Electronic Communities, Inc. Launches Ponticello, a New $100+ Million Luxury Gated Residential Community in Oro Valley, Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz., March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Electronic Communities, Inc.(ECI), a privately held Nevada real estate investment and development firmheadquartered in Oro Valley, AZ, today announced the availability ofPonticello, a new $100+ million master-planned luxury residential communityin the foothills of Oro Valley, recognized as one of the southwest's mostaffluent communities, just 6 miles north of Tucson. Ponticello is a250-acre, gated private mesa that will offer residents a sophisticatedresort lifestyle. Accessed only by a private bridge, this secludedcommunity is nestled between the Santa Catalina Mountains, Catalina StatePark, Coronado National Forest, and La Reserve community. The developers atECI have decades of experience within the real estate arena developingprojects throughout the country. Set high against the breathtaking, 7,000-foot granite cliffs of PuschRidge, Ponticello boasts 85 premium estate lots, offering incredible360-degree views of the mountains, canyons, sunsets and city lights. Thesepremium lots range in size from one-third acre to four and three-quarteracres and are priced from $250,000 to $2,000,000. A simile of a European town, Ponticello will bring residents togetherwith winding streets, fountains and massive gardens that evoke the intimacyof a small village. The town center, named Centrale', will offerworld-class resort amenities such as private workout facilities, tennis,swimming, golf simulator, health spa, historical museum, roman-stylemini-amphitheater and a private intimate restaurant. Guests of Ponticello'sresidents will enjoy these wonderful features during visits in one ofCentrale's guest casitas. The community is being built with the intent of preserving the naturalhabitat; approximately 50% of the Ponticello is reserved as "green space"with low-impact, groomed walking and hiking trails for residents to enjoythe desert wildlife and environment. Buyers may choose their own architectand builder or utilize ECI's sister company, Benchmark Homes, Inc., for thedesign and construction of their custom home. Builders will follow strictdesign guidelines to achieve energy efficient homes, eco-friendlylandscapes, and European architecture. "Ponticello offers the finest in desert living with a full complementof recreational amenities in a natural, scenic, old world setting," saidJack Schoof, president of ECI. "Every aspect of the development carefullyreflects the latest principles of a traditional neighborhood to provideresidents with a true sense of community. Ponticello will meet the higheststandards of quality in planning, design and construction." Road and infrastructure construction has been underway for three years.Public reports are complete and sales can begin. Early pre-paving discountsare still available. Prospective buyers and realtors can view moreinformation about the development on the project's website athttp://www.ponticello.us or by calling 520-382-6900 to schedule a privatetour of the property.