Chula Vista Star-News from Chula Vista, California • Page 13

The frStar-News, Sunday, March 27, 19M Grand opening of The Vineyards is set for today by Barratt HomesSan Diego Bonita Valley Estates sell out all 17 homes A new level of elegance is being introduced to the EastLake community with the introduction of The Vineyards, estate homes by Barratt HomesSan Diego, according to Brian Angelini, director of sales and marketing for Barratt San Diego. Grand opening ceremonies at The Vineyards will be March 27, from 1 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the sales center. Three fully-furnished models will be available at the sales office.

"We are extremely proud of The Vineyards," said Angelini. "EastLake has become a well-established and highly-regarded community, and we believe that The Vineyards introduces a new dimension to EastLake." There are three different floor plans to choose from at The Vineyards, ranging in size from 2,910 to 3,496 sq. ft. Each plan is available in four different exterior stylings Country French, English Tudor, Mediterranean and California. Prices in the 45-home community range from $295,000 to $352,000.

The Bordeaux Series is a three-bedroom plus room plan with two-and-a-half baths, spacious family room, dining room and sunny breakfast nook. The Bordeaux Series features a circular staircase, walk-behind wet bar, three fireplaces, window seat in the dining room and double walk-in closets in the master suite. The Chardonnay Series is a four-bedroom, three-bath home with a bonus, roomfifth bedroom, family room with walk-behind wet bar, sunny breakfast nook, step-down dining room and deck off the master bedroom. This home features three fireplaces, including a see-through fireplace between the master bedroom and master bathroom. The Sauvignon Series is a four-bedroom plus bonus room, three-bath plan featuring an island kitchen with wine storage closet, family room with walk-behind wet bar, deck, off the master bedroom, sitting room in the master bedroom suite, dining room and breakfast nook.

There are three fireplaces in this home, including a see-through fireplace between the master bath and sitting room. The homes all feature the distinctive interior styling touches that have become a Barratt trademark, including columns and arches, custom-crafted oak stair rails with turned newel post and balusters, accent and clerestory windows and more. The homes also include a full range of custom-quality and luxury-oriented including an oven with thermal convection cooking and self-cleaning feature, gas cook top with grill and griddle feature, microwave oven, glass doors and gas log "lighter in all fireplaces, large oval tub in master baths with jet stream feature, air conditioning, three-car garages and more. Residents at The Vineyards will also have full advantage of the recreational features at EastLake, including the junior Olympic swimming pool, lighted tennis courts and children's play area at nearby EastLake Hills Recreation Center, as well as the 20-acre lake complex with boating, swimming, beach volleyball and picnic areas at EastLake Shores. To reach The Vineyards, take St.

east from Interstate-805 in Chula Vista to EastLake and follow the signs. The sales office and model homes are open daily, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 421-2060. The Vineyards is a development of Barratt HomesSan Diego; a division of The Barratt Group, which has been developing and building homes since, 1958.

All 17 executive ranch-style homes have been sold at Bonita Valley Estates in Bonita, but the community's popular single-family designs will be made available at a new community nearby, according to representatives of Brennan Katkov. Industries, the San Diego-based Valued at $4,7 million, Bonita Valley Estates consists of large one and two-story homes, 2,800 and 3,390 sq. ft. in size, situated on usable one-acre lots. The four and five-bedroom, three-bath homes were designed by Larry Case of Lorimer Case of the American Institute of Architects, and were priced between $279,900 and $329,900.

The community's two five-bedroom designs will also be available at nearby Emerald Ranch, a $30 million community of 92 homes, also developed by BKl, that will feature sweeping views of the ocean and downtown San Diego from the hills above the Bonita community. Due to open in June, Emerald Ranch will offer four floor plans ranging from 2,500 to 3,400 sq. ft. in size, ancy fror $250,000 to $350,000 in price. With design features similar to Bonita Valley Estates, Emerald Ranch homes will offer bay window soaring cathedral ceilings, smooth plaster interior walls with rounded corners, plus air con ditioning and a generous number of windows throughout, including both sunburst and clerestory glass.

Each plan has a formal dining room and separate living room located near an impressive entry foyer. Large family centers will include a family room with a custom fireplace and adjacent breakfast room. Kitchens will offer abundant storage space in solid oak cabinets, ample ceramic tile countertops and custom lighting. Top of the line appliances will include gas cooktops, self-cieaning and microwave ovens, trash compactors and dishwashers with pot scrubbers. Some plans will offer a walk-in pantry, others will have an attractive corner window near the sink.

