Montebello offers year round luxury for those Adults 55+ who are ready to be spoiled with European-inspired luxury single family villas loaded with distinctive features yet to be seen in this area.

Berlin, NJ – On Saturday, July 10^th, 2010, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons celebrated the completion and grand opening of the outdoor portion of the 14,000-square-foot Club & Spa at their Montebello community in Berlin, NJ with a special event. Open to the public, the celebration featured tours of the community’s facilities, live music, cold refreshments and opportunities for guests to talk exclusively with current Montebello homeowners.

Montebello, a premier 55+ active adult community, features European-inspired single-family villas, loaded with distinctive features and elaborate architectural designs starting in the low $300’s. The community currently offers six uniquely different home models, offering spacious kitchens, private studies and two-car garages as standard features.

The completed Club & Spa’s outdoor recreation space features a newly completed beach-entry outdoor pool, putting green, bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits.  Members can observe the beauties of nature from the gazebo or in the gorgeous lakeside veranda with spectacular views of the fountains and lush greenery.

The indoor Club facility also hosts a Billiard’s Lounge, business center and Cloister’s Lounge.  For those who like to entertain, there is also the Grand Salon – the perfect venue for a community event or social gathering. Additionally, the Club’s Fitness Spa now features a new Cardio Theater and special Yoga / Stretching Area to compliment their indoor pool, massage room and lounge.

“Montebello offers a unique home for the adult buyer looking for a full menu of amenities and activities that cater to their refined lifestyle without the custom price tag,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons.  “The opening of the outdoor portion of the gorgeous Club & Spa is the ‘icing on the cake’ for our distinctive and sought-after Montebello community.”

Mount Laurel, NJ – J.S. Hovnanian & Sons continued their winning tradition at the kick off of the Atlantic Builders Convention on April 14, receiving recognition for their work in the design and building of the Club & Spa at their Montebello community in Berlin, NJ.

The SAM (Sales and Marketing) Awards, presented by the New Jersey Builders Association (NJBA), recognize the accomplishments of a variety of deserving builders and their associates throughout the state who have made major contributions to the home building industry.

J.S. Hovnanian & Sons received the "Best Clubhouse/Recreation Amenities in a Community" award, which recognizes outstanding architectural product design in clubhouses or other recreational amenities offered within a community. The communities and their amenities are judged based on a variety of different criteria, including the exterior design, interior floor plan, traffic flow and use of space.

“We are very proud of our entire team,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons, which also won the “Best Clubhouse” category for Montebello during South Jersey’s industry awards in 2009. “Being the recipients of this award once more demonstrates our ongoing commitment as an organization to providing the best quality product to our customers.”  

The 14,000-square-foot Club & Spa stands at the heart of the Montebello community, and includes a fitness spa complete with a cardio theater and yoga/stretching area, an indoor pool, relaxing massage rooms, a courtyard lounge area, a complete game room with billiard tables and flat-screen TV, putting greens and lush, beautifully landscaped grounds. This summer, the Club will also unveil its new outdoor pool and covered veranda recreational area, featuring bocce ball courts and horseshoe pits.

“We’ve raised the bar here at Montebello,” continued Hovnanian.  “Even in today's economy, we have never compromised our integrity or our customer service. In return, our customers truly appreciate our efforts and commitment to excellence, and have responded with high praise.”

 Berlin, NJ – For four generations, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has remained ahead of the curve by offering innovative programs to buyers that prefer distinct features and exquisite architectural designs in their homes.

Continuing this trend, the company has unveiled two new opportunities for buyers to customize their homes in never-before-seen ways at their upscale, active-adult Montebello community in Berlin.

First, the builder has expanded their list of upgraded luxury features to include such extraordinary new options as chandelier lifts, double crown molding and direct vent kitchens. These have become standard options now available for any new home purchased at the Montebello community.

