As you follow a winding road till it ends at the crest of a sun-kissed hillside, you discover The Sentinels by Davidson Communities in Del Sur. These intimate luxury one- and two-story residences feature master bedrooms downstairs, vaulted stone archways and wrought iron gates that lead to cobbled courtyards. And with only a few homes remaining, now is your last chance to purchase a home in this Tuscan inspired neighborhood.

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And now, when you buy a home at the Sentinels, you’ll receive a romantic trip for two to Italy.* Experience the romance. Discover the beauty. Then bring it home to The Sentinels.

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8464 Lower Scarborough Court • San Diego, CA 92127 • 858.756.4283
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*Upon escrow closing the amount of $10,000 will be credited to the International Travel Agency for a trip for two to Italy. Travel Agency subject to change. • This is not intended to be an offer to sell nor a solicitation of offers to buy real estate in Del Sur to residents of Connecticut, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, and Oregon, or in any other jurisdiction where prohibited by law. Homes within Del Sur are constructed and sold by builders not affiliated with Black Mountain Ranch LLC or its affiliated companies. Black Mountain Ranch LLC and its affiliated companies do not guarantee or warrant the obligations of, or construction by such builders, or the availability or pricing of homes. Actual development may vary from developer’s vision. No guarantee can be made that development will proceed as described. Prices, specifications and details are subject to change without notice. All square footage is approximate.
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Del Sur Elementary School Principal Doug Johnson; Jerome's Chairman Jerry Navarra & Jerome's Director of Marketing Jim Navarra

Donation brings critical funds to outfit school with engineering class supplies

On January 6, Jerome’s Furniture (Jerome’s) donated $6,000 to Del Sur Elementary School to support a new program, Engineering is Elementary. Representatives from Jerome’s, including Chairman Jerry Navarra; Director of Marketing Jim Navarra; and President and CEO Lee Goodman, presented a check during the school’s bi-weekly Flag Day assembly.

The Engineering is Elementary (EiE) project promotes engineering and technological literacy among children. EiE will provide Del Sur Elementary School students with a research-based, standards-driven, and classroom-tested curriculum that integrates engineering and technology concepts and skills with elementary science topics. EiE lessons not only promote K-12 science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learning, but also connect with literacy and social studies.

“As a local, family-owned business, we always want to give back when we can,” said Jerry Navarra, chairman at Jerome’s. “Local schools like Del Sur Elementary are critical to support the education of the next generation in our communities. Programs like Engineering is Elementary will provide students with an inventive, interactive learning experience. We’re glad to help – it’s important to us, our employees and our customers.”

Del Sur Elementary School will implement the EiE program this spring. Students will engage in many activities from replicating an artifact to designing knee braces.

“We appreciate the generosity of Jerome’s Furniture,” said Doug Johnson, principal at Del Sur Elementary School. “With their help, we’ve ordered the necessary equipment and are eager to get the program started.  The on-site ceremony at Del Sur created a special dedication – Jerry is a familiar face to many students who see him on TV.”

Part of the award-winning Poway Unified School District, Del Sur Elementary School is located within the master-planned community of Del Sur in San Diego. Del Sur offers seven new home neighborhoods, featuring homes by top builders, including: Standard Pacific Homes, Shea Homes, California West Communities and Davidson Communities. To learn more about Del Sur’s new home neighborhoods, go to www.delsurliving.com or call 858-481-4200. To learn more about Del Sur Elementary School, visit http://www.powayusd.com/pusddses/.

About Jerome’s
Founded in 1954, Jerome’s Furniture is a family owned and operated business headquartered in San Diego, Calif. with six showrooms and six clearance centers located across Southern California and an e-commerce website providing avenues for consumers to enjoy online furniture viewing and buying.  Regarded fondly by generations of families in San Diego, Jerome’s is known as the best furniture retailer for value (“Jerry’s Price”) and a wide selection of products.  Recognized as the 2008 Retailer of the Year by the Western Home Furnishings Association (WHFA) and Honoree of the San Diego National Bank Founders Award along with numerous business recognitions as the best furniture store, customers know they can count on Jerome’s to make it easy to shop for furniture with service support including interior design, same day delivery and financing.  More information can be found by visiting www.jeromes.com, @JeromesSanDiego or on Facebook, Jerome’s San Diego.

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Carleton by Standard Pacific Homes at Del Sur

Seven homes were sold in seven days at Del Sur, the master-planned community located just off the 56 in San Diego. During the last week of 2011, Del Sur builders including Standard Pacific Homes, Shea Homes, California West Communities and Davidson Communities all welcomed new residents to their neighborhoods.

“With the addition of new homes and parks, 2011 was a great year for Del Sur,” said Bill Ostrem, president and CEO of Black Mountain Ranch LLC, developer of Del Sur. “It was great to end the year welcoming new residents who will enjoy these amenities.”

Beyond its highly functional and stylish homes, Del Sur offers six neighborhood parks, five with year-round swimming pools heated with solar panels. The North San Diego neighborhood is also home to 18 miles of shared trails that Del Sur residents may access easily from their homes.

