Back to school summer deals at Bella Vida

PHOTO COURTESY/D.R. HORTON Bella Vida features two gated entrances, a community clubhouse planned for fall 2007 completion and a recreational park soon to be started. Cape Coral is one of the largest, most vibrant and rapidly growing waterfront cities in Florida. It boasts numerous top-rated elementary, middle and high schools. This makes Bella Vida, a D.R. Horton community, one of the best matches for families of all sizes. Right now is the time to check out some fabulous summer deals at Bella Vida with a selection of Quick Move-In Homes, just in time for the new school year.

Townhomes at Bella Vida begin at just $163,438 with three spacious threebedroom, two-and-one-half bath plans to select from with air-conditioned square footage from 1,593 to 1,894 and one or two-car garages. The two-story townhomes feature social gathering, kitchen and extra storage space plus a powder bath on the first floor with all bedrooms and two full baths on the second floor.

The different single-family home plans offer air-conditioned square footage ranging from 1,383 to 3,054. With designs encompassing three, four or five bedrooms and up to three-and-one-half baths plus a two-car garage, one is bound to fit your needs. Currently there are a handful of ready-to-move-into homes available. For example, a three-bedroom, two-bath, one-story Abruzzi model is available for just $238,201 and encompasses 1,828 air-conditioned square feet. A four-bedroom, two-and-one-half bath Cento model on two levels is priced at only $288,555 and includes 2,510 airconditioned square feet, a family room, breakfast nook and loft and sitting room options. A five-bedroom, three-andone half bath Viansa home with a family room, loft and his and hers master baths under 3,054 air-conditioned square feet is priced at only $322,299.

PHOTO COURTESY/D.R. HORTON A five-bedroom, three-and-one-half bath Viansa home, similar to the pictured model, is priced at only $322,299 for immediate occupancy. Standard exterior and interior single family home features include accent moldings and bands, raised panel interior doors, cement roof tiles, paver driveway, entry, walkway and lanai (per plan), Moen® faucets throughout, Whirlpool® or Maytag® kitchen appliances (per plan), Mohawk® wall to wall carpeting over dense padding and ceramic tile (per plan), and cultured marble tops in all baths, plus numerous other energy saving, safety and maintenance conveniences.

PHOTO COURTESY/D.R. HORTON A four bedroom, two-and-one-half bath Cento model, similar to the one pictured, is ready for immediate occupancy priced as low as $288,555. Construction on the multi-purpose Bella Club, one of two planned amenity centers in the community, is under way with an anticipated fall 2007 completion. It will encompass a fitness center, kid's party room, billiards room, multi-purpose gathering room, heated resort-style pool, children's pool, shade pavilion and a large sunning deck. The clubhouse has a lakeside setting surrounded by nature preserves.

A second planned recreational center called Mira Vista Park will be surrounded by nature preserves and include a multi-purpose sports field, softball field, basketball courts, tennis courts, volleyball courts, children's playground, picnic pavilion and a barbecue area.

Other area DR. Horton communities offering Quick Move-In Homes at excellent summer prices are The Grove in Lehigh Acres, River Club in Port Charlotte; and Valencia Golf & Country Club in northeast Naples. Visit swf.drhorton. com. for details.

To visit, take I-75 to Bayshore Rd./Pine Island Rd. Go west approximately .5 miles to US 41/Tamiami trail and turn right. Travel 3 miles and turn left onto Del Prado Blvd. Bella Vida will be on the right. Hours are 10-7 Monday through Thursday, 1-7 Friday, 10-7 Saturday and 11-7 Sunday. Phone (239) 731-6221. ¦