CHRISTOPHER HOMES' QUALITY BRINGS NGUYEN FAMILY TO BEL AIR IN HUNTINGTON BEACH

Kenny and Anne Nguyen had heard about Christopher Homes''reputation for residential excellence long before they purchased their new home at the builder's limited edition enclave of exquisitely detailed courtyard luxury homes, Bel Air at Huntington SeaCliff.

"My brother bought two homes at other neighborhoods by Christopher Homes in Southern California, and I was impressed by the wonderful livability and real style of the homes. They're so distinctive. So, Anne and I knew we wanted to live in a home like that -- the only question was the right location for our family," stated Kenny Nguyen.

That location was Bel Air. Boasting a private, gated residential address, Bel Air is the final new home neighborhood to be built within the prestigious master-planned Huntington SeaCliff community just a few blocks from the ocean in Huntington Beach. "We love living so close to the beach and are looking forward to spending a lot of time there this summer. The excellent local schools are also very important to us," Kenny noted.

The Nguyens purchased a Residence 4 home at Bel Air, which offers a spacious light-filled floor plan design that is ideal for the couple and their two young daughters, four-year-old Katie and two-year-old Jennifer. "We spend a lot of our time in the large great room near the gourmet kitchen and dining room. It's a terrific layout that suits us perfectly. We also like the fact that the girls each have their own bedroom and bath, and we're using the upstairs loft as a study, a quiet place to relax," commented Kenny.

Boasting approximately 2,555 square feet, three-story Residence 4 is a very inviting home ideal for gracious entertaining. The gourmet kitchen caters to any occasion, and French doors give access to the back yard from both the living room and the great room, providing guests with plenty of room to circulate. There are three bedrooms, each with a private bath, plus a powder room. Buyers may choose an optional fourth bedroom, also with a private bath, in lieu of the third-story loft.

Surprisingly attractive prices at the exclusive edition of just 102 courtyard luxury homes currently start from the low $900,000s.

Graced by classic Montecito and Santa Barbara architectural design influences, Bel Air offers a selection of four innovative floor plan designs that focus on residential elegance as well as state-of-the-art living ease. Spread over two-stories plus a third story loft, the courtyard luxury homes will span from approximately 2,484 to 2,636 square feet with three bedrooms plus loft and two-and-one-half to four-and-one-half baths. All of the homes will include an attached two-car garage as well as a private back yard.

Stunningly detailed home interiors will be defined by architecturally sculpted arched passages and column spaces in entries, master bedrooms, living and dining rooms, depending on the residence selected. All of the lofts will be distinguished by coffered ceilings. Gracious living is enhanced by raised panel interior doors, radius wall corners, media niches for entertainment centers, French doors in selected areas, romantic woodburning fireplace, architecturally recessed light fixtures, plus gas forced air heating and air conditioning systems.

The Nguyens were also impressed by the professionally inspired gourmet kitchens at Bel Air, which feature premium grade stainless steel appliances. "The kitchen appointments are first-rate, and it's easy to see that a lot of thought went into the layout --everything is conveniently within reach," Kenny stated.

Additional kitchen highlights include elegant slab granite countertops with full splash behind cooktop and 6-inch splash above countertops are standard. Additional kitchen highlights include white thermofoil Euro-style raised panel cabinetry, under cabinet fluorescent task lighting, and 12-inch-by-12-inch ceramic tile flooring.

Sumptuous master bedroom suites focus on heightened luxury, boasting large walk-in closets depending on the residence, and beautifully appointed private bath featuring oval, jetted tub, hand-set ceramic tile shower with clear glass enclosure, depending on the residence, frameless Euro-style shower door, dual pullman cabinet lavs with ceramic tile countertop, and 12-inch-by12-inch ceramic tile flooring.

Master-planned Huntington SeaCliff offers easy access to Pacific Coast Highway and Interstate 405. Academically acclaimed schools, fine shopping and employment opportunities are nearby.

Residents will also benefit from the fact that there are no costly Mello Roos fees to pay.

To reach Bel Air at Huntington SeaCliff, exit Beach Boulevard from the San Diego (405) freeway and proceed south. Turn right on Main Street, right on Promenade Parkway and left on Seagate Drive. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please phone (714) 375-6133. To pre-qualify to purchase a home at Bel Air, please register at www.christopher-homes.com and click on Bel Air.