Portofino Home To Johnston County Parade of Homes Silver Award Winners

May 2, 2012 - PRLog -- NEWS RELEASE

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Catherine Fain   
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Portofino Hosts Two Silver Award Winners In 2012 Johnston County Parade Of Homes


(Raleigh, NC) – Portofino is the host of two homes that were awarded Silver in the 2012 Johnston County Parade of homes, which was held April 14-15, 21-22, and 28-29. The homes were 22 Persano Lane by JordanBuilt Homes and 107 Sicily Drive by Corker Enterprises.

Every builder who has built a spec home at Portofino has had one or more pre-sales, with buyers coming from as far away as New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Massachusetts. The neighborhood has almost $5 million in sales and pre-sales and is adding another $2.5 million in spec homes in the near future.  

Named the 2010 Master Planned Community of the Year by the NC Homebuilders Association, Portofino has been called a “dream come true” for horse enthusiasts and those seeking gracious country living and an executive lifestyle. The 400 acre gated community exudes southern charm and abounds in rich historical character. All of the homes in Portofino are crafted by the most talented custom builders in the area and offer a unique mix of homestyles and price ranges to fit every budget.  Homeowners in Portofino enjoy an abundant selection of amenties including swimming pool, Resident’s Clubhouse, over 7 miles of walking trails with bridges and elevated walkways, access to the Neuse River, state of the art Equestrian Center and more. Conveniently located on 42 East, this upscale equestrian community provides abundant recreation, excellent schools, easy access to major freeways, RTP, RDU Airport and the major universities of the Triangle.

Directions: From I-40 take Exit 306 to Highway 70 East towards Clayton.  Proceed on Highway 70 to left on Highway 42 East.  Proceed approximately 4 miles and Portofino will be on the right.  Turn right onto Portofino Drive and bear left past the pond into the sales center. For more information about Portofino, visit the website at www.portofinonc.com or call (919) 550-2379.

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