CHRISTOPHER HOMES' SEACOLONY WINS PRESTIGIOUS MAME AWARD FOR DESIGN DISTINCTION

Christopher Homes and Scheurer Architects have won a coveted MAME award for residential design distinction for the builder's incredibly successful SeaColony at the Waterfront in Huntington Beach. The MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) awards were presented at the Southern California Building Industry Association's recent Sales and Marketing Council event at the Disneyland Hotel.

"We're gratified by industry recognition of the design excellence and residential distinction that have made SeaColony so highly appealing to our home buyers. With the final homes just having closed escrow, SeaColony was one of the fastest selling new home neighborhoods in coastal Southern California, generating over $98 million in sales," commented Chris Gibbs, president of Newport Beach-based Christopher Homes.

The stunning attached paseo home neighborhood received the MAME award in the category of Best Attached Product up to 12.5 du/ac. Christopher Homes' limited edition enclave of 102 exquisitely detailed courtyard luxury homes, Bel Air at Huntington SeaCliff in Huntington Beach, garnered finalist honors in the same category. Bel Air is currently selling in Phase III, with prices starting in 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. For more information, please phone (714) 375-6133.

Among the award-winning home builder's upcoming new home neighborhoods is Heritage at Sycamore Creek in South Corona. Nestled amid rolling hills in the shadow of the majestic Cleveland National Forest, Heritage at Sycamore Creek boasts a relaxed, natural-country lifestyle just moments from convenient freeway access to premier recreation, entertainment and business centers.

The select edition of 93 luxurious single-family detached homes will span from approximately 2,661 to 4,164 square feet with up to five bedrooms and up to four-and-one-half baths. A total of four sophisticated single- and two-story floor plan designs will be distinguished by Traditional Farmhouse, Spanish and Craftsman architectural styling. Highlights among the various floor plan designs will include lofts, separate formal living and dining rooms, master bedroom retreats, and attached two-car garages with ample storage space. Additional home highlights will be slab granite kitchen countertops, stainless steel kitchen appliances, oak or birch recessed panel cabinetry, and jetted tubs in the master bath. Surprisingly attractive prices currently are anticipated to start from the low $600,000s.

Prospective buyers are invited to join an interest list for the homes in the upcoming Heritage at Sycamore Creek neighborhood by logging onto www.christopher-homes.com.

In the future, Christopher Homes is planning to offer new homes in the new master-planned community of Rosedale in Azusa. The homes are anticipated to be offered for sale starting in mid 2006. To join an interest list for these residences, please visit the website at www.plcland.com.