June 3, 2008 Homebuilders Announces Preview Opening of The Estates at Byers Station Homebuilders Announces Preview Opening of The Estates at Byers Station Luxury Single Family Homes in Desirable Chester Springs, Chester County Orleans Homebuilders announces the preview opening of The Estates at Byers Station, a luxury single family community located in desirable Chester Springs, Chester County.  Homebuyers looking for elegant single family homes, a great location and excellent community amenities -- all from a homebuilder with 90 years of homebuilding excellence -- are invited to visit. The Estates at Byers Station features five beautiful single family floorplans with 2957 to 3499 square feet of elegant living space, four bedrooms including a lavish master bedroom suite (one floorplan features five bedrooms), 2 ½ baths, spacious eat-in kitchen with center island, oversized family room, formal living room and dining room, abundant closet space, basement, two car garages (one floorplan features a three car garage) and the superior design, skilled construction and outstanding value for which Orleans Homebuilders has become known.  Pricing starts in the high $400,000s. These homes offer many included features that are optional at other communities including 42 inch furniture grade cabinets, granite countertops, hardwood floors and pantry storage in the kitchen; marble surround fireplace in the family room, nine foot first floor ceilings, separate shower and Jacuzzi soak tub in the master bath, ceramic tile in all baths and powder room, and an elegant custom trim package which highlights the impressive craftsmanship and uncompromising quality that has been Orleans Homebuilders’ trademark for three generations. Homebuyers can personalize their homes from a long list of options including Grand Morning Rooms which extend the kitchen and fill the home with light, conservatories, gourmet kitchens, additional bedrooms and baths, finished basements, Hearth Rooms (breakfast eating area with fireplace), and second floor bonus room, playroom or loft area.  Homebuyers meet with designers to select their interior options, upgrades, flooring, electrical, tile, and more at the Orleans’ award-winning Design Center. The homes offered here perfectly match the beauty of the community.  The Estates at Byers Station is located on a hilltop and offers sweeping countryside views and gently rolling hills.  The community is surrounded by lush open space and acres of woodlands, is close to the Byers Station Historic District, and the popular Marsh Creek State Park is within walking distance.  An added plus is a hot air balloon launching site next to the community, which offers beautiful views of hot air balloons drifting across the summer sky. Homeowners at The Estates at Byers Station can take advantage of the outstanding amenities including the recreation center with exercise rooms, cardio room, free weights, sauna, billiard room, kitchen and beautiful deck; as well as the pool, walking and bike trails and approximately 450 acres of lush open space interspersed throughout the community. The community is also conveniently located close to great shopping, restaurants, parks, colleges and universities, golf and country clubs, renowned local and regional medical centers, as well as cultural centers.  Close by are many well-known attractions including the King of Prussia Shopping Center, Valley Forge Park, and Longwood Gardens. The Estates at Byers Station is ideally located close to major roads including Routes 100, 202 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, allowing for an easy commute for homeowners who work in Wilmington, Harrisburg, King of Prussia or the nearby Great Valley Corporate Center.  The Exton station is just ten minutes away, providing SEPTA service into Center City or Amtrak service to the entire Northeast Corridor. Homebuyers can take comfort in knowing that The Estates at Byers Station is built by a homebuilder with a long history of homebuilding excellence in the Delaware Valley.  For over 90 years, the Orleans company has set the standard and continually "raised the bar" for providing extraordinary designs, exceptional value, outstanding construction and striking communities in the most convenient and desirable locations. To visit the sales office (located in Orleans’ Courts at Byers Station models), take the Pennsylvania Turnpike to exit #312 (Downingtown/Route 100).  Take Route 100 North for 1.6 miles and turn right onto Station Boulevard. Continue through the first stop street into Byers Station and follow to the top of the hill.  Turn right in front of the outdoor pool and the sales center and decorated models are ahead on the left.  From Exton, take Routes 30/100 North for 5 1/2 miles and turn right onto Station Boulevard. Continue through the first stop street into Byers Station and follow to the top of the hill.  Turn right in front of the outdoor pool and the sales center and decorated models are ahead on the left.  The sales center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and from Noon to 5:00 p.m. on Mondays.  For more information contact Matthew Snyder or Lynn Graff, community sales team, at 610-458-4225 or visit www.orleanshomes.com.