For new home shoppers with sophisticated tastes, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Custom Choice Program is also now available for homes purchased at Montebello. This unique program gives buyers the opportunity to sit down with the builder’s team of experts and work towards modifying their home with distinctive, custom features that fit their unique lifestyle.

The Montebello community offers European-inspired single family villas loaded with elaborate architectural designs, starting in the low $300’s.  The Custom Choice Program gives buyers access to all of these standard luxury features, plus the option for more – all for much less than the cost of designing and constructing a custom home. 

For a $2,500 investment, which is applied toward the cost of the changes, the program includes two face-to-face meetings with the company principal, interior designer, director of purchasing and other specialists.  At these meetings, buyers have the opportunity to discuss all of the structural changes they want to make, such as reconfiguring walls to combine rooms, rearranging a kitchen layout as well as adding a wet bar, home theater or fireplace in the master bedroom.

Buyers are also given the opportunity to tour the home multiple times during the building process – ensuring that all the requested custom changes are made exactly how they were envisioned.  If they are not satisfied completely, the homeowner will then have the ability to make additional changes. 

“The Custom Choice Program is perfect for those active-adult buyers who already love our luxuriously designed homes at our Montebello community, but are looking for the ability to customize,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons.  “The flexibility of this program allows them to incorporate their personal styles and exceptional tastes into their new home, with the added bonus of making sure that the changes made throughout the construction process are exactly what they envisioned.”

Enrolling in J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ Custom Choice Program upfront is simple and provides a variety of benefits. Buyers do not have to deal with the time-consuming hassle of coordinating contractors.  Additionally, planning for changes allows time for more thorough consideration of design changes, which mitigates some of the unforeseen chain reactions that often come from ad hoc work. With this in mind, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons is extending its legendary warranty service to cover all custom changes installed, whereas making changes after closing typically voids such warrantees. And the best part – allowing J.S. Hovnanian & Sons to make custom changes while your home is being built instead of bringing in a contractor after closing can save buyers up to 35-45%.

 Berlin, NJ – J.S. Hovnanian & Sons continued their winning tradition at the 2009 MAME Awards this month, receiving the Best Community Clubhouse award for the construction and anticipated opening of the new Club & Spa at the luxurious Montebello active-adult community in Berlin. 

The MAME (Major Achievement in Marketing Excellence) Awards are presented each year by the Builders League of South Jersey (BLSJ) and recognize industry leaders who provide cutting-edge solutions and designs in the development of quality housing communities.  

“Being recognized as the ‘Best in South Jersey’ is such an honor,” said Peter Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “We made a promise to our homebuyers to deliver a luxurious, first-class Clubhouse well ahead of schedule – a project never-before-seen in this area. This award only solidifies our commitment to providing buyers with only the very best quality products.”

The Club hosts a Billiard’s Lounge where residents can enjoy a few rounds of billiards or a card game, as well as a business center and the Cloister’s Lounge. For those who like to entertain, there’s also the Grand Salon, the perfect venue for a community event or social gathering. More outdoor amenities are set to open in the summer of 2010, including a putting green, bocce ball court, horseshoe pit and outdoor pool.

The Montebello community features European-inspired single-family villas, loaded with distinctive features and elaborate architectural designs starting in the low $300’s. In honor of the opening, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons released the highly-anticipated “Club Lots.” These exclusive home sites surround the Club & Spa and back up to lush open space. Seven of these premier home sites have already sold since the Club & Spa opening this Fall.

“Montebello offers a unique home for the adult buyer looking for a full menu of amenities and activities that cater to their refined lifestyle without the custom price tag,” said Stephen Hovnanian, principal of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons. “The opening of our gorgeous Club & Spa is the icing on the cake of our distinctive and sought-after Montebello community.”

Montebello is another example of J.S. Hovnanian & Sons’ long-standing tradition of building top quality, innovatively designed homes for the many needs of adult buyers. For more information or a tour of the Montebello community and Club & Spa, contact Donna Nelson at the sales office by calling 856-767-2530 or click on the Contact button on this page.

