Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA) announces the Grand Opening of Alleghany Trail at Village Station in Grayslake
GRAYSLAKE, IL – September 13, 2006 – Outstanding home values are now being offered during the Grand Opening of Alleghany Trail at Village Station, the sister community to popular Village Station, which is now complete.
Alleghany Trail at Village Station, being developed by Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA), continues the offering of rowhouse-inspired townhomes that made the original Village Station a fast-paced success. Award-winning home designs with a sophisticated urban flair combined with a location within easy walking or bicycling distance of the Grayslake Metra Station has been an appealing combination for career-oriented singles and couples who seek luxurious interiors along with freedom from exterior maintenance.
"With the completion of the entrance to the community, it seemed an excellent time to reintroduce these beautiful home designs along with incentives that will save home buyers thousands of dollars," said Ann Danner, president of Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA). "We invite buyers to stop out, get acquainted with Alleghany Trail, view the professionally decorated models and take advantage of our Grand Opening offer for great home values."
The entrance off of Alleghany Road provides direct access to Route 120 and Peterson road. Alleghany Trail is a neighborhood of 72 townhomes, with base prices ranging from $204,990 to $247,990 for homes that feature finished lower levels and two-car attached garages.
Four townhome designs are offered, ranging from 1,471 to 1,944 square feet, with two bedrooms or two bedrooms and a loft; 2 ½ baths; finished lower levels with bonus rooms; and two-car attached garages. One design features dual master bedrooms, while the Chicago and Flagler models offer an optional three-bedroom floor plan. The Chicago floor plan was recently acclaimed for having the best interior among the homes on the Lake County Tour of Homes.
Home buyers who are seeking maximum space and flexibility will be delighted by the 1,944-square-foot Flagler, the largest floor plan, priced at $247,990. This gracious home boasts 2 ½ baths, a convenient second-floor laundry and two expansive master suites or three bedrooms including a master suite with 10-foot ceiling, two closets and private bath with double-bowl vanity.
A grand living area provides the flexibility of a single-family home in a carefree package, highlighted by a 25-foot great room with optional fireplace, a breakfast nook with sliding glass doors to a wraparound deck and spacious kitchen with plentiful cabinets and an island. The lower level bonus room is ideal for a home theater, home office or fitness center.
Quality features included in the price of the townhomes are nine-foot ceilings on the main floor; colonist trim; finished lower levels; brick and vinyl exteriors; decks;
central air conditioning; pre-wiring for cable and phones; smoke detectors and storage space under the stairs in the lower level.
Personalizing options include natural gas fireplaces, built-in entertainment centers, bay windows, electric garage door openers, deluxe front elevations, choice of cabinets and flooring, ceiling fan outlets, mirrored closet doors, security systems, whirlpool tubs, refrigerators, microwave ovens, washers and dryers, self-cleaning ranges, oak stain packages and vaulted ceilings.
RHA includes a 2-10 warranty which covers each home for one year workmanship, two years for mechanical systems and 10 year structural.
"This is a great time to buy a home at Alleghany Trail, with a choice of floor plans, locations, delivery dates and prices," Danner said. "In addition, at the present time, some exceptionally attractive locations are available overlooking ponds and wetlands areas. The Grand Opening incentives are outstanding, and more details are available at the sales office."
Alleghany Trail is strategically located near the two-acre community park as well as a new 45-acre park opening in fall of 2007. The community park boasts a picturesque gazebo and the park is connected to a regional trail by a neighborhood walking path. In addition, the regional park will offer numerous attractions including five baseball and softball fields, four soccer fields, two tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, two full-size basketball courts, a playground, fishing pier, concession and restroom building, three picnic shelters and paved paths, lighting and landscaping.
Located in central Lake County, Alleghany Trail at Village Station is close to job centers in Lake County and the northwest suburbs. Downtown Grayslake and the many other commercial areas provide every convenience as well as restaurants and entertainment, and residents are also near the Chain O' Lakes recreational area to the west.
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.
The Alleghany Trail at Village Station sales center and professionally decorated model homes are located at 6 Thomas Court. To visit, take I-94 north to Route 120, west to Allegheny Road, one-half mile south to Station Park Drive. The sales center is on the east side, and is open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Call (847) 231-5200 for more information or visit rhahomes.com.
