The Marlette D At Tuscany In Waxhaw, North Carolina. (Photo: Business Wire)

Ryland Homes (NYSE:RYL) announces the grand opening of their newest community, Tuscany, in beautiful Waxhaw, NC. Grand Opening festivities will be held on Saturday, Feb. 16 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. with a live radio remote featuring WKQC. Guests will enjoy lunch and a dessert bar catered by Dean and Deluca, horse-drawn carriage rides throughout the community and a bounce house for the kids. Tuscany features two collections of homes: the Discovery and Signature Collections. This spectacular development features ENERGY STAR ^® certified homes on oversized, wooded homesites, as well as fantastic amenities, low Union County taxes and award-winning Union County schools.

The Marlette D at Tuscany in Waxhaw, North Carolina. (Photo: Business Wire)

The Discovery Collection includes six two-story home designs, ranging from 1,800 sq. ft. to more than 3,500 sq. ft. Starting from the $240’s, these four bedroom homes feature crawl spaces, spacious kitchens, stainless steel appliances, and countless My Style® Design Center upgrades.

The Signature Collection showcases nine different floor plans, ranging from 2,400 sq. ft. to more than 5,000 sq. ft. This collection offers up to one-acre homesites from the $280’s to the $400’s. These three, four and five bedroom homes offer crawl space foundations, side-entry garages and the option for a third-story bonus area. Basement homesites are also available.

Tuscany provides a desirable secluded feeling, but still allows the convenience of easy access to shopping, dining and all major highways. With a walking trail, a park with multiple sports recreation areas, an oversized pool with a kids’ beach and a state-of-the-art clubhouse, residents can lead an active lifestyle with the many amenities this community offers.

For more than 45 years, homebuyers have trusted Ryland Homes for their truly livable designs, great neighborhoods, outstanding quality and a commitment to complete satisfaction in their new home. With national strength rooted in local focus, and a dedication to building energy-efficient homes that are a better value to their customers, Ryland Homes and its dedicated team takes pride in the day-to-day commitment to their customers.

For more information, please contact Diane Morrison, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at [e-mail].

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