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What’s old becomes new again, as the saying goes. That’s especially true in Batavia, the oldest town in Kane County and one of the Chicago area’s most cutting-edge small cities. Once a leading manufacturer of windmills, Batavia is now home to world-leading energy research.
Batavia’s motto, “Where Tradition and Vision Meet,” also happens to serve as a perfect description of Lennar’s new collections of premier townhomes, the Urban and Traditional collections. These new townhomes are now open in Lennar’s Prairie Commons community.
In the Urban Collection, five stylish floorplans provide two to three bedrooms and 2.5 baths in three stories. The Chatham ei, showcases an open-concept design, with the kitchen overlooking the light-filled great room, which opens to an enticing deck. Upstairs, the massive owner’s suite offers a large walk-in closet. The lower floor is fully completed.
In the Traditional Collection of four floorplans, the two-story townhomes are designed for comfort and convenience. Providing a stylish, modern plan that offers two to three bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The first-floor Great Room flows effortlessly into the dining room and kitchen. The Glenshire ei, for example, boasts double-height ceilings, a state-of-the-art kitchen, a patio and a huge loft.
In a word, Everything’s Included®. That’s Lennar’s signature suite of upgrades, which most other homebuilders consider “extras,” passing those costs on to you. In fact, at Prairie Commons, the low-maintenance townhomes also include lawn care and snow removal.
Everything’s included in Prairie Commons’ location, too. The community has access to a path that leads right to the Illinois Prairie Path – great for running, walking, or biking! Prairie Commons lies on the edge of Fermilab, the nation’s premier research facility for high-energy particle physics—amid pristine green space, with bison, bird-watching and a dog training area.
Just 4 miles away, Batavia harnesses the energy of its picturesque setting along the serene Fox River. Enjoy browsing in the distinctive Batavia BoardWalk Shops. Select fresh veggies and fruit, meats and cheeses, baked goods and flowers at the Farmers Market, open June through October. Bicycle, jog or simply stroll along the 40 miles of the Fox River Bike Trail. Take the kids to the city’s water-recreation haven, Quarry Beach.
Speaking of children, Prairie Commons is ideal for families. Batavia Public School District 101’s top-ranked schools are within minutes, while I-88 is a mere 2 miles away from home.
For more information, contact:
Welcome Home Center
1601 Carlstedt Drive
Batavia, IL 60510
(224) 293-3126
Summer is in full gear and although we might be busy thinking of vacation trips, outdoor adventures and all the possibilities for some fun under the sun, it’s also a great time to stay ahead of the game and start thinking about the little one’s new school year. Some teachers might have prepared a list of materials for you to get your students ready, but just in case, we created a list for you to consider that will help your children have a successful school year.
Create a conducive learning space at home
Is there a comfy space in your home you can shape into the ultimate learning space? Flexible rooms like a den or loft are ideal, where you can transform the area by adding desks up against the wall, couches for some well-deserved breaks and even a television, so they can use it to stream videos or hang out and relax after classes are over. If your home doesn’t have a dedicated flexible space, get creative. Consider kitchen islands that have plenty of counter space so your students can spread their materials, dining room table, their bedroom – or take homework outside and use the patio. After all, your student’s learning space doesn’t actually have to look like a classroom.
Get your materials ready ahead of time
Your school might have presented you with a guide list of materials they will need, but it’s always better to be prepared. Of course, the essentials are obvious: writing and art supplies, binder with plenty of space if they are taking multiple subjects, sticky notes and clipboards, storage supplies at home to help them stay organized, pens and pencils of every color to coordinate. You also want to act early. A lot of stores will be busy the week before school starts and could be sold out of supplies, so start preparing now and enjoy the last few days of summer before school with your loved ones and not stressing out running from store to store.
Set a schedule before the school year actually starts
Summer schedules and school schedules are vastly different. A few weeks before school starts enjoy some morning activities, like a walk around the neighborhood, a hike, visit to grandmas or anything that will help them get their clocks back to school mode. Also, for parents, you might need to prepare as well. Do your kids eat breakfast at home or at school? If they eat at home, you might have to wake up earlier and get breakfast ready for them. Back to school is an adjustment for everyone, but with a little prep in advance it can be an easy transition for everyone in the family.
Make a move that matters today – not tomorrow
If a new home is in your future, now is a great time to make your move. Lennar offers an array of new home communities across the Nashville area, each boasting their signature Everything’s Included® features. These provide wifi designs with whole-home coverage with no dead spots, so your students can research and get their homework done seamlessly right from home, as well as stream or game for those well-deserved breaks. Select homes also offer flexible bonus rooms that can easily be converted into a study area to create a dedicated space in their home to focus and get school work done. Start your search today at www.Lennar.com/Nashville.
