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| 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.”
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| 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.
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| 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.”
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