IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 15, 2016) - The Vine's beautiful model homes are nearing completion in Irvine's Portola Springs® Village as William Lyon Homes prepares for the collection's upcoming debut. With the final touches underway, homebuyers will soon have their first opportunity to tour the brand-new attached community's model homes and explore the nine divine one- and two-story flat designs showcasing bright interiors with enormous great rooms, gourmet kitchens, a den in Residence One, decks or porches in many plans, two-car attached garages and a host of sought-after appointments. The debut will also allow guests to experience The Vine's desirable setting in a new section of Portola Springs® Village, where kids can easily walk to the brand-new, state-of-the-art Portola Springs Elementary School and families can enjoy the close proximity to two new community parks equipped with pools, spas, barbecues, tot lots, and more. Potential homebuyers eager to get on the Inside Track for advanced notice of The Vine's model debut date should join the Interest List now at www.LyonTheVine.com.

"With The Vine's gorgeous model homes nearing completion, homebuyer interest is soaring more than ever," said Lesley Pennington, Vice President of Sales for William Lyon Homes. "Gear up for this highly anticipated event by previewing the floorplans online to get an idea of which layout will work best for your family."

 The Vine's brand-new attached home designs showcase beautifully detailed exteriors and spacious, comfortable interiors spanning from approximately 1,235 to 1,746 square feet. The floorplans feature open-concept living spaces with one to two bedrooms, including spacious master bedrooms with walk-in closets; one and one-half to two and one-half baths and two-car attached garages. Design highlights per plan range from walk-in kitchen pantries and center kitchen islands to large covered decks and storage or workshop areas in the garage. Prices are anticipated from the high $400,000s.

The Portola Springs® Village setting offers irresistible lifestyle advantages with access to abundant leisure and recreational opportunities that include the community's 12 existing parks with resort-style amenities such as pools, spas, tennis courts, basketball courts, tot lots, club rooms and picnic areas. Residents will also appreciate the convenient proximity to transportation corridors, business destinations, and Irvine's retail, dining and entertainment options. Children will enjoy inclusion in top schools at the acclaimed Irvine Unified School District.

The Portola Springs® Village within the Villages of Irvine®, offers residents a community unlike any other, with sweeping views of Loma Ridge and vast expanses of protected open space. Close to a variety of amenities designed to make the most of the pristine natural environment, Portola Springs features beautiful homes in an array of inspired architectural styles that are just minutes from the region's premier shopping, dining and entertainment.

Created by Irvine Company Community Development, the Portola Springs Village is conveniently located in Irvine, California. In 2014, Money Magazine named Irvine California's No.1 city in its "Best Places to Live" list. The highly acclaimed master-planned community is renowned for allowing residents to enjoy a unique lifestyle unmatched in the region -- some of the best schools in the state; America's safest city for eleven years in a row; abundant open space, parks and recreational opportunities; and world-class dining, entertainment and employment. For more information about the Villages of Irvine, visit www.VillagesofIrvine.com.

It matters who your builder is and William Lyon Homes is a company built upon a legacy of pride and integrity. A team of visionaries who are passionate about homebuilding and committed to providing a high quality homebuying and homeownership experience, William Lyon Homes has earned a solid track record for outstanding construction and customer service since 1956. The company continues to expand its well-respected brand beyond California, Arizona and Nevada and into other market areas across the Western region with the acquisition of Polygon Northwest Homes, its newest division in Washington and Oregon, and its Village Homes division in Colorado. William Lyon Homes' shares are publicly traded on NYSE under the symbol WLH. For updated information and to learn more, visit www.lyonhomes.com.

Prices are effective as of the date of publication. Pricing is approximate and is subject to change without prior notice. CalBRE Officer License: 00982816.

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