Brand-New Ranches Ready Now At Elgin’s Villas At Madison Lane

In the Geneva model, casual dining can be enjoyed in the dinette, at the breakfast bar or on the deck.

In the Geneva model, casual dining can be enjoyed in the dinette, at the breakfast bar or on the deck.

Ranches are a very popular housing style, not only with homeowners who struggle with climbing stairs but also with anyone who appreciates the comfort of having everyday living areas on a single level. Since they are not as easy to find in Chicagoland as two-stories…especially new construction…ranches are in high demand. In response, Meritus Homes is building ranch duplexes at its newest community, The Villas at Madison Lane in northwest suburban Elgin.

A far cry from older ranch plans where inside spaces were segmented and rooms were closed off from each other, today’s designs have open-concept layouts that are visually expansive and welcome interaction among household members. Upon entering into the Geneva model at The Villas at Madison Lane, for example, individuals are greeted by a sweeping foyer. The entry is flanked by the kitchen and dinette, which then flows effortlessly into the family room. Sliding glass doors and abundant windows along the back wall allow in plenty of natural light, creating a bright and airy place for daily activities. An optional tray ceiling in the family room adds a touch of elegance.

A magnificent kitchen is one of the many modern features showcased in the ranch duplexes at The Villas at Madison Lane.

A magnificent kitchen is one of the many modern features showcased in the ranch duplexes at The Villas at Madison Lane.

The magnificent kitchen has an efficient layout for meal prep, offering a large center island with breakfast bar that’s just right for grabbing a snack. On-trend features abound, including 36-inch wall cabinets with soft close doors and drawers and decorative crown molding, granite countertops, an easy-care stainless steel sink, food disposal, and luxury vinyl plank flooring in a variety of colors. The space is ready for move-in with a full suite of G.E.® stainless steel appliances: stove and range, microwave oven, dishwasher, and refrigerator.

Off the back of the dinette is an 8-by-8-foot deck—start the day with a relaxing cup of coffee, dine al fresco, or wind down in the evening.

On the private side of the home are two bedrooms, a hall bath, laundry room, and back hallway leading to the attached two-car garage. The secondary bedroom can be converted into an optional den with tray ceiling and French doors. An optional tray ceiling also is offered in the primary bedroom, which has a walk-in closet for lots of storage and an en-suite bath. Stylish touches in the main bath include ceramic tile flooring and shower walls, a raised-height vanity with cultured marble top, Moen® fixtures, and a compartmentalized water closet.

A lookout basement comes standard in all ranch duplexes at The Villas at Madison Lane; however, buyers have the option of adding rough-in plumbing for an extra bath downstairs as well as having Meritus Homes finish the lower level with a living room, bedroom, bath, and closet.

Meritus Homes offers everything from upgraded appliances to enhanced cabinet packages, extensive flooring selections to multiple lighting and fixture options—even the builder’s My Signature customization program—so that new owners can completely personalize their home to suit their tastes and design aesthetic.

Priding itself on its quality craftsmanship, Meritus Homes uses Tyvek® house wrap, ice and water shield protection for the roof, 90-percent-efficiency gas forced-air furnaces, 40-gallon high-efficiency water heaters, R-21 wall and R-49 ceiling insulation, and 2-by-6 exterior wall construction for energy-efficiency.

Outside, the ranch duplexes at The Villas at Madison Lane boast classic architectural detailing with brick accents and covered entries. Front, side and rear yards are all fully sodded while landscaping and foundation plantings create an appealing streetscape and enhance curb appeal. To reduce the stress of ownership, individual homesite lawn care and all common area maintenance is handled by the homeowner’s association. This carefree lifestyle means owners don’t have the hassles of cutting their grass in summer, raking leaves in fall, or shoveling snow in winter.

