TRI Pointe Homes Opens New Silicon Valley Subdivision

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(San Jose, CA) - California-based residential real estate developer TRI Pointe Homes officially unveiled Chantrea at Silver Creek, Northern Californa's newest luxury real estate development. As part of the grand opening celebration April 14, guests got a sneak tour of three exquisite model homes with innovative floor plans set amidst the wonderful views of the Silicon Valley.

Chantrea at Silver Creek offers an intimate, well appointed neighborhood in close proximity to the social media and technology epicenter of Silicon Valley. The 38 luxury estate homes in this limited collection are starting in the $1 millions and are situated on generously sized homesites with a minimum of 10,000 square feet.

Chantrea homebuyers will be able to choose from three spaciously designed floor-plans ranging from approximately 3,390 to 4,250 square feet in living space. Homes will feature up to five bedrooms and up to four and a half baths with first and second floor master suites. Each Chantrea residence will offer generous family spaces and a variety of enhanced room options, such as gourmet preparation kitchens, multi-purpose dens and covered outdoor rooms designed for outdoor entertaining.

Matching the upscale home designs of Chantrea, each home is enhanced by professional-caliber Thermador stainless steel appliances including Masterpiece Series 5-burner gas cook-top, double oven and built-in microwave. The kitchens include expansive islands with ample storage and Euro-style cabinets in a variety of stains.

Built with the environment and energy efficiency in mind, each home will be equipped with SunPower solar energy panels in keeping with the TRI Pointe Homes philosophy of treading lightly and building wisely.

"TRI Pointe Homes is delighted to be making its entry into Northern California at a time when the region's demand for high caliber homes is escalating," said Carrie Newbery, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at TRI Pointe Homes. "Chantrea at Silver Creek offers an ideal address for San Jose homebuyers seeking luxurious residences within a close distance to the center of the Silicon Valley."

Chantrea at Silver Creek is conveniently located near San Jose's numerous parks, cultural attractions and museums, as well as shopping, dining and entertainment. The San Jose Center for the Performing Arts, San Jose Civic Auditorium, and San Jose Museum of Art are just a few, nearby cultural venues.

Chantrea at Silver Creek joins a growing number of TRI Pointe Homes' communities throughout California. The company is currently building distinctive communities throughout the state, including Amberview, Sagebluff and Topazridge at Riverwalk Vista in Riverside and Los Arboles in Simi Valley. Three additional communities, Ironhorse in Morgan Hill, Candera in San Marcos and Tamarind Lane in Azusa, are coming this year.

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Jacklin Design to Create New Argan Golf Resort Courses

(Marrakech, Morocco) - Jacklin Design Group, led by former star golfer Tony Jacklin, signed a development contract with clients Prestigia to create a brand new 18-hole golf course, as well as a 9-hole, par-3 course, here in northwest Africa. Jacklin and his team will be working in association with fellow golf course architects, Martin and Stirling. 

The Argan Golf Resort, set on 220 hectares and with 70 hectares set aside for the golf courses, will be situated just five minutes from the famous Mohammed VI Boulevard and only a few minutes from the city's major historical sites.

The golf course is scheduled to open between spring and summer of 2013.

"We are really excited about the Argan Resort," said Jacklin, CEO of his namesake golf design company. "We have designed the course in a desert style to minimize water consumption and have used plants and fauna that are indigenous to the area.  The fabulous views of the Atlas Mountains provide the golfer with a stunning backdrop; this will undoubtedly provide players of all abilities with an experience to remember."

The resort, which will feature a five star hotel, villas, apartments, private villa opportunities and Polo Club, also has further plans for a bespoke Golf Academy that will also be created by Jacklin's group. 

"The Argan Resort is a fantastic site," Oliver Dury, Group Commercial Director. "The resort is located close to both the cultural city of Marrakech and the International airport. Golfers will also have the opportunity to play multiple courses during their stay at Argan, making the region an ideal destination for golf tourism."