The Home of the Month, an Ansel Cook two-story design, is one of the 52 upscale townhomes with brick and framed exteriors being built in the charming clubhouse community with a Victorian flavor.  Victoria Park is designed especially for active adults 55 and better, with all permanent residents 21 years old or older and is being developed by Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA). 

  Prices at Victoria Park range from $399,990 to $414,990 for homes with full basements and attached two-car garages.  Two professionally decorated model homes are open for viewing, and a selection of two-story homes is available for 30 to 60-day deliveries.

            "Transferees and other active adult buyers who may have a short timetable for a move will find an appealing selection of homes to meet their needs," said Ann Danner, president of Residential Homes of America, Inc.  "Victoria Park is a community that has been thoughtfully designed to reflect the priorities of buyers who desire a more convenient lifestyle without sacrificing the space and architectural excitement that signifies gracious living.  In addition, they can enjoy beautiful surroundings without having to maintain them and an attractive clubhouse is a center for socializing with the neighbors as well as that daily work-out in the fitness room.  Victoria Park offers more than just a beautiful home; a new and delightful lifestyle is part of the package."

            The 3,000-square-foot clubhouse features an inviting great room with raised hearth masonry fireplace.  Other amenities include a club room, catering kitchen, fitness center and business center with high-speed internet access.  A scenic, distinctive character for the neighborhood is provided by a boulevard entry, artful and lavish landscaping and a border of mature trees.  A private walking path encircles the tranquil enclave.

Catering to the diverse needs and preferences of today's active adults, Victoria Park offers three distinctly different home designs, including a ranch, a two-story home with a first-floor master bedroom and a traditional two-story design with the bedrooms upstairs.  The homes range in size from 1,768 to 2,172 square feet and include two bedrooms, a den, 2 ½ baths, nine-foot, first-floor ceilings, central air conditioning, hardwood floors or ceramic tile in key areas and ceramic tile in baths.

            The Ansel Cook, a traditional two-story home with all bedrooms on the second floor and 2,172 square feet of living space, is the Home of the Month.  This elegant home for 60-day delivery, is priced at $400,100, a savings of $20,000, and buyers may still select interior colors.

            "As with all of our homes for early delivery, the Ansel Cook includes several popular deluxe features that make it especially appealing," Danner said.  "Special features include a gas fireplace accented with eyeball lights, a rough-in for a full bath in the basement and a loft as well as two bedrooms and a study.

            Highlights of the Ansel Cook include a covered entry and foyer opening to a two-story living room and formal dining room; convenient central staircase; dazzling kitchen with walk-in pantry, serving peninsula, maple or oak cabinets, and corian countertops with integrated sink; breakfast room with sliding glass doors to the patio; adjoining family room; and powder room.

            The second floor features a master bedroom with double walk-in closets and luxury bath with a separate tub and shower plus double-bowl vanity as well as a second bedroom, den, loft, hall bath and laundry room.

            Quality features included in the price of the homes at Victoria Park include full basements; nine-foot, first-floor ceilings with volume ceilings per plan; wood or ceramic tile flooring in foyers and powder rooms; white solid core doors and trim; designer-selected light fixtures; stained oak railings with painted base; central air conditioning; laundry areas with cabinets and sinks; 50-gallon hot water heaters; automatic garage door openers; brick exteriors and patios.  Elegant kitchens include islands or peninsulas per plan; pantries, furniture-quality cabinets with 42-inch upper cabinets; corian counters with integral double-bowl sinks, hardwood or ceramic tile flooring; and brand name appliances including built-in double ovens, microwaves and cook-tops, dishwashers, disposals and water lines to refrigerators.  Baths include furniture-quality vanity cabinets with corian tops and under-mounted bowls, oversized soaking tubs and double-bowl vanities in master baths, ceramic tile and theatrical lighting in baths, pedestal sinks in powder rooms, linen closets, walk-in closets in master bedrooms and carpeting in all bedrooms and closets.

            Personalizing options include fireplaces, mantles and entertainment centers; security systems; whirlpool tubs in master baths, granite countertops; upgraded hardwood floors, lighting and plumbing fixtures; finished basements; marble flooring; stained wood door and trim packages; and paver patios.

            Victoria Park boasts a convenient location across the street from a convenience center with Sunset Foods, a dry cleaners, restaurants and a hair salon.  In addition, prestigious, well-established Libertyville is five minutes away and offers shopping, restaurants and other amenities as well as a location with easy access to other areas of Chicago via the I-94 tollway or the commuter train.

Buyers at Victoria Park and all RHA communities can have complete confidence in the integrity of their home builder.  Residential Homes of America has received the Diamond Builder Designation from the Home Buyers Warranty Corporation for its superior workmanship and spotless claims record.  RHA was the only home builder 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.  RHA supplies a 2-10 warranty which covers each home for one year workmanship, two years for mechanical systems and 10 year structural. 

            The Victoria Park sales center and model homes are on Route 137, approximately one mile west of Milwaukee Avenue.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.  For more information, call (847) 367-0300 or visit rhahomes.com.

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