A new model has opened at the Reserve at Sunset Views, a development of 43 semi-custom single-family houses in Lily Lake, and first deliveries are expected in mid-summer.
The ranch and two-story designs have three or four bedrooms, 2 to 2 1/2 baths, a three-car garage, full basement, and a great room or family room. They range from 2,589 to 3,712 square feet and are base-priced from the low-$500,000s. Each lot is at least 1 1/3 acres and many sites are suitable for English basements.
Standard amenities include masonry fireplaces, hardwood floors, whirlpool tubs in master baths, tray ceilings, 9-foot firstfloor ceilings and a landscaping package.
The furnished Winrock II model is a two-story design with four bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, a den, full basement, three-car garage and oak staircase.
The development is a halfmile east of Illinois Highway 47 on Empire Road. It is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
For information, call 630-365-0940 or visit www.amghomesinc.com.
Orren Pickell Designers & Builders has opened its newest concept house to the public through the end of February.
Located at 1768 Reserve Ct. in Highland Park, the 4,213-square-foot “Easy Elegance” house is open for visitors from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Feb. 27.
The house boasts two master bedroom suites and a secondfloor home office with built-in bookshelves. There is a butler’s pantry next to the dining room, and the kitchen offers a vintagewhite center island with a raised area for seating and a main preparation area that is lower. There are leaded glass doors on either side of the range.
All proceeds from the suggested $3 donation benefit Highland Park Hospital. To visit, take Illinois Highway 22 in Highland Park to Ridge Road. Go south on Ridge Road to the first street, which is Reserve Court. Go right (west) to the first house.
For information, call 847-572-5200 or visit www.pickellbuilders.com.
Sales are under way for seven units at 4100-4110 North Western in Chicago.
Floor plans are designed with three bedrooms and two baths and private balconies with wrought iron trim located off the bedrooms. Top-floor units have private rooftop decks and the building also offers a common area rooftop deck.
Standard amenities include Brazilian cherry floors throughout, crown molding, wide wood trim, high ceilings with recessed lighting and woodburning fireplaces with marble or granite surrounds.
Kitchens have stainless steel appliances, cherry cabinets and granite countertops. Plans also have laundry rooms with a washer/dryer. Master baths have radiant floor heat, doublebowl vanities, walk-in showers with seats, whirlpool tubs and marble, limestone and granite finishes throughout.
Units are priced from $415,000 to $449,000 and include two indoor parking spaces.
A model is open for viewing noon to 2 p.m. Sundays. For information, call 312-642-1400.
Sales are closing out for Marquette’s Estates in Romeoville, a development of 176 detached and 130 attached singlefamily houses developed by Keating Development Group.
Three models are available for late spring deliveries. Each has three bedrooms–including a master suite–1 1/2 to 2 1/2 baths, a basement and two-car garage.
One of the models is the 2,191-square-foot, split-level Bellmark. It has a living room with vaulted ceilings, bay windows, and an expanded family room with a gas-burning fireplace. The Bellmark is priced at $299,990.
Base prices for detached houses range from $229,000 to $255,000. Attached designs are priced from $189,990. These have two or three bedrooms, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 baths, 9-foot first-floor ceilings, two-story great rooms and full basements.
Marquette’s Estates is off Weber Road and 135th Street.
Sales hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Monday and noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday.
For information, call 815-293-9000, or visit www.keatinggroup.com.
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