David and Julie Butler are the top luxury realtors in the area; their achievements include over $100M in annual sales volume, averaging 50+ transactions each year and consistently being awarded with the Platinum Recognition of Excellence by the San Diego Association of Realtors year after year. As local homeowners, proud members of the community and parents to three kids, no one knows the area, the schools and the quality of life living here better than they do.
STERLING HEIGHTS | THE HOMES
Sterling Heights by Lennar offers both single story and two-story home designs to choose from. The six distinctive floorplans, built from 2019-2021, range from 4,283 to 6,540 square feet, with 4 to 5 bedrooms and 4.5 to 5.5 bathrooms. The homes are available in four striking exterior styles: Hacienda, Andalusian, Spanish Colonial or Monterey. The homes offer generous living areas that are meticulously designed to accommodate the hustle and bustle of family life while also providing the ideal backdrop for large-scale entertaining. Homeowners will also enjoy modern kitchens with double islands and butler’s pantries, stunning owner suites with spa-inspired baths and welcoming outdoor living spaces. Enjoy items such as integrated home automation, stainless steel appliances, solar, quartz countertops and Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Home Design™ – floorplans engineered for whole-home connectivity. The Lennar’s revolutionary Next Gen® — The Home within a Home® is offered in three of the home designs.
STERLING HEIGHTS | THE LIFESTYLE
Many residents of The Lakes choose to join the exclusive Crosby Golf Club. This 18-hole private golf course winds through the beautiful gated Crosby estates, with unparalleled views of the San Dieguito River Valley. The 70/72-par course was designed by the world-renowned course architect Brian Curley and Fred Couples. Member also enjoy access to an 8,500 square foot sports center, three tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a junior Olympic-size swimming pool with cabanas, youth camps, and a fitness center with personal trainers and group classes. There are numerous dining options, such as the main dining room and bar, Grill 19, and a dining deck overlooking the 18th hole.
There are numerous equestrian facilities in the area. These include Rancho Riding Club, Ridgemar Equestrian Center, Fairbanks Riding Club, Kalimar Farms Equestrian School, Willow Creek Stables, Blue Fox Farms, Surfside, Dove Hollow Dressage Center, Sunland Ranch and Rancho El Camino Equestrian Center. The expansive Del Mar Horse Park hosts events and shows throughout the year.
The community features many miles of hiking and biking trails that wind through the beautiful terrain. Nearby Black Mountain Open Space Park has 2,352 acres of space with more trails just southeast of the neighborhood. Nearby Lake Hodges offers boating and fishing opportunities. Other nearby areas residents frequent include the Elfin Forest Recreational Reserve, Del Dios Highlands Preserve, and the Blue Sky Ecological Reserve. Convenient freeway access makes it a short drive to the world-famous beaches of Del Mar, Solana Beach, and Encinitas.
While the Lakes is tucked back in the hills above Rancho Santa Fe for privacy and secluded living, it is conveniently located with easy access to I-15 and CA-56. This means that all the entertainment and amenities of San Diego are within a short drive.
STERLING HEIGHTS | THE SCHOOLS
The Lakes sits within the boundaries of the highly desirable Poway Unified School District, a national leader in K-12 education. These award-winning public schools include Del Sur Elementary School, Oak Valley Middle School, and Del Norte High School.
Nearby private schools include Maranatha Christian School, Kinderhouse Montessori School, Diegueno Country School, St. Bartholomew’s Preschool, Incarnation Lutheran Preschool, Country Montessori School, Lifetime Montessori School, Village Nursery School, Horizon Prep, Santa Fe Christian School, Notre Dame Academy, Cathedral Catholic High School, Cal Coast Academy, San Diego Jewish Academy, The Grauer School and Encinitas Country Day School.
