The Glen Club

Prairie Golf & Paddle Club Almost Ready

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The Glenview National 9 Golf Course in The Glen (of Glenview, Illinois) has added a new 2600 sq ft clubhouse over the winter months.  I got a sneak preview this weekend, and I really mean “sneak”.  I was taking photos of the exterior of the new facility – which has NOT yet opened – when an employee came out an asked me what I was doing.  I explained that I am a local Realtor who blogs about The Glen regularly.  When he walked back inside…I followed him, much to his surprise.

The new clubhouse is beautiful and functional.  When opened (best guess, early May) it will have a pro shop, bar & grill area, fireplace, and event space.  An outdoor patio is also under construction.

The bigger news is the addition of four paddle tennis courts just outside of the clubhouse.  Paddle tennis is a cross between tennis and racquetball played in enclosed 60′ X 30′ courts.  These courts (and the clubhouse) are directly across the street (Lake Ave) from the north commons area of the Tower Crossing townhome development, which means it is also across the street from The Glen Club Championship Golf Course designed by Tom Fazio.  They are about one block from the western edge of the Cambridge development which has single family homes, townhomes, villas and duplexes.   In fact the course, clubhouse and paddle tennis courts are within a short walk of many Glen homes and within a few minutes drive from any home in The Glen.

Because of the addition of paddle tennis, the old name (Glenview National 9) is being replaced by a new name, Glenview Prairie Golf & Paddle Club.  From my brief, very unofficial tour of the new clubhouse I would say it’s about 95% done.  A few small things are still to be done inside, and I see that landscaping is missing a few items yet to plant.  If you would like more information about living in The Glen, please contact me at 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann, resident of The Glen and Coldwell Banker Realtor

 

Living near The Glen Club, Glenview Illinois

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Spring is just around the corner, and it’s time to be thinking about golf!  One of the great benefits of living in The Glen is proximity to The Glen Club’s 18 home championship golf course designed by Tom Fazio.  The course is open to the public, and it also offers memberships.

The Glen Club opened in 2001 to rave reviews.  It is the only golf course in the country that was named in all three of the Top 10 New Course lists (Golf Digest, Golf Magazine and Sports Illustrated). More accolades followed including the Zaget Survey which put the club on its list of America’s Top 50 Golf Courses (2003 – 05); and Great Lakes Golf Magazine named it the best golf course in Illinois.  The club has been host to numerous Nationwide Tour tournaments; and it is the permanent home of the Illinois Golf Hall of Fame.

The Glen Club is located in The Glen within walking distance of nearly every home.  55 homes in the Southgate On the Glen development and 8 Tower Crossing townhomes border the course, and several other homes in these developments have course views.  In addition to these neighborhoods, homeowners in Regency in The Glen and Cambridge at The Glen are particularly close to the clubhouse.

The Glen is unique and wonderful in so many ways.  Homeowners’ proximity to one of the country’s premier golf courses is one of them.  The Glen Club is located at 2901 West Lake Avenue in Glenview, Illinois.  You may reach the club by phone at 847-724-7272.  If you will be visiting from out of town, the club offers elegant hotel rooms in the clubhouse.

Margaret Ludemann,   Resident of The Glen, @properties Realtor

Phone:  847-401-1802,   Email: margaretludemann@gmail.com

Over 500 Townhomes & Villas in The Glen

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The Glen in Glenview, Illinois is known for many things including Glen Town Center (shopping, dining, entertainment), two golf courses (The Glen Club, Glenview National 9), the Park Center, Kohl Childrens Museum, and several beautiful neighborhoods (Cambridge, Chapel Crossing, Glen Shore, Landings in The Glen, Patriot Commons, Regency at The Glen, Southgate, and Tower Crossing), and 671 single family homes.  Today, though, I want to tell you about the many townhomes, villas, duplexes and two-flats in The Glen.

There are over 500 multi-family private homes in The Glen, and there is significant diversity among these lovely properties.  They range in size from 1141 sq ft to over 4100 sq ft…and in price from around $300,000 to the high $700,000s.  Here is a breakdown of the various neighborhoods which have multi-family homes:

Cambridge:  108 townhomes, 35 duplexes, 13 two-flats.  There is a variety of sizes and models.

