PARKER – If you've grown weary of the year-round chores often associated with a high-maintenance single-family home, Village Homes has the perfect solution at its master-planned Idyllwilde community in Parker, recently named Community of the Year by the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver. The Encore and Heritage Collections of low-maintenance homes in this amenity-rich community provide a lifestyle that's as easy as a Sunday morning, with all the freedom necessary to enjoy Idyllwilde's extraordinary recreational amenities.

The Encore Collection showcases five exciting designs base priced from the $290s to the low $300s. These thoughtfully designed two-story homes range in size from 1,661 to 2,174 finished square feet with up to four bedrooms, lofts or a study, depending on the floorplan.

The larger Heritage Collection showcases four impressive home designs ranging in size from 2,295 to 2,595 square feet of finished living space with up to five bedrooms. Select homes are highlighted by a convenient main floor master suite, a multi-purpose loft and a main floor den. These impressive homes are available with an optional four-car garage, a special “Carriage House” option and basement finishing, so downsizing to a carefree lifestyle doesn't necessarily mean having to sacrifice living space.

“Our low-maintenance homes include fully landscaped front yards that are cared for by the homeowner's association. Snow removal is also included.” said Terry Heltne, Community Manager for the Encore and Heritage Collections. “A six-foot fence encloses the courtyard, providing a private area for a garden or deck. The rear-load garages provide excellent, and traditional, street appeal. Trash is also placed to the rear of the home for pickup. These homes offer outstanding flexibility, with impressive options. Finished basements are also an attractive option, along with the availability of custom built-ins, master retreats and additional bedrooms. These are perfect homes for singles, young couples and active retirees—really something for everyone.

A great selection of new homes from both the Encore and Heritage Collections are currently available at Idyllwilde, including fully finished homes ready for immediate occupancy. Buyers this weekend will find new homes showcasing gorgeous kitchens with stainless steel appliances and handsome maple cabinets, plus others featuring an inviting wrap-around porch, granite kitchen countertops and a Whirlpool master tub.

Featured homes include a new Somerville from the Heritage Collection offering a main floor master suite with two additional bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths and 2,295 finished square feet. This gorgeous design is appointed with cherry cabinets, stainless steel appliances and handsome hardwood floors. In addition, a new Gaylord from the Encore Collection, scheduled for completion in March, offers three bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, 1,907 finished square feet, a two-car attached garage and a wealth of designer upgrades throughout. The Gaylord was honored with the 2005 Home of the Year award in its price range by the Home Builder's Association of Metro Denver at the annual Bar Awards celebration.

The Village Homes LIVE IT UPgrades package is featured on all new homes from the Encore and Heritage Collections at Idyllwilde. Buyers have their choice of a “Remarkable Kitchen” package featuring stainless steel appliances, TECHTouch state-of-the-art wiring upgrades with a 42-inch EDTV or HDTV plasma television, or master bath upgrades with Delta faucets, Kohler plumbing fixtures and Progress lighting.

Also, mark your calendars! New home sites from the Encore and Heritage Collections will be available at Idyllwilde on February 18 th . These are premium locations, and you can reserve one of these limited sites by visiting Idyllwilde today.

Idyllwilde includes miles of scenic trails and nearly 300 acres of open space and wildlife corridors. Construction is now underway on the Grand Hall, a 7,800-square-foot recreation center featuring a swimming pool, kiddie pool, social hall with fully equipped kitchen, plus an outdoor barbeque pit with seating and more. The Grand Hall is slated to open early summer 2006. The recently completed, Tallman Meadow Park is a spacious 12-acre public park highlighted by a baseball diamond, soccer field, a playground, picnic areas and access to nearly five miles of meandering trails. A new high school is also planned as part of the community’s future.

To visit Idyllwilde in Parker, from Lincoln Avenue travel south on Parker Road to Hess Road, then east on Hess Road. Continue to Canterberry Parkway and turn north. Turn left at E. Idyllwilde Drive then turn left into The Guesthouse. The sales offices and 10 model homes are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sundays and noon to 6 p.m. Mondays.

For more information call 1-866-739-WEST or visit the community online at idyllwilde.com.

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