Deerlake Ranch from Foremost Cos. in Chatsworth has officially opened in Los Angeles. The 230-acre community is one of the few if not the only new master planned community in Los Angeles—and it is still growing. The first two neighborhoods have opened in the community, and Landsea Homes and Van Daele Homes plan to build an additional 100 homes in the community.

"Deerlake Ranch is the chance to experience a rare lifestyle—surrounded by nature yet close to all that Southern California has to offer," Rush Stanisai, SVP of finance at Foremost Cos., tells GlobeSt.com. "Elevated by more than its topography, Deerlake Ranch presents the opportunity for a natural, open, family-friendly lifestyle. More than 4.3 miles of private trails as well as a dog park mean that your recreational activity of choice is now just outside your door, whether it be hiking, running, cycling or riding horseback."

The property is located north of the 118 and is adjacent to Porter Ranch. "Each community trail connects to existing regional trails within the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for endless options to explore—whether you're adventuring right in your own backyard or beyond," says Stanisai. "The community's ideal location in Chatsworth offers the best of both city and nature—from captivating views and a picturesque landscape to the array of shopping, dining, entertainment and cultural destinations available in the Greater Los Angeles area."

The competed project includes six architecturally diverse neighborhoods, according to Stanisai. The community will also feature outdoor space and will be privately gated. These are all attractive features, and there are few other master plan communities in all of Los Angeles. "There is a limited supply of developable land in the submarket. Plus it's always challenging to get these types of grand communities approved," says Stanisai. "We've been successful because we've developed meaningful relationships with local jurisdictions and worked together to create a vision that all agencies could get behind."

The grand opening ceremony was successful, and Foremost has already seen strong interest. "We had an outstanding Grand Opening on January 18th with a significant number of attendees from all over the local area," says Stanisai. "We've since had multiple serious prospective buyers return and participate in personal meetings/tours of specific lots for sale. We anticipate continued tremendous interest and believe there are no other communities in this submarket that have these types of views and amenities. This community won't be recreated any time soon."

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First Neighborhoods Open at Deerlake Ranch in Los Angeles

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