The "master chambers" will feature a bedroom with a fireplace and a bath with a walk-in closet, large Roman tub with tile surrounds, dual plus "a separate shower and lavatory. Some will offer master baths with priv ate outdoor entriesr and -others will have skylights. Grading is now well underway at Emerald Ranch, and anyone interested should con- -tacr Brennan Katkov Marketing, Inc. at 6969077 for further information. Both Bonita Valley Estates and Emerald Ranch were funded by Great American First Sav- inev Bankr" All 21 homes released at Sagecrest were sold Median prices DJ MAMJ OND Seminar on risk management and loss prevention given 1,515 to 2,53 sq.

ft. Phase-two homes were priced from 1 68,900 to $213,900. Phase three is expected to be released in late April. Sagecrest, a joint venture of McMillin Communities and Home Capital Development Group, will comprise Califor nia mission-styled homes upon completion. i The semirural master-planned community of Bonita Long Canyon encompasses 680 acres and will eventually be home to 919 families.

Some 6.5 miles of equestrian and hiking trails are being created to weave throughout the community, which includes 278 acres of natural-state open space. Visitors to Sagecrest should take East St. off Interstate-805 and go east to Otay Lakes Road. Turn left on Otay Lakes, right on Canyon Dr. and follow the signs to the sales office at 596 Elkhorn Ct.

in Bonita. Office hours are 10 a.m. to 5 seven days a week. Fof further information, call 482-9992. All 21 homes released were sold last weekend when phase two went on sale at Sagecrest, one of nine neighborhoods within Bonita Long Canyon, it was announced by Richard P.

Davidson, marketing vice president for McMillin Communities. Davidson said 15 families had: camped overnight in a line that began the Wednesday prior to the opening. More than 400 persons visited the new development over the weekend. "No-growth measures throughout the county have spawned a pent-up demand for. new housing," Davidson said.

"People are fearful that the new -home they've been dreaming about won't be available much longer." Davidson said Sagecrest is one of the most successful developments for the company in recent years. The 24 homes in phase one sold out in four hours when the project opened January 9. Sagecrest offers four floor plans with three, four and five bedrooms, two to three baths and to prevent the loss of clients. The program is from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

at 'the Sweetwater Woman's Club at 3855 Sweetwater Rd. in Bonita. The cost is $25 for members of any Board of Realtors and $35 for non-members. For more information, call 425-6000. A real estate education seminar entitled, "Risk Management and Loss Prevention," featuring speaker Noel Seaman, will be presented by the South San Diego Bay Cities Board of Realtors on March 30.

Attendees will learn how to prevent financial losses, how to limit high business risks and how Chfcago Triburta Graphto by John Bode; Sources: National Association of Realtors, US. Census Bureau A ATT More than 600 homes and lots were sold at EastLake occupancy of the first custom homes at The Estates at EastLake Hills. Robert L. Santos, senior vice president of EastLake Development said that 1987 was especially exciting as the seven homebuilding firms with projects in the community's first neighborhoods continued the success story launched with a near sell-out on grand opening weekend in April 1986. Here is a breakdown by builder of the number of homes sold in 1987: Pare Pacific at EastLake Hills (Pacific Scene) 85 Rosewind at EastLake Hills (Brehm Communities) -73 The Estates at EastLake Hills (EastLake custom lots) 12 Fieldstone Classics at EastLake Shores (The Fieldstone Co.) 88 The Cottages at EastLake Shores (LaneKuhn Pacific) 104 The Villas at EastLake Shores (Century American Corp.) 48 Villa Martinique at EastLake Shores (Barratt San Diego) 117 More than 6Q0 homes and custom lots were sold during 1987 in the master-planned EastLake community in eastern Chula Vista, resulting in 95-percent -of the available homes sold at year During the past year, 591 homes and 12 custom lots were sold, bringing to 1,136 the total sold out of' the 1,195 homes released for sale in the period ending December 31.

Sell-outs were recorded in Pacific Scene's Pare Pacific at EastLake Hills, Century American's The Villas at EastLake Shores and LaneKuhn Pacific's Cottages at EastLake Shores. Home sales also were brisk in several new-unit releases at McKellar Development of La Jolla's Camelot at EastLake Shores, Barratt San Diego's Villa Martinique, Brehm Communities' Rosewind at EastLake Hills, and The Fieldstone Company's Fieldstone Classics at EastLake Hills. Fieldstone acquired 60 lots to build additional Classics homes. Another" community milestone last year was the completion and i ATTENTION FIRST TIME HOME BUYERS WE HAVE YOUR BEST INTEREST IN MIND Shores' 20-acre lake and lighted tennis courts, a junior -Ohmpic pod and children's park at the EastLake Hills Recreation Center. Thanks to The Vineards, EastLake's great master-planned The excitement's been building along with the spectacular homes and now GRAND OPENING IS HERE! With this exciting premiere comes an all-new level of luxury to EastLake's great recreation.

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