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LICENSE NO. 120675

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LICENSE NO. 120675

Emerald Crossing

at a glance

Conveniently located near the Indiana-Illinois border

$194,900 base ■ model with 2 BR

in the southwest corner of Dyer off 101st/Exchange, Emerald Crossing is

$259,900 as shown ■ with 3 BR and upgrades

within minutes of I-394 for commuters, with a

1,688 sq. ft. ■ Ranch cottage home, ■ maintenance-free community 3 bedrooms ■ 2 baths ■ Walkout basement ■ 2½ car attached garage ■ Open concept ■ great room and kitchen with vaulted ceiling Inviting foyer ■ with distinctive step-tray ceiling Large walk-in closets ■

variety of local shopping

The Chadwick

and entertainment

The Cottages at Emerald Crossing

restaurants ranging from

opportunities nearby, plus your choice of

fast-food to elegant

14925 102nd Avenue // Dyer

dining. Students attend

esigned and built by two of the area’s most highly-respected custom homebuilders, the Cottages at Emerald Crossing bring together a fabulous location, high-quality construction and top-rated Energy Star efficiency — plus all the benefits of a maintenance-free lifestyle without the shared walls. Immediately appealing, they feature affordable luxury living and are built using the latest green guidelines to reduce energy consumption and lower utility bills. You’ll find inviting open living spaces, private master bedroom suites and a spectacular amount of storage with oversized garages, large walk-in closets, built-in linen closets, entry and rear hall closets plus corner kitchen pantries. There’s a defining vaulted ceiling in the spacious great room and kitchen/dinette areas, ceramic tile and maple cabinets in the kitchen, sliding glass doors for easy access to the patios, stepped up tray ceilings in the foyers plus wider doorways for easier access to all rooms. You can completely customize your Cottage home — from redesigning any aspect of a plan and adding popular options that include a fireplace with custom surround, granite tops, hardwood flooring, can lights, whirlpool tub/shower, finished garage, attic floor storage and an extended TREX deck to increasing your living space with a finished walkout, daylight or full basement.

highly-rated Hanover Schools, where personal attention and parent involvement play a huge role in their success. This amazing location boasts all of the fantastic amenities of living in Dyer including a quaint smalltown atmosphere with excellent park facilities, recreation programs and community events, as

5 Star + Energy rated ■ Fully landscaped ■

well as low taxes and

Cook Builders

Kelly Construction, Inc.

6919 West Lincoln Highway Crown Point, IN // 219.322.3303 www.cookbuilders.com

676 Davis Circle Crown Point, IN // 219.663.6030 www.kellyconstructioninc.com

easy access to Chicago.

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Family owned and operated since 1974, Cook Builders has earned a reputation for building some of the finest homes in the area’s most prestigious neighborhoods. Kelly Construction is a third generation custom homebuilder focused on providing total customer satisfaction and delivering unique homes at rational prices. True custom homebuilders, Cook and Kelly both work very closely with their clients to determine exactly what they are looking for in a home with customer service being the key to their high-rates of referral business. 14

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LICENSE NO. 120675

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LICENSE NO. 120675

Bridgewood

at a glance

Bridgewood is located on 91st Avenue, just one mile west of the Lake County Government Center

$299,900 as shown ■

in Crown Point. The

1,916 sq. ft. ■

development is also just a short commute from

Ranch single ■ family home

Chicago via I-65. The neighborhood is quietly

3 bedrooms ■ 2 baths ■ 3 car attached garage ■ Vaulted ceilings in family ■ room, dining room, master bedroom and front bedroom Luxurious master suite ■ with spa-style attached bath and walk-in closet Full basement ■ Medallion cabinetry, ■ granite countertops in kitchen Hardwood flooring ■ in the great room, dining and foyer Fireplace in the ■ family room

tucked away from what

The Highland

has recently become Lake County’s fastest

Bridgewood

growing business and retail corridor with a

3700 91st Court // Merrillville

brand new Strack &

tunning views of the lake, surrounding wetlands and most recent addition to White Hawk’s golf course right next door make Bridgewood a unique, upscale community. The Highland is built on an expansive homesite to maximize the incredible panoramic views. Featuring expertly appointed living spaces with an extensive list of selection upgrades coordinated by a professional decorator, this home’s notable outdoor appeal is nicely complimented by the work of award-winning Hecht’s Landscaping. From an alluring covered porch entry to the direct-vent corner fireplace, Medallion cabinetry, granite tops, hardwood and ceramic tile flooring, arched door on the 3-car garage and vaulted ceilings that add incredible volume to the dining room, family room, front bedroom and master bedroom, this open concept home is a stylish showplace designed for entertaining. The spacious kitchen comes complete with stainless steel appliances, convenient bar seating adjacent to the sink and prep area, storage pantry and sunny dinette. Additional desirable features include a private master bedroom suite with huge walk-in closet plus glamour bath that includes a double bowl vanity, jetted tub and step-in shower with custom tile surrounds, sliding door that leads from the family room to the patio so you can extend your living area outdoors.

