Meritus Homes Invites Buyers to Think Spring with Move-in-Ready Home in Elgin

With Chicago’s spring housing marketing in full swing, Deerfield, Ill.-based Meritus Homes announces it has a new-construction home available for immediate move-in at Highland Woods, a master-planned community on Elgin’s west side.

“Many prospective homebuyers begin their house hunt in earnest once spring weather arrives, and many of them are looking for an option that will allow them to move and get settled into their new home over the summer months,” said Don Stringfield, sales manager for Meritus Homes. “For those buyers who prefer new construction, an inventory home is a great choice that lets them move in that time frame. Plus, with our immediate-delivery home at Highland Woods, buyers can purchase now and then spend all summer taking advantage of the community’s extensive clubhouse amenities and terrific resort lifestyle.”

Located just three miles west of Randall Road on the north side of Route 20, Highland Woods is a fully developed lifestyle community by Crown Community Development, planned to include approximately 1,100 homes. The development is centered on the Highland Woods Owners Club, a full clubhouse featuring a resort-style pool, outdoor sports courts and a fitness center. The community also includes 196 acres of open space, with beautiful grounds featuring natural preservation areas, an 18-acre lake, seven neighborhood parks and playgrounds, and more than 5 miles of walking and biking paths.

Meritus’ immediate-delivery home at Highland Woods features the Banfield plan and is priced at $499,900. The 3,944-square-foot, two-story home includes four bedrooms, 3½ baths, a second-floor bonus room, full basement and a split-bay three-car garage. The first floor has an open design, including a large family room with a custom fireplace, den, formal dining room, and an island kitchen with breakfast area.

“One feature in this home that really stands out for spring is its huge mudroom entry from the garage,” said Stringfield. “This time of year, kids track in a lot of dirt and mud coming and going from spring soccer or baseball practice, or simply after playing outside. The mudroom in this Banfield has plenty of space to be a convenient drop zone for wet and dirty shoes as well as sports gear.”

Stringfield added that with its split-bay three-car garage, the Banfield gives homeowners plenty of space to store and easily access their recreational gear and outdoor toys throughout the summer. “Many homeowners choose to devote an entire garage bay to their bikes or kids’ ride-on toys so they don’t have to navigate them around parked cars in the garage every time they want to use them,” he said.

The Banfield features the package of high-end finishes Meritus includes in every home it builds, such as 10-foot first-floor ceilings; a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, 42-inch cabinetry and granite countertops; and a spa-like master bath with a dual-bowl vanity and separate shower and soaking tub. The home also includes hardwood flooring in a dark walnut stain throughout most of the first floor; designer tile including listello borders in the master bath; and antique white cabinetry with dark granite countertops in the kitchen.

“The white cabinets and granite countertops extend through a butler’s pantry between the kitchen and dining room,” noted Stringfield. “It’s a perfect storage area for those serving pieces and special-occasion dishes that aren’t used every day, plus the extra expanse of countertop is a great beverage station when entertaining.”

For more information on the immediate-delivery home Meritus Homes has available at Highland Woods, call 847-877-1123 or visit www.MeritusHomeBuilders.com.

About Meritus Homes

Meritus Homes was founded in 2010 by a group of respected industry veterans who brought more than 30 years of combined experience working with top national homebuilders to the firm. The company is steeped in the team’s background in the efficient and proven practices of a large-scale builder, but grounded in the hands-on, personalized approach of a local, private company. Meritus Homes has built homes in many of Chicago’s most sought-after communities, including St. Charles, Long Grove, Park Ridge, Wilmette, Winnetka, Northbrook, Inverness and Naperville.