Construction Underway for New LivingSmart Neighborhood by Pardee Homes in Pacific Highlands Ranch; Brightwater Slated to Open Mid-October

    SAN DIEGO, CA September 28, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- In approximately one month Pardee Homes will open the doors to a beautiful, new home neighborhood in Pacific Highlands Ranch--Brightwater. With model construction well underway this coastal-close neighborhood of single-family detached homes is on track and on target to bring another exciting neighborhood of eco-friendly homes to North San Diego County, joining Hampton Lane which opened for sale in May of this year.

"Traditional, yet fresh designs are the hallmark of the Brightwater home, where Spanish, Coastal Cottage and Napa design influences will grace the exteriors and Pardee's award-winning LivingSmart program of earth-friendly features and options will enhance the interiors," said Matt Sauls, director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "In addition to appealing to today's savvy, energy conscious buyer, Brightwater is sure to appeal to anyone seeking a traditionally styled, two-story home built in a great neighborhood that includes highly rated schools, nearby shopping, services and easy access to all of San Diego."

Brightwater will consist of 75 homes offering three floor plans with four to five bedrooms, three to four baths, three-bay garages and approximately 2,827 to 3,432 square feet. All plans will have formal entries, versatile lofts, large kitchen nooks, a downstairs bedroom and large kitchen islands with granite countertops. Unique spaces per plan include a library in Plan 1; master bedroom retreat in Plan 2 and second floor deck in Plan 3. Pricing is anticipated to be from the high $800,000s.

"Brightwater has been designed for today's energy-conscious homebuyers by incorporating an array of standard and optional measures that boost energy efficiency, help reduce water consumption and improve indoor air quality," said Sauls. "This is our LivingSmart brand, and it is designed to offer added value to the homes at Brightwater, providing homeowners with lower energy and water bills, greater indoor comfort and better resale value. With LivingSmart, energy efficiency exceeds California's Title 24 criteria. Water-thrifty appliances, plumbing, the use of low VOC (volatile organic compound) materials and sustainably farmed lumber are among the LivingSmart standards."

Buyers can also add such features as photovoltaic systems for in-home solar power, whole house water filtration, and tankless water heaters.

Located in coastal-close Pacific Highlands Ranch, Brightwater offers residents access to the beautiful, resort-style Pacific Highlands Ranch recreation center and backyard views of the adjacent open space reserve. The neighborhood will be served by schools in the highly rated Solana Beach School District and San Dieguito Union High School District.

Established in 1921, Pardee Homes is active in California's San Diego, Inland Empire and Los Angeles/Ventura markets, and in Las Vegas. The company emphasizes master-planned communities that include schools, parks and open space, and is noted for quality construction, customer service and dedication to the educational and civic goals of the communities in which it builds.

For more information about Brightwater, or to join the interest list, visit www.pardeehomes.com.

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