Once inside the entrance of Olthof Homes’
Grouse Pointe, it’s easy to forget
that you are just minutes away from some
the area’s most traveled interchanges,
US Route 41 and IL 394.
Located on Blaine St. just east of Cline
Ave., Grouse Pointe is dramatically separated
from the conveniences of modern life by
a 15-acre nature preserve. With plans for
a total of 101 single-family homes, this
developing community also features a calming
pond accented by a striking fountain as
well as a spacious park and playground area.
Offering generous home sites that average
80’ x 150’, some premium locations
including larger cul-de-sac and corner sites,
plus a few with the opportunity to include
lookout basements, are still available in
the first phase of development at Grouse
Pointe. There are also a limited number
of Express Homes ready for occupancy right
now, with just a few in the foundation stage
allowing buyers the opportunity to customize
nearly all of their finishes, according
to Carmen Ware, Olthof Homes sales manager.
“The homes at Grouse Pointe can accommodate
the needs of a vast range of buyers,”
she said. “From the incredible Manchester
which is a full two-story with basement
that starts at $251,400 to the Executive
which when fully appointed with luxury options
and upgrades can reach the $360,000’s,
the five available floor plans range in
size from 2,100 to 3,000 square feet, have
3-5 bedrooms and include ranch, 1_-story
and 2-story options.”
Olthof has found that their two plans offering
a 5th bedroom option have proven to be extremely
popular because there are just a few 5-bedroom
homes in this price range currently for
sale in the entire Lake Central school district,
which encompasses Dyer, Schererville and
St. John, according to Ware.
“While Grouse Pointe residents will
have a Crown Point mailing address, their
children will attend the award-winning Lake
Central schools,” she said. “Many
of our buyers are looking forward to the
2007 opening of the brand new Clark Middle
School, which is just minutes away on 93rd.”
In fact, one of the available Express Homes
features an upper level bonus room available
for use as a 5th bedroom. The Providence
floor plan, which has 2,250 square feet
of living space, is 1_ -stories with the
master bedroom suite on the main floor,
includes 2 _ baths, a 3-car garage, main
floor laundry, full daylight basement and
sunroom that looks out onto a spacious yard
that backs up to the pond and nature area.
This home lists at $359,031 but can be purchased
by the end of the month for $344,031.
“Through the end of February, buyers
can take advantage of our ‘Bells &
Whistles’ promotion that gives them
$15,000 off luxury options and upgrades
in our Express Homes and $10,000 off the
same in new construction,” Ware said.
“There are just a few days left to
take advantage of this tremendous promotion,
and we definitely have some fantastic opportunities
at Grouse Pointe.”
In addition to the Express Homes, which
can be viewed whenever the sales center
is open, there are models of all 5 floor
plans at the entrance to Grouse Point. Each
showcases a different combination of standard
features and luxury upgrades including fireplaces,
sunrooms, decks and 3-car garages to offer
examples of the broadest possible array
of options available.
When you walk into each model, it is amazing
how different each plan really is. While
there are a number of signature similarities
in each home, including convenient main-floor
laundry rooms, architectural columns and
plenty of natural light flowing through
the ample windows with mullions, each model
home has a number of unique details that
make it a truly individual home.
“At Grouse Pointe, we offer homebuyers
the ability to move into a fully-personalized
home,” Ware said. “All of their
individually-selected finishes, brand new
appliances and luxury options can be rolled
into the mortgage. With today’s extremely
low interest rates, it’s really a
compelling package. For example, the landscape
plan option, which gives homeowners an opportunity
to have either the front, back or total
landscaping installed before they move in,
is new for single-family homes. It’s
another way we’re incorporating the
“enjoy life” philosophy into
the single-family portfolio.”
As with all Olthof Homes, the list of standard
features for Grouse Point’s single-family
homes is extensive. For buyers who desire
additional options and upgrades, they have
the opportunity to visit the Olthof Home’s
Design Center.
Located on Route 41 in St. John, across
from Lake Central High School, the Design
Center is open from 11am-4pm Monday through
Saturday for browsing, with additional hours
by appointment. Staffed with knowledgeable
designers who guide buyers step-by-step
through the selection process, the center
showcases samples of the products used throughout
the building process.
These include exterior color options, landscape
options, outdoor living areas, tubs, showers
and commodes, bathroom faucets, electrical,
heating, ventilation, air conditioning,
garages, interior trim and doors, cabinets
and kitchen countertops, kitchen sinks and
faucets, light fixtures and fans, mirrors
and shower doors, painting, flooring and
appliances.
“We’re very excited about our
Design Center which features full displays
of the many options available,” Ware
said “While our models display a nice
range of choices, there are even more at
the design center. It really helps to see
what all of the options look like.”
Since 1961 Olthof Homes has built thousands
of homes in communities throughout Northeast
Illinois and Northwest Indiana. Their hallmark
is designing a wide selection of homes in
ideal locations with unique settings, appealing
exteriors and open floor plans. These strengths
have made them a leader in the local home
building market.
While Olthof has earned a reputation for
developing outstanding maintenance-free
environments, single-family communities
such as Grouse Pointe bring the value of
their product along with the strengths of
their outstanding home warranty and customer
care department to another market.
For more information about Grouse Pointe
please visit the sales center which is open
today and every Saturday from 10am-5pm,
Monday-Thursday from 11am-6pm and Friday
11am-5pm or contact Eileen Pint or Fredi
Schlagel at 219/365-1395.
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