Introducing the new home plan at Prelude at Oro Ridge by Shea Homes. This home plan offers a range of construction and energy-saving features that are designed to enhance your living experience and reduce your energy consumption.

Starting with the construction features, this home plan boasts dramatic 12′ high ceilings in the main gathering room, creating a spacious and open atmosphere. The home is equipped with a 400 AMP electrical service, ensuring that you have more than enough power for all your electrical needs. CAT-6 wiring with a 30″ plastic enclosure is installed throughout the home, providing high-speed internet connectivity. Ceiling fan pre-wires are available in the great room, bedrooms, and rear patios, allowing you to stay cool and comfortable.

The exterior of the home is equally impressive, with pavers at the driveway, walks, courtyards, and front porches, adding a touch of elegance to the home’s curb appeal. The windows are low E, dual pane insulated expansive windows framed in black vinyl with bug screens, providing excellent insulation and protection against insects. A tankless, gas water heater ensures that you have hot water on demand while saving energy. LED lighting is installed throughout the home, further reducing energy consumption.

Energy-saving features are a priority in this home plan. The home comes with a diamond level energy efficiency guarantee by EFL and is an Energy Star Partner 3.1. Wet blown cellulose exterior wall insulation and cathedralized attic insulation help to keep the home well-insulated. Insulated 8′ tall garage doors and foam sealant at doors, windows, chases, cantilevers, blocking, interior/exterior top plate penetrations, and exterior wall penetrations further enhance the home’s energy efficiency. High-efficiency toilets, faucets, and shower heads are installed in the bathrooms, reducing water consumption. Thermostats are Wi-Fi enabled, allowing you to control the temperature of your home remotely.

Moving on to the interior features, this home plan offers a range of optional features to customize your living space. The designer kitchen includes 42″ tall Maple kitchen cabinets with a choice of 2 stains, solid wood, dovetail drawers with full extension and soft close, and a convenient spice rack. Roll-out shelves in lower cabinets, a space-saving lazy susan, and storage for cookie trays/cutting boards maximize storage space and functionality. Stainless steel JennAir appliances, including a gas cooktop, built-in single wall oven, dishwasher with hidden controls, and a