Magnolia tops at Blackberry Crossing

Offering over 3,100 square feet of living space and an expansive kitchen that opens to the family room, the Magnolia has been the two-to-one favorite among new home buyers at Blackberry Crossing West in Montgomery.

The kitchen with its L-shaped island, breakfast room and family room comprise nearly one-third of the home's square-footage.

"The configuration of the living and dining rooms give buyers the opportunity to extend dining into the living room," said Robert Meyn, vice president of sales and marketing for Ryland Homes. "In fact, many buyers purchase an oversized dining room table to which leaves can be added to accommodate 12 to 20 people. The Magnolia really is a great home for entertaining."

Located on Gordon Road and Highway 30 in Montgomery, Blackberry Crossing West is a Ryland Homes community that includes two series of single-family homes. Homes in the Premier Series are priced from $285,990 to $320,990 and both two-story and ranch plans ranging from 2,436 to 3,686 square feet are available. Three Premier Series models, including a Magnolia, are open daily for touring.

In addition to the Premier Series, buyers may select a home from the Landmark Series. Seven two-story plans and one ranch plan are offered in the Landmark Series with homes ranging in size from 1,748 to 2,570 square feet. Landmark Series homes are currently priced from $219,990 to $287,990 with two models open daily for touring.

To visit Blackberry Crossing West, take I-88 to Orchard Road and head south to Ill. Hwy. 30, west to Gordon Road and south to Secretariat. Turn left and drive to White Rose Drive and go left to the sales center and models. The sales center is open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. except on Monday when hours are noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday when hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information call (630) 897-3800 or visit www.ryland.com.