Want More? Say Encore in Aliso Viejo

ALISO VIEJO, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 16, 2012) - Want more out of life? Want more out of owning a home? You're invited to get more of everything you want at this Saturday's grand opening of Shea Homes' brand-new Encore in Aliso Viejo. This Saturday, March 17th, there'll be food, fun and entertainment for all, along with the opportunity to tour four beautifully decorated models that showcase the innovative style of Encore's row-home-style residences, which are attainably priced from the high $300,000s. Plus, everyone who attends will have a chance to enter a drawing for an Apple iPad2®.

Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day from noon to 3 p.m. and enjoy delicious food from Flavor Rush food truck, featuring corned beef sliders with cabbage slaw toppers and mouth-watering desserts from Suite Cupcakery. Kids will also be entertained by a festive onsite balloon artist.

Shea Homes created Encore to deliver more than the ordinary townhome vibe. Its location radiates with the pulse of an energetic lifestyle. Swim, work out or play games at The Club at Vantis. Walk or bike to movies, shopping, dining and more at Aliso Viejo Town Center. Hike to the Top of the World or be on Laguna's Main Beach in minutes. Leave work, and get home fast, at last.

"Encore is the bold move you've held out for," stated Janet Benavidez, vice president of sales and marketing for Shea Homes Southern California, "and it's a decision you'll never regret. Step into the exciting lifestyle at the grand opening of Encore."

The centerpiece of that lifestyle is The Club at Vantis, where amenities are led by a resort-style pool surrounded by private cabanas and a fitness center that features state-of-the-art exercise machines and aerobic equipment with personal TV monitors. The Club also invites residents to relax in a lavish lounge, host meetings or parties in a conference room with kitchen, and have an abundance of fun in an entertainment room with plasma TV and fireplace and a game room with billiards. Kids can maximize their playtime at The Club's tot lot, and outdoor fireplaces and barbecues set the scene for family get-togethers. And no matter what they're doing, everyone who visits The Club can stay connected with Wi-Fi inside and out.

For families with children, Aliso Viejo's extensive array of parks and recreation programs join with award-winning schools to create a wholesome, nurturing environment.

Everyone who attends Encore's grand opening will be introduced to four imaginatively designed three-story floor plans ranging from approximately 1,568 to 1,917 square feet, including up to three bedrooms and two and one-half baths plus a two-car garage. Varying plans take on the added dimension of a master-suite retreat, loft or den, and decks and patios expand the living areas outdoors.

To join in the Encore grand opening celebration, travel south on the 73 Toll Road and exit at Glenwood/Pacific Park Drive. Proceed straight (through light) down Enterprise, turn right on Aliso Viejo Parkway and then left on Vantis. From the I-5 south, exit at El Toro Road, proceed straight (through signal) and turn right onto El Toro. Then turn left on Moulton Parkway, right on Aliso Viejo Parkway and left on Vantis. Additional information is available by calling (949)425-9240 or visiting SheaHomes.com.

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 is celebrating its 131st anniversary in 2012, 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 SheaHomes.com.