• CertainTeed® Architectural, 25 year warranted roof shingles
• Revere® Premium vinyl siding, "Driftwood" Double-4's, with choice of decorator selected color schemes
• Fully sodded lawns with underground sprinkler system
• Professionally designed landscape packages for each series of homes
• Concealed ridge vents in lieu of roof vents by Cobra-Vent®
• Maintenance-free aluminum wrapped exterior trim, soffits, window surrounds, gutters and downspouts (garage door trim is wood). 
• One or two car garages with raised panel, steel garage doors
• Thurma-Tru® insulated 6-panel steel front entry door with sidelight (per plan) and brass door knocker
• Schlage® polished brass front door hardware package with 10-year warranty on finish; dead bolt lock and brasstone kickplate
• Progress® polished brass finish exterior light at front door, garage door and rear of home
• Weatherproof GFI-protected outlet exterior electric outlet at rear and GFI-protected outlet inside garage
• Two frost-free exterior hose bibs, (as per plan)
• Curved concrete walk to front door
• Illuminated front door chime
• Concrete patios at rear of each home (Some grade conditions may require a similar size wood deck w/steps)
• Finished and painted drywall interior in garage
• Brick, stone or scalloped vinyl siding exteriors (where shown)

Preferred Interior Features

• The very latest in floor plan designs
• All homes have spacious 9-foot ceilings
• Direct access from garage to interior
• Dramatic volume or vaulted ceilings as per plan
• 3" baseboard and 2 1/4" colonial casing/trim; painted with Duron® semigloss, flat latex paint on walls
• Elegant crown molding in foyer areas (per plan)
• Porcelanosa®, imported ceramic tile entry foyers
• Shaw®, stain resistant, premium carpeting, with 10 year warranty on wear
• Congoleum® vinyl flooring, many design and color choices
• Decora® rocker style electric switches
• Progress® polished brass, decorator light fixtures
• Vinyl coated, ventilated wire shelving in all closets
• Attic storage floor space (approximately 100 sq. ft. of 3/4" plywood), with pull down stairs in garage
• "Easy Reach" electrical, cable and phone outlets, 2' off floor (6" higher on wall than conventional locations)
• Luminous light switches in halls, bedrooms and baths
• All rooms cheerfully bright and airy with larger than standard windows
• Raised 6-panel colonial interior doors
• Schlage® polished brass lever handle hardware on all interior doors
• Extra storage area in garage (as per plan)
• Large walk-in closets in all master bedrooms
• "Dimmer" light level control switches in breakfast and dining area
• 1 1/2" radius "soft corners" on interior walls (as per plan locations)

Preferred Bath Features

• Elegant bathrooms designed for ease of use
• Mansfield® plumbing fixtures
• Porcelanosa® imported ceramic tile bathroom floors
• Timberlake® vanities with cultured marble tops and integral double bowl sinks in master baths (per plan)
• Porcelanosa® imported ceramic tile walls in tub or shower areas 
• Moen® lever handle sink and bath faucets
• Moen® anti-scalding posi-temp tub and shower faucets
• Non-skid surfaces in all showers and tubs
• Stall showers with built-in marble seats (per plan) and tempered glass enclosures
• Chrome grab bars in all tubs and shower areas for added security
• All stall showers have a recessed waterproof light
• Mansfield® soaking tub and shower in Tivoli, Byron, and Wellington models
• Oversized recessed mirrored medicine cabinets
• Large decorator mirrors
• "High-Low" soap dishes in all tubs and showers

Preferred Kitchen Features

• Whirlpool® 18.1 cubic foot refrigerator
• Whirlpool® self-cleaning gas oven and range with sealed gas burners, glass door; range hood vented to exterior
• Whirlpool® multi-cycle, pot scrubber dishwasher(raised 6" off floor in Raphael, Wellington plans for ease of use)
• Badger® disposal
• Moen® extra deep, high lustre stainless steel, double bowl sink in all kitchens
• Ice maker line with wall box
• Moen® lever handle faucet with pull out sprayer
• Breakfast nook and pantry (per plan)
• Congoleum® no wax sheet vinyl flooring with wide choice of patterns
• "Timberlake" Series of American Woodmark® cabinetry with solid maple drawers (as per plan and kitchen), roll-out shelf in most but not all base cabinets (please see specific kitchen layouts for this plan detail)
•  Formica®  or Wilsonart® brand laminated countertops and back splash
• Capitol®, "Easy Open", insulated window over kitchen sink (per plan)
• Built-in pantry for most plans

Energy Efficient Designs

• Comfortable, economical gas heat, hot water and cooking
• Lennox®, natural gas forced air heating system with a "Merit" 90% + efficiency furnace
• Lennox®, ultra high efficiency central air conditioning with 13+ SEER rating - a "Top of the Line" system
• Thurma-Tru® insulated 6-panel steel entry door with a 15.3 R-Value rating; featuring magnetic weather stripping and adjustable oak threshold
• Capitol® single hung, insulated double pane windows with vinyl frame, integral grills, screens and tilt-in lower sash for easy cleaning
• Capitol® insulated, double pane, tempered glass sliding doors (as shown) with vinyl frames
• Honeywell® electronic digital thermostat for easy climate control - a premium feature
• High/Low heat registers in most rooms (locations depend on slab or basement conditions)
• Bradford White® 40-gallon energy saving, quick recovery water heater in Aragon, Siena, Florence and Raphael; 75 gallons for all other plans
• Certain Teed® R-30 fiberglass insulation batts in standard ceilings
• Rigid foam insulation, 2' wide and 1 1/2" thick at foundation slab perimeter
• R-13 fiberglass insulation batts in walls
• R-30 fiberglass insulation batts in cathedral ceilings - all by Certain Teed®
• Polycell® foam insulation at all exterior wall penetrations

