Couple looks forward to new chapter at Vistara in The Cliffs

David and Laticia Dang like being first. In fact, the couple, who have lived in Las Vegas for more than 20 years after relocating from Hawaii, were the very first buyers at Vistara by Pulte Homes in The Cliffs village at Summerlin when the neighborhood opened late this past summer. Their home is under construction and is expected to be complete soon.

“We can’t wait to move in and hope to be the first residents of Vistara,” David Dang said of the couple’s new home, the La Vista floor plan, which spans 2,599 square feet. “This move is a big deal for us and represents a new chapter in our lives. Our previous home became too big for us and required too much maintenance. This one is not only a better size. It’s modern, fresh and open. We are so excited to make it our new home.”

Vistara, a gated neighborhood, offers six unique floor plans in both single- and two-story layouts ranging from 2,156 to 2,599 square feet. The plans offer two to five bedrooms, including a first-floor master bedroom, and two-and-one-half to four-and-one-half bathrooms. Vistara homes are priced from the high $300,000s.

Vistara’s most distinctive characteristic is its “rugged contemporary” architectural style. It is designed to blend with The Cliffs’ stunning natural environment, which includes the dramatic ridgeline that forms a gorgeous backdrop to the entire area. To take advantage of the village’s outside beauty, Pulte has numerous options to personalize your space, such as large, covered patios and balconies; multipanel sliders; and outdoor built-in fireplaces and barbecues that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor living spaces throughout Vistara homes.

Stretching south of Bishop Gorman High School, near the southernmost tip of the community, The Cliffs conveniently is located near the 215 Beltway for easy access to all points in the valley, including McCarran International Airport, the Strip and Downtown Summerlin.

“Location was another selling point for us,” Dang said. “Laticia and I both work on the Strip, so proximity to the 215 Beltway is critical. That, coupled with the spectacular views of both the Strip and majestic cliffs, make this the perfect place for us.”

According to Danielle Bisterfeldt, vice president of marketing for Summerlin, the village was designed carefully to maximize the area’s terraced landscape, allowing for unobstructed views in some neighborhoods. To further maintain the area’s natural beauty, areas of land within the village will remain undisturbed and undeveloped.

“Designed with a contemporary aesthetic for today’s families, these handsome homes perfectly blend with The Cliffs’ ruggedly striking topography,” Bisterfeldt said. “They offer many options for true outdoor and indoor living in a home that is both energy-wise and spacious.”

Pulte keeps consumers top of mind when designing features such as ample storage and large living spaces, and it includes industry-leading home warranties with a focus on energy efficiency. These elements, including tankless water heaters, Energy Star appliances, Low-E windows and high Seasonal Energy Efficiency Rating HVAC (heating, ventilating and air-conditioning systems), combine to earn Vistara a 3.1 Energy Star rating and superior build quality.

The Cliffs village eventually will be home to 11 neighborhoods encompassing more than 1,700 homes. Village amenities include Faiss Middle School, Faiss Community Park, Wet ’n’ Wild water park and an indoor aquatic center built by The Howard Hughes Corp. that was deeded to Clark County for public use. A new public elementary school is set to open this fall, and future trails and a Summerlin village park are in the planning stages.

For more information about Summerlin’s new homes and amenities, visit Summerlin.com.