CENTRAL PARKE AT VICTORIA FALLS CELEBRATES 100th SALE!

BURKE, MD – April 21, 2005. When Dr. Gladstone Gurubatham and Mrs. Ellie DiLibero decided to buy their dream home at Central Parke at Victoria Falls, they didn’t expect to have their photo taken in front of their model and be greeted with a beautiful bouquet of flowers, but that’s exactly what happened as Victoria Falls celebrated it’s 100th sale.

The happily married couple from Adelphi, Maryland, can’t wait to move into their new home and take advantage of the fantastic amenities. Dr. Gurubatham, or as his college students refer to him “Dr. G,” is an Educator and a licensed Counselor. His wife Ms. DiLibero, also an Educator and Wellness Coach, are strong advocates of life-long learning and active, healthy lifestyles. According to Ms. DiLibero, “We chose to live at Central Parke at Victoria Falls because we wanted to be in a community of like-minded individuals who share the same interests. The spacious villas and all the amenities is exactly what we wanted. Downsizing with style.”

Central Parke at Victoria Falls is the first Active Adult community to come to Laurel, Maryland. The 55+ resort style community, opened just over a year ago, is celebrating this milestone, and anticipating a continued momentum of success.

Victoria Falls is one of four Central Parke Active Adult communities developed by Slenker Land Corporation based in Burke, Virginia. The community is centrally located between Annapolis, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. Sales have been strong for the four builders constructing homes in the community. Over 10% of the community was sold out before opening. Renowned builders Craftstar Homes and Drees Homes collectively are building 247 spacious villas. Michael Harris Homes is offering 112 single-family homes and Sturbridge Homes is building 250 luxury condominiums. All homes feature convenient one-level living and low maintenance designs.

One of the biggest focal points of the community is the Private Resort Club that exudes elegance over 13,000 square feet. The Resort Club features a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor and outdoor pools, and a massage room among other amenities. According to Bill Slenker, President, Slenker Land Corporation, “Central Parke at Victoria Falls is focused on providing a lifestyle that supports the creative and social interests of the residents.”

The Resort Club will have a full time Lifestyle Director to coordinate everything from activities, to social events, to educational training. The Mail Pavilion will be situated in front of a 1-acre pond where residents can stop for coffee while picking up their mail. The community, surrounded by miles of fitness trails for walking or biking, was designed to provide homeowners with a relaxing environment that would help nurture a healthy, fulfilling lifestyle.

Central Parke at Victoria Falls is an age-qualified community. Households must have one resident age 55 or better. All residents must be age 19 or older. For more information on Central Parke at Victoria Falls, call (301) 210-6610. Or telephone Sturbridge Homes at (410) 813-2494, Drees Homes at (410) 813-2546, Craftstar Homes at (301) 617-4164, and Michael Harris Homes at (301) 210-4157. To visit the community from the Beltway, take I-95N to a right at Exit 33 (Rt. 198E). Take first right on Van Dusen Road. Go 1.5 miles and then turn left on Contee Road to the community on your right.

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About Central Parke Communities and Slenker Communities

Central Parke is a division of Slenker Land Corporation that develops 55+ Resort Communities. Central Parke Communities are known for their extraordinary lifestyle, highly desirable locations where residents can live close to family and friends, and extensive collection of homes built by some of the nation’s most respected builders. All Central Parke 55+ Resort Communities feature homes offering the ease of spacious, one-level living, resort-style amenities, and a Carefree Maintenance Program.

Central Parke is currently developing 55+ Resort Communities Central Parke at Colonial Charles in historic Charles County, Maryland and Central Parke at Milford in Milford, Delaware. Plans for more communities are underway. For more information on Central Parke Communities, please visit www.centralparke.com, or call their toll-free number at 800-876-7549.