Irvine Inspired
part 9 : homes
A 10-part series celebrating the people and milestones in and around Great Park Neighborhoods as the community celebrates its 10th anniversary.
Homes: The Heart of the Community
Elizabeth Cipres’ Spanish-style home in Great Park Neighborhoods’ Beacon Park reflects her engaging personality: sunny and bright.
Ceilings soar. Spaces flow seamlessly from room to room. Abundant windows bathe her home with light, beckoning the natural world indoors.
In her backyard, a vibrant mix of blooms shoot sunward, sharing space with lush, ornamental shrubs that line the meandering walkways.
“I’m surrounded by greenery. I love that I can bring the outdoors inside,” says Cipres, whose hobbies include gardening and floral arranging.
Beacon Park was Great Park Neighborhoods’ newest neighborhood in 2016 when Cipres and a friend toured the models. An Irvine resident since 2006, she wasn’t looking to move from the home she purchased near her job at Irvine Valley College.
But once she set foot inside, she knew she’d found her dream home.
“I knew I’d be happy here, and I am,” she says.
Cipres fell in love with the design of a home that had everything she wanted: high ceilings, abundant windows providing natural light, extra storage space and a spacious great room for entertaining.
“I love that the great room flows into my kitchen, my living room and dining room, Cipres says. “I can actually use all the space instead of having a separate dining room and living room that I don’t fully utilize.”
Outdoors, Cipres has a beautiful yard to indulge her passion for nature.
She appreciates the wide array of home styles at Beacon
Park, with architectural styles ranging from Craftsman and Cape Cod to Mid-Century Modern and Santa Barbara. She chose a three-bedroom, single-story model that afforded her the casual, low-key living that, as a working professional, she longed for.
Throughout Great Park Neighborhoods, streetscapes were created that invite residents to walk, bike, explore, and get to know each other. Pools, parks, trails, greenhouses, and social events encourage residents to get outdoors and discover the unique elements found within each neighborhood.
“There’s a variety of clubs, so you don’t have to leave the neighborhood to exercise, to swim, or do some socializing,” Cipres says.
When fruits and vegetables are in season, Cipres and her neighbors visit the community’s two greenhouses, where they pick vegetables to add into salads and pluck guavas from the abundant fruit trees.
“It’s a nice amenity for someone who likes to cook,” she says, as she tears fresh basil into her salad. “If I need herbs, I’ll head over to the greenhouse to see what they have.”
Cipres added the community’s proximity to hospitals, shopping centers and transportation.
Recently retired, she has the choice to live anywhere, she says. But her roots are firmly planted in Great Park Neighborhoods.
“Whenever I have guests over, they are always so impressed with my community because everything is so new and well-maintained,” Cipres says. “This will always be my home base because it’s accessible, it’s convenient, and it’s safe. What more could I ask for?”
“Whenever I have guests over, they are always so impressed with my community because everything is so new and wellmaintained. This will always be my home base because it’s accessible, it’s convenient, and it’s safe. What more could I ask for?”
—Elizabeth Cipres, GPN Resident
A variety of styles and architecturally expansive home collections exist across Great Park Neighborhoods’ eight communities – with designs that are as diverse as the residents themselves.
Here is a sampling of the latest home collections found within Great Park Neighborhoods’ newest communities (click here to learn more).
Daybreak (PULTE HOMES)
Daybreak by Pulte Homes features open concept first-floor spaces with second-floor lofts, creating seamless flow and versatile living areas for families. Owner’s suites offer privacy and comfort, highlighted by balconies and spacious luxury bathrooms. Abundant natural light and spacious front patios invite residents to enjoy the outdoors.
Cascade (LENNAR)
Cascade by Lennar at Solis Park is a collection of townhomes that offers three-story plans that feature open concept living, decks and bonus living spaces. The threeand four-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom plans range from 2,031 square feet to 2,336 square feet.
Polaris (PULTE HOMES)
One of Solis Park’s newest home collections, Polaris by Pulte Homes offers a range of home styles and amenities designed to match almost any lifestyle. The two- and threestory condo homes provide the pinnacle of comfort and efficiency, with open concept interiors and modern, bold exteriors.
Adagio (LENNAR)
Adagio offers a compilation of two-story, three- and fourbedroom single-family homes that range from 2,269 square feet to 2,955 square feet. Outdoor patios invite residents to relax and enjoy the California weather. Residence 3 offers a private deck from the owner’s suite, a versatile bonus room and a dedicated guest bedroom downstairs.
Summerstone (LENNAR)
Summerstone by Lennar is a collection of duplex flats that offer unique floor plans featuring open concept living, bonus spaces and upgraded features throughout. Residence 1 (pictured) is a spacious, single-level floor plan where the living room, kitchen and dining room share a footprint that makes family living and entertaining simple. A covered patio is ideal for enjoying the mild, year-round California weather.
L’Aube (TRUMARK HOMES))
French for “dawn,” L’Aube by Trumark Homes embraces the spirit of its namesake, a subtle homage to the French lifestyle that blends seamlessly into the Great Park Neighborhoods collection. The collection comprises 47 three-story, single-family detached homes, with five distinct three- and four-bedroom floor plans, ranging from 1,640 square feet to 2,419 square feet. L’Aube provides the luxury and convenience that define California living.
Stratus (TAYLOR MORRISON)
Unparalleled tranquility and livability are the hallmarks of life at Stratus by Taylor Morrison. Vibrant and diverse, homes feature high-quality exteriors in transitional, midcentury modern and contemporary architecture, entry landscaping and roll-up garage doors. Designer kitchens make mealtimes memorable while smart technology and energy-saving products offer the ultimate in efficiency.