Dad Moves Closer to His Kids; Finds Perfect New Home at Mill Creek
Geneva, IL, June 22, 2013 --(PR.com)-- The shortest distance between two points is a straight line—or, in the case of Chris Gatto, a new home at Mill Creek that shortens the distance between him and his twin boys.
Gatto, 44, a father of nine-year-old twin sons Andrew and Zachary, had been living in Naperville. But on visitation days, the drive time to pick up his boys in St. Charles at their mother’s home or from school was proving to be too long: 50 minutes on a good day with light traffic. Gatto yearned to be closer in proximity to his children and to have more time to spend with them, too.
After shopping for a new construction home, Gatto located the ideal residence in the Oakmont neighborhood at Mill Creek in Geneva, Shodeen Homes’ master-planned golf course community. It was a move-in-ready model home—and it was only a 12-minute drive away from his sons.
“I contemplated having a different home built, but this model offered so much value that I couldn’t turn it down,” Gatto said. “It had just about every upgrade you could imagine, including custom paint, configured closets, upgraded Pella wood windows, a cathedral ceiling in the master bedroom, three-car garage, security system, lawn irrigation system and even pre-wiring for surround sound. Plus, the home, a former model, came with all the furnishings already in place.”
The new home also offered five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and 2,912 square feet as well as an additional 1,025 square feet in the basement, which Gatto opted to have Shodeen finish—complete with a wet bar, home office and home theater room. The home would now comfortably accommodate Gatto’s new expanded family, including his girlfriend Mimi and her three older children.
Gatto purchased the model, sold his Naperville house in no time flat and took moved in late March. He said his favorite amenity, besides the home’s spacious family room and adjacent island kitchen with eat-in area, is the basement “man cave,” where he can get work done in privacy in his home office when he’s not watching movies and sporting events with his family.
“This home has everything you could want—a formal living room and separate dining room, a first-floor bedroom, large walk-in closets in all the bedrooms, a seating area with a bay window in the master suite, and an oversized standing shower, soaker tub and separate water closet in the master bath,” said Gatto. “Also, we’re kitty corner from a community path where we can walk our dog Chloe—and a playground/nature area where the kids can play basketball, baseball, soccer or tennis.”
Gatto also appreciates the warm hospitality provided by his neighbors as well as the numerous perks of being homeowner at Mill Creek, which features two premier golf courses providing breathtaking views at Tanna Golf Club and the Mill Creek Golf Course. A Village Center offers on-site retailers, such as a grocery market, dry cleaners and a dentist. An outdoor swimming pool and clubhouse are also within the community. Mill Creek school age children attend schools within Geneva Community Unit School District #304.
“Mill Creek offers something for every type of buyer—from professional singles to growing families to empty nesters,” said Nathan Amidon, sales director with Shodeen Homes. “We provide a diverse lineup with a range of homes at various stages of construction, making it more flexible and convenient for prospective home buyers.”
In fact, Mill Creek has several homes currently available for early occupancy throughout three of its most popular neighborhoods:
· Three two-story homes in Oakmont, each with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to three-and-three-quarter baths, and 2,821 to 3,408 square feet—priced from $450,246 to $556,242 and on pace for September/October deliveries.
· Two ranches and six two-story homes in Tanna, each including three to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half baths, and 2,000 to 2,782 square feet—priced between $323,867 to $399,958 and available for immediate delivery through August occupancy. Buyers of any move-in-ready home at Tanna will receive $5,000 off the list price and free window blinds (for a limited time only).
· One two-story home in Pinehurst with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and 1,998 square feet—priced at $299,803 and ready for a Fall 2013 move in time frame.
In addition, Mill Creek is built on 2 18-hole public golf courses and features 127 acres of preserved wetlands, 195 acres of parks and 17 miles of nature and bike trails. Approximately 900 acres—of the master-planned community is open space dedicated to outdoor recreation and ecological preservation.
The Mill Creek sales center, at 0N305 N. Mill Creek Drive is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to visit, take Randall Road to Fabyan Parkway; head west on Fabyan to Mill Creek Drive; turn north onto North Mill Creek Drive and follow the signs to the sales center. For more information about Mill Creek or any of its neighborhoods or homes available, call 630-232-8181 or visit www.ShodeenHomes.com.
