Parkside at Prairie Ridge in Hampshire
Buyers: Get in on the ground floor with preview pricing at Parkside at Prairie Ridge, the first neighborhood to open in the master-planned Prairie Ridge community in Hampshire.
Located at Allen and Harmony roads, Parkside by U.S. Shelter will feature 93 single-family homes when complete. The builder offers seven home designs with 2,051 to 3,040 square feet with two to four bedrooms, two to 2½ baths, partial basements and two- or optional three-car garages.
These homes cater to what families want in space, convenience and architectural excitement, said Jack Sorenson, president of U.S. Shelter. "The floor plans offer the flexibility for buyers to personalize homes with such popular features as four-season rooms, guest suites, lofts, and opulent master suites with optional coffee bars."
Prairie Ridge, a Crown Community development, features a clubhouse with pool, fitness center and sports courts built among conservation areas, lakes, ponds, wetlands and paved walking and biking paths, as well as a nearby convenience retail center.
Two models recently opened at Parkside that showcase many upgrades and options available to buyers.
The Field Crest is priced from $284,990 and features 2,403 square feet, two bedrooms, den and two full baths. Earth tones prevail throughout the home.
From the ceramic-tiled foyer in this award-winning ranch design, guests have a view through the home into the landscaped backyard.
The great room with 12-foot ceiling offers plenty of space for dining and conversation around the fireplace. A brick fireplace with wood mantel and plasma screen highlight the space along with a sectional topped with pillows. Green and copper accents and medallion art add interest.
The kitchen features stainless steel appliances, cabinets with crown molding topped with granite, center island, pantry and breakfast nook. Homeowners can have morning coffee in the sunny four-season room furnished with two chairs, ottoman and game table. Green walls and draperies blend the room with the outdoors.
The luxurious master bedroom features a deep tray ceiling, metallic wallpaper, four-poster bed, sitting area with two chairs and table and walk-in closet. The bath has a 10-foot vanity with two sinks, tub and walk-in shower with ceramic tile surrounds.
Set in a private spot in the front of the home, the second bedroom or guest suite features a travel theme, walk-in closet and full bath.
The den sits off the foyer and can be separated from the entry by optional French doors.
The Walnut Meadow, priced from $304,990, features 3,040 square feet, four bedrooms, den and 2½ baths. The largest home offered at Parkside, this two-story design offers a lot of flexibility to adapt to a family's changing needs.
Its more contemporary interior features a cream, teal and green palette. Living and dining rooms flank the two-story foyer with the staircase straight ahead.
The formal dining room features a china cabinet and oval wood table set for six while the living room has a cream sofa topped with teal and green pillows and two teal chairs.
The family room is shown as a more casual space where kids can hang out and watch TV or play games while a snack tray awaits. A fireplace with ceramic tile surround highlights the room. Optional French doors can separate the more formal living room from the family room or it can be open for a nice large entertaining area.
Decorative columns separate the family room from the breakfast room with planning desk and round wood table set up for a child's birthday party, complete with gifts, cupcakes, hats and whistles.
The adjoining kitchen features black appliances, lots of cabinets topped with granite, center island and walk-in pantry. A butler pantry sits between the kitchen and dining room.
A den with photography theme occupies a private corner in the rear of the home.
An opulent master suite with double-door entry features a deep tray ceiling, his and hers walk-in closets, coffee bar and media center. The bath has teal walls, double-bowl vanity, tub with window and walk-in shower with ceramic tile surround.
Three secondary bedrooms include a young girl's room done in pink and purple with a Jack-and-Jill bath connecting to a room with a little princess theme. Another room has a jungle motif with hand-painted mural covering a whole wall. There is also a full hall bath.
Other available designs include The Fox Point from $249,990 with 2,051 square feet; The Silver Birch from $264,990 with 2,195 square feet; The Willow Field from $274,990 with 2,410 square feet; The Dawn Redwood from $279,990 with 2,640 square feet; and The Ridge Field from $289,990 with 2,852 square feet.
To visit Parkside, take I-90 west to Route 47, south to Route 20, west to Allen Road, west three miles to Prairie Ridge at Allen and Harmony roads. Sales center hours are noon to 5 p.m. on Monday and from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. For information, call (847) 683-4169 or visit www.usshelter.com.
Square footage: 2,051 to 3,040
Schools: Hampshire Elementary, Hampshire Middle and Hampshire High schools in Community Unit District 300
Parks: Hampshire Park District