SYCAMORE, IL –November 21, 2023– A fixture in American towns since the 1950s, ranch plans were once viewed as the choice of aging homeowners who wanted to avoid stairs. Today, however, ranch plans have mass appeal offering open concept design elements not found in their two-story counterparts.
“Ranch plans have been a cornerstone of our new home collection throughout our neighborhoods in Illinois and Wisconsin,” said Anna Harmon, Director of Marketing and Public Relations for Shodeen Homes, family-owned-and-operated builder for more than 60 years. “Reston Ponds is no exception, offering three of our most popular ranch plans, and consisting of 40% of our sales there. Couples, families and empty-nesters alike all gravitate to the ease offered by single-level living as well as the open design.”
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, part of Sycamore School District 427. The neighborhood is also within walking distance of downtown Sycamore and is minutes from the I-88 employment corridor, Northern Illinois University and Kishwaukee Hospital, part of Northwestern Medicine.
The ranch plans offered at Reston Ponds, include:
The 1,613-square-foot Hickory, priced from $353,100 and offering three bedrooms, two baths, 9-foot ceilings, kitchen with daily dining area open to the great room, master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath, two additional bedrooms, which share a full hall bath, full basement and two-car garage.
Priced from $366,200, the Sundance ranch offers 1,866 square feet of living space with three bedrooms, two baths, 9-foot ceilings, spacious island kitchen open to the great room, formal and informal dining areas, master bedroom with walk-in closet and private bath, two secondary bedrooms with full hall bath, basement and two-car garage.
The 2,059-square-foot Geneva ranch with three bedrooms, two baths, 9-foot ceilings, spacious island kitchen open to the great room, master bedroom with walk-in closet and luxury bath, two additional bedrooms, which share a full hall bath, full basement and two-car garage.
“All of our homes include a full basement,” Harmon said. “The majority of our ranch buyers choose to finish their basements either through Shodeen or at a later date. Typically, buyers use the space for entertaining and add an additional bath and bedroom, which is ideal for visiting guests or returning college-aged children.”
Buyers interested in owning a ranch home now can select from two homes, a Hickory and a Sundance II, ready for 2023 delivery and include today’s most sought-after new home features.
“With cold winter weather upon us and rising utility costs, buyers have peace-of-mind knowing that our homes are 40% more efficient than homes built just 10 years ago,” Harmon said. “Our homes also include a 1,5-and-10-year warranty. The first year is a comprehensive home warranty where we follow up with homeowners at 30 days and 11 months after move-in to make sure any warranty issues are addressed. The home is also insured for five years for water penetration in the foundation and for 10 years on major structural elements.”
In addition to the ranch plans, buyers can choose from a collection of two-story plans ranging from 1,766 to 2,625 with three or four bedrooms, 2.5 baths, flex rooms or dens, basements and two-car garages. Two-story homes are priced from $339,300.
Known for its small-town charm and family-oriented activities. December 1st children are invited to walk with Santa in downtown Sycamore and the December 7th Winter Chocolate Walk is also a resident favorite.
In warner months, residents enjoy the 18-hole Sycamore golf course owned and operated by the Sycamore Park District as well as the community pool, splash fountain and the Brian Bemis Family Dog Park. 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.
Reston Ponds is located at 437 E. Becker Place in Sycamore, five miles north of I-88 and just east of Peace Road. The model and sales center are open Thursday through Monday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment, please call (331) 442-2897 or visit Shodeenhomes.com.
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