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You may not want to admitit but … winter is right aroundthe corner. In Chicago, thatcan mean bitter cold tem-peratures, howling windsand snow. As a homeowner,do you dread shoveling yourdriveway?If you move into The

Enclave at Mill Creek in Westsuburban Addison, you won’thave to because snow removalis included in the communi-ty’smonthly assessment. Evenbetter, move-in-ready homesare available so buyers can besettled in before the weatherchanges this year.“The Enclave at Mill Creek

offers the superior energy effi-ciency of new construction,plus we have three completedhomes for immediate deliveryso owners can move within30 to 60 days,” said Jay Dulla,managing director for theproperty’s developer, MeritusHomes. “That way, if someonehas already sold their currenthouse and is on a short time-line to relocate, they have theoption to purchase a brandnewhome.”In all, The Enclave at Mill

Creek features detached,single-family homes in alow-maintenance setting.Already, more than 65 per-cent of the 44 homes in PhaseI have been sold.Meritus Homes is offer-

ing five designs at the Addi-son community. Ranch planshave 1,379 to 2,154 square feetof living space, two or threebedrooms, and two full bathsfor base prices that range from$353,400 to $436,900. Secondstory options add 866 to 1,090more square feet of livingspace, one or two bedroomsor a loft, and another bath onthe upper level. These homeshave a total of 2,620 to 3,077square feet of space for pricesthat range from $449,900 to$471,900.The move-in ready homes

now for sale are the Hyacinth,Larkspur and Waterleaf — allranches.• With 1,379 square feet of

space, two bedrooms and two

baths, theHyacinth offers easysingle-level living that is justright for today’s lifestyles. Thekitchen, dining area and fam-ily roomall open to each otherto create a great room effectideal for both relaxing everyday and entertaining guests.Food prep is a breeze in thekitchen thanks to a pantry andsink in the center island.The twobedrooms are sepa-

rated fromeachother formax-imum privacy while the mas-ter suite boasts its own bathand walk-in closet. A laundryroom with linen closet andtwo-car garage round out thiscarefree ranch.The Hyacinth on homesite

41 features hardwood floor-ing in the foyer, hall, kitchen,dining room and family room.The kitchen has 36-inch whitemaple cabinets with crownmolding, a center island, gran-ite counter tops and stainlesssteel appliances. A full base-ment and 10-by-12-foot deckalso are included for $373,306.• Homeowners can relax

and live comfortably in theLarkspur. Offering 1,603 feetof space, two bedrooms andtwo baths, this home is pricedat $429,482.The family room is the

heart of the Larkspur, offeringplenty of space for everyone.The neighboring kitchen anddining room combine for easymeal prep, serving and dining.A large center island unitesthe rooms andprovides amplework space while a pantryoffers plenty of storage.The master suite has two

closets, including a walk-in,along with a private bath. Thesecond bedroom is ideal as aguest room, office or den.Thelaundry room if off the kitchenand allows access to the two-car garage.The Larkspur on homesite

20 is under construction andbuyers can still add many oftheir own interior selections.• The Waterleaf on home-

site 43 boasts 2,154 squarefeet, three bedrooms and twobaths for $479,242. This planmaximizes versatility.Theflex roomhas been con-

verted into a bedroom whilea den accented by doubledoors has been added. Themain living area is flexible,with a kitchen, dining roomand family room all open toeach other to accommodateday-to-day activities as well asentertaining.Highlights of the kitchen

include a center island andbigpantry. The master suite is arelaxing place to unwind witha private bath and walk-incloset. Another bedroom, fullbath and laundry room com-plete the living space.Upgrades in this home

are hardwood flooring inthe foyer, hall, kitchen, din-ing room and family room;upgraded kitchen appliances;a deluxe master bath; anda tray ceiling in the masterbedroom.The Hyacinth, Larkspur and

Waterleaf — like all homesat The Enclave at Mill Creek— showcase energy-efficientconstruction that includesTyvek house wrap, ice andwater shield protection for theroof, a damp-proofed founda-tion, 40-gallon high-efficiencywater heater, and R-21 wallandR-49 ceiling insulation.“Thanks to advances in

technology and building sys-tems, homes built today offergreater comfort and energysavings than older houses,”said Dulla. “And since fur-naces and air conditioningunits are brand new, theywon’t have to be repaired or

replaced for years to come.”In addition to the low-main-

tenance environment — thehomeowners’ association per-forms all common area land-scape maintenance as wellas lawn care for each individ-ual homesite — The Enclaveat Mill Creek benefits from aconvenient location.Positioned at the intersec-

tion of Army Trail Boulevardand North Mill Street, theneighborhood is within min-utes of Interstates 355 and 290as well as Route 83/KingeryHighway for easy access toChicago’s West suburbs.Shopping, entertainment,movie theaters, golf, casualdining, and forest preservesare also nearby.Although tucked in a

mature area, The Enclaveat Mill Creek has abundantgreen space, including West-wood Creek, three pondsand a scenic sitting area, withmore than one-third of theranch-style homes backing tonatural areas.To complement these sur-

roundings, the architectureshowcases classic elementssuch as brick and stone

accents, and some homeshave covered entries or frontporches to provide shel-ter from inclement weather.Exteriors are constructed oflow maintenance materi-als such as vinyl siding foreasy upkeep. Front, side andrear yards are fully soddedplus a landscaping packageis included with each newhome to give it instant curbappeal.Visitors can make an

appointment to tour the Hya-cinth and Waterleaf move-in-ready homes by calling thesales office at (224) 634-4034.The sales office is located at

758 Fairway Circle, just northof Army Trail Boulevard andwest of North Mill Road. Thecommunity’s entrance is onthe north side of Army TrailBoulevard at Links Drive.Enter 601 Army Trail Boule-vard into GoogleMaps or GPSsystem tofind the site.Two decorated models are

opendaily from10 a.m. to 5:30p.m.Formore information about

The Enclave atMill Creek, visitwww.MeritusHomebuilders.com.

Homes available now at The Enclave at Mill CreekSponsored by Meritus Homes

P H O T O S C O U R T E S Y O F M E R I T U S H O M E S

A low-maintenance setting is one of the major attractions for homeowners at The Enclave at MillCreek in Addison. Shown is the Hyacinth floor plan.

Newly built homes like the Hyacinth are complete and ready forbuyers to move into in as quickly as 30 days.

meritushomebuilders.comSupported by the financial strength of Janko GroupFOR THE NEXT PHASE OF YOUR LIFE

meritushomebuilders.com“FOR THE NEXT PHASE OF YOUR LIFE”

The Enclave at Mill Creek is conveniently located 1-1/2 miles east of 355 on Army Trail Road.

Sales office open daily 10-5:30758 Fairway Drive

(224) 634 4034

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68% SOLD

(224) 634-4034MOVE INWITHIN 30 DAYS

BRAND-NEW HOMESIN ADDISON FROM THE HIGH $300s

RANCHES AND 2-STORIES

Come see why The Enclave at Mill Creek isso popular. Find a maintenance-free lifestylein a convenient location near everything youalready love…and reap all the rewards ofnew construction. Choose from 5 easy-livingranch designs. This rare opportunity won’tlast long, so visit TODAY!

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