ELGIN, IL – October 8, 2007
West Point Gardens was honored with 10 prestigious Key Awards for architectural excellence and model home merchandising at the recent 35th annual awards event sponsored by the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago.
The awards have become the industry standard for innovation in design and technology. The large number of West Point home designs represented among the winners highlights the distinctive character of both the single-family homes and townhomes in the popular Traditional Neighborhood Design community.
“The Key Awards are among the most coveted honors in the homebuilding industry, and we are gratified that nine of our 11 model homes received awards in various size categories,” said Pat Curran, president of West Point Builders, the developer. “Our goal at West Point Gardens has been to offer home designs and a community atmosphere that is fresh and different, and this recognition emphasizes our dedication to innovation and quality.” The awards are given in 12 different divisions and are judged according to strict criteria by teams of expert judges. Recognition was also given to Bloom and Fiorino Architects, Inc., designers of the homes, and Eleni Interiors, Inc., for interior merchandising for the model homes. Awards given to West Point Gardens homes include:
- A Bronze Key Award for architectural excellence to the single-family Wellington
- A Silver Key Award for architectural excellence to the single-family Amherst
- A Silver Key Award for architectural excellence to the single-family Saybrook
- A Bronze Key Award for outstanding design on a home for sale and for interior merchandising to the single-family Middlebury.
- A Gold Key Award for outstanding design on a home for sale to the single-family Georgetown.
- A Silver Key Award for outstanding design on a home for sale to the single-family Templeton.
- A Bronze Award for outstanding design on a home for sale to the Belmont townhome.
- A Silver Award for interior merchandising to the single-family Princeton.
- A Bronze Award for interior merchandising to the Clark townhome.
Situated in the desirable Randall Road corridor on the west side of Elgin, West Point Gardens is a 173-acre community that will include 342 single-family homes in two series as well as 128 townhomes. Eleven models are open for viewing, and a selection of single-family homes and townhomes is available for quick delivery.
In addition to architecturally inspired homes, the Traditional Neighborhood Design contributes to an inviting nostalgic character and distinctive lifestyle. The room-sized front porches and garages in the rear create a welcoming streetscape, and private enclosed rear gardens are an innovation for which West Point Builders has been honored.
“West Point Gardens gives buyers the chance to enjoy many of the characteristics of classic small towns along with the newest innovations in design, materials and conveniences,” Curran said. “Buyers can just move in and enjoy the best of the past along with 21st century comfort.”
The 12-acre Meier Park is a community focal point, and a pathway system as well as sidewalks enable residents to walk to the park as well as a planned 20-acre retail center, schools and the Fox Valley Bike Path.
Meier Park includes a covered pavilion and a gazebo, baseball and soccer fields, basketball courts, playground equipment, seating throughout the park and lighted tennis courts. A large open, grassy area and lavish landscaping makes the park a scenic oasis as well as a huge backyard for residents.
Smaller parks also add beauty to the neighborhood, and the private enclosed back yard gardens provide a private retreat. The gardens include a concrete patio, privacy fence, sodded lawn and landscaping. In addition, the 11 model homes display theme gardens, available for purchase either in part or in their entirety.
The Heritage Series of single-family homes features four home designs, ranging from 1,841 to 2,307 square feet and including three bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, basements, private enclosed gardens and two- or three-car attached garages grouped around motor courts. Prices range from $324,990 to $349,990. The Kingston Series executive homes include five single-family designs, ranging from 2,398 to 3,264 square feet, with three, four or five bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, basements, private enclosed gardens and two-or three-car attached garages at the rear of the homes accessed by side drives or grouped around motor courts. Prices vary from $379,990 to $424,990.
Five townhome designs range from 1,278 to 1,790 square feet with two or three bedrooms, with a first-floor master suite in one plan, 1 ½ to 2 ½ baths, lofts, family rooms per plan, nine-foot first-floor ceilings, full basements, brick exteriors, two-car garages and private enclosed gardens. Prices range from $237,990 to $299,990.
All homes at West Point Gardens include central air conditioning and ceramic tile on foyer floors and in all bathrooms. A sampling of other quality features included in the Kingston Series homes are nine-foot first- and second-floor ceilings; choice of wood or ceramic tile in foyers; kitchens with oak cabinets with 36-inch upper cabinets with crown molding and master baths with soaker tubs, separate showers and raised vanities with double bowls.
Set apart yet close to the extensive shopping, services and commuter train service in the Randall Road corridor, West Point Gardens is served by the highly rated Central School District 301 schools.
West Point Builders, based in Hinsdale, is celebrating 50 years in the homebuilding business this year, having been established as a custom home builder in 1957. The company has received numerous awards for its vision in developing innovative residential neighborhoods. West Point Gardens is at the southwest corner of Ill. Hwy. 20 (Lake Street) and Nesler Street, one mile west of Randall Road. Sales center hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. For more information, call (847) 608-1000 or visit westpointgardens.com.
To visit, take Ill. Hwy. 20 (Lake Street) west to Nesler and south on Nesler to the community. Or, take Int. Hwy. 90 to Randall Road, south to Lake Street, west to Nesler, then south to the community.