MADEIRA INTRODUCES A SELECTION OF STYLES ON CHARMING TREE-LINED STREETS 

Capturing the most appealing flavors of San Diego's rich architectural past, Shea Homes' Madeira at Del Sur will offer homebuyers something that is unmistakably familiar yet refreshingly new.

Familiarity will be created by a diverse mix of classic architectural styles-California Bungalow, Spanish Colonial, Rustic Cottage and Mediterranean Farmhouse-that leant character to the tree-lined streets of 1920s San Diego.

Innovation will be reflected in a unique site design that provides the opportunity for charming streetscapes, mostly free of garages, as well as pastoral greenways and paseos that weave their way throughout the neighborhood.

New ideas will also be revealed in uniquely designed floor plans that are crafted to make even smaller spaces feel open and expansive and foster a close relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.

Five stylish two-story floor plans ranging from approximately 1,676 to 2,233 square feet will be enhanced by spacious courtyards or patios for outdoor living and entertaining. Inside each home, families will gather in a spacious great room that will join with a gourmet island kitchen and family-sized dining room to create a versatile household activity center.

Upstairs, luxurious master suites will encompass walk-in closets and elegant baths with separate tub and shower in most plans, and varying plans will feature an airy loft or media room that may be selected as an optional extra bedroom. In addition, most plans will offer a secluded den or optional bedroom on the first floor.

The cornerstone of Madeira will be careful attention to the artistry of fine craftsmanship. For example, the extensive architectural detailing that gives the homes their richly authentic character will be showcased on all four sides of each residence, making them just as stunning from the backyard as they are from the street. Also, the rear-access garages on select homes will combine with front-access motorcourts on other plans to bring a look of individuality to each home and a look of diversity to the entire neighborhood.

And while the homes recall the stylistic charm of decades past, they will incorporate an array of appointments that reflect Shea Homes' commitment to the future. Heading the list will be solar electric systems on select homes. These systems provide clean, renewable electricity that will provide substantial savings on homeowners' utility bills, and the solar panels are a new, roof-integrated design that blends seamlessly into the roof tiles, adding value and functionality to every home without sacrificing aesthetic beauty.

There is a distinctive quality to San Diego's heritage. It can be seen in the timeless charm of the casual California ambiance that echoes throughout such historic neighborhoods as Coronado, Mission Hills and Balboa Park. Now, that same quality will echo anew at Madeira at Del Sur, where simplicity and a sense of place continue to be celebrated and treasured in a community the co-exists harmoniously with the natural mountains and canyons that surround it.