Gatto, 44, a father of nine-year-old twin sons Andrew and Zachary, had been living in Naperville. But on visitation days, the drive time to pick up his boys in St. Charles at their mother’s home or from school was proving to be too long: 50 minutes on a good day with light traffic. Gatto yearned to be closer in proximity to his children and to have more time to spend with them, too.
After shopping for a new construction home, Gatto located the ideal residence in the Oakmont neighborhood at Mill Creek in Geneva, Shodeen Homes’ master-planned golf course community. It was a move-in-ready model home—and it was only a 12-minute drive away from his sons.
“I contemplated having a different home built, but this model offered so much value that I couldn’t turn it down,” Gatto said. “It had just about every upgrade you could imagine, including custom paint, configured closets, upgraded Pella wood windows, a cathedral ceiling in the master bedroom, three-car garage, security system, lawn irrigation system and even pre-wiring for surround sound. Plus, the home, a former model, came with all the furnishings already in place.”
The new home also offered five bedrooms, three-and-a-half baths, and 2,912 square feet as well as an additional 1,025 square feet in the basement, which Gatto opted to have Shodeen finish—complete with a wet bar, home office and home theater room. The home would now comfortably accommodate Gatto’s new expanded family, including his girlfriend Mimi and her three older children.
Gatto purchased the model, sold his Naperville house in no time flat and took moved in late March. He said his favorite amenity, besides the home’s spacious family room and adjacent island kitchen with eat-in area, is the basement “man cave,” where he can get work done in privacy in his home office when he’s not watching movies and sporting events with his family.
“This home has everything you could want—a formal living room and separate dining room, a first-floor bedroom, large walk-in closets in all the bedrooms, a seating area with a bay window in the master suite, and an oversized standing shower, soaker tub and separate water closet in the master bath,” said Gatto. “Also, we’re kitty corner from a community path where we can walk our dog Chloe—and a playground/nature area where the kids can play basketball, baseball, soccer or tennis.”
Gatto also appreciates the warm hospitality provided by his neighbors as well as the numerous perks of being homeowner at Mill Creek, which features two premier golf courses providing breathtaking views at Tanna Golf Club and the Mill Creek Golf Course. A Village Center offers on-site retailers, such as a grocery market, dry cleaners and a dentist. An outdoor swimming pool and clubhouse are also within the community. Mill Creek school age children attend schools within Geneva Community Unit School District #304.
“Mill Creek offers something for every type of buyer—from professional singles to growing families to empty nesters,” said Nathan Amidon, sales director with Shodeen Homes. “We provide a diverse lineup with a range of homes at various stages of construction, making it more flexible and convenient for prospective home buyers.”
In fact, Mill Creek has several homes currently available for early occupancy throughout three of its most popular neighborhoods:
· Three two-story homes in Oakmont, each with four bedrooms, two-and-a-half to three-and-three-quarter baths, and 2,821 to 3,408 square feet—priced from $450,246 to $556,242 and on pace for September/October deliveries.
· Two ranches and six two-story homes in Tanna, each including three to four bedrooms, two to three-and-a-half baths, and 2,000 to 2,782 square feet—priced between $323,867 to $399,958 and available for immediate delivery through August occupancy. Buyers of any move-in-ready home at Tanna will receive $5,000 off the list price and free window blinds (for a limited time only).
· One two-story home in Pinehurst with three bedrooms, two-and-a-half baths, and 1,998 square feet—priced at $299,803 and ready for a Fall 2013 move in time frame.
In addition, Mill Creek is built on 2 18-hole public golf courses and features 127 acres of preserved wetlands, 195 acres of parks and 17 miles of nature and bike trails. Approximately 900 acres—of the master-planned community is open space dedicated to outdoor recreation and ecological preservation.
The Mill Creek sales center, at 0N305 N. Mill Creek Drive is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., to visit, take Randall Road to Fabyan Parkway; head west on Fabyan to Mill Creek Drive; turn north onto North Mill Creek Drive and follow the signs to the sales center. For more information about Mill Creek or any of its neighborhoods or homes available, call 630-232-8181 or visit www.ShodeenHomes.com.
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www.shodeenhomes.com
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