Van Til grocery store, an anchor for more convenient stores, services and restaurants. Along with Bridgewood’s peaceful surroundings, where winding streets follow the land’s natural terrain, residents can enjoy the area’s newly constructed bike trail, which provides a great setting for casual walkers and exercise

Kelly Construction, Inc.

enthusiasts alike.

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676 Davis Circle // Crown Point, IN 46307 219.663.6030 // www.kellyconstructioninc.com Kelly Construction is a third generation custom homebuilder focused on providing total customer satisfaction and delivering unique homes at rational prices. In addition to beautiful enduring homes, the company builds great relationships with their clients. Listening to the homebuyer, assisting them through the selection, financing and building processes, keeping them updated on the progress of their homes and quickly responding to their concerns have helped them earn a high percentage of referral business, as well as repeat business, from satisfied clients. 16

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03 RAFFLE HOME

LICENSE NO. 120675

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LICENSE NO. 120675

Peninsula Point

at a glance

When you choose Peninsula Point, your new

$271,360 as shown ■

home will be tucked away in the peaceful corner of

$223,900 base model ■

a lovely upscale singlefamily neighborhood

1,530 sq. ft. ■

within walking distance Paired ranch home, ■ maintenance-free community 2 bedrooms ■ 2 baths ■ Walkout basement ■ 2 car attached garage, ■ drywalled and painted Foyer with skylight ■ Open kitchen-dinette ■ and family room Elegant and private ■ master bedroom suite Upper and lower ■ level decks

of Homestead Acres Park

The Birch

and the new St. John

Peninsula Point

serene natural setting

the Evangelist Catholic Church on Olcott. The

features rolling hills,

10152 Upper Peninsula Place // St. John

meandering creeks

eaturing elegant all-brick main floor exteriors, these exceptional luxury Paired Ranch homes have been designed to take full advantage of the spectacular scenery at Peninsula Point. The Birch boasts a dynamic open home plan starting with a spacious kitchen-dinette area and plenty of cabinets/countertop space so storage is never a problem. The family room purposely provides plenty of wall space so you can arrange things to fit your needs, and then rearrange as they change. There’s an elegant tray ceiling, walk-in closet and well-appointed private bath in the master suite, plus a second spacious bedroom and second full bath. The spacious entry is flooded with natural light thanks to an ingenious skylight. With expansive upper and lower level decks, you’ll find plenty of great places to relax with a book or entertain small groups, especially since seasonal lawn care and snow removal will be taken care of for you. Additional desirable amenities like McFarland’s upgraded lighting package, custom ceramic tile flooring and raised panel maple cabinets with crown molding are included in this home which has been built with the Smarthouse Interface package. The attached, finished two-car garage has storage area, insulated overhead door, automatic opener and key pad.

and a permanently preserved woodland border for you to enjoy, while being just minutes away from Route 41 with professional services including medical offices and banks, a brand new Strack & Van Til grocery store, Target, Alsip Home & Nursery, Lake County Public Library branch and a growing selection of

All-brick exterior ■ on main floor Fully landscaped yard ■ with irrigation system Energy-Star qualified ■

new restaurants.

McFarland Homes 2300-A Ramblewood Drive // Highland, IN 46322 219.934.9885 // www.mcfarlandhomes.net Drawing on his early experience as an accomplished finish carpenter, Ron McFarland brings his passion for designing and building quality homes to several prominent maintenance-free communities and custom homes in northwest Indiana. For more information on Peninsula Point, where luxury townhomes start in the $200s, call Lucy Menconi at (219) 365-4242. McFarland is also building in Cedar Lake’s Monastery Woods, the Gates of St. John and Merrillville’s Mesa Ridge (final closeout) where you’ll always find exceptional savings on Express Homes.

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LICENSE NO. 120675

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LICENSE NO. 120675

Prairie Trails

at a glance

Nestled near the Illinois state line, Prairie Trails is conveniently located just minutes from I-394

$269,900 as shown ■

for commuters while

$229,900 base model ■

offering all the benefits of Dyer’s idyllic small-town

1,700 sq. ft. ■ Ranch townhome ■ with loft Maintenance-free living ■ 3 bedrooms ■ 3 baths ■ Full, unfinished basement ■ 2 car attached garage, ■ drywalled and painted Extensively upgraded ■ builder model Cathedral and ■ tray ceilings Builder’s models ■ including granite countertops, hardwood and ceramic floors Master suite features ■ glamour bath and walk-in closet Large loft bonus ■ room with corner closet and full bath

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atmosphere, including low Indiana taxes and a natural wetland border