Meritus Homes has seven ranch duplexes available to be finished at The Villas at Madison Lane priced from $389,000. Additionally, two homes already are complete and ready for quick move-in. Each has 1,367 square feet of living space, two bedrooms and two full baths, a lookout lower level, attached two-car garage, and deck. Depending on the home selected, finishes such as quartz or granite kitchen countertops, and oil rubbed bronze or chic black light fixtures have been added in. The two Quick Move-In Homes are priced at $416,228 and $422,914.

The Villas at Madison Lane is located in an established residential area on the west side of Elgin, near places of interest such as Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, The Highlands of Elgin golf course, the Elgin Sports Complex, and Powder River Park and Eagle/Burnridge Park.

Quality healthcare is nearby with Ascension Saint Joseph and Advocate Sherman Hospital within a few miles from the community.

For commuters, the Big Timber Road Metra station is about 2-1/2 miles away and Interstate 90 provides access to downtown Chicago, O’Hare and Midway airports, and the northwest suburbs.

Regional shopping at Woodfield Mall and Algonquin Commons are a 15-minute or less drive while closer to home a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment venues abound just a mile away along the bustling Randall Road corridor.

Children living within the neighborhood attend Creekside Elementary, Kimball Middle School and Larkin High School—all within two miles of The Villas at Madison Lane. Elgin Community College offers the opportunity for higher learning and continuing education.

The Villas at Madison Lane is the most recent community from Meritus Homes, a family run business with decades of experience crafting homes throughout Chicagoland. The company has an unrivaled understanding of what it takes to build a home that offers extraordinary quality, comfort and value. It also prides itself on creating an exceptional customer experience by building a personal connection with each homebuyer.

Since opening a professionally decorated model of the Geneva earlier this year, 25 percent of the homes at The Villas at Madison Lane have been sold. And with only 12 ranch duplexes total, the opportunity to purchase here is limited.

Home shoppers can tour the model or walk through the two Quick Move-In Homes. Sales hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (closed Thursday and Friday).

The sales center is located at 558 Madison Lane in Elgin. To reach the community, take Randall Road and turn east onto West Highland Avenue. Travel approximately one-half a mile and turn north onto Trinity Terrace, then east onto Madison Lane.

To request a showing of a Quick Move-In Home, call (847) 877-1123 or log onto www.MeritusHomebuilders.com for more information.

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25% Of The Ranch Townhomes Have Been Sold At Elgin’s Villas At Madison Lane

The Geneva ranch townhome at The Villas at Madison Lane showcases today’s popular open-concept design.

The Geneva ranch townhome at The Villas at Madison Lane showcases today’s popular open-concept design.

The opening of a professionally decorated model home has catapulted sales at The Villas at Madison Lane where a quarter of the ranch townhomes have been sold this spring.

Being developed by Meritus Homes in an established residential area on the west side of Elgin, The Villas at Madison Lane boasts open-concept ranch designs—a highly desirable housing style that’s in short supply. To meet this demand for single-level living, Meritus Homes has two Quick Move-In Homes that are already built and are move-in ready. Each has 1,367 square feet of living space, two bedrooms and two full baths, a lookout lower level, attached two-car garage, and deck.

The highlight of these luxurious, low-maintenance, ranch townhomes is their gourmet kitchens, which come equipped with a full suite of stainless steel appliances…including a refrigerator. All new homeowners have to do is unpack and they can start enjoying homecooked meals immediately. Other upscale kitchen touches are 36-inch wall cabinetry with decorative crown molding, soft close cabinet doors and drawers that reduce noise, and a food disposal for quick clean-up.

Additional interior appointments include nine-foot main-floor ceilings for a sense of openness; a walk-in shower in the primary bath; easy-care, luxury, vinyl-plank flooring; three-panel doors; and Moen faucets. Depending on the Quick Move-In Home, finishes such as quartz or granite kitchen countertops, and oil rubbed bronze or chic black light fixtures have been selected. The two ranch townhomes ready for move-in are priced at $416,228 and $422,914.

In addition to the homes already built, Meritus Homes has seven ranch townhomes available to be finished, priced from $389,000. One of the many benefits of new construction is that homebuyers can select their interior finishes, fixtures, colors, and more to create a home that truly fits their personality and design aesthetic.

