AUGUST
2008 HOME OF THE MONTH WINNER
| Builder: |
McDonnell
Development |
| Model Name: |
The Sierra Model |
| Price: |
N/A |
| Community: |
White Feather |
| Location: |
Take Laraway Road to
Rt. 52, turn south approximately two miles to
entrance, turn left (east)
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| Hours: |
Monday through
Wednesday from 10 am to 5 pm, and weekends from
noon to 5 pm. |
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Description:
 Donnell
Development, currently celebrating 45 years in
the custom-home building industry, has built its
outstanding reputation by offering quality
workmanship at an affordable price. The homes in
their newest community, White Feather in
Manhattan, are proof that they are continuing
this fine tradition.
Jim McDonnell, president and founder of
McDonnell Development, was honored to receive
the Southwest Suburban Home Builders
Association’s “Home of the Month” award for the
SIERRA model. “We work very hard to be sure that
every home that carries the McDonnell name has
the quality and custom-craftsmanship that people
have come to expect from us.” He adds, “This
award helps to reaffirm that we are meeting that
goal.”
Walking through the Sierra model, a lovely three
bedroom, three-step ranch with a basement, it is
clear why this home is the choice for so many
homebuyers. Those choosing the Sierra as their
first home will be thrilled to find so many
standard amenities, families will love the
spacious living areas, bedrooms, and closets,
and empty-nesters are sure to appreciate how
easy it is to live in this sprawling ranch home!
The exterior is beautifully appointed with brick
on all sides of the first level and grills in
all windows. In addition, a third-car garage is
currently being offered at no charge for a
limited time! The foyer, complete with standard
20”x20” ceramic tile, welcomes you into this
comfortable family home. The powder room, just
off the foyer, is charming with a pedestal sink,
hi-arch Moen faucet and a linen closet. Next to
the powder room is the spacious, main level
laundry room. Ceramic tile, as well as a large
laundry sink, and its proximity to the garage
entrance will make clean-up a breeze.
The living room, just off the foyer, is the
perfect spot to curl up and read a book or
entertain friends. Large enough for holiday
dinners, the dining room has a beautiful,
brushed nickel chandelier and French doors that
open to the family room. The spacious family
room, with large windows and cathedral ceiling
make this a comfortable room for family
gatherings.
The kitchen/dinette area, next to the family
room, is big, bright and loaded with standard
features. Ceramic tile flooring; custom oak
cabinets complete with brushed nickel hardware;
a stainless steel stove, dishwasher and
microwave; and a stainless steel sink with
upgraded Moen faucet make this kitchen a
gourmet’s dream.
The bedroom level is a short three steps from
the dinette area. A wide hallway leads you past
a full bath with a ceramic tile floor, custom
oak vanity with a cultured marble sink top and
upgraded Moen faucet, to the three bedrooms.
Each bedroom is bright and spacious with plenty
of closet space and a decorative ceiling light.
The master suite is sure to please with a
vaulted tray ceiling and huge walk-in closet.
Adjoining the master bedroom is the spa-like
master bath. Not normally seen in this price
range, the master bath boasts stunning ceramic
tile on the 6’ soaker tub, with raised ledges,
in the separate shower, and on the floor. The
custom oak vanity includes a cultured marble top
with upgrade high-arch Moen faucet and a lovely,
brushed nickel light fixture above the mirror.
“We want to offer an upscale lifestyle without
the upscale price,” adds Jim McDonnell. “We want
our homebuyers to be pleasantly surprised when
they find that our standard features are
actually upgrades in other communities.” With a
base price of $321,000 (subject to change) and
2,260 square feet, homebuyers will be pleased to
find that the standard basement, located under
the bedroom level, includes a 50 gallon water
heater and 200 amp electrical service. Oak trim
and doors, or white six-panel doors with white
trim, stunning light fixture packages, ceiling
outlets in all the bedrooms, brushed nickel door
hardware, and plush carpeting are all standard
in the Sierra model.
In addition to the many standard features, for a
limited time, select home sites also include a
free third-car garage, as well as a choice of
$5000 in optional features and upgrades. These
offers are in addition to the new home rebate
offered by the Village of Manhattan - for a
limited time homebuyers will receive a $5,000
tax-free rebate to new home buyers at closing.
Nestled in the peaceful countryside with acres
of open space, ponds and walking paths, White
Feather is convenient to shopping and
transportation. Commuting to work is easy as
I-80, I-57, I-55 and I-355 are located nearby.
Metra provides rail service to Chicago.
School-age residents will attend top-rated
Manhattan grade schools and award-winning
Lincoln-Way High School (District 210).
For more information, please call the sales
center at (815) 478-0400 or visit the Web site
at www.mcdonnelldevelopment.com. “The Sierra,”
as well as four additional models, are available
for viewing Monday through Wednesday from 10 am
to 5 pm, and weekends from noon to 5 pm. To
visit, take Laraway Road to Rt. 52, turn south
approximately two miles to entrance, turn left
(east) to the five beautifully decorated models.
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