Berlin, NJ – J.S. Hovnanian & Sons has released the premium lots surrounding the ultra-luxurious Club & Spa at their upscale Montebello community in Berlin. Since their opening the company has sold five homes in three weeks.

“The response to these club lots has been overwhelming. Since the grand opening we have had several people waiting for these lots to open and they’re going so fast,” said Donna Nelson, Montebello sales representative. “Buyers prefer the location of these premium lots. They love how their new home will surround the Club & Spa and back up to lush open space,” she added.

The 14,000-square-foot Club & Spa offers residents every sough-after amenity right at their doorstep. Pulling up to the covered portico entrance, residents will be greeted by a receptionist who will guide them through the entire Club experience.

The Club & Spa combines luxury with world-class amenities. The Spa offers a comprehensive fitness complex where residents can keep active in the Fitness Center, enjoy the indoor pool year-round and relax in the massage room and lounge. In the Club, residents can socialize with friends and neighbors with a few rounds of billiards or a card game in the Billard’s Lounge while watching the game or enjoying a drink at the Cloisters Lounge. Construction on the outdoor amenities, which include a putting green, bocce ball court and outdoor pool has already begun and will be open next summer.

Residents can also hold community parties or social engagements in the Grand Salon, which will offer a beautiful view of the landscape architecture and outdoor pool. The Club & Spa will also host a calendar of year-round activities sure to please any lifestyle.

The addition of the Club & Spa puts the finishing touches on the very successful and highly sought-after resort-at-home community. Montebello is an exclusive community featuring 348 luxurious European-inspired single family villas loaded with distinctive features and elaborate architectural designs. J.S. Hovnanian & Sons understands the mindset of the adult buyer looking for a special and unique home designed to meet their refined needs while also offering a full menu of activities and amenities.

Montebello was specifically designed to include all of the custom features today’s active adults are looking for, without the custom price tag. Homes start in the low $300’s.

Berlin, NJ – J.S. Hovnanian & Sons' upscale active-adult Montebello community in Berlin announced the opening of its highly-anticipated ultra-luxurious Club & Spa on September 10th. The Club & Spa promises to be something never before seen in the area.

Located in the heart of the exclusive community, the 14,000-square-foot Club & Spa offers residents every sough-after amenity right at their doorstep. Pulling up to the covered portico entrance, residents will be greeted by a receptionist who will guide them through the entire Club experience.

The Club & Spa combines luxury with world-class amenities. The Spa offers a comprehensive fitness complex where residents can keep active in the Fitness Center, enjoy the indoor pool year-round and relax in the massage room and lounge. In the Club, residents can socialize with friends and neighbors with a few rounds of billiards or a card game in the Billard’s Lounge while watching the game or enjoying a drink at the Cloisters Lounge. When the outdoor amenities open in summer 2010, those who enjoy the outdoors will work on their golf game at the putting green, enjoy a game of bocce ball or catch some sun rays by the outdoor pool

Residents can also hold community parties or social engagements in the Grand Salon, which will offer a beautiful view of the landscape architecture and outdoor pool. The Club & Spa will also host a calendar of year-round activities sure to please any lifestyle.

In honor of the opening, J.S. Hovnanian & Sons will be releasing the highly-anticipated "Club Lots." These exclusive home sites surround the Club & Spa and back up to lush open space.

The addition of the Club & Spa puts the finishing touches on the very successful and highly sought-after resort-at-home community. Montebello is an exclusive community featuring 348 luxurious European-inspired single family villas loaded with distinctive features and elaborate architectural designs. J.S. Hovnanian & Sons understands the mindset of the adult buyer looking for a special and unique home designed to meet their refined needs while also offering a full menu of activities and amenities. Montebello was specifically designed to include all of the custom features today’s active adults are looking for, without the custom price tag. Homes start in the mid $300's.