Liberty Grove Gives Buyers Freedom of Choice
Tuesday, October 12th, 2004Sherry Giewald Daily Herald Correspondent
Square footage: 2,296 to 2,868 single-family; 2,231 to 2,551 townhouses
Schools: Adler Park Elementary and Highland Middle schools in Libertyville Elementary District 70, and Libertyville High School in Libertyville High School District 128
Parks: Libertyville Parks and Recreation Department
Living at Liberty Grove means no more mowing the lawn, shoveling snow or raking leaves.
In this enclave of exclusive homes, a staff cares for all residences and grounds.
Northbrook-based Ferris Homes will construct 18 single-family homes and 30 townhouses at Liberty Grove on 14 acres of land just north of Buckley Road (Route 137) on Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) in Libertyville.
The community is adjacent to Independence Grove, a forest preserve of more than 1,000 acres overlooking a 115-acre lake.
Ferris Homes recently opened single-family and townhouse models, furnished and decorated by Susan Ferris.
The Aspen is a two-story single-family home with many upgrades and showcases a traditional decor with earth tones.
The Spruce, a three-level townhouse, has a stylish, contemporary interior with a black-and-white color scheme.
“The Aspen has been very well received,” said Nancy Remiker, sales manager for Liberty Grove. “People say it’s calm and serene - not overdone.”
The townhouse model also has received strong reviews.
“People love it,” Remiker said. “We’ve been very busy since the model opened and have taken several deposits.”
Single-family homes feature 9-foot first-floor ceilings, wood- burning fireplace, full basement, security system and two-car garage with some walkout and English basements.
The Aspen, with 2,492 square feet and priced from $633,900, offers three bedrooms including a first-floor master suite and 2 1/2 baths.
The study features plum walls, box bay windows, crown molding and a pocket door between the study and great room.
An oversized fireplace with granite hearth and surround takes center stage in the great room. A sofa and chair in front of the fireplace provides an intimate conversation area, while tan walls and a tray ceiling add interest.
The room opens to the formal dining room with plum and tan walls and a glass-topped table for four.
The kitchen features ceramic tile flooring, custom molding and tan walls with white trim. The room also showcases several high-end products such as Zodiac countertops by DuPont, Harbormist finished cabinets with glass doors, Viking appliances and a stainless steel undermount sink.
The breakfast area overlooks the patio.
The first-floor master suite features crown molding and a walk- in closet with custom shelving. The bath has red walls, dual sinks, Corian countertop, whirlpool tub and separate walk-in shower with seat.
A powder room, guest closet and laundry room are off the foyer.
Upstairs, four chairs circle a game table in the loft, which overlooks the foyer. Two additional bedrooms have walk-in closets and a large shared bath with dual sinks.
Other single-family homes include the Hawthorn, 2,516 square feet and priced from $643,900, with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Magnolia, 2,296 square feet and priced from $617,900, features three bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.
The Sycamore, 2,868 square feet and priced from $647,900, features three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
Multi-level townhouses feature balconies and an oversized two- car garage. Some have a master suite on the main level and a wood- burning fireplace.
The Spruce, a large end-unit townhouse with 2,433 square feet priced from $420,900, features three bedrooms including a first- floor master suite and 3 1/2 baths. The unit also has a number of upgrades.
Upon entering the main level, black and white shimmer and shine in the open living area consisting of the great room, dining room and kitchen.
The great room features chocolate walls, upgraded fireplace with granite hearth and surround, two off-white sofas and two chairs.
The open island kitchen with breakfast bar features cherry cabinets, granite bar and countertops, stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerator and undercabinet kitchen lighting.
A round black table with white chairs and a display cabinet with glass shelves furnish the dining room.
An octagonal master suite on the main level has tan walls, crown molding, dark furnishings and a walk-in closet with custom shelving.
The private bath features a double vanity, tub, shower with seat and upgraded ceramic tile.
On the upper level, a secondary bedroom has a daybed and entertainment unit, walk-in closet and private bath.
The octagonal-shaped bedroom on this level has delicate green walls, shear white draperies, bed, love seat, walk-in closet and private bath.
The first level has a garage and laundry area.
Other townhouses include the Cedar, 2,551 square feet and priced from $430,900, with three bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.
The Cypress, 2,479 square feet and priced form $383,900, with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Douglas, 2,283 square feet and priced from $390,900, features three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Juniper, 2,231 square feet and priced from $378,900, features two bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Poplar, 2,333 square feet and priced from $398,900, features three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
To visit the sales center and models, take Interstate 94 west to Buckley Road (Route 137) and north on Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21). The entrance is one block north of Buckley Road on the west side of Milwaukee.
Sales office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (847) 680-0001 or visit www.liberty-grove.com.
The Liberty Grove community in Libertyville has a mixture of townhouses and single-family homes. Gilbert R. Boucher II/Daily Herald At right, a sofa and chair create a conversation area in the great room of the Aspen single-family model. Vincent Pierri/Daily Herald Ferris Homes is building single-family homes and townhouses at Liberty Grove in Libertyville. Vincent Pierri/Daily Herald Take in a great view from the master bedroom of the Spruce townhouse. Gilbert R. Boucher II/Daily Herald Stainless steel appliances and granite counters are featured in the Spruce’s kitchen. Gilbert R. Boucher II/Daily Herald GRAPHIC/MAP: Liberty Grove/Libertyville Date: July 31, 2004
Section: New Homes
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Liberty Grove gives buyers freedom of choice
Sherry Giewald Daily Herald Correspondent
Price range: $617,900 to $647,900 single-family; $378,900 to $430,900 townhouses
Square footage: 2,296 to 2,868 single-family; 2,231 to 2,551 townhouses
Schools: Adler Park Elementary and Highland Middle schools in Libertyville Elementary District 70, and Libertyville High School in Libertyville High School District 128
Parks: Libertyville Parks and Recreation Department
Living at Liberty Grove means no more mowing the lawn, shoveling snow or raking leaves.
