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One of the first striking differences about Residence 2 by Brookfield Homes in the eco-savvy Rockrose at the Foothills community in Carlsbad, Calif., near San Diego is the entry portico that leads to a secluded side entry.
But the elegance and excitement don’t end there. Once inside the formal entry, visitors can see that this award-winning home is built for entertaining.
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Drama Abounds
The home — the 2010 Best in American Living Awards (BALA) silver winner in the single-family detached home of 3,001-4,000 square feet category — opens to a dramatic two-story formal dining room and an open floor plan. The kitchen opens to a dining nook and family room, where French doors open to the modest backyard, and nestled up front is an office parlor.
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The second floor of the 3,036-square-foot home includes a full-width owner’s suite featuring a walk-in closet and a bath with a separate showed; two additional bedrooms; a laundry room; and a bonus room/flex room that can easily be converted to a fourth bedroom.
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Style and elegance aren’t the homes only virtues, however. Like all the Brookfield homes in Rockrose at the Foothills, this home was planned to go on sale before the housing recession but didn’t come to life until the market returned. And when it did come back to this part of Southern California, the demand was for environmentally conscious homes.
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A Home for the Eco-Conscious
Much like Rockrose Residence 3, which earned a 2010 BALA Gold award in the 3,001-4,000 square feet category, Rockrose Residence 2 was built at least 35% above California’s Title 24 building and energy code requirements.
In addition, the home features stylish and environmentally conscious amenities — including a re-circulating water heater system, low-flow fixtures and WaterSense faucets.
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Like all the homes at Rockrose, prospective home owners can choose from multiple eco-savvy packages to meet their green and budget needs.
Rockrose also features a resort-style pool and spa heated by a solar panel, and a barbecue, outdoor fire ring, picnic areas, walking trails and a yoga exercise circle.
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