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Beach cottages, garages provide move-up appeal at $303,990.(Model Home Tour: Orange County,...

By McLeister, Dan
Publication: Professional Builder (1993)
Date: Saturday, November 1 1997

Sea Country Homes starts the model home tour at its Sea Cliff housing community in Huntington Beach, CA, through the back door, to highlight the unique play and recreation space available between the house and garage. The model homes have three garage placements that create impact on the front elevation and allow for an appealing street scene. Sun Country Homes has already sold 10 units in the community, with prices ranging from $303,990 to $327,990, in the two weeks since its opening.

Not many builders risk starting a model home tour through the back door. But that's where home

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