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New construction homes still available in The Glen

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While The Glen has been around for about 15 years, there are still new construction homes available.  The newest development is called Westgate at The Glen.  Edward R. James Partners is the developer, and construction began two years ago.  As of this date, 90% of the homes have sold which means there is still an opportunity to purchase a beautiful new home in the ever popular Glen community.

The Glen is the premier lifestyle community on the North Shore in Glenview, Illinois.  It offers several residential neighborhoods in addition to Westgate and is anchored by Glen Town Center which has numerous restaurants, shops, a book store, coffee shop, and a movie theater.

Westgate is located adjacent to the Regency neighborhood of townhomes and villas just north of West Lake Avenue and west of Shermer Road.  This places it immediately across Shermer from Glenview Prairie Club Golf Course and across West Lake from The Glen Club, an 18 hole championship golf course.  It is near Southgate at the Glen which was also developed by the James team.  Westgate is convenient to Glen Town Center, Gallery Park, Attea Middle School, and the Glen’s Metra train station.

Westgate, when completed, will have 173 homes:  71 row homes, 68 Mews townhomes, and 34 single family homes.  The single family homes and row homes are configured with first floor master bedrooms; they have two stories.  The townhomes have three stories with all bedrooms on the top floor.  The row homes facing Shermer have golf course views.

The development has lovely common areas; and it is intended to provide “nearly maintenance-free” living.

If you may have interest in living in The Glen, please contact me at margaretludemann@gmail.com or 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann, resident of The Glen and @properties Realtor

The next phase is now for sale at Patriot Commons at The Glen

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Surprise! The developer Toll Brothers has re-started construction of Patriot Commons at The Glen in Glenview Illinois. This townhome and condo development kicked off with huge crowds and many first day buyers several years ago. After completing much of the development Toll Brothers stopped construction when the real estate market collapsed. But now, with little fanfare, orders are once again being taken for new construction townhomes.

You’ve heard the real estate mantra, “location, location, location”. Well, Patriot Commons has one of the finest locations on Chicagoland’s North Shore. The development borders The Glen Club’s 18 hole championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio, and it is but a very short walk to Glen Town Center. GTC is The Glen’s shopping and dining “main street” where one can find wonderful restaurants, bistros, a pub and numerous retail stores and boutiques. It’s also only a block or two from Gallery Park, Lake Glenview and the Glenview Park Center with pools and a full health club.

Three townhome models will be constructed in this next phase of the development. For buyers looking for a first floor master bedroom, the Hargrove model fits the bill. It is a one level (first floor) home with two bedrooms, two baths, a lovely covered porch, and a below grade garage.

The Brantley model offers three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a study, loft, and balcony.

The Randall model is a more traditional townhome design with two levels. The first floor is the main living area with a living room, family room, dining room, kitchen and powder room. The second floor offers three bedrooms and two baths, one of which is located in the master suite.

Home prices range from the $400’s to the $700’s.  Construction will begin soon with anticipated delivery in 2015. At a future date the final building in the development will be offered for sale, and it will be composed of condos.

If you are interested in Patriot Commons please contact me. I am a long time Glen homeowner and an award winning realtor with @properties.

Margaret Ludemann

Phone: 847-401-1802

Email: MargaretLudemann@gmail.com

Westgate at The Glen’s Grand Opening

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The new Westgate at the Glen housing development in Glenview, Illinois officially opened for sale last Saturday, May 31. The developer, E.R. James Partners held a “reservation event” for people who had pre-registered their interest. The neighborhood, on nearly 30 acres of land at the northwest corner of W. Lake Avenue and Shermer Road, will have 173 luxury homes when completed. It promises to be a very popular addition to The Glen which has 8 other neighborhoods offering a wide variety of home types.

71 row homes, 68 mews townhomes, and 34 single family homes are planned. This development may offer the last opportunity for new construction single family homes in The Glen.  Of particular interest to empty nesters will be the models with first floor master bedroom suites. The row homes and single family homes will have first floor master bedrooms. The townhomes are configured with second floor master bedrooms. The development will be built in two phases.  Each phase will include a mix of row homes and townhomes.  The entire development will have common areas; and it is intended to provide nearly maintenance-free living.

A big part of the attraction of Westgate is its proximity to two golf courses and Glen Town Center’s many restaurants, shops, and movie theater. Just across W. Lake is the ever popular Glen Club’s championship 18 hole course designed by Tom Fazio. On the other side of Shermer Road you’ll find Glenview Prairie Club, a 9 hole course which also offers paddle tennis. Glen Town Center is only a short walk away as is Kohl Children’s Museum. The development is also walking distance to the Glen’s Metra station offering service to downtown Chicago.

I attended the kick off with several of my clients. We received brochures, lots of information, and a nice lunch. Those who attended will be given appointment times to visit with E.R. James sales associates who will provide detailed floor plans and a list of available upgrades. I plan on attending these sessions with my clients; and I will write about all of this in future blogs.

For more information about The Glen you may contact me at margaretludemann@gmail.com. I am a Glen homeowner and a Realtor affiliated with @properties.

Margaret Ludemann