William Lyon provides upgraded features in The Cottages homes

William Lyon Homes' The Cottages at Centennial Ranch offers homes with window coverings, a complete appliance package and designer touches, including granite countertops.

"William Lyon Homes knows what buyers want and they're included in our well-designed two-story homes at The Cottages," said sales and marketing manager Kim Chitwood. "We're including things that buyers need and usually have to select, pay for and install after the close of escrow, like window coverings, a washer and dryer and a kitchen outfitted with a complete appliance package consisting of a stainless steel refrigerator to match the microwave, dishwasher, oven and stove.

"Having these things all set up before they even move in allows our buyers to just focus on settling in to their new homes with fewer items on their to-do lists," she said, adding that qualified buyers may lower their out-of-pocket expenses further through a limited-time incentive of as much as 3 percent in closing costs when using the builder's preferred lender.

"Where else in the Las Vegas Valley can you buy a well-designed home with so many included features plus money toward closing costs for only $110,000? You can find this incredible value behind the gated entrance of The Cottages."

The two-story gated North Las Vegas neighborhood features four floor plans measuring from 1,335 to 1,776 square feet with as many as four bedrooms, 2½ baths and two-car garages. Only 29 homes remain.

Among the homes that the builder is readying for a quick move-in is the Plan Three design. This 1,598-square-foot home features three bedrooms, 2½ baths and a two-car garage.

"The homes are absolutely beautiful inside and out with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, and cultured-marble counter tops in the baths. They are just waiting for the perfect family," sales agent Mary Layton said.

"Many home buyers are pleased to learn that the homeowners' association maintains all of the beautiful front-yard landscaping and that they won't have to worry about it. This is a great convenience for those who do not enjoy yard work, and it offers a peace of mind for those who don't live here year-round and military personnel who are deployed."

Home buyers are equally impressed by the design of the Centennial Ranch community and its location.

"The Cottages is just a beautifully landscaped, quiet neighborhood with walking trails throughout. I always see families enjoying our private 3½-acre community park and its playing field, tot lot and covered picnic area," Layton said. "The neighborhood also offers a fabulous location in North Las Vegas with restaurants, shopping and the recently opened YMCA nearby. Plus, our location allows convenient access to both the northern Las Vegas Beltway and Interstate 15, which is great for getting to other areas in the city, especially for those stationed at Nellis Air Force Base and those working at the new veterans' hospital."

To visit The Cottages, take the northern Las Vegas Beltway to Losee Road and travel south. Head west on Centennial Parkway, south on Bruce Street and then west on Azure Avenue, following the signs to the gated entrance.

The sales office is open daily from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., except Monday when it opens at noon.

William Lyon Homes is constructing seven additional neighborhoods in Southern Nevada where homes measure from 1,514 to 3,068 square feet. Also located in North Las Vegas are Fields at Aliante and The Commons. Other neighborhoods include West Park Courtyards and West Park Villas in Summerlin, The Crossings in the northwestern valley, Tularosa in Mountain's Edge, and Series I in Mountain Falls in Pahrump.

For further information, visit lyonhomes.com.