Buyers can move in now to luxurious townhomes and single-family homes

If you're a home shopper who can move within 120 days, you can obtain a beautiful award-winning single-family home or townhome in one of Chicagoland's most distinctive, exciting communities.

At West Point Gardens, the award-winning Traditional Neighborhood Design community in the Randall Road corridor of Elgin, a dazzling selection of homes in three series are offered at value pricing that can save buyers many thousands of dollars on finely finished homes. Both townhomes and single-family homes in two series are priced to sell with tremendous savings and with a Guaranteed Sales Program to assist buyers with the sale of their existing homes.

"All townhomes and single-family homes include basements and private enclosed garden areas as well as a variety of deluxe features and finishes that make each a one-of-a-kind opportunity for some fortunate buyer," said Pat Curran, president of West Point Builders, the developer. "In addition, buyers will have the bonus of a cohesive traditional community with numerous amenities and a warm, friendly environment like that of the small towns of the past."

Strategically situated just south of the corner of Route 20 (Lake Street) and Nesler Street, one block west of Randall Road, West Point Gardens is well-known for its fresh interpretation of traditional architecture and its room-sized front porches with garages in the rear to enhance a charming streetscape. Buyers can plan a one-stop tour of 11 professionally decorated single-family and townhome models, all of which feature the theme gardens that give the community its identity.

The private enclosed gardens include a 6-foot private maintenance-free fence and fully sodded yard with concrete patio plus walkway to the gate that can be securely locked. Buyers may work with the West Point Builders landscape designer to create a customized garden using one or more of the elements seen in the theme gardens showcased in the model homes.

The 173-acre community will include 342 single-family homes and 128 townhomes as well as paths, walking paths and sidewalks for a pedestrian- friendly setting. The recently dedicated 11-acre Meier Park is an expansive, inviting neighborhood back yard, with a covered pavilion and gazebo, playground equipment, baseball and soccer fields, tennis courts and basketball courts plus landscaped open space. Several smaller parks accent the neighborhood, and sidewalks, walking and bicycling paths enable residents to walk to nearby schools, the Fox Valley Bike Path and a 20-acre neighborhood shopping center planned for construction starting in the second quarter of 2008. In addition, the Randall Road corridor offers abundant shopping and other services plus access to major highways and commuter train service.

Buyers seeking fast delivery on their homes can choose among four townhome plans, four Heritage Series single-family designs and four executive Kingston single-family plans.

"Each of these homes has different special features and there may be only one home of a give plan available, so buyers who are interested should act quickly to obtain their favorite design and inclusions," Curran said. "There is a great deal of pent-up demand in the marketplace, and we have been experiencing increased interest in the community this spring. In addition, those buyers who want to move but have not yet sold their existing homes should know that we offer a Guaranteed Sales Program that assists buyers in making a smooth, economical move into their West Point Gardens home without the anxiety of having two house payments."

Townhome buyers may select a delightful Dearborn, value-priced at $271,950. The Dearborn is a 1,790-square-foot two-story plan with two bedrooms, 2 ½ baths and a convenient upstairs computer niche. A spacious family room and kitchen with breakfast area are oriented to the private enclosed garden, and a formal dining room and living room with 12-foot ceiling make this a home ideal for both entertaining and casual living. The Dearborn includes a covered front porch, full basement and two-car attached garage.

Special features in this home include a tray ceiling in the master bedroom, a loft with half wall and rough-in for plumbing in the basement.

The Amherst on Homesite 274 in the Heritage Series is being offered at $340,175.

This light and airy two-story home with 1,841 square feet of space and nine-foot first-floor ceilings includes three bedrooms, 2½ baths, a two-story foyer, formal dining room, informal living area with great room and kitchen with breakfast bar offering views of the private enclosed garden. Other highlights are a large covered front porch, and the home on Homesite 274 includes a fireplace in the great room with a ceramic tile surround, a cathedral ceiling in the master bedroom with private bath and rough-in for plumbing in the basement plus two-car attached garage.

The upscale Kingston Series is typified by the spectacular 3,215-square-foot Saybrook on Homesite 319, value-priced at $414,464. The Saybrook offers four bedrooms and a loft, 2½ baths, large covered front porch, formal living and dining rooms flanking the foyer, expansive family room, grand kitchen with peninsula and breakfast bar overlooking the breakfast room and private enclosed garden, nine-foot first- and second-floor ceilings and full basement. Other highlights special to this home include a three-car sideload garage, fireplace in the family room and rough-in for plumbing in the basement.

In addition to homes for quick delivery, buyers who wish to build homes at West Point Gardens have extensive possibilities.

Those who prefer single-family homes with open back yards will appreciate the versatility of the Classic Series, featuring a ranch and three two-story plans, ranging in size from 1,950 to 2,550 square feet and feature three or four bedrooms two to 2½ baths, basements and two-car attached garages. Prices range from $289,990 to $324,990.

Five Heritage Series single-family floor plans offer from 1,841 to 2,545 square feet and including three or four bedrooms, 2½ baths, basements, private enclosed gardens and two- or three-car attached garages grouped around motor courts. One design features a first-floor master bedroom. Prices range from $289,990 to $319,990.

Six Kingston Series executive single-family home designs vary from 2,398 to 3,407 square feet, with three, four or five bedrooms, 2½ baths, basements, private enclosed gardens and two- or three-car attached garages at the rear of the homes, priced from $339,990 to $384,990.

Five townhome designs provide freedom from exterior maintenance and feature from 1,278 to 2,026 square feet with two or three bedrooms, 1½ to 2½ baths, lofts, family rooms per plan, nine-foot first-floor ceilings, full basements, two-car garages and large private enclosed gardens, priced from $219,990 to $274,990.

Award-winning West Point Gardens is at the southwest corner of Route 20 (Lake Street) and Nesler Street, one mile west of Randall Road. Sales center hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (847) 608-1000 or visit westpointgardens.com.

To visit, take Route 20 (Lake Street) west to Nesler and south on Nesler to the community. Or, take Interstate 90 to Randall Road, south to Lake Street, west to Nesler, then south to the community. West Point Builders WEST POINT GARDENS, ELGIN