Quality Construction and Convenience

• All wall framing on 16" centers for strength & rigidity
• Smoke detector alarms, interconnected with battery back-up, for added safety
• Two (2) pre-wired telephone outlets in kitchen and master bedroom
• Two (2) pre-wired cable television outlets in family room and master bedroom  (jacks installed by your cable company)
• 150 amp electrical service for all plans
• Washer and gas dryer hookups with exterior vented exhaust
• Ten (10) year limited new home warranty with coverage on major structural components that transfer with the resale of your home
• Centex Homes' HomeCare Manual
• Manufacturer's Warranties on electrical, plumbing, mechanical systems and appliances

Centex Homes Warranties You Can Depend On

• Industry leading 2-year "Fit and Finish" warranty 
• One year termite treatment guarantee
• Dedicated, highly professional customer service department
• Pre-settlement inspections and orientations by homeowner and Centex personnel
• Centex Homes "Commitment to Customer Satisfaction" program and company-wide dedication to excellence, so we can be your "Builder of Choice"

Your Renaissance Community Features

• Spectacular 25,000 sq. ft. "Renaissance Center"
• 24-hour attended and gated entry
• Belgian block curb
• Sidewalks throughout the community and in front of every home
• Low cost underground irrigation-sprinkler system for individual lots, common areas and golf course (drawn from Toms River and underground wells), all master controlled
• Lawn fertilizing and mowing around all residences
• Underground utilities and street lights
• Manchester Township water system for in-home use; favorable Township real estate taxes and Municipal sewer facilities
• Individual mail box at curb
• Bus shuttle service to many destination points, from community
• Lighted clay tennis courts; lighted shuffleboard and bocce courts
• A proposed woodland nature walk (over 1 mile long) along the Toms River in future section II  D and E
• Indoor and outdoor swimming pool complex for year-round pleasure
• State-of-the-art fitness and exercise facilities
• Private 18-hole  executive golf course with Golf/Swim Clubhouse and large putting green
• And much, much more!
  

Specifications and prices are subject to change without notice.  Some location premiums may apply.  See Sales Counselors for details.

Renaissance is an active adult community for people who seek the most out of life. Meet your neighbors for a swim this morning; the heated indoor/outdoor pools make it possible all year round. You can also test your tennis skills on our world-class lighted clay courts, as well as lighted bocce and shuffleboard. Or is it a golf day? The private 18-hole executive golf course has been designed by renowned golf architect Chris Commins, with plenty of ways to test your skills.

Our award winning, exquisite 25,000 square foot clubhouse has a gracious reception area. Our professional lifestyles director will always be planning an event that's sure to delight you and those new neighbors you've grown so fond of. And yet, there will always be time for a private stroll along the gentle landscape, enjoying the sights in this serene and secure wooded setting. This extraordinary enclave provides the ideal backdrop for the lifestyle you choose. Each new day begins its own Renaissance.

Like many country clubs, the 18 hole, 4300 yard, PAR 62 golf course at Renaissance is strictly private, so scheduling a round for you and your guest(s) will be easy. And with tee placements for players at every skill level, your can play the game that best compliments your style. The perfection of the course is the result of a design by noted golf architect, J. Christopher Commins. The designer of choice for over 25 world-class golf courses throughout the United States, Japan and Puerto Rico, Mr. Commins brought his full expertise to the task of making this course every golfer's dream come true. And with many beautiful ponds and mini-lakes, the Renaissance community--is an elegant oasis to be fully enjoyed by non-players and players alike.

It is the purpose and function of the Renaissance Homeowners Association (RHOA) to own, manage, maintain, operate and be responsible for the community's common open space and grounds, the buildings and facilities for residents use, such as: the Clubhouse, the Fitness and Health Center, the heated indoor pool and outdoor pool, on-site recreation and other services required by residents and covered in the monthly community service fee (maintenance fee of $126.00 for 2004, and projected to be $130.50 in 2005). Golf membership is subject to a separate annual fee per family and is currently only $1,150.00 per family and $775 for an individual (2004 season) for unlimited play, subject to tee times, six days a week (closed one day for maintenance).  2005 seasonal fees are TBD.

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Parks, Lakes, and Recreation
Bey Lea Golf Course (Bay Ave.)
Lakewood County Club
Ocean County Golf Course at Forge Pond
Woodlake Golf & Country Club
Lakewood Golf Range (150 Locust)
Barnegat Light State Forest Park
Bass River State Forest
Little Egg Harbor
Berkely Island County Park
Berkely Twp.
Island Beach State Park
Island Beach

Schools
  
     College
          Ocean County College (College Drive) (732) 255-0342
 
Services
     Medical Centers
          Community Medical Center (732) 240-8000
          Kimball Medical Center (732) 363-1900
          Medical Center of Ocean County (732) 892-1100
     Emergency
          Manchester Twp. First Aid Squad (732) 657-9098
     City/County
          Ocean County Library Headquarters (732) 349-9209
 
Shopping
     Malls
          Ocean County Mall
          Freehold Raceway Mall 
          Monmouth Mall
          Seacourt Pavilion Mall
     Grocery Stores/Supermarkets
          Manchester Plaza Shop Rite Super Center and other fine stores
 
Houses of Worship
Baptist
Jewish
Methodist
Reformed
Greek Orthodox
Lutheran
Protestant
Roman Catholic