THE VILLAS AT MONTE SAN SAVINO EARN 6 LAUREL NOMINATIONS

The Villas at Monte San Savino is an exclusive gated neighborhood of Tuscan-inspired, custom-caliber estate homes with a private vineyard.

April 6th, 2007 - Rancho Cucamonga, CA – Impressing homebuyers with stunning luxury, The Villas at Monte San Savino has also made an impression on the 2007 Laurel Awards committee.

Earning six award nominations, the new community from JT Storm has been selected as a finalist for Best Brochure, Best Special Promotion, Best Interior Design, Best Product, Best Landscaping and Best Overall Community.

The nomination for Best Special Promotion highlights a VIP reception at the Rancho Cucamonga community. The event featured an elegant buffet with wine pairings from local vintner Gino Filippi at Joseph Filippi Winery. Chef Christophe from Le Bellissimo French Bistro and Chef Henry from Spaggi’s prepared Provencal cuisine inspired by the inviting Tuscan ambience of The Villas at Monte San Savino.

“The entire setting for The Villas is designed to capture the look and feel of Italy’s charming Tuscan countryside,” said Claudia Storm-Grzywacz, partner in JT Storm Development. “We even have a private vineyard on the grounds under cultivation by the award-winning J. Filippi Winery.”

In the Best Product category, The Villas at Monte San Savino receives recognition for the extravagant Plan 4 home. Exquisitely designed with dramatic architecture and a stellar interior, Plan 4 elevates everyday living to stimulating new heights in 4,964 to 6,359 square feet.

“We couldn’t be more pleased that the Laurels committee has chosen to honor The Villas with six award nominations,” said Storm-Grzywacz. “It’s truly rewarding for homebuyers and the building industry to applaud our efforts in creating a one-of-a-kind destination for sophisticated tastes.”

“We’d also thank our partners L&A Marketing and Advertising, Knitter & Associates Architecture and Planning, Ambrosia Interior Design and Architerra Design Group, who all share in these nominations.”

The Inland Empire Sales and Marketing Council hosts the annual Laurel Awards to recognize excellence in sales and marketing in the new home industry. The awards will be presented on Saturday, May 12 at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula.

With only 22 homes, The Villas at Monte San Savino presents four spacious floor plan designs in a private, gated setting that emphasizes luxury. An inspiring mountain backdrop frames the community, situated behind a small, working vineyard.

The captivating homes are ideally suited to family living with 3,712 to 6,359 square feet of elegant interior space and an average of 15,000 square feet for each homesite. Prices begin in the low $1 millions for unparalleled luxury in this exclusive setting.

Many enchanting elements showcase the uniqueness of each home. Various designs are highlighted by central entry courtyards and Juliette balconies, boosted roofs and expansive ceilings, turrets and towers, handcrafted Rustica Arts entry doors, French doors exiting to loggias, fireside retreats and private porches. Residences 3 and 4 also offer optional detached casitas.

Other interior accents, per plan, include handmade wrought-iron stair railings, elegant archways and wine nooks or wine rooms. A central or side courtyard with an optional fireplace is another compelling design feature in three of the four plans.

For high style and functionality, every kitchen features lustrous granite countertops, massive central islands with seating and both walk-in pantries and butler’s pantries. A selection of professional grade Wolf/Sub-Zero/Asko appliances adds even more gourmet appeal to each magnificent kitchen.

Providing the ideal balance to the quiet, family-friendly ambience of The Villas at Monte San Savino, shopping, freeways and schools in the acclaimed Etiwanda district are all nearby. The local elementary and middle schools are within walking distance, and the high school is just a few minutes drive away.

J.T. Storm is fully committed to designing and building homes and communities of unsurpassed quality, integrity, and value for the sophisticated buyer. In an age of mass-produced homes, the hands-on approach of J.T. Storm stands apart, to bring homebuyers the assurance of impeccable attention to design and detail, superior craftsmanship, and premium amenities in homes that are situated on estate-sized properties within the most prestigious communities.

To experience The Villas at Monte San Savino, exit the 15 freeway at Baseline Road and travel west to Etiwanda Avenue. Turn right and follow the signs to the community. From the 210 freeway, exit at Day Creek Boulevard and head south. Turn left on Highland Avenue and right on Etiwanda Avenue.

The Villas at Monte San Savino is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, visit www.jtstorm.com or call (909) 463-6450.