This holiday season, Ladera Ranch is not only a destination for festive events and activities, it is also a destination for those in search of the perfect holiday present - a new home. With Covenant Hills custom homesites available at attractive prices, families looking for a place to call home may want to consider building one. "This year has proven to be one of the best for Covenant Hills," says Gary Legrand, President and CEO of Surterre Properties® - a leading real estate firm in Southern California that represents Covenant Hills custom homesites, among many other luxury properties throughout Orange County. "Activity is up, the market is recovering, and we expect to see values rise as the market continues to improve. With that in mind, it's a great time to buy a custom lot before prices increase." Starting at $389,000, Covenant Hills custom homesites are more competitively priced than most custom lots in Orange County, where it's rare to find land for less than $400,000. Covenant Hills custom homesites also offer the added advantage of being located in the only guard-gated community in Ladera Ranch. After purchasing a Covenant Hills custom homesite, owners have three years to begin construction and five years to complete their residence, allowing ample time to conceive the home of their dreams. Recognized as one of the most unique and exclusive communities in southern Orange County, homeowners are drawn to Covenant Hills for its open space and natural beauty. This extraordinary environment for relaxed living is exemplified in the community's numerous parks, private recreation facilities, and hiking trails. Surrounded by more than 1,600 acres of pristine, protected ridgelines, many are surprised by how easily accessible Covenant Hill's Ladera Ranch location is to Orange County's beaches and shopping destinations. This combination of unparalleled lifestyle in such a panoramic setting is a true distinction of living in Covenant Hills at Ladera Ranch. To reach Covenant Hills in Ladera Ranch from the I-5 Freeway in south Orange County, exit Crown Valley Parkway and proceed east approximately 2.5 miles to Antonio Parkway. Turn right onto Antonio. Turn right onto Covenant Hills Drive and proceed to the East Gatehouse. Signage will direct you to the Custom Sales Gallery, which is located at 63 Bell Pasture Road, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694. Visit www.CovenantHills.com for more information.