92 homes under way in Bartlett subdivision

Construction is under way on the 92-home Ginger Brooksubdivision in northwest suburban Bartlett.

Three ranch and two-story model homes are nearing completion onimproved lots measuring 60 by 170 feet, said Heritage Homes ofWheaton, the builder.

The three- and four-bedroom homes have 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 baths and1,710 to 2,350 square feet of living area. Base prices range from$132,900 to $165,900. (Prices are subject to change without notice).

Although the models are not scheduled to be completed untilmid-May, sales have been brisk, said Michael Feldmann, sales managerfor the company. More than a third of the planned homes have beensold from blueprints, he said.

"Most of our buyers have already owned one or two homes.They're finding spacious homes in a wooded, country-like setting inthe development," Feldmann said. "These homes combine modern featureswith old-fashioned charm and quality construction."

Vintage appointments include porches with milled columns,railings and balustrades, entry doors with leaded or beveled glassand side lights, mullion casement windows topped with fan lights,cathedral and vaulted ceilings.

In addition, each model has a two-car garage and full basementthat yields from about 1,000 to 1,750 square of potential livingspace, Feldmann said.

The top-of-the-line Madison model, a two-story home with fourbedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and 2,350 square feet of living space, is basepriced at $156,900.

The main floor contains the living room, formal dining room,family room, and kitchen-breakfast area. The work area is equippedwith island counter, dishwasher, oven, range, cabinets and walk-inpantry.

Upstairs, the master bedroom has a large walk-in closet andprivate bath. Two other bedroms have large closets and windowsseats. The fourth bedroom measures 20 by 23 feet. It can betransformed into a den with a view of the family room below.

The Hamilton model, a three-bedroom, two-bath ranch with 1,710square feet of space, is base priced at $132,900.

The home has a 17-by-23 foot living room, a 10-by-12-foot diningroom with walk-in bay window, and a master bedroom with bath andseparate shower.

A cavernous basement measures 1,750 square feet.

The homes have ceramic tile in foyers and wall-to-wallcarpeting. A variety of upgrades are available in the homes,including central air-conditioning, skylights, brick fireplaces inliving and family rooms, bay windows, and a whirlpool bathtub.

Other options include oak flooring in family room, exteriordecks, and stained six-panel pine doors, chair railings and crownmoldings.

The development is on South Bartlett Road, two blocks north ofStearns Road in Bartlett.