Limited edition condos offered
Some buyers just want the optimum level of luxury in their interior surroundings, and due to popular demand, Optima, Inc. is meeting this need at Optima Old Orchard Woods.
A limited edition of just 16 condominiums have been designated as Optima Platinum Reserve units, denoting the opulent level of features and finishes being offered in these exquisite residences! Two new models enable buyers to visualize the latest advances to facilitate living the good life.
Popular Optima Old Orchard Woods, a striking contemporary structure silhouetted against the beauty of Harms Woods forest preserve, is the latest and largest condominium community offered by nationally-known architect David Hovey and Optima, Inc., his design and development company.
Sales of more than two-thirds of the 665 condominiums have already taken place within the three interconnected 20-story towers, and Optima Platinum Reserve residences are nestled within Maple Tower, the last of the three vertical neighborhoods to be developed.
"Because Optima Old Orchard Woods is really a complete community within one building, it is large and varied enough to virtually every possible requirement our buyers may have," said David Hovey.
The Optima Platinum Reserve units range from 1,204-square-foot, two-bedroom designs to 3,109-square-foot penthouses, and a two-bedroom, two-bath condominium and a three-bedroom, 2½-bath residence are featured as models with top-of-the-line finishes. Prices range from $428,500 to $1,751,500.
"Most buyers focus on the kitchen and master bath when they think in terms of more deluxe features," said Andy Zajac, vice president of sales and marketing. "We've increased the already high standards to create ultra-luxurious rooms."
Buyers will enjoy viewing the two model condominiums for a closer look at Optima Platinum Reserve quality and the magnificent views from floor-to-ceiling windows that frame forested vistas or the skyline of Chicago.
Unit 503 includes two bedrooms separated by a light and airy living area. A formal dining room is on one side of the open kitchen and a spacious living room is on the other with a wall of windows and access to a terrace. The master bedroom includes a wall of windows and a dressing area with two closets plus a private bath with shower and double-bowl vanity.
The second bedroom also includes two closets and windows overlooking the terrace. A dressing area with two closets leads down a private hall to the second full bath, and the residence includes a laundry.
Unit 601 is a three-bedroom plan with a large entry foyer with wall of windows and a light, sunny hall leading to an expansive great room with windows on three sides including access to the terrace.
The secluded master bedroom includes two closets, one of which is a large walk-in type and a compartmented bath with soaking tub, separate shower and double-bowl vanity.
Two other large bedrooms are served by a compartmented hall bath. A laundry and powder room complete this plan.
Each of the towers has a private two-story entrance as well as its own fitness center on the penthouse floor. Residents of the interconnected towers have indoor access to a party room, indoor swimming pool and spas with views of the woods, sun deck, fitness facilities and convenience shopping in the building including a gourmet grocery and dry cleaner and heated, secure parking.
Residents will enjoy a private park, The Grove, on the east side of the building. This park includes a landscaped lawn, three ponds, a tennis court, grills, picnic benches and a bridge leading to a regional bike path.
Across the street, Harms Woods provides trails for hiking, bicycling, cross-country skiing plus a golf course and horseback riding stable. The very convenient location is just a few blocks from Old Orchard Shopping Center, the Metra, the Skokie Swift and the Edens Expressway.
One- two- and three-bedroom plans plus penthouses and extra-large combination residences are offered, and many plans have Optima's signature sky gardens, terraces and private patios. In addition to the two new models, six other models are on display, suggesting the many possibilities at Optima Old Orchard Woods.
Prices for the condominiums at Optima Old Orchard Woods start at $260,000 for one-bedroom plans, from $326,000 for two-bedroom plans and from $461,500 for three-bedroom plans. A selection of homes for early delivery is offered, with attractive incentives.
Sales are taking place at the Optima, Inc. Skokie sales center at 9645 Woods Drive. To visit, take the Edens Expressway and exit at Old Orchard Road, west to Harms Road, south to Golf Road (Route 58), east to Woods Drive, north one block to sales center. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For information, call (847) 583-4700 or visit www.optimaweb.com.