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Luxury models open at Estates of Ishnala Woods

May 31, 2001 - Gallagher & Henry has five finished models open for homebuyers to inspect at the Estates of Ishnala Woods, an upscale single-family home community located in Orland Park. The luxurious ranch and two-story brick homes offer 2,289 to 3,740 square feet of customizable living space, yet start at $322,945 and extend up to $446,395. Homesites in this infill site average more than 1/4 acre in size and only a few remain near the forest preserve. Although the Estates of Ishnala Woods is an established custom home community set in a forest preserve like setting, homeowners are still near the movie theaters, restaurants and malls of Orland Park.

Buyers now can tour five of 14 floor plans currently available within the semi-custom home community. If desired, homebuyers can request extensive floor plan alterations to suit their individual lifestyle. As a builder with 45 years of residential construction experience, the company encourages homebuyers to make as many changes as desired. Most anything a homebuyer desires, a Gallagher & Henry craftsman can turn it into reality.

With models open, buyers have an opportunity to walk through finished homes and get a feel for the type, style and quality of homes available at the Estates of Ishnala Woods. Homebuyers also have an opportunity to witness firsthand the community's naturally rolling terrain, which makes a number of the homesites perfect for the construction of a home with a basement containing oversized windows. Because the community is located along the perimeter of a mature forest preserve, homeowners also can build a home with exquisite vistas of mature woods in their back yard.

Of the homes currently offered within the community, the Harvard model has attracted the most attention from homebuyers. The Harvard model is a two-story contemporary, brick home with 3,265 square feet of open living space and a base price of $392,795. A tour of this home begins with a two-story foyer and impressive views of a large living room with bay windows on one side and a private study on the other. The living room's bay window at the front of the home continues up to the second floor and becomes part of the master bedroom, thus creating a stately exterior.

At the rear of the home, the kitchen with pantry and food preparation-island opens to the dinette. Buyers will love the dinette's bay windows and patio door leading to the back yard.

Between the kitchen and living room is the Harvard's formal dining room with bay window and enough space to accommodate a large dining table and elegant china cabinet.

To complete the entertainment possibilities, buyers will find a large 22'11" x 14'10" family room with fireplace. With unobstructed views from this room, through the dinette and into the well- equipped kitchen, this area of the home will certainly be a major hub of activity. The first floor is completed with a powder room off the family room and a laundry room, which also serves as a mudroom leading to the attached two-car garage.

Each of the three secondary bedrooms on the Harvard's upper level offers abundant closet space for clothes or toys and the rooms are large enough for a variety of furniture arrangements. A full-size hall bathroom with oversized vanity services all bedrooms.

The master bedroom suite contains two walk-in closets and a decorative tray-style ceiling. Those seeking a bathroom that is designed with relaxation and luxury in mind will be satisfied. Within this private sanctuary are a whirlpool tub, separate shower and dual vanities.

Standard amenities to be found in the Harvard and other Ishnala homes include: fireplaces (per plan), basements, all brick exterior, three-car garages (per plan), glamour baths with whirlpool tub (per plan), stained oak trim and doors, ceramic floor tile in baths and foyer, and volume ceilings.

The Estates of Ishnala Woods is located on the north side of 143rd Street approximately one mile west of Harlem Avenue. Models are open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., except on Saturday which closes at 5:30 p.m.

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.