Stone Gate a gem in downtown Des Plaines
Would you like an Emerald or Ruby?
Whatever jewel you select at Stone Gate Condominiums - where each condo is named after a gemstone - your purchase will mean quality construction, excellent value and a desirable location near downtown Des Plaines, developers say.
The new community by Newport Builders features 264 condos with one to three bedrooms, one to two baths, in-unit laundry room, private covered balcony, storage area and heated indoor parking space. For buyers purchasing now through Sept. 1, the builder will pay the first year's assessments.
Located off Northwest Highway, the community is comprised of four brick and stone buildings situated in a landscaped courtyard with a gazebo. Each building includes two elevators; wide, well-lit corridors and stairwells; and a TV camera view of the lobby entrance.
"Stone Gate appeals to a variety of buyers: empty-nesters looking for a low-maintenance lifestyle, professional singles seeking a luxury condo with easy access to Metra, and first-time buyers who want good value for their money," said Mary Wright, broker-associate with Century 21 Elm Realtors in Park Ridge.
Several models are professionally furnished and decorated by Frosolone Interiors in Chicago.
One of the featured models is the Opal, base priced from $249,950 with 1,646 square feet, two bedrooms and two baths.
This model features a transitional interior with lots of glass and clean lines and a soothing aqua and sage color scheme.
The entry brings you into the living and dining room area where a glass-topped table with leather chairs presents an elegant setting for dinner. Topped with a table runner, two candles and a small sculpture, the table is set for four. Nearby, a display cabinet shows favorite photos and artwork.
A cream sectional and sage chair provide plenty of seating while aqua and sage valances with cream draperies dress the windows. Sliding doors access the balcony.
In the kitchen, custom cabinetry and stainless steel appliances are standard. Wallpaper with a geometric design adds interest while a round bistro table for four sits by the window.
French doors bring you into the master suite where soft colors contrast with sleek, dark wood furnishings. Topped with a valance, sage shears add a light airy touch. The suite includes a large walk-in closet and private bath with two sinks, walk-in shower and private commode.
The second bedroom with chair rail is set up with a sofa and credenza with plasma TV. This room offers a flexible space and a nice spot for a guest bedroom with an adjacent hall bath with a tub and shower combo.
A laundry room and two closets are tucked off the front entry.
The Coral model, base priced from $249,950, features 1,571 square feet, two bedrooms and two baths. This traditional interior features cocoa brown, cream and taupe colors with a whisper of red throughout.
An angled hallway leads to the living room in the rear of the home where a cocoa brown wall with decorative molding gets your attention. A cream sofa and two cocoa chairs offer plenty of seating for guests. The room also includes a glass-topped coffee table with silver candlesticks and a red floral arrangement and media center with plasma TV. Sliding doors access the balcony.
Two windows brighten the elegant dining space where a dark wood dining table set for four is topped with red roses. Taupe draperies dress the windows.
A half wall separates the dining room from the kitchen that shows the standard stainless steel GE appliance package and a table for two.
The master suite features an elegant taupe spread, dark wood dresser, free-standing mirror and walk-in closet, artwork and red floral arrangement. Walls are cocoa and cream with a chair rail.
The private bath features striped wallpaper and walk-in shower.
The second bedroom is outfitted as a guest room done in cocoa, taupe and cream with dark wood desk and dresser. The adjacent hall bath has a tub and shower combo.
A closet and laundry sit off the front entry.
Other available floor plans include Diamond from $199,950 with 1,260 square feet, two bedrooms and 11/2 baths; Emerald from $224,950 with 1,379 square feet, two bedrooms and two baths; Garnet from $229,950 with 1,571 square feet, two bedrooms, two baths; Jade from $234,950 with 1,529 square feet, two bedrooms, two baths. Sapphire from $239,950 with 1,534 square feet, two bedrooms, two baths; Topaz from $249,950 with 1,576 square feet, two bedrooms, two baths; Ruby from $279,950 with 1,817 square feet, three bedrooms, two baths; and Turquoise from $289,950 with 1,994 square feet, two bedrooms, two baths and a den.
To reach the community, exit northbound I-294 at Dempster Avenue and head west about 11/2 miles (turns into Northwest Highway/Miner Street). Turn right at Western Avenue to the sales center. Sales hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. The community, just off Northwest Highway, is within walking distance of Metra and downtown Des Plaines. For more information, call (847) 699-9606 or visit newportbuilders.com.