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Tuesday, May 09, 2006

Echelon –True to its Name

Reservations have begun at Echelon the new mid rise development in the northwest Centennial Hills area. This is the latest offering of the trusted and time tested local builder, Royal Construction Company who is Echelon’s general contractor and one of its developers. The location is excellent, with Centennial Academy, a private school just around the corner, the upcoming, upscale Mall of Las Vegas and the excellent Centennial Hills Hospital all within easy reach. In addition there are other retail stores, commercial offices, upscale residences, public schools and restaurants conveniently close to this new guard gated community.

All this sets the tone for the neighborhood and you know that this is something special that is coming up at Echelon. Echelon is bound to be popular with families, particularly with people looking of something that is a cut above the rest. The plans are very attractive and combine peace and quiet with updated facilities. The complex is tranquil and beautifully laid out with a private pool, cabanas and club house offering a fitness center and meeting rooms. Excellent security arrangements and reserved parking facilities add to the confidence.

It is a whole new world of quiet understated luxury. Set on fifteen acres with spectacular views of the entire Las Vegas Valley, Echelon offers tranquil courtyards and sports and recreational amenities as well. Basketball courts and tennis courts are on the plans and the private courtyards are perfect for an early morning or evening stroll.

There are eleven floor plans to choose from and the design of each is apparently Feng Shui sensitive. The homes have open terraces and a special feature in keeping with the times is the computer alcove in each and the wire free internet service that the community offers. The residences range in size from one bedroom homes which are just over 1000 square feet to more than 4,000-square-foot penthouses. All homes have fully equipped interior laundry rooms.
Each floor plan has several unique features and there are a host of options and upgrades to choose from. Certain standard amenities such as granite kitchen with a whole range of accessories and fittings are quite impressive. Each residence has two underground parking spaces. The larger homes have mezzanine lofts and additional rooms. The open terrace in each home is cleverly equipped with a two way fireplace that the terrace shares with the spacious great room.

The largest penthouse floor plan, Grandview has four bedrooms including a guest suite. Two terraces, leading from the great room, living room and dining room areas add to the feeling of opens pace. The fully equipped kitchen has a bright breakfast nook. The mezzanine leads to a loft and a large optional room. Portrero a three bedrooms floor plan of over three thousand square feet plan with over a thousand square feet of open terrace area will no double be very popular. The layout too is quite unique and striking. Echelon is well worth an investigation and follow up.