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neighborhoods will send their kids to Brea Junior High (866 API) and Brea Olinda High (854 API), both of which are California Distinguished Schools. In addition, the high school has produced over 40 National Merit Scholars in the last six years, and students can take over 20 Advanced Placement courses along with a variety of elective choices. Along with its academic excellence, the high school fields 22 varsity sports teams, many of which regularly win league and state championships.

The opportunity to experience all of Blackstone’s advantages is showcased at all four Blackstone neighborhoods: Sorano and Castillian by Standard Pacific Homes and Amber and Jade by Shea Homes. Together they present a diverse array of imaginative residential designs that blend harmoniously with Blackstone’s natural setting, and they offer prices ranging from the low $500,000s to the low $1 millions, making Blackstone a perfect fit for a wide range of home buyers.

Standard Pacific’s Sorano makes a Blackstone address uniquely attainable for young couples and families that are just starting to grow. A trio of two-story residences extends from approximately 1,739 to 2,001 square feet, including three to four bedrooms and as many as three baths. Impressive great rooms and convenience-oriented kitchens enhance the appeal of these homes.

Shea Homes’ Amber presents distinctive two-story homes that feature large great rooms, versatile lofts and spacious secondary bedrooms. Plus, the beautiful ridgeline setting offers the ideal location for exceptional views. Living areas range from approximately 2,015 to 2,199 square feet, including four bedrooms and two and one-half baths.

Shea Homes’ luxury-home neighborhood of Jade provides the flexibility of many floor plan options to match and enhance individual buyers’ lifestyles. Desirable downstairs bedrooms and home offices are just a few of the great features, and commercial-style kitchen appliances, grand master suites and up to three-car garages leave no doubt that the homes are of the highest caliber. Measuring approximately 2,806 to 3,360 square feet, the homes encompass four to five bedrooms and three

and one-half to four and one-half baths.

Presenting the pinnacle of luxury at Blackstone, Standard Pacific’s Castillian showcases breathtaking views of rolling hills and the city below. Grand-scale residences spanning approximately 4,223 to 5,003 square feet with as many as six bedrooms and five and one-half baths feature versatile bonus rooms and secluded libraries. Varying plans take on the added dimension of a club room, library or office, and every home encompasses a three-car garage.

With its rustic setting near Carbon Canyon Regional Park and Olinda Historical Trails and its proximity to the 57, 91 and 60 freeways, Blackstone offers the perfect balance of rural charm and urban convenience. Residents find it easy to reach employment centers and other destinations throughout Orange, Los Angeles and Riverside Counties.

Also nearby are exciting regional shopping, dining and entertainment venues, including Brea Mall and the shops of historic downtown Brea. Brea Mall has five major anchor stores, over 175 specialty stores and restaurants. Brea Downtown, popularly known as Birch Street, features over 50 acres of shopping and entertainment in a village-style, pedestrian-oriented promenade.

To join in the grand opening celebration at the Blackstone Recreation Center, take the 57 freeway and exit at Lambert Road. Proceed east on Lambert Road and turn left at Kraemer Boulevard into the Blackstone community.

Further details are also available by visiting www.blackstonelife.com, or calling each community: Sorano 714.223.0700, Amber 714.961.6011, Jade 714.223.6908 and Castillian 714.674.1980.

Blackstone is a development of Shea Tonner Hills, LLC and Standard Pacific of Tonner Hills, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.

Shea Homes Southern California is a division of Shea Homes Limited Partnership, one of America’s largest privately held homebuilders. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.sheahomes.com.

Standard Pacific, one of the nation’s largest homebuilders, has built homes for more than 112,000 families during its 40-year history. For more information, visit www.StandardPacificHomes.com * Schools serving residents of Blackstone are subject to change. For more information on school assignments, please call the Brea Olinda Unified School District at 714.990.7800.