A variety of upgrades such as a tray ceiling in the family room and primary bedroom, a second sink on the primary bath, den in lieu of the secondary bedroom, washer, dryer, laundry tub, and bench in the back hall are offered in the ranch plans at The Villas at Madison Lane. And while lookout basements are included, Meritus Homes offers the option of finishing the space with a living room, bedroom and bath. This creates a private environment for overnight guests or college students home for the summer, and is also an ideal layout for entertaining.

Priding itself on its quality craftsmanship, Meritus Homes uses Tyvek® house wrap, ice and water shield protection for the roof, 90-percent-efficiency gas forced-air furnaces, 40-gallon high-efficiency water heaters, R-21 wall and R-49 ceiling insulation, and 2-by-6 exterior wall construction for energy-efficiency.

Outside, all ranch townhomes at The Villas at Madison Lane feature classic architecture accented with brick detailing along with professional landscaping and fully sodded yards to create an attractive streetscape. Best of all, individual homesite lawn care and all common area maintenance is handled by the homeowner’s association, making for carefree living. That means owners who move in this spring won’t have to worry about cutting their grass this summer, raking leaves in the fall, or shoveling snow next winter.

Converting a secondary bedroom into a den or home office is one of the many options Meritus Homes offers to allow buyers to personalize plans at The Villas at Madison Lane.

Converting a secondary bedroom into a den or home office is one of the many options Meritus Homes offers to allow buyers to personalize plans at The Villas at Madison Lane.

With their free time, homeowners can take advantage of nearby recreational areas such as Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, Powder River Park and Eagle/Burnridge Park, and the Elgin Sports Complex. Plus, a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment venues abound just a mile away along the bustling Randall Road corridor.

Children living within The Villas at Madison Lane neighborhood attend Creekside Elementary, Kimball Middle School and Larkin High School while Elgin Community College offers the opportunity for higher learning and continuing education. Commuters will appreciate that the Big Timber Road Metra Station is less than three miles away as is Route 20. Interstate 90 is a short drive, too.

For healthcare, Advocate Sherman Hospital is within minutes of the community and several places of worship are close by, as well.

The Villas at Madison Lane is the newest community from Meritus Homes, a family run business with decades of experience crafting homes throughout Chicagoland. The company has an unrivaled understanding of what it takes to build a home that offers extraordinary quality, comfort and value. It also prides itself on creating an exceptional customer experience by building a personal connection with each homebuyer.

A professionally decorated model of the Geneva is open at The Villas at Madison Lane from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (closed Thursday and Friday).

The sales center is located at 558 Madison Lane in Elgin. To reach the community, take Randall Road and turn east onto West Highland Avenue. Travel approximately one-half a mile and turn north onto Trinity Terrace, then east onto Madison Lane.

For more information, call (847) 877-1123 or visit www.MeritusHomebuilders.com.

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Low-Maintenance, Single-Story Living On Display At The Villas At Madison Lane

With single-level living and low-maintenance exteriors, these ranch villas in Elgin offer a more carefree lifestyle.

With single-level living and low-maintenance exteriors, these ranch villas in Elgin offer a more carefree lifestyle.

Fewer outdoor chores means more time to spend on leisure activities and doing whatever it is that brings you joy. This more carefree lifestyle…where cutting the lawn, trimming trees and bushes, raking leaves, and shoveling snow is handled for the homeowner…is attainable at The Villas at Madison Lane.

Located in northwest suburban Elgin, this intimate neighborhood from Meritus Homes features just 12 ranch villas, including three that are ready for immediate move-in. Base prices start at $389,000 with the Quick Move-In Homes priced from $416,228 to $422,914.

“I came to a point in my life where I no longer wanted the upkeep of a big yard,” said Sue Risley, the very first buyer at The Villas at Madison Lane. “My new home offers me the ease of single-level living and no lawn maintenance.”

