Sales Strong at Verana in Coastal North San Diego County; Pardee Homes Now Selling Three New Home Neighborhoods in Pacific Highlands Ranch

    SAN DIEGO, CA, April 17, 2015 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Sales are strong at Verana, a new neighborhood of luxury, energy-efficient homes just east of Carmel Valley in Pacific Highlands Ranch. With eight sales and six reservations, Pardee Homes is pleased to announce a new phase of eight homes will be released for sale on Saturday, April 18 at Verana, and the grand opening of Canterra and Casabella, also located in Pacific Highlands Ranch.

"Verana showcases Pardee's exclusive GenSmart Suite, which has been a hit with customers who are excited to find a floorplan in coastal North San Diego County that offers a versatile space that is really another home inside, with its own entrance and spaces for living, sleeping and eating," said Liz Ramirez, regional director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "Home shoppers are also pleased to discover that every plan at Verana has a beautiful, space enhancing outdoor room. These features, along with our exclusive LivingSmart package of standard and optional eco-friendly features are among the many reasons why Verana is selling so well."

Three floor plans are available, ranging from approximately 2,645 to 3,518 square feet with three to six bedrooms and three to five baths. These impressive two-story homes, with two- and three-bay garages, include open, airy floorplans with great room living, covered patios, lofts and options such as den/offices and extended patios to maximize indoor and outdoor living. Pricing is from the high $900,000s.

"The LivingSmart program, which is designed to offer added value to the homes at Verana, may provide homeowners with lower energy and water bills and greater indoor comfort," added Ramirez. "Water-thrifty appliances, tankless water heaters, kitchen recycling centers and the use of low VOC (volatile organic compound) materials are among the LivingSmart standards. Buyers can also add such options as photovoltaic systems for in-home solar power on select properties and whole house water filtration."

Also new to Pacific Highlands Ranch, and located in the newest area of this coastal-close master-planned community, are Canterra and Casabella, which both opened for sale on April 11th. Canterra features timeless, two-story living in three open plan designs. Each home showcases the carefree, indoor-outdoor way of life and includes spacious great rooms, generous dining rooms, space-enhancing lofts, courtyard patios and well-defined first-floor bedrooms. Homes offer four bedrooms, three to four baths and approximately 2,077 to 2,593 square feet; pricing is from the low $900,000s.

Stylish Casabella is priced from the mid $900,000s with four to five bedrooms, three to four- and one-half bathrooms and two- and three-bay garages. Square footage ranges from approximately 2,134 to 2,824 square feet. Four upscale, two-story plans feature great room living, lofts, outdoor rooms with covered patios, an optional guest suite in Plan 4 and an amazing chef's kitchen or prep kitchen option in Plans 3 and 4.

Master-planned Pacific Highlands Ranch occupies one of San Diego's best coastal-close locations. Surrounded by 1,300 acres of preserved natural habitat, this exciting Pardee Homes community demonstrates the principles of LivingSmart beautifully with remarkably energy-efficient homes, drought-tolerant landscaping and a multi-use trail system for hiking and biking. A proposed swim club is planned for this area of Pacific Highlands Ranch. The community is surrounded by 1,300 acres of preserved natural habitat and back country views while also offering residents close proximity to beaches, shopping, parks and hiking trails. Neighborhood shopping at The Village Center is growing and includes a brand new Trader Joe's, Panera Bread and Starbucks, which are now open.

The community is served by many private schools and the highly-rated Del Mar Union School District for public schools such as Ashley Falls Elementary School. The San Dieguito Union High School District, including Torrey Pines High School and Canyon Crest Academy, serves older students. A proposed new middle school is planned in Pacific Highlands Ranch.

For more information call (858) 342-8797 or go to www.pardeehomes.com. To visit Verana, Casabella and Canterra from SR 56 exit at Carmel Valley Road heading north to Solterra Vista Parkway; turn right and follow the signs to the New Home Galleries and models.

Established in 1921, Pardee Homes is recognized for superior master-planning concepts, quality construction, energy-efficient building practices, responsive customer service and dedication to the educational and civic goals of the communities in which it builds, Pardee Homes was one of the first builders in San Diego to embrace sustainable building practices and continues to build consideration for the planet into every home and community. Pardee Homes is a member of TRI Pointe Group, a family of premium regional homebuilders supported by the significant resources, economies of scale and thought leadership of a national foundation. The family also includes Maracay Homes in Arizona, Quadrant Homes in Washington, Trendmaker Homes in Texas, TRI Pointe Homes in California and Colorado, and Winchester Homes in Maryland and Virginia - all together making TRI Pointe Group one of the largest homebuilding companies in the U.S.

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