Five single-family model homes can be purchased in Cambridge Lakes

Five professionally appointed single-family model homes are available for purchase at Cambridge Lakes in Pingree Grove.

Currently buyers can choose to purchase the two executive model homes from the Signature series and the three Horizon series model homes. All of the model homes include a number of deluxe features and designer touches.

"This is a great opportunity for buyers to own beautiful model homes in this award winning community," said Paul F. Ivers, president of Cambridge Homes. "New model homes are being built from both home series, which is why these models are available for purchase."

Cambridge Lakes features a 30,000-square-foot community center with a gymnasium, aerobics room, separate exercise rooms including weights as well as interactive and standard cardiovascular equipment, meeting rooms for assorted community groups and three outdoor pools.

The Cambridge Lakes' community center is part of a centrally located recreation complex, which also includes four baseball diamonds with a concession stand and a large playground. The community also features a skate park, an additional baseball diamond, three soccer fields, seven tot-lots and four fully equipped playgrounds for older children.

The community also includes 367 combined acres of open space including 12 lakes, wooded park areas, nature conservation areas and 5.2 miles of walking and bike trails.

"Cambridge Lakes is a family oriented, value enhanced community that has a wide variety of homes to meet virtually every living and budget need, as well as the amenities of a village, and is in a convenient setting for commuters," Ivers said.

The Signature series features six different single-family plans ranging from 2,454 to 3,388 square feet including a ranch style design and five two-story plans with base prices ranging from $334,000 to $374,000.

The two Signature series model homes currently available for purchase in Cambridge Lakes are:

• The Dartmouth. This 2,454-square-foot ranch model home includes three bedrooms, 2½ baths and a two-car attached garage. Highlights of this model include a serving bar with built-in wine rack and refrigerator, a spacious family room with stone fireplace, a large island kitchen with granite countertops and built-in appliances including a double oven, wood flooring in the foyer, dinning room and kitchen and a full lookout basement with a bath rough-in, priced at $401,340.

• The Edington. This 3,282-square-foot two-story model includes four bedrooms, 3½ baths, a den with two-sided fireplace, a main-level bonus room, finished full walk-out lower level with a wet bar, spacious kitchen with 42-inch upper maple cabinets with crown molding, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, and a two-car attached garage, priced at $514,170.

The Horizon series features nine different single-family plans including eight two-story versions ranging from 1,715 to 3,018 square feet and a 1,805-square-foot ranch plan. Base prices range from $238,000 to $274,000.

The three Horizon series model homes currently available for purchase are:

• The Grandview. This two-story model home features 2,428 square feet of living space with three bedrooms plus an oversized second floor family room, 2½ baths, a convenient second-floor laundry room, intercom system with CD player, security system, full basement with bath rough-in, upgraded exterior with brick and a front porch and two-car attached garage, priced at $296,440.

• The Vista. This 2,799-square-foot two-story model home features four bedrooms with a huge second floor family room, 2½ baths including a luxury master bath, a convenient second floor laundry room, oak rails, a fireplace with media niche, first-floor den, extended two-car attached garage and full basement with bath rough-in, priced at $351,640.

• The Paramount. This two-story model home features 3,018 square feet of living space with four bedrooms plus a loft, 2½ baths including a luxury master bath, a first-floor den, 9-foot high first floor ceilings, a convenient second floor laundry room, bay windows in the dining room and kitchen, fireplace with media niche and built in cabinetry, spacious kitchen with 42-inch upper cherry cabinets, granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, full basement with bath rough-in, three-car attached garage and a full brick front exterior, priced at $390,350.

Cambridge Lakes is currently planned for 2,995 homes including 43 different designs among eight home lines including four series of single-family homes, two series of townhouses, attached single-family and condominiums.

Pingree Grove is located approximately four miles to the southeast of the I-90 and Route 47 interchange. Cambridge Lakes is situated in a country setting with the benefit of convenient access to the Prime Outlet Mall in Huntley as well as to I-90. In addition to providing an easy commute to the northwest suburbs along the I-90 corridor, the community is less than 15 minutes to the major employment centers in Elgin via Route 20 and Route 72.

To visit, take I-90 to the Route 47 exit, then left (south) approximately three miles to Higgins Road (Route 72). Turn left (east) one mile to the community entrance on the right following signs to the single-family information center. Daily office hours are from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. (noon to 6 p.m. on Friday). Call (847) 984-4883 for more information about the five available single-family model homes. More information about Cambridge communities can be accessed online at www.mycambridgehome.com. Cambridge Homes