Just in time for residents to enjoy the lazy summer days, a private neighborhood swimming pool and spa have opened at Christopher Homes' fast-selling limited edition enclave of exquisitely detailed courtyard luxury homes, Bel Air at Huntington SeaCliff.

Boasting an exclusive, gated residential address, Bel Air is the final new home neighborhood to be built within the prestigious master-planned Huntington SeaCliff community just minutes from the ocean in Huntington Beach.

"With its coastal city location just minutes from the beach, Bel Air offers a sense of resort-style living that's enhanced by our gracious, comfortable floor plan designs and the time-saving convenience of a reduced maintenance community lifestyle. The new recreation area adds to the neighborhood appeal. Now, residents may enjoy the summer months to the fullest, without leaving the comforts of their own neighborhood," stated Chris Gibbs, president of Newport Beach-based Christopher Homes.

Surprisingly attractive prices at the exclusive edition of just 102 courtyard luxury homes currently start from the low $900,000s. In addition to a swimming pool and spa, the new community recreation area features lounge chairs for sunbathing, outdoor showers and restrooms, two built-in barbecues surrounded by a tile counter. An overhead trellis nearby shelters tables and chairs for parties and gatherings.

Graced by classic Montecito and Santa Barbara architectural design influences, Bel Air offers a selection of four innovative floor plan designs that focus on residential elegance as well as state-of-the-art living ease. Spread over two-stories plus a third story loft, the courtyard luxury homes will span from approximately 2,484 to 2,636 square feet with three bedrooms plus loft and two-and-one-half to four-and-one-half baths. All of the homes will include an attached two-car garage as well as a private back yard.

Stunningly detailed home interiors will be defined by architecturally sculpted arched passages and column spaces in entries, master bedrooms, living and dining rooms, depending on the residence selected. All of the lofts will be distinguished by coffered ceilings. Gracious living is enhanced by raised panel interior doors, radius wall corners, media niches for entertainment centers, French doors in selected areas, romantic woodburning fireplace, architecturally recessed light fixtures, plus gas forced air heating and air conditioning systems.

Professionally inspired gourmet kitchens at Bel Air feature premium grade stainless steel appliances, including a KitchenAid side by side refrigerator. Elegant slab granite countertops with full splash behind cooktop and 6-inch splash above countertops are standard. Additional kitchen highlights include white thermofoil Euro-style raised panel cabinetry, under cabinet fluorescent task lighting, and 12-inch-by-12-inch ceramic tile flooring.

Sumptuous master bedroom suites focus on heightened luxury, boasting large walk-in closets depending on the residence, and beautifully appointed private bath featuring oval, jetted tub, hand-set ceramic tile shower with clear glass enclosure, depending on the residence, frameless Euro-style shower door, dual pullman cabinet lavs with ceramic tile countertop, and 12-inch-by12-inch ceramic tile flooring.

Master-planned Huntington SeaCliff offers easy access to Pacific Coast Highway and Interstate 405. Academically acclaimed schools, fine shopping and employment opportunities are nearby.

Residents will also benefit from the fact that there are no costly Mello Roos fees to pay.

To reach Bel Air at Huntington SeaCliff, exit Beach Boulevard from the San Diego (405) freeway and proceed south. Turn right on Main Street, right on Promenade Parkway and left on Seagate Drive. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, please phone (714) 375-6133. To pre-qualify to purchase a home at Bel Air, please register at www.christopher-homes.com and click on Bel Air.