Furnished townhome models for sale at Shadow Hill

If you're looking to rid yourself of a lawnmower this spring or simply tired of renting, you may want to visit Shadow Hill in Elgin, where Ryland Homes is selling its four professionally-decorated townhome models as the community approaches close-out.

Loaded with new home features including fireplaces, hardwood flooring, rich maple and cherry cabinets, stainless-steel appliances and more, these models also include window and wall treatments, custom built-ins and, for an additional $10,000, all furniture is included as well.

"The townhome models were decorated by DesignWorks of Colorado and feature some terrific custom built-ins, beautiful draperies and fabulous wall textures and faux finishes," Meyn said. "Buyers looking to pack little more than a suitcase can purchase all the furniture shown in the model for only $10,000. For first-time buyers getting started could be a snap in one of these completed furnished models or for empty-nesters who are worried their existing furnishings won't fit into a townhome ... no worries. These homes are move-in ready."

Just west of Randall Road at the intersection of Nesler Road and South Street, Shadow Hill currently offers six townhomes on a to-be-built basis, priced from $234,990 to $257,990, in addition to the model homes which are priced from $296,036 to $356,032. A limited number of single-family homes in the Hartford and Executive Series are also still available with prices ranging from $336,990 to $447,990.

Highlights of the townhome models currently for sale include:

The Amherst. This 1,764-square-foot plan has been a popular choice among first-time buyers. Offering two bedrooms and a loft, the Amherst also features an eat-in island kitchen that opens to the family room; a combined living and dining room area; a master suite with walk-in closet and private bath; and a secondary bedroom served by a full hall bath. The lower level of the home includes access to the two-car garage, the utility room and an unfinished storage area.

The Chelsea. The 2,079-square-foot Chelsea lives like a single-family home offering an oversized living room open to an outdoor deck. The eat-in kitchen is open to the formal dining area. This main floor also includes a powder room. Upstairs, the master bedroom includes a walk-in closet and private bath. Two secondary bedrooms are served by a full hall bath. The lower level of the home includes access to the two-car garage, the utility room and an unfinished storage area.

The Dunmore. Professional couples seem to gravitate to the 2,079-square-foot Dunmore. This floor plan offers an island kitchen with breakfast area that is open to the family room; living room open to the formal dining area; master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath; two secondary bedrooms served by a hall bath; and a lower level that consists of a storage area, utility room and access to the two-car garage.

The Easton. The 2,185-square-foot Easton has something for everyone. The heart of the home includes the L-shaped kitchen with breakfast room that opens to the outdoor deck on the one side and opens to the family room on the other. A formal living room opens to the formal dining room. Upstairs, the master bedroom suite features a private master bath and his-and-hers walk-in closets, as well as two secondary bedrooms served by a hall bath. The lower level includes access to the two-car garage, as well as a utility room and storage room.

Shadow Hill residents will enjoy a country setting, yet are within minutes of a variety of services and conveniences. Interstate 90 is within 10 minutes of Shadow Hill, and local shopping can be found along Randall Road.

Children attend Burlington schools in District 301, including Prairie View Elementary, Central Junior High School and Central High School. Metra train service can be found in downtown Elgin, as well as the Big Timber station.

To visit Shadow Hill or the newly introduced Cedar Grove, take Route 20/Lake Street to Nesler Road (approximately one mile west of Randall Road) south 3.5 miles to South Street. The community is at the intersection of Nesler and South Street. The sales center is open daily 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., except Mondays when hours are noon to 6 p.m., and Saturdays when hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on the townhome models for sale at Shadow Hill or the soon-to-be introduced models at Cedar Grove, call (847) 608-5300. For more information on the remaining single-family homes at Shadow Hill or newly introduced single-family homes at Cedar Grove, call (847) 697-2999, or visit www.rylandchicago.com. Ryland Homes