New Value Pricing and Added Incentives Heighten Sales At Brightwater in Huntington Beach

July 6, 2011 - PRLog -- HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA – With more than 29 enthusiastic new homebuyers since the first of this year, Brightwater in Huntington Beach, the award-winning community that's within walking distance of Bolsa Chica State Beach, is celebrating unprecedented sales success. Brightwater’s position on the Orange County best-seller list has been heightened by new value pricing and special value-added incentives that have captured the attention of smart home buyers.

Brightwater is currently the #1 selling new home community located on the Orange County Coast* and has something for everyone, and the choices include four residential collections – The Trails, The Sands, The Cliffs and The Breakers.

The Trails, which is now selling its final phase, is Brightwater’s attainability leader. Winner of the prestigious Detached Community of the Year award at The Nationals, The Trails puts the beach within reach for today's home buyers with prices starting in the high $700,000s. Stylish two-story residences range from approximately 1,710 to 1,953 square feet, including three to four bedrooms and two and one-half baths plus a two-car garage. The largest plan takes on the added dimension of an optional secluded third-floor loft, and gourmet island kitchens and private courtyards enhance most plans.  

The Sands is celebrating the premier of a new floor plan that features a downstairs bedroom with private bath. This home is one of a trio of charming two-story floor plans at The Sands, where living areas measure approximately 1,927 to 2,463 square feet, including three to four bedrooms and two and one-half to three and one-half baths plus a two-car garage, and prices start in the low $800,000s. Offering exceptional versatility, the homes boast a variety of room options, which vary by plan. Among them are a quiet den, a master-suite retreat and a bunkroom that’s ideal for two youngsters to share.

The Cliffs, which was honored with the Silver Award for Detached Community of the Year at The Nationals, presents two-story residences that encompass four to six bedrooms and three to five baths within approximately 2,724 to 3,590 square feet. Garages feature either a three-car or two-car expanded configuration. Most plans include a bonus room and a private courtyard, and two plans feature a handy prep kitchen in addition to a conventional kitchen. Select locations are also enhanced by views of the Bolsa Chica wetlands and the Pacific Ocean. Prices start in the low $1 millions.

The Breakers is Brightwater’s crowning achievement, offering luxurious residences and prices begin at $1,380,000. These homes span approximately 3,162 to 4,339 square feet, with four to six bedrooms and three and one-half to six baths, plus a three- or four-car garage, and many of them take on the added drama of ocean and wetlands views. Impressive fireplaces warm both the family room and living room in each home, private courtyards invite outdoor living, and bonus rooms or teen rooms expand the dimensions of most plans.

No matter which neighborhood homebuyers choose, a Brightwater address brings with it all the attractions that have earned Huntington Beach worldwide acclaim as Surf City USA. Brightwater's closest neighbor, Bolsa Chica State Beach, is one of three beaches that stretch for 8.5 seamless miles along the city's coastline. For traditional family outings, there's also Huntington State Beach, on the city's southern end, which is popular with swimmers, bodysurfers and body boarders. In the heart of town, Huntington City Beach, anchored by the historic Huntington Beach Pier, is the favorite of surfers and is also the site of such international sports competitions as the US Open of Surfing.

With such diverse sports as surfing, skateboarding, biking, boating, fishing, golf, tennis and beach volleyball, there's never a shortage of recreational opportunities in Huntington Beach, and even after the sun goes down, the local entertainment scene includes casual as well as sophisticated dining, nightlife and theater. In addition, the International Surfing Museum houses some of the sport's most treasured artifacts, the Huntington Beach Art Center features works by artists of national and international prominence, and the Surfers' Hall of Fame is anchored by a bronze stature of Duke Kahanamoku, the "Father of Surfing," on the corner of Main Street and Pacific Coast Highway.

Along with all those permanent attractions, there's always something special happening in Huntington Beach, where events run the gamut from world-class athletic competitions to free summer concerts at Pier Plaza, the annual Surf Film Festival, weekly Farmers' Markets, swap meets at Golden West College and monthly tours of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, which is also within walking distance of Brightwater. One of the highlights of every summer is the annual Independence Day Parade, which is considered the largest event of its kind west of the Mississippi.

For families with young children, Brightwater offers the educational excellence of Hope View Elementary School, which has been honored with the prestigious California Distinguished School award.

An added benefit at Brightwater is Huntington Beach's easy driving distance to almost every major Southern California tourist attraction. Disneyland is only 25 minutes away, and Brightwater is also close to more than 30 other well-known local attractions that include Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm and the newly renovated Queen Mary.

Homebuyers at Brightwater will enjoy years of significant savings because the community has no Mello-Roos taxes and a low property tax rate of only 1.04%.

The last community of its kind along the north coast of Orange County, Brightwater is a distinctive master-planned community by Hearthside Homes that offers a unique opportunity to experience Southern California coastal living at its best. With its prime location in world-famous Huntington Beach, Brightwater is close to the renowned beaches and historic pier that inspired the name Surf City USA. The community encompasses 356 homes in four inviting residential neighborhoods that have been carefully designed to meet a wide range of needs and desires. Many of the homes are enhanced by gorgeous ocean and wetlands views. In addition, 37 acres are being preserved as open space and conservation area.

Homebuyers can keep up to date on all the latest news and goings-on by “liking” Brightwater on Facebook, where photos and floor plans of the decorated models are featured. To visit the Facebook page, just type Brightwater Huntington Beach in the social networking website's search box.

It’s easy to see why Brightwater has been such a resounding success just by visiting the community’s 14 exquisitely decorated model homes. To tour them, travel Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Warner Avenue. Turn north on Warner Avenue, then right on Brightwater Drive and follow the signs to the models.

From the 405 Freeway, exit Valley View Street (northbound) or Bolsa Chica Street (southbound). Proceed south on Bolsa Chica Street until it ends, turn right on Brightwater Drive and follow the signs to the models.

Models are open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Mondays, when hours are noon to 6 p.m. For further information about The Trails, call New Home Counselors Lori Schulte and Luci Ice at 714-846-1105. For information regarding The Sands, call New Home Counselor Janis Ruhmann at 714-846-4216. For additional details on The Cliffs and The Breakers, contact New Home Counselors Louise Easton, Joe Schulte and Patrick Loyd at 714-846-6417. Prospective buyers are also encouraged to visit the website at http://www.brightwaterhb.com.

*According to Meyers LLC, a real estate consulting company.

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