Lemonwood Villas in Upland, CA, is a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a unique and somewhat whimsical character. Streets have names like "Bark" and "Twig" and "Leaf" and are laid out like the branches of a tree, with homes along the branches and curled around cul-de-sacs shaped like imaginary fruit.

 This is a charming community of one- and two-story detached homes with large, irregular lots, and quick access to lush greenbelts and an almost hidden park. No need for gates here - no one tries to save time by cutting through Lemonwood Villas twice. You can't hear traffic noise either, though busy Mountain Avenue, Benson Avenue and the 210 Freeway are a short distance away. Instead, fix a tall glass of lemonade, sit back and watch the air show of small planes and bi-planes headed for nearby Cable Airport.

Why lemonade? Because lemons are plentiful in Lemonwood Villas. You'll probably never have to buy another lemon. The trees aren't lined up in a grove. They dot the greenbelts and are planted along the streets and in backyards. (Lemon trees flourish in Upland CA. The city once had so many groves, there was a packing house from which citrus was shipped all over the country.)

Dogs enjoy life in Lemonwood Villas too. The greenbelts and trails offer grass to cool paws and trees and rocks to sniff and scent. A trail along the side and behind 1323 Bark Circle - a 4-bedroom home now listed for sale - leads past mature bull pine trees to Dunderman Park, where you can sit awhile, inhaling the aroma of blooming flowers before going on. Parents of young children can let their children play in the park without fear of passing traffic.

Lemonwood Villas HOA fees are reasonable, too! Just $100 per month.

 The home at 1323 Bark Circle, incidentally, is the only Lemonwood Villas home listed for sale at this writing. It has a ground-floor master suite, a huge shaded patio perfect for entertaining, and a large (and easy care) back yard with room for a spa. The long, full-length windows and two patio doors blend indoor and outdoor living space. It has 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2004 square feet (according to the county assessor) and needs a little TLC to make it the perfect home. There's a 2-car attached garage, space to park 2 additional cars on the driveway, and a dozen visitor parking spaces just a few steps away.

Visit 1323 Bark Circle in Lemonwood Villas in Upland CA on Sunday, March 28, 2010, from 1 to 4 p.m. If you need directions, or have questions, call Jim Jackson, Tarbell Realtors (DRE Lic. No. 00161585) at (951) 833-7967 or Ila Josephs, Tarbell Realtors (DRE Lic. No. 01486397) at (909) 261-3541. Visit www.ilajosephs.com to see pictures and more information.