Glen Shore:  38 condo/apartments are available in various sizes & models.

Patriot Commons:  Six townhome and condominium models are available, offering 1141 sq ft to 1388 sq ft.

Regency:  109 townhomes and 40 ranch villas.  Townhomes range in size between 1523 sq ft and 1835 sq ft.  Villas are larger at 1883 sq ft – 2493 sq ft.

Southgate – Phase 1:  38 lovely row homes offer 1,585 to 1,919 sq ft.  24 charming villas offer 1,625 to 2,055 sq ft.

Tower Crossing:  154 row homes, 6 models, 3031 sq ft to 4105 sq ft.

Some new construction homes are available, and many existing homes are for sale.  If you would like additional information, please contact me at 847-401-1802.

Margaret Ludemann, resident of The Glen

Big year for home sales in Southgate in The Glen

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Southgate sign at the corner of Patriot Blvd and Independence.

Southgate in The Glen is experiencing a big year in home sales.  In fact, nearly double as many Southgate homes have already sold in 2012 vs. all of 2011, and the year isn’t over!

Southgate is one of the wonderful communities in The Glen, Glenview Illinois.  There are 299 homes in the 104 acres of Southgate.  237 of these are single family detached homes,  55 border The Glen Club’s championship golf course.  There are also 62 attached homes:  38 are row homes and 24 are villas.

A little sales history will prove my point regarding the big sales jump in 2012.  Seven Southgate homes sold in 2011, which is about the average over the last three years.  But so far in 2012, thirteen homes have sold.  Plus there are three homes under contract, waiting to close.  I suspect that at least two of these will close yet in 2012, so Southgate should end up with 15 sales for the full year.

What’s behind the increase in sales?  Let’s begin with the community itself.  Southgate is one of the most desirable neighborhoods on the north shore.  The homes are stunning in appearance and built with the highest quality of materials and workmanship.  Second, many people waited to buy their next homes until the economy improved and jobs became more secure.  Well, that time has arrived, and the buyers are looking for quality properties. Third, prices are well below their 2006 highs, but they are beginning to increase.  So now is an ideal time to buy.  Finally, mortgage interest rates are at historically low levels.  It all adds up to a boom in Southgate sales.  If you are interested in a Southgate home, please contact me at 847-401-1802.

Upgrades for The Glen’s Glenview National 9 Golf Course

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Construction is under way for Glenview National 9’s new clubhouse and paddle tennis courts.

Glenview National 9, The Glen’s beautiful nine-hole public course, is getting a big face lift.  The course itself has always been in tip top shape, due in large part to an agreement with The Glen Club for ongoing maintenance.  The Glen Club is a semi-private 18 hole championship course across the street.  It is one of the finest courses anywhere (designed by Tom Fazio), and is a frequent stop on the PGA’s Nationwide Tour.  Glenview National 9 will soon be home to a new 2600 sq ft clubhouse at a cost to the Village of Glenview of $2,200,000.  Work has begun, and it is scheduled to be completed in the spring.  The new clubhouse will also feature four paddle tennis courts.  The village believes that this may be the only publicly owned golf course and paddle tennis facility in the United States.

Residents of The Glen are very excited about these upgrades to Glenview National 9.  The course is already very popular, hosting over 20,000 rounds of golf annually!  And convenient…it’s located IN The Glen, just across the street from the stunning Tower Crossing townhomes and Pulte Homes’ new development, Regency at The Glen.  It is also within close walking distance from the beautiful Cambridge neighborhood.  Other Glen neighborhoods are but a few minutes drive from Glenview National 9 such as Southgate, Landings at The Glen, Patriot Commons, Chapel Crossing, and Glen Shore.

For more information about Glenview National 9 and other Glenview-based courses to to www.golfglenview.com.  Better yet, stop by Glen Town Center in the heart of the Glen for lunch or shopping, and stroll over to the course to take a first hand look.