In this enclave of exclusive homes, a staff cares for all residences and grounds.
Northbrook-based Ferris Homes will construct 18 single-family homes and 30 townhouses at Liberty Grove on 14 acres of land just north of Buckley Road (Route 137) on Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21) in Libertyville.
The community is adjacent to Independence Grove, a forest preserve of more than 1,000 acres overlooking a 115-acre lake.
Ferris Homes recently opened single-family and townhouse models, furnished and decorated by Susan Ferris.
The Aspen is a two-story single-family home with many upgrades and showcases a traditional decor with earth tones.
The Spruce, a three-level townhouse, has a stylish, contemporary interior with a black-and-white color scheme.
“The Aspen has been very well received,” said Nancy Remiker, sales manager for Liberty Grove. “People say it’s calm and serene - not overdone.”
The townhouse model also has received strong reviews.
“People love it,” Remiker said. “We’ve been very busy since the model opened and have taken several deposits.”
Single-family homes feature 9-foot first-floor ceilings, wood- burning fireplace, full basement, security system and two-car garage with some walkout and English basements.
The Aspen, with 2,492 square feet and priced from $633,900, offers three bedrooms including a first-floor master suite and 2 1/2 baths.
The study features plum walls, box bay windows, crown molding and a pocket door between the study and great room.
An oversized fireplace with granite hearth and surround takes center stage in the great room. A sofa and chair in front of the fireplace provides an intimate conversation area, while tan walls and a tray ceiling add interest.
The room opens to the formal dining room with plum and tan walls and a glass-topped table for four.
The kitchen features ceramic tile flooring, custom molding and tan walls with white trim. The room also showcases several high-end products such as Zodiac countertops by DuPont, Harbormist finished cabinets with glass doors, Viking appliances and a stainless steel undermount sink.
The breakfast area overlooks the patio.
The first-floor master suite features crown molding and a walk- in closet with custom shelving. The bath has red walls, dual sinks, Corian countertop, whirlpool tub and separate walk-in shower with seat.
A powder room, guest closet and laundry room are off the foyer.
Upstairs, four chairs circle a game table in the loft, which overlooks the foyer. Two additional bedrooms have walk-in closets and a large shared bath with dual sinks.
Other single-family homes include the Hawthorn, 2,516 square feet and priced from $643,900, with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Magnolia, 2,296 square feet and priced from $617,900, features three bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.
The Sycamore, 2,868 square feet and priced from $647,900, features three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
Multi-level townhouses feature balconies and an oversized two- car garage. Some have a master suite on the main level and a wood- burning fireplace.
The Spruce, a large end-unit townhouse with 2,433 square feet priced from $420,900, features three bedrooms including a first- floor master suite and 3 1/2 baths. The unit also has a number of upgrades.
Upon entering the main level, black and white shimmer and shine in the open living area consisting of the great room, dining room and kitchen.
The great room features chocolate walls, upgraded fireplace with granite hearth and surround, two off-white sofas and two chairs.
The open island kitchen with breakfast bar features cherry cabinets, granite bar and countertops, stainless steel appliances, wine refrigerator and undercabinet kitchen lighting.
A round black table with white chairs and a display cabinet with glass shelves furnish the dining room.
An octagonal master suite on the main level has tan walls, crown molding, dark furnishings and a walk-in closet with custom shelving.
The private bath features a double vanity, tub, shower with seat and upgraded ceramic tile.
On the upper level, a secondary bedroom has a daybed and entertainment unit, walk-in closet and private bath.
The octagonal-shaped bedroom on this level has delicate green walls, shear white draperies, bed, love seat, walk-in closet and private bath.
The first level has a garage and laundry area.
Other townhouses include the Cedar, 2,551 square feet and priced from $430,900, with three bedrooms and 3 1/2 baths.
The Cypress, 2,479 square feet and priced form $383,900, with three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Douglas, 2,283 square feet and priced from $390,900, features three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Juniper, 2,231 square feet and priced from $378,900, features two bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
The Poplar, 2,333 square feet and priced from $398,900, features three bedrooms and 2 1/2 baths.
To visit the sales center and models, take Interstate 94 west to Buckley Road (Route 137) and north on Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21). The entrance is one block north of Buckley Road on the west side of Milwaukee.
Sales office hours are noon to 5 p.m. Sunday and Monday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. For more information, call (847) 680-0001 or visit www.liberty-grove.com.
The Liberty Grove community in Libertyville has a mixture of townhouses and single-family homes. Gilbert R. Boucher II/Daily Herald At right, a sofa and chair create a conversation area in the great room of the Aspen single-family model. Vincent Pierri/Daily Herald Ferris Homes is building single-family homes and townhouses at Liberty Grove in Libertyville. Vincent Pierri/Daily Herald Take in a great view from the master bedroom of the Spruce townhouse. Gilbert R. Boucher II/Daily Herald Stainless steel appliances and granite counters are featured in the Spruce’s kitchen. Gilbert R. Boucher II/Daily Herald GRAPHIC/MAP: Liberty Grove/Libertyville