Space Expanding, Multi-Tasking And Very Stylish Plan 3 Highlights Pardee's LivingSmart Homes At Fair Oaks Ranch

LOS ANGELES, CA, September 19, 2011 (Press-News.org) Pardee Homes is an award-winning builder bringing award-winning homes to Southern California homebuyers, most recently with its new LivingSmart Homes at Fair Oaks Ranch in the Santa Clarita Valley. Finalist in the 2011 SoCal Awards as Green Community/Suburban, the homes feature a standout level of green measures, including solar power systems as a standard.

Prices begin in the $400,000s at LivingSmart Homes, for plan sizes that range from approximately 1,846 to 2,432 square feet of living space. The design series includes 4 floor plans, each with a two-bay garage.

"Of course price and financing are important to all buyers, because these factors determine your ability to purchase a new home," said Joyce Mason, vice president of marketing for Pardee Homes, and a Certified Green Professional. "The costs of operating that home after move-in are also important, and that's when our green-built homes demonstrate tremendous extra value to the family budget--while also promoting a more comfortable home in every season."

To illustrate her point, Mason cited Plan Three as an example. It provides approximately 2,306 square feet of living space, yet estimated utility bills with the standard solar power system are just $42/monthly, based on average use. With the upgraded solar power system available here, Plan Three owners can expect an even lower bill: about $32/monthly, based on average use.

"Plan Three buyers will discover many additional green-building features that enhance home performance and comfort," Mason said. "They will also find a design that can make everyday living more convenient, while delivering the quality and style that say, 'this is our special place, our new home'."

Life in the great indoors of Plan Three begins at entry, whether "entry" means the handy private door that takes you directly from the garage to interior rooms, or the more formalized, covered front door for arriving guests. Either one takes you to a large great room with media wall and the adjacent eat-in kitchen, which boasts two spacious pantries.

"This is Entertainment Central--just right for family gatherings and special occasions that mean an even bigger crowd," said Lixsana Perez, sales representative. "Plus it has views and direct access to the home's private yard."

A bedroom with full bath on Plan Three's first level adds choice for diverse households. "This can be the ideal retreat for visiting family, especially when the visits are for an extended time," said Perez. "For other buyers, this is the perfect place for their independent teenager!"

Also on the home's first level is a convenient powder room and extra storage under the stairs. The two-bay garage supplies additional storage capacity.

Upstairs, discover the home's main retreat, a master suite that enjoys a secluded location, away from the home's two additional upstairs bedrooms, and with overlook views to the rear yard. Featuring a generously sized bath with double vanity and separate soaking tub and shower, it also provides an extra large walk-in wardrobe.

Both additional bedrooms also feature walk-in wardrobes, and share an upgraded bath. Completing Plan Three's second level is its over-sized laundry room, and a loft space that addresses multiple preferences.

"This is a second family room for some of our buyers, while others see it as their new game room, or a home office or studio," said Robbin Heath, sales representative. "It's large enough to be defined in various ways, and the location is perfect for all of these roles."

LivingSmart Homes also includes Plan One, with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths in its approximately 1,846 square feet; Plan Two, with approximately 2,247 square feet of living space, 4 bedrooms, 3 baths and loft; and Plan Four, with approximately 2,432 square feet of living space, 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths, plus loft/optional fourth bedroom. "All of these designs appeal to area homebuyers for different reasons," said Heath. "We invite home shoppers to see them all at our model center, and to learn more about the exceptional advantages our green building program offers them here."

In addition to stylish, versatile layouts, every home at LivingSmart Homes meets the standards of Pardee's award-winning LivingSmart program, which is visually recapped in the model center's Smart Room.

EnergySmart standards include a SunPower solar electric power system, fluorescent lights in recessed cans, radiant barrier roof sheathing and low-E spectrally selective glass windows. WaterSmart standards include attractive, drought tolerant front yard landscaping with a smart irrigation controller; water-saving toilets and a G.E. EnergyStar dishwasher.

HealthSmart standards include low VOC (volatile organic compounds) insulation, grout, paint and adhesives, as well as MERVE 8 air filters. EarthSmart standards include a convenient recycling center, carpeting of recycled material, with green-labeled pad, and engineered wood that helps preserve forests.

LivingSmart Homes at Fair Oaks Ranch is being built to the stringent Gold certification level of the National Green Building Standard (NGBS). "Pardee Homes is the first California production homebuilder to offer an entire design series of new homes built and inspected to NGBS Gold criteria, which assure buyers of quality and performance that will benefit them in many ways," said Mason, who invites readers to see the company's green videos to learn more.

These green measures complement the sustainable location of Fair Oaks Ranch, which features freeway-close location and easy proximity to Metrolink, easing commutes to Los Angeles employment and business centers. Shopping, dining, entertainment and services are also conveniently close.

Within the community are Fair Oaks Ranch Community School and its playgrounds and sports fields; a hiking and walking trail, Fair Oaks Ranch Park and hundreds of acres of open space. For close-to-home recreation, residents of LivingSmart Homes can enjoy The Ranch at Fair Oaks Ranch.

The Ranch features a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool with sundeck, barbecue and seating areas, children's play equipment, an eating bar and play lawn. The common room and full kitchen accommodate community events and private parties.

Pardee Homes offers broker co-op at LivingSmart Homes. Brokers must accompany prospective buyers on the initial visit to this Pardee Homes neighborhood.

To reach Fair Oaks Ranch, exit the 14 Freeway North at Via Princessa and turn right to enter Fair Oaks Ranch. Turn left at Lost Canyon Road and follow signs to the LivingSmart Homes sales gallery at 17426 Winter Pine Parkway. It is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays and 1 to 6 p.m. on Mondays. Call 661-299-5409. See www.pardeehomes.com.