IN THE PRESS

Publication: Herald News (IL)
Date: November 18, 2006

Decorated Model Opening Soon at Buckingham Orchard

The Dearborn-Buckingham Group has announced that it will be soon opening a professionally decorated and fully furnished model townhome at its Buckingham Orchard community in west suburban Lombard.

Scheduled to grand open later this month, the Birch model will showcase all the amenities and features offered at Buckingham Orchard, located near old Route 53 and North Avenue in Lombard. The community features 34 townhomes, with pre-construction base prices starting in the $340,000s.

"We've been busy finishing off the Birch model, which is one of three great floor plans we offer at Buckingham Orchard. When we open this model in November, it will give buyers a first hand look at our quality, flexible layouts and superb value we're offering at this community," said Christopher Coleman, president of the Dearborn-Buckingham Group. "Our first deliveries have begun and residents are now living in the neighborhood. We've also just introduced our new Cedar floor plan that gives townhome buyers the ultimate in flexibility with a first floor master suite."

Buckingham Orchard is a neighborhood of 34 luxury two-story townhomes. This enclave-like setting features professionally landscaped beauty. As a low-maintenance community, outdoor landscape maintenance is included in the affordable monthly association fee. The landscape design complements the natural wooded surroundings with additional shrubs, bushes and newly planted larger trees.

Three floor plans are available, the new Cedar model measuring 1,730 square feet, the Birch (which will be the decorated model) at 1,660 square feet and the Ash model sized at 1,750 square feet. Both standard and end-unit locations are available. Pre-construction base prices being in the $340,000s depending on building location and selected floor plan.

Each home has two to four bedrooms; a convertible loft; 2.5 baths; a full basement; central air conditioning and a full-sized two-car garage. Every home also highlights a luxurious owner's suite, with walk-in closet and private full bath.

During the model preview and grand opening, buyers can receive up $5,000 in free options for their new townhome. Complete details are available from the sales center.

"Since the Birch model is almost complete and we're anxious to show shoppers how wonderful our plans are at Buckingham Orchard, we are offering preview tours of this home prior to its official grand opening. The tours can be arranged through the sales center," Coleman said.

The Birch floor plan is a comfortable two bedroom home with loft (convertible to a third bedroom); 2.5 baths; full basement and two-car garage. An end-unit design, this home features an angled front entryway that welcomes owners and their guests with a sense of style.

The entry foyer has a guest closet that opens to the centrally-located staircase with landing. One side of the foyer leads into the breakfast area, perfect for unloading groceries. A powder room is adjacent to the stairs in the foyer.

One of the most dramatic features of the Birch is the two-story living room. This room can include a fireplace at the rear or a two-sided fireplace between the living room and dining room. The dining room features sliding glass doors to the cedar deck.

Upstairs, the Birch has a scenic overlook that offers views of the living room below. The hall bath is located at the top of the stairs for convenience, as is the laundry room. The loft can be converted into a third bedroom if desired. The secondary bedroom is located in the corner for privacy.

The master suite offers optional skylights and a vaulted ceiling and includes walk-in closet with window and a deluxe master bath with double bowl vanity, soaking tub and private water closet with linen storage.

"The Birch lives like a single-family home because of its open design and luxury inclusions, which is one thing that really sets the townhomes at Buckingham Orchard apart from the crowd. These homes include a full basement that can be easily finished off by the owner to create additional living space. We even offer look-out or daylight basements with most of the homes," said Coleman.

Each home at Buckingham Orchard has a host of deluxe included features such as 9-foot first-floor ceilings (with volume ceilings in select rooms, per plan); ceramic tile or oak hardwood flooring in the entry foyer; classic white painted Colonist six-panel doors and trim with premium hardware; decorator selected wall-to-wall carpeting and designer light fixtures. Decorative architectural niches are featured in select plans.

The kitchens showcase Aristocraft cabinetry and complete GE appliance package that includes an under cabinet space save microwave oven; a self-cleaning gas oven and range; built-in multicycle dishwasher and compartmented stainless steel sink with single-lever faucet, vegetable sprayer and disposal.

The baths include custom wood vanities, full width vanity mirrors and brand name plumbing fixtures by Kohler. The master bath can include a dual bowl vanity, walk-in shower and separate soaking tub, per plan.

The community is close to numerous transportation options, including the downtown Lombard Metra train station. Fast connections to I-355 are just minutes away; as are major arterial roads like North Avenue, Roosevelt Road and Route 53. The neighborhood is also convenient to boutique shopping and dining in both downtown Lombard and Glen Ellyn.

Buckingham Orchard is located in Lombard, near old Route 53 and North Avenue. To visit, take Interstate 355 to North Avenue east to Old Route 53 south approximately one-half mile to Pleasant Lane, west to the sales center. The sales center is open from Noon to 5pm Friday through Tuesday; closed Wednesday and Thursday. Call (630) 261-9404.