Taylor Morrison Releases New Home Sites at Ladera And Offers Two Models on Leaseback Option

SARASOTA, FL, April 17, 2013

Taylor Morrison is pleased to announce that they have recently opened a new phase in Ladera, a popular gated community in Lutz known for its sizable home sites and beautiful lake setting. The new phase is known as Ladera Estates and offers 19 home sites, many with water views or overlooking wooded conservation areas.

The company also has two model homes in the community available for purchase through a leaseback program. Interested buyers are encouraged to contact the Ladera sales office for details on terms.

The Camila model, located at 1032 Stella Vera Drive, offers 3,234 square feet, including four bedrooms and three and a half baths, plus a den, formal living and dining rooms, and a three-car side-entrance garage. With beautiful conservations views, this home features many designer upgrades and has a lovely outdoor living area with swimming pool, spa and outdoor kitchen. The model is currently priced at $708,765.

The lakefront Tuscany model has a distinctive Mediterranean feel throughout, with a barrel tile roof, brick pavers, arched doorways and ornate detailing. With 5,555 square feet, this two-story home offers five bedrooms and six and a half baths, as well as a study, game room and media room. The rotunda foyer is made distinctive by a beautiful curved grand staircase. A large lanai is perfect for entertaining with an outdoor kitchen, pool and spa. Located at 1208 Merry Water Drive, this home is currently priced at $1,319,740.

Ladera is a gated community of 168 single-family home sites, located just north of Carrollwood. The centerpiece of this peaceful neighborhood is beautiful Lake Merrywater, which has been enhanced by the strategic placement of a community park, boardwalk and gazebo. This lushly landscaped neighborhood offers generously sized home sites up to one full acre and features some of Taylor Morrison's most popular and award-winning floor plans. Another big plus here is Ladera's enviable location, with easy access to the new St. Joseph's Hospital, the Suncoast Highway, numerous restaurants and brand-name stores, as well as a short drive from Citrus Park Mall, Westshore Mall and International Plaza.

For more information about the new Ladera Estates phase or the model leaseback program, visit the on-site sales center at 1032 Stella Vare Drive in Lutz. Hours are Monday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and on Sunday from noon until 6 p.m. You may also call 813-443-5348 or visit http://www.taylormorrison.com.

About Taylor Morrison
Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the Company operates in the U.S. under the Taylor Morrison and Darling Homes brands and in Canada under the Monarch brand. Taylor Morrison is a land developer and builder of single-family detached and attached homes serving a wide array of customers from first-time buyers and move-up families to luxury and active adult customers. Taylor Morrison divisions operate in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida and Texas. Darling Homes serves move-up families and luxury homebuyers in Texas. Monarch, Canada's oldest homebuilder builds homes for first-time buyers and move-up families in Toronto and Ottawa as well as high rise condominiums in Toronto.

For more information about Taylor Morrison, Darling Homes or Monarch, please visit http://www.taylormorrison.com, http://www.darlinghomes.com and http://www.monarchgroup.net.

For more information about Taylor Morrison communities in West Florida, call 866-495-6006 or visit http://www.taylormorrison.com.