Luxury townhouses with golf course views draw buyers to Lakewood
The Highlands at Red Tail offers luxurious townhouses with large floor plans and maintenance-free exteriors in the Village of Lakewood.
When complete, the community by Montalbano Homes will include 176 townhouses, some with scenic golf course views, and greenbelts and landscaped surroundings.
Buyers can select from six floor plans with two or three bedrooms, 2½ baths, wood deck or patio, full basement and two-car attached garage. One plan has a first-floor master bedroom.
"The demand for townhouses with more than 2,000 square feet is increasing among two-career families, active adults and single professionals who don't want a home with exterior maintenance, yet want more space than is found in many townhouses today," said Debbie Russo, vice president of sales and marketing for Montalbano Homes.
Located just north of Ackman Road adjacent to Red Tail Golf Club, the community enjoys a country setting close to the booming Randall Road corridor with shopping, services, restaurants and entertainment.
Visitors are invited to tour two professionally furnished and decorated model townhouses with interiors by Britten Design Continuum, Inc.
The Dunham priced from $274,990 features 2,233 square feet, three bedrooms and 2½ baths.
A soft contemporary interior shows colors of the beach -- sand, greens and teals -- with a comfortable, relaxing feel. Decorated for youthful buyers with two children or perhaps a single female with two children, the model features tones and a look that would appeal to a female buyer.
A welcoming foyer brings you into the dining room where a round table topped with a candle display promotes an easy flow of conversation with guests.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and furniture quality 42-inch upper cabinets topped with laminate, while striped draperies dress the door that opens to the deck. In the breakfast area, a rectangular glass-topped table is ideal for casual family dinners.
In the family room, a tan sofa topped with a teal throw and decorative pillows sits against a grass cloth wall while two chairs bring a striped pattern into the room. This space is great for entertaining because the room is open to the breakfast area where guests can also circulate.
Topped with a cathedral ceiling, the luxurious master suite features dark wood furnishings with an opulent sea foam ultra suede bedspread and lounge chair for relaxing before bedtime. The bath has two sinks, tub, walk-in shower and large walk-in closet.
A hall bath serves the two secondary bedrooms, one a girl's teen retreat with a daisy theme and a boy's room with a baseball motif that includes a leather baseball chair and ottoman.
The Belmont priced from $269,990 features 2,158 square feet, three bedrooms and 2½ baths.
Showing a transitional interior with a bit of personality, chocolate, rich dark chocolate, cherry filling and caramel comprise the palette for this home. Potential buyers may be empty-nesters or first-time buyers.
The two-story foyer gives visitors a spacious, open feel with the staircase straight ahead.
The living room with decorative molding features a paisley print sofa and two floral print chairs with animal print and jeweled pillows. The formal dining room features a wood table that can expand to accommodate the whole family for a holiday dinner.
The family room, kitchen and breakfast area are all open. The kitchen features stainless steel appliances and granite countertops while the breakfast area shows a round glass-topped table with wrought iron base, wrought iron display shelf and doors to the deck.
A love seat, two chairs, plasma TV and glass-topped round coffee table furnish the family room.
From the upstairs loft, there's a panoramic view of downstairs. This space is outfitted with a U-shaped sectional, big screen plasma TV and game table, which shows the largeness of this multi-functional space.
Topped with a cathedral ceiling, the master suite features luxurious window treatments and bedding, dark wood furnishings and large pieces of artwork above the bed. The room is furnished with full-size pieces to emphasize the spaciousness of the room. The private bath has two sinks, tub, walk-in shower and walk-in closet.
A full hall bath with two sinks serves the two secondary bedrooms.
Other available floor plans include The Avalon from $259,990 with 2,019 square feet; The Carlisle from $269,990 with 2,189 square feet; The Greenbriar from $229,990 with 1,702 square feet; and The Foxwood from $229,990 with 1,706 square feet.
To visit The Highlands at Red Tail, take Randall Road to Ackman Road and travel west for about two miles to Red Tail Drive. Turn north on Red Tail Drive to Falcon Greens Drive. Turn west on the first Falcon Greens Drive and then south on Merchant Court to the sales center at 8405 Merchant Court. The sales center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily except Fridays when hours are 1 to 6 p.m. For more information, call (815) 788-9470 or visit www.montalbanohomes. com
Price range: $229,990 to $274,990
Square footage: 1,706 to 2,233
Schools: West Elementary and Bernotas Middle schools in Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 and Crystal Lake Central High School in Community High School District 155.
Parks: Crystal Lake Park District