SYCAMORE, IL –March 12, 2024– Darion and Angelique Page moved to Dekalb County in 2006 when Darion was pursuing his graduate degree at Northern Illinois University (NIU). As their family grew, the couple realized they needed more space but prioritized keeping their son and daughter in Southeast Elementary School.
“We looked at a couple of other builders in the area but the Reston Ponds, which allowed the kids to walk to school, was ideal for us,” said Darion. “We choose a homesite that backs to the pond, which is very attractive and great for summer entertaining. Our children, Kaitlyn and Logan, are very active so having a big backyard that allowed them to run and play soccer and football was important and was necessary for our dog, Doc, as well.”
Located just north of I-88 and east of Peace Road in Sycamore, Reston Ponds is a master-planned community featuring six ponds, a 12-acre Sycamore Park District community park and Southeast Elementary School, which is part of Sycamore School District 427. In addition to being within walking distance of downtown Sycamore, Reston Ponds is minutes from the I-88 employment corridor, Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Hospital, part of Northwestern Medicine.
“We chose the Lincoln design with a basement which gave everyone their own room and, I work from home, so having dedicated office on the first floor was important” Darion said.
Angelique shared her own reasons for selecting the Lincoln. “I liked the open floor plan,” Angelique said. “We spend most of our time as a family in the kitchen which is open to the family room. The kids are at the kitchen table doing homework while we are cooking or doing other things and we are all together.”
The 1,766-square-foot, two-story Lincoln includes three bedrooms, 2.5 baths, island kitchen open to the family room, first-floor flex room, master bedroom with private bath, two secondary bedrooms served by a hall bath, full basement and attached two-car garage.
“Angelique is very creative and has a knack for interior design so we liked that we could build new and she could customize our home to reflect her creativity,” Darion said.
In addition to the Lincoln, Shodeen Homes offers ranch and two-story designs priced from the $370s that from 1,613 to 2,625 square feet with three or four bedrooms, two or 2 ½ baths, full basements, two car garages and fully sodded and landscaped exteriors.
“On a scale of 1 to 10, we would give Shodeen a 10,” Angelique said. “Any little issues that came up were answered or addressed within 24 hours. From the day we walked into the sales office, to our experience at the design center to our October move in, the entire process was effortless.”
Darion added that it was a pleasure working with Julie in the sales center.
“Working with Julie Cottrell (sales manager) was a phenomenal experience,” Darion said. “She was extremely professional, accessible and an excellent communicator.”
Darion and Angelique Page and their children, Kaitlyn and Logan, chose new construction by Shodeen Homes at Reston Ponds when looking for more room and a quick walk to school.The Sycamore Park District owns and operates an 18-hole golf course with leagues and lessons, as well as the community pool, splash fountain and the Brian Bemis Family Dog Park. In addition, the Sycamore Family Sports Center offers go karting, soccer and batting cages and mini-golf and the Sycamore Speedway hosts stock car racing and other events on weekends.
“We couldn’t have bought nicer neighbors,” Darion said. “Everyone has been so welcoming. It’s just a great neighborhood.”
Sycamore’s historic downtown offers quaint sophistication and community events you can enjoy such as Corn Fest August 23rd-25th in DeKalb and the 62nd Annual Sycamore Pumpkin Fest October 23-27th.
Reston Ponds is five miles north of I-88 and just east of Peace Road. The model and sales center are located at 437 E. Becker Place and is open Thursday -Monday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment. To learn more about Shodeen Homes at Reston Ponds, please call (331) 442-2897 or visit Shodeenhomes.com.
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