With the time they save on yard work, all homeowners at The Villas at Madison Lane can experience the countless recreational opportunities that are near the community. For example, Hawthorne Hill Nature Center, Powder River Park and Eagle/Burnridge Park, and the Elgin Sports Complex are all within a few-mile drive. Plus, abundant shopping, dining and entertainment venues can be found along the bustling Randall Road corridor.

Even numerous places of worship are within minutes of The Villas at Madison Lanes as is Advocate Sherman Hospital. And for those who commute into the city or northwest suburbs, the Big Timber Road Metra Station is less than three miles away. Children living in the neighborhood will attend Creekside Elementary, Kimball Middle School and Larkin High School while Elgin Community College offers the opportunity for higher learning and continuing education.

Being tucked in an established area of Elgin is one of the benefits of The Villas at Madison Lane. The new-construction ranch plans are another. Single-story homes are a limited option for home shoppers and when they come on the market they sell quickly. The housing style is especially popular with empty nesters ready to downsize.

“I walked through the decorated model and right away I liked the layout and how the home looked and felt,” said Risley, who is moving into a ranch villa from a two-story.

The open-concept design in the Geneva at The Villas at Madison Lane is popular with today’s homebuyers.

The open-concept design in the Geneva at The Villas at Madison Lane is popular with today’s homebuyers.

The kitchen, dinette and family room in her new home all flow naturally into each other, reflecting today’s popular open-concept design trend. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and an en-suite bath for privacy.

“The laundry room is conveniently located on the main floor but is still tucked away, out of sight,” she added. “And I appreciate the attached two-car garage, which I didn’t have at my previous house.”

Risley converted the second bedroom on the main level into an office with decorative French doors and upgraded flooring and appliances, but really didn’t need to add much more since the Geneva floor plan already met her lifestyle needs.

One of her favorite features is the large center island in the kitchen, which also has granite countertops, 36-inch wall cabinets with crown molding and soft-close doors and drawers, a full suite of stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, and a garbage disposal. Sliding glass doors off the dinette lead to a deck, which is a cozy spot for morning coffee, an afternoon snack, or a relaxing evening.

Risley’s home, along with all the ranch townhomes at The Villas at Madison Lane, includes nine-foot first-floor ceilings, three-panel doors, decorative touches such as 2-1/4-inch door casings and 4-1/2-inch baseboards, chrome finishes, and central air conditioning. A lookout basement also comes standard and homeowners can add more livable space downstairs by having Meritus Homes finish the lower level with a living room, bedroom and bath.

To help owners save on energy costs, homes feature energy-efficient construction with Tyvek® house wrap, ice and water shield protection for the roof, a damp-proofed foundation, 90-percent-efficiency gas forced-air furnace, 40-gallon high-efficiency water heater, R-21 wall and R-49 ceiling insulation, and 2-by-6 exterior wall construction.

Outside, the ranch villas feature classic architecture accented with brick detailing, landscaping and a fully sodded yard. All common area maintenance along with individual homesite lawn care is handled by the homeowner’s association. In winter, snow removal also is included.

“This is my first time building new construction,” said Risley. “The Meritus Homes team made the process trouble-free—the sales manager was so accommodating and just a fun, nice guy. Having someone to trust made my decision to build here easy.”

The promise of personal connection, attentiveness, confidence, and creating an exceptional customer experience is what Meritus Homes prides itself on. The family run business has decades of experience crafting homes throughout Chicagoland and an unrivaled understanding of what it takes to build a home that offers extraordinary quality, comfort and value.

Home shoppers can view Meritus Homes’ workmanship firsthand by visiting the decorated model of the Geneva or touring the three Quick Move-In Homes ready for immediate delivery at The Villas at Madison Lane.

The sales center is located at 558 Madison Lane in Elgin. To reach the community, take Randall Road and turn east onto West Highland Avenue. Travel approximately one-half a mile and turn north onto Trinity Terrace, then east onto Madison Lane.

The Geneva model is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday (closed Thursday and Friday).

For more information, call (847) 877-1123 or visit www.MeritusHomebuilders.com.

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