Plan 1 At Carmody At Avonlea In Corona Is A Perfect Fit For Retired Couple And 10 Grandchildren

June 24, 2010 - PRLog -- CORONA, CA – Spanning nearly 3,000 square feet, Plan 1 at Shea Homes' Carmody at Avonlea in Corona turned out to be a perfect fit for Bill and Debra Gramlick and their 10 grandchildren.

Newly retired and nearing their 60s, the Gramlicks insisted on finding a single-story home. It took them three years, but at their son's suggestion, they finally found Plan 1 at Carmody, and even though it has a second-floor loft, the extra space turned out to be just what they needed.

“One of our favorite rooms is the loft,” Debra explained. “When our grandkids are visiting, it's a great place to keep them occupied. There's a big-screen TV, a Wii game system and a huge set of Legos that they love to play with. It's their own special space, and we don't have to worry about it, because they're the only ones who ever see it.”

Another bonus for the grandparents is their home's location. “We're very close to the community park, and I enjoy taking the kids over to play baseball and just run around,” Bill said.

For Bill, the home also has adult benefits. His hobby is woodworking, and he has plenty of room to set up his shop in the full-size three-bay garage. One of his first projects has been adding crown molding throughout the house, and he observed, “Shea Homes definitely builds quality. I'd give them 9 out of 10 for straight walls, which make it a lot easier to install crown molding.”

“Everything about our home is homey,” Debra added. “It has a wide-open floor plan that never feels crowded, no matter how many grandkids are visiting. It is comfortable and luxurious at the same time.”

Equally well-suited for retirees like the Gramlicks and large households with young children, Plan 1 is one of three distinctive designs at Carmody, where prices start in the $400,000s. It is joined by a pair of two-story floor plans ranging from approximately 3,010 to 3,551 square feet with four to five bedrooms and three to three and one-half baths. Plan 2 is highlighted by a media room and several popular options, including a super family room, traditional parlor, quiet study and master-suite retreat. Plan 3 takes on the added dimension of a fireplace-warmed gathering room off the kitchen, a handy tech center and an upstairs bonus room, plus such options as a den or office. All three plans are introduced by an inviting covered front porch.

Every home at Carmody is a showcase of today’s most sought-after refinements, beginning with gourmet kitchens that maximize mealtime convenience with granite countertops, extra-large islands for casual dining and food preparation, handy recycle bins and a complete collection of built-in GE® appliances.

Master suites make elegance an everyday experience with expansive walk-in closets, oval acrylic soaking tubs, separate ceramic-tile showers and hand-set ceramic-tile countertops with dual sinks.

The homes also include many fine appointments that would otherwise cost thousands of dollars extra, such as decorative raised-panel wardrobe doors and pre-wiring for ceiling fans in all bedrooms, lofts, bonus rooms and media rooms.

To accommodate present and future technology, every home is pre-wired with CAT-5e wiring in all bedrooms and desk areas, including multimedia, multi-use and home office ports. Phone and data outlets are also provided in most rooms.

Exteriors are distinguished by six classic architectural styles, including Spanish, Cottage, Craftsman, Farmhouse, French and Traditional. Finishing touches include fire-resistant concrete tile roofing, sectional roll-up garage doors with openers and front-yard landscaping with automatic sprinklers.

Also unique to these homes, garages are oversized, and the extra-large homesites provide space for RV parking on select lots.

A Carmody address will reward families with an abundance of recreational amenities within minutes of their homes. The 2,000-acre Prado Regional Park offers activities ranging from fishing, horseback riding and camping to hiking, picnicking, golf and shooting. Sports enthusiasts will also enjoy the park’s softball and soccer fields, archery range and horseshoe pits.

Education is just as convenient as recreation, with three brand-new schools located just a short distance from Avonlea. They include Clara Barton Elementary, River Heights Intermediate School and Eleanor Roosevelt High School, and all offer state-of-the-art classrooms and the educational excellence of the Corona-Norco Unified School District.

To get a firsthand appreciation of Plan 1 and the complete Carmody collection at Avonlea, exit the Chino Valley Freeway (71) at Euclid Avenue and drive north. Turn right on Pine Avenue and continue to Hellman Avenue and turn right. Turn left on Aldergate Drive and follow the signs to Avonlea on the right. Beautifully decorated models are open Thursday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wednesdays from 2 to 6 p.m. Additional information is available by calling 951-549-3549.

Shea Homes Southern California is a division of Shea Homes Limited Partnership, one of America’s largest privately held homebuilders. As a member of the Shea family of companies, which celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2006, Shea Homes has won numerous prestigious awards for quality, integrity, innovation and customer satisfaction. Shea Homes’ pursuit of excellence is typified by Shea Superiology, the art and science of designing and constructing homes that offer homeowners superior value by maximizing their quality of life, minimizing their costs and making a positive contribution to the environment. For more information, please visit the company's website at http://sheahomes.com.

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Shea Homes Southern California is a division of Shea Homes Limited Partnership, one of America’s largest privately held homebuilders.