Located in the coastal hills of San Diego – between interstates 5 and 15 and just north of state Route 56 – the North County community is surrounded by approximately 1,000 acres of open space and miles and miles of trails to explore.

Seven new home neighborhoods are now selling at Del Sur, with prices ranging from the high $400,000s to $1 million. Five model complexes – featuring attached, detached, single-level and multi-story floor plans– are open for tours.

To learn more about Del Sur, call 858-481-4200.

Del Sur's Fall Festival featured an abundance of family-oriented activities, including old-fashioned hayrides, carnival rides and games, music, food and more. Photo by Cali Griebel

Corhonda Bolton and her two girls were among hundreds of Del Sur residents enjoying a beautiful fall day recently during the master-planned community’s Fall Festival.

Complemented by sunny skies, cool coastal breezes and costumed kids, the event featured an abundance of family-oriented activities, including old-fashioned hayrides, carnival rides and games, music, food and more. The event was one of many hosted by the Community Services Council, all designed to bring Del Sur residents together to foster a greater sense of neighborhood and community.

“Activities like this Fall Festival add tremendously to the sense of community here because neighbors get to get together often,” Bolton said. Having moved here recently from Memphis, Bolton said her daughters, 12 and 8, love Del Sur, especially going to school with their neighbors.

“Being able to walk to school is wonderful for them,” she said, adding that it is wonderful for herself as well since she doesn’t have to drive them 40 minutes to attend private schools. Del Sur is home to the Poway Unified School District’s highly rated Del Sur Elementary and Del Norte High Schools.

“Del Sur’s green areas are great too because people take advantage of them constantly,” Bolton continued. “The kids are in the pool, the parents are barbecuing. People are spending more time at home and that’s great in this neighborhood.”

New parents Bo and Brittney Molocznik agree. “The biggest draw for Del Sur is the parks. They definitely bring the community together.”

Del Sur so far has six neighborhood parks, five with year-round swimming pools heated with solar panels. The North San Diego neighborhood is also home to 18 miles of shared trails that Del Sur residents may access easily from their homes.

The community’s Ranch House – San Diego’s first building to achieve Platinum LEED certification from the US Green Building Council – is another one-of-a-kind community asset. The Ranch House serves both as a welcome center that’s open to the public and also as an exclusive venue for events and celebrations. Only Del Sur residents may reserve the space.

Located in the coastal hills of San Diego – between interstates 5 and 15 and just north of state Route 56 – the North County community is surrounded by approximately 1,000 acres of open space and miles and miles of trails to explore.

Seven new home neighborhoods are now selling at Del Sur, with prices ranging from the high $400,000s to the $700,000s. Some 20 model homes – featuring attached, detached, single-level and multi-story floor plans– are open for tours by top homebuilders, including: Standard Pacific Homes, Shea Homes, California West Communities and Davidson Communities.

To learn more about Del Sur’s new home neighborhoods, go to www.delsurliving.com or call 858-481-4200. Or visit the Ranch House from noon to 4 Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays.

Sentinels by Davidson at Del Sur

Featuring numerous upgrades, Sentinels Home 210 is a Plan 1 single-story floor plan with an impressive great room that opens onto a courtyard. This creates an ideal setting for indoor/outdoor holiday entertaining. Tucked away for more private moments are the home’s master bedroom suite, secondary bedrooms and morning room.

Spanning approximately 2,772 square feet this home is priced at $746,000. Upgrades include: front yard Tuscan-inspired landscaping; rear iron fence; and “Mandeville” fireplace mantel in Café Blend color. In the kitchen, Davidson has included Juparana St. Cecilia granite counter tops with bullnose edge, 4×4 Torreon travertine tile full backsplash with a rope liner, and stainless steel Whirpool “Gold” appliance package.

Also move-in ready and loaded with upgrades is Home 206, a Plan 3 two-story home with 3,329 square feet. Priced at $861,000, this largest of the Sentinels floor plan offers the best of all worlds, with a family room style great room as well as formal living and dining rooms. The second story offers an expansive master bedroom suite.

Like Home 210, this home has plentiful kitchen upgrades, including: Juparana St. Cecilia granite counter tops with bullnose edge; 4×4 Torreon travertine full backsplash with a rope liner; and the stainless steel Whirpool “Gold” appliance package that includes a 36-inch five-burner cook top, hood, microwave, dishwasher and a 30-inch convection oven. Kitchen and master bathroom cabinet doors are “Sausalito” in the Amaretto stain. The home also includes the “Mandeville” fireplace mantel in Café Blend.

Sentinels is a collection of Tuscan hilltop-like homes built in clusters of eight on the perimeter of an interior plaza. Overlooking the San Dieguito River Valley on elevated sites capturing cool coastal breezes, the floor plans emphasize custom options and indoor/outdoor living. Nearly every first-floor room opens to an expansive interior courtyard. And three of the four plans showcase first-floor master bedroom suites that provide much of the convenience of single-level living.

