Paul and Gaynor Butler, originally from England, have found their new home in the Rowan at Valencia by FivePoint, a stylish collection of paired homes by Tri Pointe Homes. After purchasing their home in 2023, the Butlers have praised Valencia for its inspirational environment and versatile home designs, which have made their transition to working from home seamless.
"Valencia held many attractions for us when we purchased our home at Rowan, and chief among them is how inspirational this place is for us," said Gaynor Butler. Paul Butler added, "We work at home, and love that all you need to do for a great break is walk outside and take in the beautiful panorama of hills and sky, or stroll through the neighborhood and enjoy views and open space."
Valencia's open spaces are a major draw, featuring Confluence Park, an award-winning core amenity. The park includes open lawn areas, an adventure playground, trails, various pools, and a clubhouse with indoor and outdoor seating and dining spaces. The community plan also features 10,000 acres of permanently protected open space, providing ample opportunities for outdoor activities and neighborly interactions.
The versatile home designs at Rowan have also been a significant factor for the Butlers. "We own Newleaf Training and Development, a staff training and leadership development company, and we leased an office locally for 16 years," said Paul. "But we found post-COVID and now that the kids have grown and flown the nest, we didn't need that office for us or our employees. So, we converted our third bedroom into an office for Gaynor and me."
The Butlers have embraced the community's various activities and social opportunities. "We dived right in, and launched the FivePoint Hiking Club right away," said Paul. Gaynor has joined the neighborhood gardening club, and the couple looks forward to transitioning to an electric vehicle, appreciating the availability of plug-ins in the community.
Gaynor highlighted the cultural diversity of Valencia, stating, "We have traveled widely since leaving England, and now we have the United Nations right here at home. We love this cultural diversity, and the range of people older than we are and younger." The Butlers have also fostered community connections through block parties, making efforts to get to know their neighbors better.
Paul Butler expressed optimism about future developments in Valencia. "Valencia is tight-knit, and we love that. Now we look forward to future development here, and to more pedestrian pathways. We'd also love to see some retail, a coffee shop we can walk to, and a library."
Valencia offers an array of new home collections by some of the nation's most prominent builders, with sales ranging from initial stages to final phases and model homes. For more details on the community and new home opportunities, visit www.valencia.com. Lennar, KB Home, Toll Brothers, Richmond American Homes, and TriPointe Homes are among the builders offering various home designs in Valencia.
FivePoint, the developer behind Valencia, is known for integrating residential, commercial, retail, schools, and entertainment and recreational elements, including civic areas for parks and open space. For more information, visit www.fivepoint.com.
