Tuesday, September 15, 2015

Cottage Living Midwest Style in Chicago Area



Somerset Townhomes, Lake Zurich, IL

CHICAGO (Sept. 15, 2015) — From charming front porches to enchanting surroundings, there is so much to love about cottage-style homes. And, whether looking for a single-family home, townhome or vacation home, here are three different ways Chicagoans can experience the quaint and cozy attributes of cottage-style living year-round.

A Refreshing Alternative To Sprawling Subdivisions

When KZF Development looked to create Timber’s Edge, a low-maintenance community of 21 single-family homes at 3895 Dundee Road,  in Northbrook, Illinois, the developer wanted to make sure the community provided a refreshing alternative to the typical sprawling subdivisions found in the popular Chicago suburb.

 Once completed, Timber’s Edge will reflect a coastal-style design that is pedestrian friendly with front porches, paved walkways and a centrally located 10,000-square-foot community green with benches, pergolas and a fountain.

“We wanted to develop something unique to the area, something that resembled Michigan lakeside communities with home designs that foster a more intimate and neighborly atmosphere,” said Steve Friedman of KZF Development. “Timber’s Edge is designed as an interactive neighborhood where walkways and landscaped seating areas connect homes and residents.”


Peter Brennan
 Beachside Living In The Midwest

 For those who dream of living in a cottage-style home within walking distance to town and a beach, Somerset Townhomes in Lake Zurich, Illinois, offers the best of both worlds.

Located on West Main Street between Lakeview Place and Old Rand Road, Somerset provides a maintenance-free, lakeside lifestyle within walking distance to Breezewald Park Beach, which includes a playground and beach access, and is just steps from numerous restaurants and shops in downtown Lake Zurich.

 “All homes include quaint front porches centered on a courtyard complete with mature landscaping, a small pond, waterfall and seating area providing a coastal charm,” said Peter Brennan, president of Foxford Communities.

“Even better, most homes include views of the sparkling blue waters of Lake Zurich. You can’t beat the fact that Somerset offers affordable lakeside cottage living in a convenient walkable location.”

For more information on Somerset, contact Jeff Ohm at 847-821-9090 or johm@prg123.com.


Tammy Barry


A Vacation Home With A Modern Take On Cottage Design

Cottage-style homes also have special appeal to those in the market for a vacation residence according to Tammy Barry, director of sales and marketing for Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort, a marina resort community along the Illinois River in Starved Rock Country.

 “Buyers purchasing a second home typically want something that’s low-maintenance and ‘just right’ in terms of space, so the smaller footprint and efficient layout of a cottage is perfect for them,” said Barry.

 “Our homes at Heritage Harbor are very much a modern take on cottage design, and we dedicate the most space to the features we know are most important to vacation home owners – namely, open living space where friends and family can gather, and large bedrooms that can easily accommodate guests.”

For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Kim Manning at kmanning@taylorjohnson.com, 312.267.4527.
Kelly Shumaker, kshumaker@taylorjohnson.com, (312) 267-4519



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