The Village at Ironwood Delivers on its Promises to the East Bay Active Adults as Village Club Opens!

PLEASANTON, CA, July 01, 2011 (Press-News.org) Active adults are getting a new set of keys to their future. A set of keys that fit the doors to everything they've promised themselves in their next life chapter. Ponderosa Homes' gated active adult enclave, The Village at Ironwood, will celebrate the grand opening of the resort-caliber Village Club on Saturday, July 2nd, offering luxurious amenities that reflect the full potential of this rewarding lifestyle.

Already selling its Phase 6 single-family detached, one- and two-story homes, The Village at Ironwood has become the go-to destination for the East Bay's burgeoning active adult population. In less than a year, the spacious, innovative lifestyle-centered designs and the reassurance of a gated environment have brought many home to a great address.

"Buyers consistently tell us they chose The Village at Ironwood because it gives them what they truly value, including the best in green technology, brand new luxurious homes, a premier location and a great lifestyle," stated Cindy Douglas, vice president, sales and marketing for Ponderosa Homes.

"The advantages we deliver include all the elements that active adults idealize for a balanced, reduced-maintenance, social lifestyle with access to new clubs and groups as well as their established friendships in the surrounding area. Their favorite shopping, dining, medical and business services and a clearly classic California hometown are all part of the environment," Douglas continued.

With personal well being at the top of the list, active adults have been seeking the comfort of a fulfilling, quality lifestyle where they can enjoy life's finer rewards. The Village Club's Saturday, July 2nd grand opening is sure to satisfy this need in every way. Set to reinforce the correlation between lifestyle, health and happiness, The Village at Ironwood's Village Club is designed to ensure that residents will meet their personal goals and experience their lives to the fullest.

The Village Club will be the year-round focal point of social interaction and recreation. With Pleasanton's average temperature of 70 degrees, the pool and spa, fitness center, library, game rooms and indoor and outdoor social spaces, residents will find that warmth and luxury extend beyond the boundaries of their homes to encompass this generous community center. Here, they can plan an alfresco barbecue, play an exciting round of cards, invite the book club to meet in the library or play bocce ball on the two bocce ball courts located out by the pool area.

"A recent article in Builder Magazine cited the growing demand of the 55+ market for quality new home choices," Douglas said. "In their Economic and Market Forecast webinar, presenter Peter Dennehy of John Burns Real Estate Consulting said their survey of 10,000 active adults indicates that 89% believe now is a good time to buy in an age-restricted community, and 55% indicated they will move when they retire."

In the same report, Paul Emrath, vice president of survey and housing policy research for the National Association of Home Builders, said they've found that active adult communities are among the best performing in the nation. Moreover, he reported they've held their value better versus other primary communities and have far outsold them. These findings are especially apparent at The Village at Ironwood, where rapid sales and community interest have yielded considerable success over the last few months.

The Village at Ironwood is the last opportunity for buyers to own a brand new home in this award-winning master plan. So close to urban destinations yet away from it all, this Pleasanton community is one of the area's most uniquely satisfying places to call home.

Pleasanton is the Bay Area destination where active adults can experience a satisfying way of life. When touring the model homes, it's easy to see why. Whether a yearning for trails or golf is on the agenda or access to transportation and business centers is a priority, this particular location is a real find. Residents can shop as they like, dine from a wide menu of local eateries, take a class or go to the next Community Concert Band event. That's the genuine value of a Pleasanton address.

Great homebuilding is still the draw for smart buyers. The Village at Ironwood's four innovative, flexible floor plans transform downsizing into the realm of wish fulfillment. Visit the four model homes and see how these comfortable new designs of up to four bedrooms and four baths welcome open-plan hospitality, personal privacy and luxury and indoor-outdoor freedom. Detached designs range from approximately 1,900 to 2,900 square feet and have been created to the Build It GreenTM GreenPoint Rated standards for efficiency and long-term savings. Best of all, the peace of mind of brand new fully warranted construction, appliances and systems and ongoing customer care make for fewer worries and the satisfaction that no remodel can provide.

The Village model homes are open daily from 11 am to 6 pm and Mondays from 2 pm to 6 pm at the corner of Valley Avenue/Busch Road in the spectacular community of Ironwood. For more information, driving directions or to join the interest list for The Village at Ironwood, please visit VillagePleasanton.com or call (925) 485-0100.

Founded in 1968, Ponderosa Homes' solid reputation is unquestionably that of a reliable, responsive leader. Building superior residences of lasting value for families throughout Northern and Southern California, the company's steadfast commitment to the values of honesty and integrity brings regular recognition by some of the industry's most prestigious awards as well as a high rate of repeat and referral homeownership. For more information on Ponderosa Homes and its communities, please visit PonderosaHomes.com or call (925) 460-8900.