The Irvine Company Apartment Communities’ Portola Place Unveils Brand New Luxury Apartment Homes in Irvine, California

May 17, 2007 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
Irvine, CA (PRLeap) May 17, 2007 – The Portola Place (http://www.rental-living.com/Communities/Portola-Place/) luxury apartment homes is now open in Portola Springs, Irvine’s newest village. Situated at the corner of Portola Parkway and Portola Springs, this rustic classical retreat nestled in majestic rolling foothills is only moments from the heart of Irvine, California.

At completion, the village of Portola Springs will feature 100 acres of preserved open space, extensive walking, biking and equestrian trail systems, a 25-acre community park, access to Limestone Canyon and the Gaspar de Portola historical site, and plans for a shopping plaza and two elementary schools within the prestigious Irvine Unified School District. Portola Springs is easily accessible from the 133 and 241 toll roads and I-5 Freeway.

Portola Place luxury apartment homes offer residents thoughtful features for a sophisticated lifestyle. Each apartment home is finished with crown and base molding; two-tone paint; hardwood-style flooring in the kitchen, bath and entry; granite countertops; and glass shower enclosures in the master bath. Desirable amenities include private garages with remote control; fully-equipped kitchens featuring refrigerators with icemakers; walk-in closets; oval bathtubs; and private garden patios or balconies. All residences are wired for high speed internet and multiple phone lines, and are equipped with high-efficiency central heating and air conditioning. Choose among 12 spacious one, two and two-bedroom plus den floor plans. Monthly pricing begins from $1,500. Prices are subject to change.

This private, gated apartment community offers plenty of opportunities for recreation and leisure. Residents can lounge under the shade of a cabana at the resort-style saltwater pool and spa, or unwind with friends in the clubroom with gourmet kitchen, plasma television, and outdoor terrace with fireplace. Health enthusiasts will appreciate the spacious fitness center, complete with professional-grade cardiovascular and strength-training machines and free weights. For busy professionals, the business center is equipped with a conference table, computers, scanner, printer, fax, and copier. High-speed wireless internet access is available in all common areas to Cox Communications customers.

Residents at Portola Place will benefit from The Irvine Company Apartment Communities’ nationally acclaimed customer service excellence. In addition, residents receive an exclusive bi-monthly magazine, Avenues, that supplies valuable information of all the benefits of living on The Irvine Ranch. Residents also have access to an online resident portal, where they can view community postings, submit maintenance requests and see a monthly calendar of events.

For more information on Portola Place luxury apartment homes or to inquire about any of The Irvine Company Apartment Communities’ apartment homes, call 1.866.457.0223 or visit http://www.rental-living.com/Communities/Portola-Place/.


The Irvine Company Apartment Communities
The Irvine Company is a privately held real estate investment firm based in Newport Beach, California. Its operations are based primarily in Orange County, with additional properties in Los Angeles, San Diego and the Silicon Valley. The Irvine Company, through its affiliate, The Irvine Company Apartment Communities, operates more than 80 apartment communities, making it one of the largest builders and operators of apartment communities in California.

For more information on Portola Place Apartment Homes, call (949) 748-7700, or stop by the leasing office at 1000 Archway in Irvine. From I-5 or I-405, exit Sand Canyon and go north to Portola Parkway. Turn right onto Portola Springs, and right onto Archway. To inquire about other exceptional community choices, call toll-free (800) 422-5115, stop by the rental living Apartment Information Center, at Harvard and Main in Irvine, or visit Rental-Living.com/ocr.

For information on career opportunities with The Irvine Company Apartment Communities, visit Rental-Living.com/careers.