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08/01/05 - Duck-Lake Crossing Reaches Halfway Mark
More than half the homes at Duck-Lake Crossing, a Reserve One Homes community in Fox Lake, are now sold. Nestled among trees for a private, quiet feeling, the community will include only 36 single-family homes on home sites ranging from one-quarter of an acre to more than 2 ½ acres. Base prices range from $238,990 to $332,900.

One furnished model, the Fairchild, is featured at Duck-Lake Crossing. The 3,352 square-foot home recently received exterior, kitchen and master bedroom and bath awards at the Lake County Tour of Homes, sponsored by the Lake County Home Builders Association.

The Fairchild features four bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, basement and attached three-car garage. A two-story family room, large den or optional sunroom and gourmet kitchen with breakfast room are just some of this home's sensational features. Popular options include an upstairs media room/family room or fifth bedroom suite, as well as a first floor guest room and bath. The home is base-priced from $297,990.

Eight floor plans, including the Fairchild, are featured, with homes ranging from 2,184 to 3,450 square feet with three to six bedrooms and 2 ½ to 3 ½ baths. Duck-Lake Crossing's rolling terrains also lends itself to a variety of basement styles, including nine and 10-foot walkouts and English basements.

Duck-Lake Crossing children will attend Big Hollow Elementary School District 38 and Grant Township High School District 124.

The home designs, including the Fairchild are also available at Running Brook Farm, 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. Pre-construction pricing is still available for a limited time.

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.

Children will attend Johnsburg School District #12.

Vern's Landing in Fox Lake is a third single-family home community offered by Reserve One Homes. Only 34 home sites are offered in this private alcove of homes, which features large home sites ranging from one-third to one acre.

Eight floor plans feature homes ranging from 2,084 to 3,450 square feet with three to six bedrooms and 2 ½ to 3 ½ baths. Prices range from $246,990 to $315,990.

Vern's Landing children will attend Lotus Elementary School and Stanton Middle School in Big Hollow Elementary School District 38 and Grant Community High School District 124.

Vern's Landing is at State Park Road and Deer Run in Fox Lake. Sales are currently taking place at Duck-Lake Crossing.

Duck Lake Crossing is near the intersection of Route 12 and North Route 59 in Fox Lake. From Route 12, take the North Route 59 exit and turn right on the Frontage Road to Chris Larkin Road. Follow signs to sales center. The sales center is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, call (847) 973-3400.

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.