Multiple generations make the most of their Oswego communities
Shana Peake, her husband, Paul, and their children have lived at Churchill Club for five years, and Peggie Webster, Shana's 88-year-old grandmother lives at nearby Steeplechase, a community for those 55 and older. In addition, Robin Starnes, Shana's mother, resides in Bolingbrook, another southwest suburban community. The close geographical connection between family members of multiple generations is a rewarding experience.
“I don't know what I would do without Shana,” Webster said. “She and her family make sure that everything is running smoothly at my house, and it is wonderful to see my great grandchildren often and be part of some of their activities.”
The saga of the selection of Town and Country new home communities began more than five years ago when Shana's family moved back to Illinois from California.
“It was my family ties that brought us back plus we have a great life here at Churchill Club,” Peake said. “A day after we moved back, we saw Churchill Club advertised in the newspaper, we visited the community and decided that it would be our new home. The spacious homes, recreational facilities and affordable prices have enabled us to have a lifestyle that we couldn't have in expensive California.”
Churchill Club is a pool and clubhouse community for families, and two series of single-family homes offer a wide variety of floor plans and prices. The community boasts a Kentucky horse park theme with rolling hills and picturesque vistas. The Peakes chose the Winning Colors, a two-story home named for a Kentucky Derby winner and aptly placed in the Derby Series.
“Our home is perfect for our active family, since it is so spacious,” Peake said. “It includes four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, a first-floor den plus a second-floor bonus room, separate living and dining rooms on either side of the foyer, big kitchen, breakfast room and family room, basement and three-car tandem garage. There is plenty of room for all of our activities, hobbies and ‘stuff.'
“Of course, our home is only part of the reason why we're so happy at Churchill Club. We all enjoy the clubhouse and pool, we have great neighbors, the children can walk to school and we can bike over to Grandma Peggie's home. My mom and I don't have to worry about Peggie because we are nearby in case she needs something, and she has great neighbors too.”
About three years ago, Webster and her family agreed that her Schaumburg condominium was too far away from other family members, and Peake suggested her grandma look at Steeplechase. Webster, an active, independent person, wanted to have her own home and a duplex at Steeplechase was an appealing solution.
Her home includes two bedrooms, two baths, a large kitchen and dining area and an expansive great room plus a patio and two-car garage.
“The great room is very large, and I even have a piano,” she said. “The master bedroom is much bigger than I had in my condo and I have a walk-in shower in my private bath. The other bedroom is close to the second bath so it is a good guest room, and this home has seven closets. I like to joke that I don't know what to do with all of them.
“Best of all is the fact that my home is light and bright because it has so many windows. It's a very pleasant place to live, and I am really happy here,” she said.
Both the Peakes and Webster were pleased with the service provided by Town and Country Homes.
“Our experience was positive, and we think the communities are outstanding,” Peake said.
Churchill Club is an established community where sales are still underway, and two new model homes recently opened. Steeplechase is now a completed community.
Churchill Club is served by Oswego District 308 schools, and in addition to the elementary school in the neighborhood, a new high school is approximately one-fourth mile away. Major highways, including Route 59, I-55 and I-80, are nearby.
The clubhouse is the hub for family recreation and is a building of approximately 8,400 square feet with a fitness center, game room and community rooms. A junior Olympic pool and children's splash and play area are popular warm weather destinations.
Walking and bicycling paths wind through the community. In addition, the Oswegoland Park District parks offer soccer fields, tennis, basketball and sand volleyball courts.
Two series of single-family homes include the Arlington Series, with prices starting at $199,995 and the Derby Series, base-priced from the mid-$200,000s.
The Derby Series includes a ranch plan. Several homes are available for quick delivery with attractive incentives.
The Arlington Series includes seven two-story floor plans ranging in size from approximately 2,052 to 3,238 square feet in size with three to four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, partial basements and two- and three-car attached garages. Other highlights may include lofts and bonus rooms, second-floor laundries, computer niches and first-floor dens per plan.
The Derby Series features a ranch and six two-story plans. The homes range in size from 2,040 to 3,544 square feet, with two bedrooms and a den to four bedrooms, two or 2 ½ baths, and two and three-car garages.
All homes with basements feature a new waterproofing system with a 10-year warranty.
A trusted builder in Chicago for over 50 years, Town and Country Homes, a K. Hovnanian™ company, is currently building homes for first-time and move-up buyers in eight neighborhoods throughout the suburbs.
In addition, K. Hovnanian American Mortgage, L.L.C. can assist buyers with obtaining safe, affordable financing tailored to their needs.
To visit Churchill Club, take Int. Hwy. 88 to Eola Road exit, south on Eola Road to U.S. Hwy. 34 (Ogden Avenue), west on Route 34 to 5th Street, left on 5th Street to Yoakum Blvd., left on Yoakum to Preakness Drive, right on Preakness Drive to the sales office at the corner of Yoakum and Preakness. Sales center hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Call (630) 551-4332 for more information or visit townandcountryhomes.com.