Covington Knolls in Lemont Offers Small-Town Living in Ideal Location

Aug 8, 2005 - Professional realtors tell us that when purchasing a home the most important aspect to consider is location-location-location! And, Covington Knolls offers homebuyers an ideal Lemont location.

Today's homebuyers are also looking for a diversity of plans, unique elevations and an opportunity to customize a floor plan to satisfy their individual needs. The Covington Knolls homes meet and exceed these desires.

Covington Knolls, developed by Gallagher & Henry, offers luxury homes designed to meet the varied needs of today's sophisticated homebuyers. With three models open for viewing, and a large selection of plans to choose from, the luxurious homes range from approximately 1,850 to 3,600 square feet of living area. The homes include a variety of sprawling ranches, spacious multi-levels and stately two story models with a choice of two or three car garages and basements per plan. Designed to emphasize comfort, spaciousness and style, these homes offer three or four bedrooms, 2-½ baths, family rooms, formal dining rooms, dazzling kitchens, cheery breakfast areas and much more. These outstanding are priced from the $300,000's.

"Plans are to open Phase VII at Covington Knolls later this year and we are offering a total of 15 outstanding plans to choose from. These plans have been designed to satisfy the needs and desires of a wide range of homebuyers regardless of the number in the family, or the ages of the resident", said Sandra Kanakes, sales manager for Covington Knolls.

"Many of our homebuyers are people who already live in Lemont and want to stay within the village.. They had their starter home here and they are now ready to move-up to a larger, more luxurious home," added Kanakes.

Covington Knolls is focused on family living. Nestled among the bluffs of the Des Plaines River Valley, Lemont is a historic village with a charming small-town ambiance that is highlighted with scenic, picturesque views unique in the Chicagoland area. Tucked away from time and traffic, the community is just a short distance to the I-55 connection and the proposed I-355, providing easy access to Chicago.

Despite being in the quiet Lemont countryside, Covington Knolls is only minutes from shopping at Orland Square and Oak Brook Centers. Downtown Lemont offers specialty and quaint antique shops as well as fine restaurants and a variety of recreational sites. Thousands of acres of adjacent forest preserves, wildlife areas, golf courses, bicycle trails and local parks provide residents with variety of recreational opportunities.

An exceptional school district is important when purchasing a home. Families want an excellent school for their children and Covington Knolls is located in an outstanding school district. School age children attend Elementary School District 113 and the highly acclaimed Lemont High School.

Built and developed by Gallagher & Henry, the homes at Covington Knolls are designed to meet the strict standards set for this fine community. The homes, with magnificent design ideas and premier products, create an ideal blend of effortless elegance and up-to-the-minute efficiency perfectly suited to today's modern family living.

To visit Covington Knolls, take I-55 to Lemont Road (State Street) south to 127th Street, east one-half mile to the models and Sales/information Center. The Center is open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call (630) 243-0900.