Trilogy at the Vineyards by Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities Releases First and Only New Home Model Under $400s

Online, May 16, 2011 (Newswire.com) - Wine-country based Trilogy at the Vineyards, by Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities, is announcing its newest edition to its resort-style active adult retirement community. The Alicante, part the John Marsh Heritage Design Series at Trilogy at the Vineyards, is the first and only floor plan priced below the $400s. Residents of the new homes will be able to enjoy open spaces that combine functionality with plenty of areas to focus on personal interests and have access to the community's resort style amenities, at a great value.

Featured at $392,990, the Alicante gives baby boomer homebuyers 1,465 square feet of residential space that includes:

• Trilogy's proprietary SmartSpace™- a supersized, multi-purpose utilities room, accommodating everything from pursuing hobbies to working from home or doing laundry. Trilogy's SmartSpace comes standard with a built in functional desk/workspace with vertical file cabinets, an overhead pegboard and cabinets for storage to give boomers a personal area to focus on their interests.

• Spaces that compliment indoor and outdoor livability, including a large covered backyard patio that spills out from the indoor great room, perfect for entertaining and enjoying the views and surroundings.

• A more socially-aware layout that includes an open kitchen, dining and great room area. Homeowners can prepare a meal in the kitchen and watch TV or interact with guests in the great room/dining room area.

• A social media and kitchen menu planning center - this mini open office area, tucked between the kitchen and master bedroom, is perfect for surfing the net, connecting with friends online, or planning meals.

"At Trilogy, we have noticed that many boomers are looking to downsize their lives. They want to sell their old home and still have money left in their pockets without compromising their lifestyles. We also have members that spend upwards of 80 percent of their time in the community enjoying our restaurants, athletic center, social areas and clubs. They want to spend as little time as possible maintaining their homes. The Alicante is a perfect example of how we are addressing these individuals' needs to pursue an active, engaging retirement. Whereas many homebuilders automatically eliminate personal areas meant for enjoying hobbies, socializing and working in retirement in smaller models, we have sought to better utilize space to bring those spaces back in to focus with the Alicante," said Dan O'Brien, area general manager for Trilogy at the Vineyards. "The response has been phenomenal and, for several customers, this has been their path to our offices."

Trilogy at the Vineyards is enveloped by 3,500 acres of natural preserve. It lies in the middle of 30 acres of working vineyards and olive orchards, delivering an authentic wine-country lifestyle.

As with all residents of Trilogy at Vistancia, boomers that purchase homes from the Alicante model have access to Club Los Meganos, a new 34,000 square-foot social hub that offers diverse fitness classes and high-end equipment at the Delta Athletic Club, luxurious treatments at Sawã Spa, two pools, a culinary studio and bistro-style restaurant, event center and grand living room. Outdoor amenities include The Los Olivos Tennis Pavilion with four courts to choose from, three miles of wine country walking trails and more.

Though home sales may be down across the country by 15% year over year, Shea Home Active Lifestyle sales are up 28 %. Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities have been ranked #1 in the country in customer service three years in a row.

To celebrate the release of the Alicante to the public, Shea Homes is including a limited time, introductory offer. New homebuyers get $20,000 of upgrades free in the current home price. With this "Move In Ready" incentive, boomers can personalize their new home, while still spending under $400,000.