Pardee Homes' Oak Crest at Fair Oaks Ranch in Southern California Wins Again for Excellence in New Home Design

    LOS ANGELES, CA, March 17, 2010 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Oak Crest at Fair Oaks Ranch in the Santa Clarita Valley has earned more new honors for its stylish, versatile spaces. This time, it's a Gold Award for the Plan Four-X guest suite, one of many plan customizing possibilities new home shoppers will find at Oak Crest. Builder Pardee Homes earned the honor at The Nationals, a prestigious competition that recognizes exceptional design and marketing achievements by homebuilding professionals from throughout the United States.

Winning awards has become a familiar pleasure for Pardee Homes when it comes to the Plan Four-X guest suite. This large and flexible space also earned national top honors in Best In American Living Awards, and in the SoCal Awards, a celebration of new home marketing in Southern California. "Our aim at Oak Crest was design that would allow our buyers to tune selected spaces to their particular lifestyle needs," said Joyce Mason, vice president of marketing for Pardee Homes. "We are delighted to have our efforts noted in these competitions."

Mason added that layout choices for the Plan Four-X appeal to a variety of households. "As shown in our decorated model, this suite is ideal as an apartment space that can serve extended stay guests or perhaps grandparents," she said. "Buyers who simply want more bedrooms can specify a different layout. One of these includes the home's fifth and sixth bedrooms and one provides for two junior suites."

As the guest suite, this award-winning space features an open layout that makes already sizable (approximately 30.5 x 15.5 feet) dimensions seem even larger. As modeled, sleeping quarters, seating/media and study space demonstrate the suite's generous capacity. Thoughtful window placements and a kitchenette further enhance the suite's appeal and practicality; a large walk-in wardrobe and full bath complete the guest suite. You can check it all out by finding Photos #8 and #9 at http://www.pardeehomes.com/fair-oaks-ranch/oak-crest/floorplans/plan-4x/.

The judges who reviewed unique and special spaces also found a real competitor for Plan Four-X--the Oak Crest Plan Three's optional laundry/hobby space. Right off the home's kitchen and family spaces, it's large, light filled and ideal for doing lots of other things while laundry chores move along. As modeled, it features cabinets, a large island and a desk. Buyers who prefer can opt for an additional bedroom and bath here. You can see more on this space with Photo #5 at http://www.pardeehomes.com/fair-oaks-ranch/oak-crest/floorplans/plan-3/.

Oak Crest has new homes available today, with a choice selection of move-in ready homes among the possibilities. Home shoppers who move quickly may also qualify for the extended tax credit, according to Mason. "Qualified buyers who enter a purchase contract by April 30 will be eligible for this credit," she said. "We encourage them to visit our website at http://www.pardeehomes.com/financing or simply stop by the sales center."

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 includes its award-winning LivingSmart standards in all upcoming new home projects and in most current projects with homes under construction. Visit www.pardeehomes.com and also see http://www.pardeehomes.com/living-green/livingsmart/.

To reach Fair Oaks Ranch, take the 5 Freeway to the 14 Freeway North and exit at Via Princessa; turn right to enter Fair Oaks Ranch. Turn left at Lost Canyon Road and follow signs to the various sales galleries. Call Laurel Park at 661-299-5409; call Oak Crest at 661-252-2394.

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