With final phase homes released, Sentinels features one-, two- and three-level residences, with three to four bedrooms, 3.5 to 4.5 bathrooms and 2,772 to 3,329 square feet. Some locations offer the option of a home office, guest residence or retreat. Home sites at Sentinels range from 6,972 to 16,823 square feet.

For more information, visit the sales office at 8464 Lower Scarborough Court, San Diego, or call 858-756-4283. Information also is available via email at sentinels@davidsoncommunities.com.

Homes at Sentinels by Davidson are within walking distance of numerous Del Sur amenities, including neighborhood parks with solar heated pools, playgrounds, picnic areas and barbecues.  Located within the Poway Unified School District, Sentinels by Davidson at Del Sur are also convenient to two new schools, Del Sur Elementary and Del Norte High.

Headquartered in Del Mar, California, Davidson has been building high-quality homes of architectural distinction for California consumers since 1978. Information on Davidson Communities is available online at www.davidsoncommunities.com.

The Santaluz Club

Neighboring Black Mountain Ranch community Santaluz has extended an invitation to Del Sur residents to take advantage of just-announced membership incentives.

For a limited time, all new Golf members receive a $3,000 Club credit, and all new Spa members get a $5,000 Club credit. For details and to set up an appointment for a tour of The Santaluz Club, contact Kelly Collins at 858-759-3109 or kcollins@thesantaluzclub.com. Golf initiation fees will increase effective Dec. 31, 2011.

Providing an extension of the community amenities at Del Sur, The Santaluz Club offers a family friendly environment as well as high-level expertise. Golf Ambassador Tina Mickelson regularly offers clinics for women, and Director of Golf John McCook oversees an extensive year-round junior golf program.

The Santaluz Club showcases a private, 300-acre championship course designed by renowned architect Rees Jones. In addition to the course, The Santaluz Club includes the numerous amenities of the 35,000-square-foot Santaluz Clubhouse and Spa, as well as the 19,000-square-foot Hacienda Santaluz.

The clubhouse features elegant dining in a casual, friendly setting, an award-winning golf shop, and amenity-rich men’s and ladies’ lounges. The clubhouse also includes the private Spa at Santaluz, which captivates the senses with gardens, dramatic water features and indoor/outdoor treatment rooms.

Adjoining a lush 11-acre Village Green, the Hacienda at Santaluz includes a casual coffee shop café and poolside grill; numerous outdoor lounging and conversation areas; a resort-like swimming pool; six tennis courts; fitness center and an indoor basketball court. In response to member input, The Santaluz Club has just unveiled The Studio at Santaluz, which features yoga, spin and pilates classes and instruction.

Visit www.Santaluz.com for more information.

The community of Del Sur features six neighborhood parks and five year-round swimming pools, all reserved for the exclusive use of Del Sur residents

Located in the coastal hills of San Diego, between interstates 5 and 15, just north of state Route 56, Del Sur is home to top-rated Poway Unified School District schools.

Seven new home neighborhoods are now selling at Del Sur, with prices ranging from the high $400,000s to the $700,000s. Some 20 model homes – featuring attached, detached, single-level and multi-story floor plans– are open for tours by top homebuilders, including: Standard Pacific Homes, Shea Homes, California West Communities and Davidson Communities.

To learn more about Del Sur’s neighborhoods with new homes for sale, go to www.delsurliving.com or call 858-481-4200.

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Del Norte High School

The latest test scores are in and all three Del Sur neighborhood schools – Del Sur Elementary, Oak Valley Middle and Del Norte High – continue to rank exceptionally high within the Poway Unified School District, widely acknowledged as the best district in all of San Diego.

“Across the board, Del Sur’s schools achieve phenomenal scores within an extremely competitive district,” said Bill Ostrem, president and CEO of Black Mountain Ranch, developers of Del Sur. “At Del Norte High School, scores increased by eight points, making the Nighthawks the top high school in the district.”

Here’s how Del Sur schools stack up in the most recent Growth Academic Performance Index (API).

•  Del Norte High School earned 864, the highest API score among all five Poway Unified School District high schools. In only its second API ranking, Del Sur’s hometown high school is at the top of its class.

•  Oak Valley Middle School scored 909 in the API, second among the district’s middle schools for the second year in a row.

•  Del Sur Elementary School scored 944 on the API, more than 57 points above the district’s average elementary school score and well positioned in the Top 10.

With scores ranging from 200 to 1,000, API measures academic growth based on student performance on the California Standards Test (STAR) given last spring to students in grades two through 11.

Located within walking distance of many Del Sur homes or within a short bike ride or drive, Del Sur Elementary, Oak Valley Middle and Del Norte High are within the Poway Unified School District, one of the highest-ranking districts in the county and state. The award-winning district oversees 25 elementary schools, six middle schools, four high schools and one continuation high school.

All PUSD comprehensive high schools, middle and elementary schools exceeded the state API target of 800, a goal the state set for all schools to reach by 2014.

To learn more about Del Sur’s eight neighborhoods with new homes for sale, call 858-481-4200.

See what Senior Class President Derek Magill and Associated Student Body President Austin Foxworth have to say about their legacy, goals, challenges and traditions. Click here.