Victoria Park, named for its Victorian flavor, is a luxurious community of 52 attached single-family homes designed for active adults 55 and better, with all permanent residents being 21 and older.  The community is being developed by Residential Homes of America, Inc. (RHA) and prices for ranch and two-story homes 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.

            "We've established an exciting new Homeowner Appreciation program which will consist of a monthly event at the community clubhouse that will be informative, fun  and will enable neighbors to get better acquainted," said Ann Danner, president of Residential Homes of America, Inc.  "In February, a personal trainer is slated to work with participants on the fitness equipment at the clubhouse.  Following months will feature a gourmet chef offering recipes for delicious low-fat, heart-healthy dishes.  And, with tax time around the corner, an investment professional will discuss strategies for active adults.  These invitation-only events will foster the community spirit that is a major part of the Victoria Park lifestyle."

            The community has been carefully crafted to encourage neighborly interaction, and includes a walking path in addition to the 3,000-square-foot clubhouse.  The clubhouse boasts a great room with raised hearth masonry fireplace, club room, catering kitchen, fitness center and business center with high-speed internet access.

The upscale character of Victoria Park is introduced at the boulevard entry and lavish landscaping and a border of mature trees creates a secluded oasis close to shopping and the other amenities of Libertyville.

"Victoria Park enables active adult buyers to enjoy a liberated lifestyle in homes that can be equally or more luxurious than the homes they're leaving," Danner said.  "Well-planned floor plans for more streamlined living, freedom from exterior maintenance and an inviting community hub add up to a great quality of life, and these spacious homes offer enough space for furniture, hobby equipment and other treasures.

At Victoria Park, residents don't downsize, they discover the right size home for their needs.  "The lifestyle offered at Victoria Park and other active adult communities is so attractive for today's busy people that buyers who are not yet 55 but are ready for more freedom and convenience are eager to purchase homes.  These buyers should note that covenants at Victoria Park do allow for a limited number of pre-active adults to live here, and it's strictly first-come, first-served," Danner said.

Victoria Park accommodates a variety of buyer preferences by offering three different floor plans including a ranch, a two-story home with a first-floor master bedroom and a traditional two-story design with 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 Vardin's Grove, priced from $404,990, is a popular plan that features a first-floor master bedroom.  With 2,155 square feet of space, the Vardin's Grove blends drama with convenience and features a soaring two-story living room with optional fireplace and entertainment center, an entertaining-sized dining room and an inviting kitchen with a breakfast nook plus a breakfast bar and adjacent outdoor living on a patio.  The master suite is a comfort cove offering two closets including a walk-in and a wall closet and the opulence of a compartmented private bath with corner soaking tub, separate shower and double-bowl comfort height vanity.  A powder room and laundry room complete the first floor.

Desirable flexibility is the theme of the second floor, a space that is ideal for a hobby area or home office.  A second bedroom and bath can serve as a guest suite, and a den, loft and large storage room provide additional spaces for hobbies.

            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; security systems; brick exteriors and patios. 

Attractive 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 boast 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 possibilities include fireplaces, mantles and entertainment centers; 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.

Buyers who act now can move in this spring and enjoy the many activities in and around Libertyville.  Golf courses, horseback riding stables and forest preserves appeal to ourdoor enthusiasts while downtown Libertyville offers a variety of restaurants and shops. Two Metra train stations offer easy access to downtown Chicago, while Int. Hwy. 94 is also convenient.  And, Victoria Park is across the street from a convenience center with Sunset Foods, a dry cleaner, restaurants and a hair salon. 

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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