ISLAND LAKE, IL - July 12, 2006 - Due to popular demand, the Glenwood ranch is providing luxurious one-level living at picturesque Walnut Glen, the new community of upscale single-family homes offered by Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA).
The Glenwood joins an inviting array of seven two-story home designs that are creating quick popularity for the countryside community north of the Village of Island Lake. Ground has now been broken for the first of 222 single-family homes on homesites of 1/4th acre. Prices range from $296,990 to $364,990 for homes that include full basements, two-car attached garages, and no SSA special assessments.
"One-level living is enjoying a resurgence in popularity and the addition of the Glenwood floor plan expands the opportunities for home buyers who want to live at Walnut Glen," said Ann Danner, president of Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA). "The Glenwood is an open, airy 1,909-square-foot plan designed to ensure both privacy and the flexibility to adapt to a variety of lifestyle needs, and buyers can purchase the home with a nine-foot deep basement starting from $319,990 or without a basement, priced from $306,990. Buyers also may add an optional sun porch or screen porch to further accent this very appealing home."
A private recessed entry leads to a central foyer with a coat closet and views of the great room with dramatic vaulted ceiling and wall of windows overlooking the rear yard. A spacious kitchen with island, pantry and dining area is open to a family room and an optional see-through fireplace is positioned to add a cozy glow to both the family room and living room.
On the other side of the living area is the master suite, set off a small hall for added privacy. The master bedroom includes a tray ceiling, two closets including a walk-in closet, and master bath with soaking tub, separate shower and double-bowl vanity. Buyers may opt for an expanded master bath with large vanity and two walk-in closets .
Another bedroom and a den with double-door entry are served by a hall bath and are separated from the master suite. Buyers may opt for a third bedroom in lieu of the den.
In addition to the Glenwood, the two-story designs offer from 2,244 to 3,368 square feet of space, with three or four bedrooms, 2 ½ to 3 ½ baths, mud rooms, full basements and two- and three-car attached garages. First-floor dens, first plus second-floor family rooms and second-floor laundry rooms are also featured per plan.
The homes include today's most popular features including nine-foot first-floor ceilings; choice of ceramic or wood floors in foyers and powder rooms; volume or vaulted ceilings per plan; painted interior millwork package; kitchens with furniture-quality cabinets with 42-inch upper cabinets, islands or peninsulas per plan, pantry cabinets per plan, choice of no-wax sheet vinyl flooring and decorator selected laminate countertops, stainless-steel double-bowl sinks, and brand name appliances; master bedrooms with volume ceilings; and master baths with cultured marble vanity tops, double-bowl vanities, volume ceilings per plan, ceramic tile and oversized soaking tubs in with separate showers per plan; pedestal sinks in powder rooms; and a variety of energy-saving features.
Architecturally distinctive exteriors offer Traditional, American Farmhouse and other classic exteriors, with varied brick and siding colors, detailed rooflines with gables and inviting porches. Professional landscaping packages are also included to complement the homes and create a harmonious streetscape.
A wide variety of optional features is available to personalize the homes.
"Walnut Glen has enjoyed brisk sales since its recent opening, spurred by the attractive home values and a peaceful countryside location that is part of the greater Barrington area," Danner said. "Walnut Glen is commuter-friendly, situated just minutes away from major highways including Routes 12, 176 and 120, and every convenience is nearby including Metra train service.
"In addition, home buyers who visit the area find that many new home communities have special service area assessments (SSAs) which can cost homeowners thousands of dollars in special taxes and make it harder to sell the home in the future. Walnut Glen offers added value because it has no SSAs."
In keeping with the country setting, Walnut Glen includes preserved natural areas and the community is bordered by wooded groves. Walking and bicycling paths wind through and lead to three park areas. The Lake County Forest Preserve district's Millennium Trail will pass through Walnut Glen and connect to the McHenry County Illinois Trail System. When completed, this system of scenic trails will extend from Lake Michigan to the Mississippi River. In addition, the town of Island Lake boasts its own resort area, with swimming, boating, water skiing and fishing on the 78-acre lake for which the community is named.
Residential Homes of America, Inc. has been recognized for the highest standards of quality and integrity with the Diamond Builder Designation from the Home Buyers Warranty Corporation for its superior workmanship and spotless claims record. RHA was the only homebuilder in Illinois to receive the coveted award which is a one-time only, life-time award given only to those builders who have demonstrated at least a five-year track record of offering the highest standards of construction, design and customer service in their markets based on strict criteria.
To visit, take Route 176 to Darrell Road, north 1 ½ mile to Neville Road, west on Neville Road to Dowell Road, south on Dowell to the Walnut Glen Information Center on the west side of the street. Or, take Route 120 west to Darrell Road, south 1 1/2 miles to Dowell Road, south one mile to the Walnut Glen Information Center. Hours are 11a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and Sunday from 12 noon to 5 p.m. Call (815) 344-3030 for more information or visit rhahomes.com or walnutglenhomes.com.
