New Terramar Homes by Pardee Now Under Construction in North San Diego County; Grand Opening Slated for January

    SAN DIEGO, CA, November 04, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Construction is underway at Terramar, a new neighborhood of two-story homes by Pardee Homes. Located in North San Diego County off SR 56 at Camino Del Sur, Terramar has been designed to appeal to energy conscious buyers seeking a stylish, quality built two-story home. The grand opening is anticipated to take place in January with pricing expected to be from the high 700,000s. Interested home shoppers are invited to visit www.pardeehomes.com to sign up to receive email updates as additional details become available.

As currently envisioned, Terramar will consist of 108 homes offering three floor plans with four to six bedrooms, three baths and approximately 2,585 to 3,277 square feet. This exciting collection of two-story homes will offer a number of room options including dens, guest suites, lofts and bonus rooms. The versatile Plan 1 home will feature great room living with a spacious kitchen with a preparation island and eating nook. Plan 2 will have a family room and formal living room, downstairs bedroom with a full bath. The expansive Plan 3 home with have formal living, a large family room, downstairs bedroom or optional guest suite, second floor bonus room and classic front porch entry. All three plans will come with a family room or great room fireplace with a built-in, pre-cast mantle.

Terramar will also feature Pardee's exclusive LivingSmart package of energy saving features and options. Buyers can add such features as photovoltaic systems for in-home solar power, whole house water filtration, and tankless water heaters.

"Terramar has been designed for today's environmentally-conscious homebuyers by incorporating an array of standard and optional measures that boost energy efficiency, help reduce water consumption and improve indoor air quality in a new home," said Matt Sauls, regional director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "Our LivingSmart brand will offer added value to the homes at Terramar, providing homeowners with lower energy and water bills, healthier indoor air, greater indoor comfort and better resale value. With LivingSmart, energy efficiency exceeds California's Title 24 criteria. Water-thrifty appliances, plumbing and the use of low VOC (volatile organic compound) materials are among the LivingSmart standards."

Terramar is sure to appeal to anyone seeking a stylish, quality built home in a great neighborhood that has it all, from highly rated schools and convenient shopping and services to easy access to all of San Diego. The Terramar area is currently served by schools in the highly rated Poway Unified School District such as Westview High School which serves the communities of Rancho de los Peñasquitos and Torrey Highlands.

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 Pardee Homes and Terramar, visit www.pardeehomes.com.

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