RIVERSIDE, CA – Ken and Tami had a good-sized list of must-haves when they went shopping for a new home, and they found them all at TRI Pointe Homes’Castlerock in Riverside, where spacious homes on super-sized homesites are priced from the mid $300,000s.

“We wanted a big living area, space for my office, a minimum of three bedrooms and a big backyard,” Ken explained. “Castlerock had all of that and more.”

Ken and Tami also appreciated the fact that Castlerock offered them choices. “We could pick the options and upgrades the let us design the house to fit us perfectly,” Ken said. “For example, we selected wood laminate flooring that’s ideal for the kids and our new dog, and in the kitchen we upgraded to stainless steel appliances, sandstone wood cabinetry and granite countertops – something else that we really wanted.”

The couple also applauds the convenience of the kitchen’s location. “We can unload groceries directly from the garage into the kitchen,” Ken explained. “Plus our second refrigerator in the garage is just steps away when we need it.”

Ken and Tami have big plans for their huge backyard. “It’s so much bigger than anything else we saw on the market,” Ken said. “We are going to add a pool, firepit and patio area, and there will still be room for our daughter to play volleyball.”

“We searched long and hard for this house,” Ken added, “and it was well worth the effort. After seeing scores of short sales that needed a lot of extra work, Castlerock was a refreshing discovery.”

Castlerock is a limited edition of only 27 homes set amid rolling hills and natural rock outcroppings in an exceptionally desirable location. Two innovative two-story floor plans ranging from approximately 2,336 to 2,661 square feet are distinguished by expansive great rooms for family gatherings and fun-filled entertaining, gourmet island kitchens that make it easy to prepare everything from a snack to a feast, and lofty ceilings that enhance the feeling of spaciousness.

Castlerock’s expansive homesites, which average 14,000 square feet, allow plenty of room for fun-filled backyards like the one Ken and Tami envision. Pools, patios and play areas are all possibilities, along with vegetable and flower gardens, and even storing big-kids’ toys is no problem.

Castlerock’s flexible room options make the homes adaptable to a wide range of lifestyles. Residence 1 features the choice of a den that may also be selected as a formal dining room or an optional downstairs bedroom as well as the option of an upstairs loft. Residence 2, which includes a convenient downstairs bedroom that’s perfect for overnight guests, may be expanded with the addition of an optional upstairs bonus room.

Castlerock’s gourmet kitchens put style and convenience on every menu with white Thermofoil cabinets for abundant storage, ceramic-tile countertops that always sparkle and a full complement of Whirlpool® appliances, including a gas range with oven, microwave oven/vent hood combination and multi-cycle Energy Star® dishwasher. Like Ken and Tami, buyers may choose a variety of upgrade options, including designer-selected stain cabinets, granite countertops and a stainless steel appliance package.

Living at Castlerock takes on an extra dimension of luxury in elegant master suites that maximize personal comfort with large oval tubs, separate showers and ceramic-tile countertops. To accommodate extra-large wardrobes, Residence 2’s master suite is enhanced by his-and-hers walk-in closets. In addition, secondary bedrooms are spacious, providing plenty of room for growing families.

The community is also close to a wide range of shopping choices, including neighborhood supermarkets and the fashionable stores and family restaurants of the Galleria at Tyler, Riverside’s premier mall.

Castlerock residents will enjoy convenient access to the 91 and 15 freeways, which make it easy to commute to employment centers and recreation destinations throughout the Inland Empire and Orange County. They will also appreciate the money-saving advantages of a community that has no Mello-Roos taxes.

The homes make a dramatic first impression with richly detailed Spanish or Cottage-style architecture, and the drama continues with designer-selected exterior colors that lend a custom-like appearance to the neighborhood. On select plans, inviting front porches set the scene for impromptu visits with neighbors. Sectional steel roll-up garage doors complement the architecture and provide convenience as well. Concrete tile roofs provide long-lasting protection from the elements as well as resistance to fire, and rain gutters prevent runoff into yards and planter areas. In addition, illuminated address numbers assist after-dark guests.

To accommodate today’s technology, the homes include structured wiring with RG6 and CAT5e cables to facilitate high-speed computer connections as well as cable TV and telephone.

Adding to Castlerock’s advantages, the community offers front-yard landscaping, large three-car garages, a lower tax rate and 60-day move-ins.  TRI Pointe Homes is offering a $3,000 reward to anyone who is not a broker who refers a friend or family member who purchases a Castlerock home. For qualified brokers, TRI Pointe offers a full 3% commission. See a sales representative for complete details and restrictions

Built on the TRI-e3 philosophy – Earth-Friendly. Energy Efficient. Evolved – Castlerock incorporates an array of environmentally conscious and energy-saving features, from low-E dual-pane windows, radiant barrier roof sheeting and low-VOC interior paint to sensors in bathrooms to turn off incandescent lights when not in use

Founded on over a century of combined real estate industry experience, TRI Pointe Homes is guided by an unwavering commitment to think, renew and inspire.Insightful thinking – anticipating and encompassing all the events and needs of the individuals and families who will live in TRI Pointe homes – is demanded. A passionate desire to renew a sense of belonging by creating spaces that invite both energized interaction and peaceful solitude is critical. And an ability to inspire the hundreds of experts who are involved in building TRI Pointe homes to take pride and care in their craftsmanship is essential to satisfying every homeowner’s highest expectations. TRI Pointe Homes’ core values of quality, integrity and excellence are the driving forces behind innovative designs that connect with the individual.

To discover all of your must-haves at Castlerock in Riverside, travel the 91 East and take the Pierce Street exit towards Riverwalk Parkway. Proceed to Pierce and turn left. Bear left onto Ambs Drive. At Knoefler Drive, turn left, then left again at Scenic View Terrace and left at Summit Ridge. From the 91 West, exit at Magnolia Avenue, travel to Pierce Street and turn right. Turn left to stay on Pierce, then bear left onto Ambs Drive. Proceed to Knoefler Drive and turn left. Turn left again on Scenic View Terrace and left on Summit Ridge. A furnished model home is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and additional information on Castlerock is available by calling 951-977-9570 or visiting www.TRIPointeHomes.com.