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Covington Knolls townhomes surpasses 50% sales point

Jun 28, 2001 - Covington Knolls Townhomes feature a spacious two-story designs that offer 1,835 to 2,165 square feet of living space and are priced from $208,150 to $219,250 for homes with a full basement. An abundance of upgrades and options are available to create a custom-like home.

One of the most popular townhomes offered at Covington Knolls is the 2,165 Ashcroft model base priced at $219,250. This spacious two-story home with full basement offers three bedrooms and a loft. The Ashcroft's first floor exhibits a formal dining room, well-equipped kitchen with hardwood cabinets, dinette and large 20' x 13.5' living room with optional fireplace. To reach the second floor, the home features a unique U-shaped staircase with oak railings. At the top of the landing are two guest bedrooms, a spacious loft and a unique master bedroom suite. The master bedroom features a cathedral ceiling, a large walk-in closet and a luxurious master bath with soaking tub and private shower.

The home also features a two-car garage, powder room on the first floor, laundry room with hookups for washer & dryer, and a full basement that can be finished for additional living space.

Standard interior features include volume ceilings (per plan), central air conditioning, oak doors and trim, kitchen appliances (gas range, garbage disposal and dishwasher), Kohler kitchen sink, brick patio and concrete driveway. Optional available amenities include fireplaces, skylights, hardwood flooring and many cabinet upgrades.

Besides great homes, the new townhome community will offer a great lifestyle because of its Lemont location. Covington Knolls, located in Lemont's excellent grade school and high school district, offers convenient access to Interstates I-55, I-294 and I-355. Two in-town shopping districts and six nearby major shopping malls, including Oak Brook and Orland Square offer convenient and accessible shopping.

Also nearby are a variety of recreational activities including the historic I & M Canal, Cook County Forest Preserves (which offer boating & fishing), and the Des Plaines River. For golf enthusiasts, Covington Knolls is conveniently located near Cog Hill, Glen Eagles, Ruffled Feathers, Big Run and Old Oak golf courses.

Covington Knolls townhomes will be located along McCarthy Road, approximately 1/2 mile west of Route 171 (Archer Avenue). The temporary townhome sales center is located on 127th Street, approximately 1/2 mile east of Lemont Road (a.k.a. State Street) or 1/2 mile west of Archer Avenue (Illinois Highway 171).

The sales center is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call (630) 243-0900. If buyers wish to see the townhomes that will be built at Covington Knolls, they can view finished models at Gallagher & Henry's Mansfield Court townhome community in Tinley Park. For drive out directions call (708) 614-0505.

Gallagher & Henry is one of the most respected homebuilders in the southern suburbs and ranks as one of the top 20 builders in the Chicagoland area. The builder also received "The Best Home Builder" award from the Daily Southtown. Since its founding in the mid-1950's the company has satisfied thousands of homebuyers with its high-quality homes. Gallagher & Henry has single- family and multi-family communities open in the desirable towns of Orland Park, Lemont, Tinley Park, Woodridge, Lockport, Palos Park and Darien.