to help us."

Cherry Hill has proven itself much more convenient than the old place in Calabasas. "By moving to Moorpark, I've moved myself off the 101 Freeway for most commuting," said Carlo. " I live close to my primary job and also can commute easily to my secondary job. It's great!"

This convenience can surprise some visitors to Cherry Hill, since elevated location and preserved open spaces give Moorpark Highlands such distinctive retreat character. Yet the community is just about one mile to Moorpark Marketplace, and it's also close to The Village at Moorpark. Proximity to Metrolink and nearby freeways puts Thousand Oaks, Westlake Village or Simi Valley within easy reach.

The Reyes moved in last summer, and Carlo reports a high level of satisfaction for everyone in the family. "This purchase had incredible importance to me and to my family," said Carlo. "And I realize that this would not have happened if it weren't for the efforts of Margie, Stacy and the other terrific people at Pardee Homes."

To see Cherry Hill designs for yourself, take the 118 Freeway to Los Angeles Avenue exit and head west into Moorpark. Turn right on Spring Road, continue past Charles Street, and find the signs that point you up the hill to Moorpark Highlands and Cherry Hill.

The Cherry Hill model center is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Mondays from 2 to 6 p.m. Broker co-op is welcomed. Brokers must accompany prospective buyers on the initial visit to a Pardee Homes neighborhood. Please call Cherry Hill at 805-530-1508 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Also see www.pardeehomes.com.

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