A great deal has just gotten better at the new town home community of Chapel Lane in Ventura, where prices have been slashed to $359,000, and VA/FHA financing is available.

Only six town homes are available at Chapel Lane, so prospective buyers are encouraged to hurry and visit the community before it's too late.

Why rent, when you can own your own home at Chapel Lane, a community featuring distinctive loft homes in a convenient Ventura location. Only a few of these special homes are available, so home buyers are encouraged to visit soon.

Chapel Lane features two to four bedrooms, two to three baths, and up to 1,792 square feet of interior living area. In addition to the reduced pricing, special financing is also available.

"Chapel Lane is conveniently close to schools, shopping and entertainment, and just a short drive to highways 126, 118 and 101. Within 15 minutes are the beach, attractions of downtown Ventura, Ventura Harbor and its fine shops, restaurants and boating activities," said Cathy Porter, sales representative for the community.

"And, of course, living at Chapel Lane means also enjoying one of Southern California's most moderate climates.

"Since so many of our homes are already spoken for, we encourage home buyers to hurry over before it's too late," she said.

Chapel Lane features an exceptional selection of interior and exterior appointments. Exciting architecturally designed entries, hallways, living and dining areas, decorator-selected ceramic tile or wood laminate flooring, plush wall-to-wall carpeting, crafted stairways with white painted handrails and 36-inch precast gas fireplace with bifold glass doors (on pre-selected plans) highlight the interiors.

Kitchens are ideal for the gourmet chef of the family, and feature sleek black or stainless Whirlpool appliances including a 30-inch gas slide-in range with microwave and multi-cycle dishwasher, stainless steel sink, as well as designer-selected countertops and more.

Luxurious master bedroom suites are accentuated by designer-selected ceramic tile in private bath, and designer-selected interior lighting fixtures.

Exteriors of the homes include entry and common area landscaping, durable concrete tile roofs, lighted house numbers, concrete driveway and walkway, and an attached two-car direct access garage with electronic door opener and sectional metal roll-up garage door.

Chapel Lane also is highlighted by such energy-saving features as fully-insulated 50-gallon water heater, programmable heating system with summer fan, dual-pane windows, low flush toilets and low flow shower heads, and weather stripping on all exterior doors.

Chapel Lane is at 11230 Snapdragon St. in Ventura. The community is open daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is closed Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, call (805) 659-0600.

To visit the community from Highway 126, exit at Wells Road and proceed to Darling Road. Turn left and drive to Jonquill Avenue. Turn right and proceed to the sales gallery, located at Jonquill Avenue and Snapdragon Street.

From Highway 101, exit at Vineyard Avenue and proceed to Los Angeles Ave., which becomes Wells Road. Proceed on Wells Road to Darling Road, turning right on Jonquill Avenue and right again to the sales gallery.

Chapel Lane enjoys a satisfying relationship with the local real estate broker community, and encourages brokers to bring their clients on their first visit to the community.

See the community sales manager for all details of the broker-co-op program.