Dunhill’s master-planned communities offer amenities

Dunhill Homes is helping home shoppers start the year on the right foot with dozens of new floor plans, amenities for the winter months and a New Year Special promotion that could save them thousands of dollars.

"A Dunhill Homes community is the perfect place to live and play in the new year," said Ryan Soucie, director of sales for Dunhill Homes. "From our 24-hour, guard-gated entrance to a 35,000-square-foot recreation center, residents are transported from the congestion of the city to a spacious luxury resort-style community."

The builder's New Year Special sale offers as much as $12,500 that can be used toward options or closing costs.

"Depending on the home, you could save thousands on closing costs or options to further personalize our already flexible homes," Soucie said.

Rhodes Ranch in southwestern Las Vegas and Tuscany Village in Henderson offer residents recreation centers with dozens of indoor and outdoor activities.

"Whether you like to work out, socialize or relax with a good book, you never need to leave your own neighborhood," Soucie said. "And during the winter months there is never a shortage of fitness opportunities, from our spacious workout rooms to indoor basketball courts, racquetball courts and classrooms for group classes."

"The homes are already value priced, starting at just $129,990 in Tuscany Village and $184,990 in Rhodes Ranch," Soucie said. "We introduced more than two dozen plans less than a year ago, with modern designs in both single- and two-story styles in both communities. The new floor plans are modern, energy efficient and just beautiful. I encourage you to start the new year out right and stop by to check them out."

Inside Dunhill Homes' recreation center at Rhodes Ranch are dozens of options for fitness and socializing. Residents have access to a workout facility with weights and cardiovascular equipment, a full-length, indoor basketball court and two racquetball/handball courts. They can also enjoy the center's social area with plush seating, fireplace, a library with books donated by residents, pool tables, card games and meeting rooms.

In addition to the guard-gated entrance, walking trails, recreation center and award-winning golf courses, both communities have waived local and special improvement district fees to homeowners.

"By paying for the master plan improvements, Dunhill Homes allows residents to save thousands over the life span of the home," Soucie said.

Dunhill Homes, recipient of the 2011 Energy Star Leadership in Housing Award, builds homes that are certified by the Energy Star program. This certification requires specific efficiency measures, such as energy-efficient insulation, radiant-barrier roof sheathing, water-saving plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient gas water heater and furnace, a digital programmable thermostat and dual-pane, low-emissivity, argon-gas, vinyl windows.

Once the home is completed, it is tested, rated and certified by a third-party for its Home Efficiency Rating System score to ensure that the upgrades meet the certification criteria.

Rhodes Ranch offers single- and two-story homes ranging from 1,532 to 3,649 square feet. All include energy-efficient appliances, radiant-barrier roof sheathing, water-saving plumbing fixtures, energy-efficient gas water heater and furnace, a digital-programmable thermostat, and dual-pane, low-e, argon-gas, vinyl windows.

The one- and two-story homes in Tuscany Village range from 1,215 to 2,683 square feet.

In addition to all of the energy-saving features found at Rhodes Ranch, Tuscany homes also include tankless water heaters.

Standard features with all Dunhill Homes include kitchen cooking islands, granite countertops, beech wood cabinetry, Whirlpool appliances and Moen chrome faucets.

Most homes also include Dunhill Homes' oversized garages and signature valet, a place residents can sit and take off their shoes, store mail, hang keys, hang coats and store items they need when they arrive or depart their homes.

To visit Rhodes Ranch by Dunhill Homes, take the Las Vegas Beltway to Durango Drive and drive south to Rhodes Ranch Parkway. Head west on Rhodes Ranch Parkway then south on Sherwood Greens. Follow the signs to the sales office in The Majors, located at 223 Honors Course Drive.

To visit Tuscany Village, take Lake Mead Drive in Henderson heading east. Follow the signs to the community and turn left on Mohawk Drive to the main entrance. Tuscany's sales office is located at 1549 Olivia Parkway.

Sales offices are open daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For more information, call Rhodes Ranch at 740-4111 or Tuscany Village at 873-7287 or visit dunhillhomes.com