Made possible by super-sized homesites averaging 14,000 square feet, the spacious yards set the scene for everything from grilling to gardening to games, and for those who want to take the plunge, there’s plenty of room for a pool and spa. There’s even plenty of room for big-kids’ toys.

“When you live at Castlerock, your backyard is literally your own personal playground,” stated TRI Pointe Homes principal Douglas Bauer. “It’s a place to entertain both yourself and your friends, especially during the warm summer months.”

In addition, time spent outdoors is enhanced by incredible views of natural terrain and towering rocky hillsides.

Large backyards, spectacular views and a scenic location are just the beginning of Castlerock’s advantages. The community also offers many optional room choices to fit individual lifestyles, free front-yard landscaping, large three-car garages, lower tax rate and 60-day move-ins.  All of those advantages are available at incredible prices starting in the low $300,000s.

A limited edition of only 27 homes in a secluded hillside location, Castlerock offers a choice of two innovative two-story floor plans, both of which are distinguished by expansive great rooms for family gatherings and fun-filled entertaining, gourmet island kitchens that achieve the perfect balance of style and convenience, and lofty ceilings that enhance the feeling of spaciousness.

The homes at Castlerock are designed for the way people live today. The flexibility of the floorplans options combines with spacious dimensions ranging from approximately 2,336 to 2,661 square feet to make Castlerock perfect for households of many sizes.

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.

Mealtime preparation will be fun and easy in gourmet kitchens showcasing custom-caliber appointments, including white Thermofoil cabinets, ceramic-tile countertops and a complete collection of Whirlpool® appliances, including a gas range with oven, microwave oven/vent hood combination and multi-cycle Energy Star® dishwasher. Additional upgrade options include designer-selected stain cabinets, granite countertops and stainless appliance package.

For adult relaxation, the luxurious master suites take personal comfort to exceptional heights with large oval tubs, separate showers and ceramic-tile countertops. Residence 2’s master suite is enhanced by his-and-hers walk-in closets. In addition, secondary bedrooms are comfortably spacious, and compartmentalized secondary baths easily accommodate today’s families.

Buyers need to act quickly to take advantage of the new $10,000 California tax credit before it’s gone, and TRI Pointe Homes is offering a $1,500 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.

Each residence offers three-car garages that provide extra space where you need it, perfect for storing gardening tools, family bikes and sporting equipment. And to accommodate today’s technology, structured wiring with RG6 and CAT5e cables facilitates high-speed computer connections as well as cable TV and telephone

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 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.

The homes make a dramatic first impression with richly detailed Spanish or Cottage-style architecture. Exterior enhancements also include complete front-yard landscaping, designer-selected exterior colors, inviting front porches on select plans, sectional steel roll-up garage doors, fire-resistant concrete tile roofs, rain gutters and illuminated address numbers.

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 start enjoying the Southern California summer in style at Castlerock, 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. Additional information on Castlerock is available by calling 951-977-9570 or visiting www.TRIPointeHomes.com.

*A tax credit of up to $10,000 (five percent of home price or $10,000, whichever is less) for the purchase of a newly constructed, previously unoccupied home. Available May 1, 2010 and good until December 31, 2010, or when funding authority runs out; whichever comes first. All offers subject to federal funding availability. Purchasers must reside in the home for at least two years and no investors. Visit www.ftb.ca.gov for more information on the $10,000 California New Home Buyers Tax Credit. This information is provided for general awareness only, and is not intended for the purpose of providing legal, accounting, tax advice or consulting of any kind. Please consult with your tax professional for complete details.