Vistancia Sells Out First Release
Date Published: Apr 28, 2004
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VISTANCIA SELLS OUT FIRST RELEASE OF HOMES
PEORIA -- The desert called, and Valley homebuyers answered:The first official release of homes at the new Vistancia community in north Peoria resulted in a complete sell-out. Additional homesite releases within the approximately 1,000-home first phase are ongoing.
Buyers who pre-registered on the Web site or in person were given first priority at the February opening.Since then, the community's builders report that demand for homes remains high.So far, Vistancia's sales have exceeded 350.
The 7,100-acre community is located west of Lake Pleasant Road and north of Happy Valley Road.
"Vistancia has generated tremendous interest from Valley residents who appreciate its combination of open space and upscale amenities," said Curt Smith, chief operations officer for Sunbelt Holdings, which is developing the community in partnership with Shea Homes.
Doug and Shelly King of Peoria were among the first homebuyers.After spending the past four years searching for the perfect home, they finally found it in the community's Escalante neighborhood by Shea Homes. The home itself was a tough choice, though, said Shelly King:They were impressed with the quality and the selection of homes all the builders offered.
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"This community has really raised the bar, as far as homes and amenities go," she said."Vistancia had all the things we wanted in a community and then some."
All those things the Kings wanted in a community centered around their four children, ranging in ages from 5 to 14, King said.She said they were "sold" when they took a tour of Vistancia's Mountain Vista Club -- which features three pools (one with two water slides), an indoor basketball gymnasium, a tennis complex with stadium seating, a game lawn and open play areas -- and got a glimpse of all the outdoor experiences their children would be able to enjoy.
"Vistancia invites kids to do fun things outside in the beauty of the Arizona desert," she said."We couldn't find that in any other community."
Vistancia offers access to nearly 1,700 acres of planned open space that will include a proposed 900-acre mountain preserve, two city regional parks and five neighborhood parks.A key outdoor amenity is the 3.3-mile Discovery Trail, a linear park that utilizes themed gardens and trails to link residents to amenities and the natural surroundings.
We've set extremely high standards for this community, Smith said.At Vistancia, we strive to provide a living environment that complements the beauty of the surrounding desert.The breathtaking landscape, organic architecture and natural setting are among our key amenities here.
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Six Valley homebuilders -- Ashton Woods, Cachet Homes, Engle Homes, Maracay Homes Corp., Shea Homes and T.W. Lewis -- are building Vistancias first homes, ranging from 1,358 to 5,051 square feet, in 11 neighborhoods.The communitys Discovery Center showcases the builders combined 33 models in one convenient location.
Vistancia is also home to Trilogy at Vistancia by Shea Homes, an age-qualified resort-style community featuring homes ranging from 1,300 to 3,100 square feet, showcased in 12 models.
Bob Williams, sales manager for Trilogy at Vistancia, said Trilogy buyers include emerging affluent baby boomers who are working full-time and seeking a pre-retirement resort lifestyle, as well as part-time workers and those who are fully retired.
"The response we're getting from homebuyers reflects our research into the type of lifestyle baby boomers want," Williams said."We've been extremely well-received."Amenities for Trilogy residents include the 35,000-square-foot Kiva Club and Alvea Spa complete with indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, athletic club, full spa facilities, Center for Higher Learning and more.
Sales at Vistancia also reflect a multi-generational trend, as baby boomers purchasing homes at Trilogy at Vistancia are encouraging their children to move to Vistancia's family neighborhoods, and family buyers are also encouraging their parents to move to Trilogy.
Besides the upscale amenities, residents can also enjoy special privileges at Trilogy
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Golf Club at Vistancia, an 18-hole daily fee championship course designed by award-winning architect Gary Panks.In the 11,000-square-foot clubhouse, the Verde Grill, a full-service restaurant, offers breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
For more information about Vistancia, call (623) 933-6233 or visit www.vistancia.com.For more information about Trilogy at Vistancia, visit www.trilogylife.com.
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