LIVINGSTON, N.J., May 2, 2007 – Cedar Gate at Livingston, a new luxury townhome community now being built in the fashionable suburban community of Livingston, N.J., will celebrate the Grand Opening of two fully furnished model homes the weekend of May 18. Cedar Gate at Livingston will feature 54 three-bedroom, two-level townhomes accented with decorative garden walls and brick-paver streetscapes. It is situated on

eight lush acres with frontage on East Cedar Street and Old Short Hills Road, just south of Northfield Avenue.

The townhomes are the essence of elegance, with bright and airy great rooms highlighted by gas fireplaces, generous master-bedroom suites, convenient laundry rooms with full-size washer/dryers, formal dining rooms and designer kitchens perfect for entertaining. Lavish details include maple cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel GE Profile appliances. Options include finished basements with an extra bedroom, bathroom, bonus room, and temperature controlled wine cellar. A personal elevator can also be installed for easy access to all floors. The community's amenities include snow removal, trash pick-up and landscaping.

The two model homes - the 2,383-square-foot Sutton and the 2,823-square-foot Gramercy - have been decorated by Ellen Harris Designs, which has offices in West Orange, N.J., and Sagaponack, Long Island.

"In choosing the décor, I tried to envision the kind of buyers who would be living in these homes, whether they be first-time homebuyers, empty nesters or young families," explained Ellen Harris, author of "The Hamptons: Life Behind the Hedges" and "Hamptons Pleasures." Harris has also designed the clubhouse and decorated models at Westminster Communities' The Highlands at Aquebogue and The Highlands at Reeves, both located on the North Fork of Long Island.

"One of the big draws for Cedar Gate is the community of Livingston itself, which is a very desirable location with a wonderful school system," she said. "So I decided to design The Sutton with a young family in mind. I call the décor American Casual. It is child-friendly but would be appropriate for singles or empty-nesters as well. I did not opt for any of the upgrades, to show homebuyers how beautiful these homes are as is, with hardwood floors, granite countertops and designer kitchens. The house has a double-height dining room and a kitchen that opens to the Great Room, so the cook can interact with family and guests. I placed a game table in the Great Room, which has a cozy fireplace, where homeowners can join in a game of cards or sit with a laptop. I also designed one of the bedrooms to be used as an office, a den or a guest room."

For the second model home, The Gramercy, Harris chose a more elegant look. "The Gramercy is an end unit with three exposures. It has an extra-large Great Room, which I designed in a more modern style, with stark colors, dark wood floors, and pale muslin-shade walls. I used contrasting colors, choosing a white kitchen with chocolate glazing. I also introduced flat-screen TVs and put them on the Great Room and Master Bedroom walls as art."

"Livingston is one of the most desirable locations in the state, with superb restaurants, shops and a beautiful ambiance," noted Sam Gershwin, president of Westminster Communities, developer of the project. "For those looking to relocate to this upscale community, Cedar Gate offers a new alternative - a luxurious, maintenance-free home at an attractive price point."

For more information, contact the Sales Office for Cedar Gate at Livingston, 44 Old Short Hills Road, (973) 992-7904, or visit the Web site at www.cedargatelivingston.com