SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY
George and Cynthia Winston were interested in downsizing from their home in Laguna Hills to something cozier in retirement. They weren’t actively looking to move, but one Sunday afternoon, the Winstons decided to explore Rancho Mission Viejo after seeing an ad in the paper.
As the Winstons explored the community, they were captivated by The Ranch’s award-winning amenities, vibrant social life, breathtaking viewsand the variety of new homes, especially those in their future neighborhood,Vida by Del Webb in the hillside village of Esencia on The Ranch.
The intergenerational makeup of The Ranch is a draw for home shoppers, like the Winstons. Currently available for purchase at Esencia is a wide range of neighborhood offerings
AWARD-WINNING AMENITIES
BEAUTIFUL VIEWS
$500,000S TO $1 MILLION+
ranging in price from the $500,000s to over $1 million,
designed to meet the needs of couples, families
and adventurous emptynesters, including Gavilan neighborhoods exclusive to residents age 55+.
The carefree Gavilan lifestyle features exclusive access to such amenities as the Hacienda, The Outlook, BBQ Barn and The
Getaway,and an open invitation to RanchLife events,
including happy hours, more than 45 resident-lead clubs, dining events and group fitness classes – all for residents of the many 55+ neighborhoods on The Ranch. The Winstons are regular participants in
many such events, which has allowed them to get to know their neighbors and the community.
“What stood out to us were the amenities and the surroundings. We love getting drinks at The Hilltop Club with our neighbors, and we are regulars at Taco Tuesday at Sendero,” explained Cynthia.
“Living here is like being at a resort.”
In addition, living on Rancho MissionViejo allows George and Cynthia to be close to family. Their son and daughter-in-law now live in the neighborhood of Azure at Esencia on The Ranch and are expecting their first child this spring.
“What sealed the deal was when the kids bought their home at Esencia,” explained Cynthia. “The Ranch has a great sense of community and is won derful
for families.We don’t have little ones at home anymore, but it’s so nice to know that we can be so close to them while still having all the amenities and lifestyle pieces that are great for us as retirees.”
Cynthia is excited to have them living so close and is especially glad her granddaughter will be able to attend a state-of-the-art school at Esencia when the time comes. As a former preschool teacher and volunteer,Cynthia looks forward to volunteering in the classroom as she did with her own kids when they were growing up.
Part of the acclaimed Capistrano Unified School District,the 14-acrecampus has been designed with cutting edge features including a modular Innovation Center to replace the traditional library as
The Winston’s pose in their future neighborhood,Vida by Del Webb, in the hillside village of Esencia.
well as technologically advanced classrooms to create a more dynamic learning experience. Esencia School is the first school to be built on The Ranch and will ultimately serve students kindergarten to eighth grade.
“Moving to The Ranch has been so great for us and for our family,” added
George.“There’s so much to do and see.”
Visit www.RanchoMissionViejo.com to learn more about the homes currently for sale on The Ranch, as well as the community amenities now open and coming soon.