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07/27/05 - Single-Family Homes Available at Running Brook Farm
Pre-construction sales have opened at Running Brook Farm, a Reserve One Home's community in northwest suburban Johnsburg. Across the street from the Fox River in McHenry County, the 108 single-family home neighborhood features home sites ranging from ¼ acre to 2/3 of an acre.

Eight home designs will range from 2,084 to 3,450 square feet with three to six bedrooms and 2 ½ to 3 ½ baths. Prices range from $252,990 to $314,990. Special summer promotions, such as free air conditioning or free options, are also available for a limited time to buyers who act soon.

"The floor plans we're offering at Running Brook Farm have been very popular in our Crystal Lake and Fox Lake communities," said Lisa Porter-Loftus, partner of Reserve One Homes. "The combination of great home designs combined with a small-town feel that's still close to modern conveniences and recreational amenities means we expect these homes to go quickly."

Standard features on all single-family homes at Running Brook Farm include furniture-quality kitchen cabinets, basements, and Frigidaire ranges and dishwashers. The Classic Homes series include nine-foot ceilings on the first floor, two-story foyers, two-story family rooms, vaulted ceilings, oversized tubs and showers, ceramic or wood foyers, ceramic floor and wall baths.

Options include whirlpool tubs, hardwood flooring, pine or oak interior trim and doors, walkout basements and upgraded appliances.

Pre-construction pricing is also still available for Running Brook Farm townhomes, where models are expected to open in August. Four elegant floor plans range from 1,088 to 1,464 square feet. Prices range from $168,990 to $191,990. Homes have two to three bedrooms, 1 ½ to 2 ½ baths, full basements and attached one or two-car garages.

Three of the four plans have a two-car garage, while one includes a one-car garage. Four-unit buildings offer added privacy and feature three two-story plans and one ranch plan per building. To enhance the basement space even further, buyers also have the option to have it finished before they even move in.

"Most other townhomes in the area don't include a basement or many of the other amenities we include," added Porter-Loftus, partner of Reserve One Homes. "By having the basement finished, buyers can enjoy a rec room, home office space or exercise area right away."

Running Brook Farm children will attend Johnsburg School District #12.

Open space and recreational facilities have been village priorities since Johnsburg was incorporated in 1991. In addition to an on-site bike path, Running Brook Farm residents will be able to enjoy the adjacent village park hiking trails. More than 6,000 residents now call Johnsburg home.

Johnsburg offers 40 acres of park land, including two major park facilities with ball fields, soccer fields, walking paths, picnic areas and playground equipment. Local sports organizations offer activities for children and adults, while the McHenry County Youth Commission provides even more recreational opportunities.

With more than 3.5 miles of waterfront on the Fox River and Chain O'Lakes, Johnsburg residents have prime access for boating and fishing. Residents also enjoy a free boat launch facility provided by the village.

Residents also enjoy terrific shopping and restaurants, including a number of river front establishments in the immediate area.

When it's time to travel to Chicago, commuters and visitors can reach the city via the McHenry or Fox Lake Metra stations.

Running Brook Farm is near Route 31 and Route 120. To visit the site, take Route 31/Route 120 to Route 31 north follow to Johnsburg Road, right (east) to flashing light (Riverside Drive). Turn right (south) one mile to Running Brook Farm. Sales center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. or by appointment. Call (815) 759-0808 for more information.