The Briarwood

just outside your door. One of Indiana’s fastest

Prairie Trails

growing towns with an-all new Jewel-Osco retail

10057 Gettler Street // Dyer ffering plenty of flexible living space, lots of storage and amazing amenities, the Briarwood is incredibly bright and spacious with expansive cathedral ceilings throughout the kitchen, dining room, great room and master bedroom. The kitchen area is well-designed so the cook can always be a part of the conversation while handy pass through walls help hide the mess. Appliances (which are included), granite tops and plenty of attractive cabinets make the area as lovely as it is functional. An incredible master suite with large walk-in closet and glamour bath featuring doublebowl vanity, shower and soaking tub is situated in the far corner of the home for maximum privacy. A second story loft with bonus room includes another full bath and closet, while the unfinished basement can further expand your living space. Now in its final phase of development, Prairie Trails has been extremely popular with buyers thanks to Phillippe’s exceptional designs, highquality construction and reasonable prices. For starters, all plans come standard with 10" poured concrete basements, ceramic foyers and bathrooms, plush carpeting, cultured countertops, oak cabinetry, major kitchen appliances and dry-walled/painted garages. As the builder’s model, this particular home showcases a full selection of extremely desirable and included upgrades.

center and plenty of restaurant choices nearby at the intersections of US 30 and Route 41, Dyer is just 30 miles southeast of downtown

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Chicago and only 15 miles south of Lake Michigan, where you can enjoy the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. The Prairie Trails sales center is open daily 11am-4pm (except Tuesdays and Wednesdays).

Phillippe Builders, Inc. 3500 Union Avenue // Steger, IL 60475 219.558.8900 // www.phillipebuilders.com Celebrating its 50th Anniversary last year, Phillippe Builders has been making new home dreams a reality since 1959. Currently led by third generation builder Robert Phillippe, the company is well-known for building breath-taking estates, incredible first homes and luxurious maintenance-free properties that reflect the personal styles and budgets of their owners with the same incredible attention to detail inside and out. You’ll find Phillippe Builders’ celebrated style and quality craftsmanship in distinguished locations throughout Chicago’s south suburbs and northwest Indiana.

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05 RAFFLE HOME

LICENSE NO. 120675

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LICENSE NO. 120675

Ellendale Farm

at a glance

Ellendale Farm is conveniently located

$339,900 as shown ■ (including lot)

near Route 231/I-65, just blocks from the historic Crown Point Square, near

2,245 sq. ft. ■

St. Anthony’s Medical Center and across the

Ranch single family ■ home with bonus room 4 bedrooms ■ 3 baths ■ Full, unfinished ■ basement 2½ car attached garage ■ Intricate custom- ■ patterned ceramic and wood flooring Volume ceilings with ■ arched plant shelves, nooks and custom woodwork Direct-vent fireplace ■ with stone surround Maple cabinets with ■ crown molding and granite tops Private master bedroom ■ suite with glamour bath

street from the Lake

The Isabella

County Fair Grounds.

Ellendale Farm

while the newly-renovated

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within walking distance high school and newly-

874 Huey Drive // Crown Point

omplimenting the inviting charm of Ellendale Farm, the Isabella backs up to a peaceful stationary park which provides a gracious backdrop for outdoor living. Featuring an incredibly open and livable floor plan, this home has been distinctivelyappointed for luxurious living. Starting with a welcoming covered porch and fullbrick face, you’ll find an intricately patterned ceramic tile floor with wood border and dramatic volume ceiling gracing the entryway. The adjoining formal dining room also features a stunning wood floor, while the stylish and functional kitchen offers ceramic tile, maple cabinets, granite tops, a convenient breakfast bar and bright dinette area with sliding door to the patio. An expansive great room includes volume ceiling with fan plus direct-vent fireplace surrounded by windows. The generous master suite is privately situated on one side of the main floor with his and her closets and a gorgeous bath that includes double bowl vanity with convenient built-in shelving, separate shower and whirlpool tub featuring custom tile, while two additional bedrooms are on the other side with a full bath. The flexible bonus room above the garage is finished as the fourth bedroom and third full bath, plus the unfinished basement has 9' poured walls to easily accommodate future expansion.

built middle school are

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close by as well. A drive through Ellendale Farm reveals how a once working farm is splendidly being transformed into a charming neighborhood. Along with incredible homes and beautiful wooded backdrops, you’ll encounter fabulous public green spaces, an inviting gazebo, rolling hills and several tranquil ponds which are all part

Van Prooyen Builders, Inc.

of the abundant scenic landscape.

P.O. Box 120 // Crown Point, IN 46308 219.663.4384 // www.vanprooyenbuilders.com From small remodeling jobs and building decks in 1992, Van Prooyen Builders has become a company that is both respected and valued in the local building industry. Today the company provides services that include custom and semi-custom homes, multi-family homes and commercial work. General contractor and owner Craig Van Prooyen has been in the construction field since 1982 having spent many years working closely with some very experienced carpenters and tradesmen. As a result, Van Prooyen Builders has always been committed to providing the highest level of quality craftsmanship, including meticulous attention to detail, professionalism at all levels and timely follow-through.

Lake Street Elementary is

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