Manzanita Trail Plan 2 Home is an Industry Winner and Favorite New Home Choice Among Area Homebuyers in Coastal North San Diego County

    SAN DIEGO, CA, November 13, 2009 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The classic front porch design of Pardee's Plan 2 home at Manzanita Trail (www.pardeehomes.com/Manzanita_Trail) was a standout at the prestigious SoCal Awards, a competition of Sales and Marketing Councils from throughout Southern California. This top-selling floor plan received the coveted industry award for Best Product Design of a Single-Family Detached Home, one of eight awards given to Pardee Homes at the awards program held in early October. This award winning two-story home, located in Pacific Highlands Ranch adjacent to Carmel Valley, offers a nod to the past, with inviting front porch entries and garages located in the rear.

"The Plan 2 home has been a favorite among the mix of four floor plans at Manzanita Trail since the grand opening in March 2009," said Matt Sauls, director of marketing for Pardee Homes. "It's a versatile, appealing home that addresses the needs of first-time homebuyers as well as move-up families and empty nesters. With more than 2,300 square feet of versatile living space, the Plan 2 offers flexibility and a uniquely welcoming facade that creates an inviting entry and provides additional outdoor living space up front."

In addition to the SoCal award for architecture for Plan 2, Manzanita Trail received numerous accolades, including Community of the Year for Detached Homes Priced $500,0000 and over; Sustainable Community of the Year; Buyer's Choice Community of the Year for San Diego County, as well as for Southern California, and a SoCal award for best landscaping design.

Located in the master planned community of Pacific Highlands Ranch in coastal North San Diego County, Manzanita Trail's charming street scene and spaciously designed floor plans are accented with Authentic Napa Valley, California Craftsman, Coastal Cottage and Spanish architecture. Homes range from approximately 2,357 to 3,230 square feet with four to six bedrooms, three to four baths, and two-bay tandem and three-bay garages. Four floor plans are available; pricing is from the low $700,000s.

Plan 1 features great room living, with four bedrooms, three baths and a three-bay garage within approximately 2,357 square feet. A bedroom and bathroom suite located on the first floor is an added bonus that makes a charming guest room or works nicely as a home office. There's also a side courtyard and the option of a workshop in lieu of the third bay garage presenting more opportunities for flexibility in this award-winning home.

Included standard features such as ceramic tile flooring, fireplaces, dramatic ceilings, high-speed Category 5 wiring and coaxial cable, spacious food storage pantries, gourmet kitchens with convenient food preparation islands and GE or GE Profile Mix appliance packages in stainless steel, can be found in all four floor plans at Manzanita Trail.

"Manzanita Trail is a shining example of Pardee Homes' commitment to environmentally friendly building practices, combining the perfect combination of living and lifestyle," added Sauls.
"Our LivingSmart standard and optional measures boost energy efficiency, save water, improve indoor air quality and encourage material conservation and the use of recycled or sustainable resources."

Features such as energy-efficient appliances and lighting, tightly sealed ducts, Low E spectrally selective glass windows, dimmer switches and occupancy sensors, convenient recycling centers and engineered wood products are among the standard features. Homebuyers can also select from additional earth-friendly options such as a SunPower roof-integrated solar electric power system, tankless water heater, high-efficiency air filtration system, whole-house water filtration system and central vacuum system.

As part of the Pacific Highlands Ranch master-planned community, Manzanita Trail is located in one of northern San Diego County's largest coastal sites, just east of Carmel Valley with easy access to Interstates 5 and 15 and Highway 56. Residents of this premier community may enjoy a number of thoughtfully planned and proposed amenities, including an expanse of preserved habitat and a state-of-the-art private recreation center with an elegant clubhouse, swimming pool, spa, fitness center, barbecues, and children's water play area. Future plans include a multi-use trail system for hiking and biking and a Village Center with a complement of everyday shopping conveniences and a library.

Pardee Homes is noted for its quality homes and master-planning concepts, responsive customer service and dedication to educational and civic goals of the communities in which it builds. Recognized for leadership in building greener, more energy-efficient homes, the company is implementing its LivingSmart standards in all upcoming new home projects and in most current projects with homes under construction.

The SoCal Awards program honors superior achievement in sales, marketing and merchandising and the Sales & Marketing Councils it represents are part of the Building Industry Association of Southern California, Inc. Judges represent homebuilding's professional disciplines toured all eligible communities.

For more information visit www.pardeehomes.com/Manzanita_Trail or call (858) 509-3901. The sales office is located at 6190 Valerian Vista Place, San Diego 92130. From I-5 take 56 east to Carmel Valley Road and go north. Turn left at Zinnia Hills and follow the signs to the Manzanita Trail sales office.

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