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34 | May 4, 2017 | The Mokena Messenger local living<br />
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Empty-nesters Flocking to Brookside Meadows in Tinley Park<br />
A day comes when many<br />
people realize that ever<br />
since the kid have left they<br />
find themselves in a house<br />
that: 1) is too large, 2)<br />
requires more maintenance<br />
than they're willing<br />
to give and 3) no longer fits<br />
their needs. If that's you<br />
then you're an 'empty-nester'<br />
and it's time to make a<br />
move. Analyze your new<br />
lifestyle - sort out what you<br />
want in a home – then take<br />
a look at Brookside Meadows<br />
in Tinley Park, a neighborhood<br />
of luxury townhomes<br />
offering quiet and easy<br />
living.<br />
This latest community by<br />
the reputable Crana Homes<br />
is a wise choice for empty-nesters<br />
who are looking<br />
for a full life. Not a retirement<br />
community, a home<br />
in Brookside Meadows is<br />
perfect for comfortable<br />
living, family sleepovers<br />
and entertaining friends.<br />
These landscaped homes<br />
are low maintenance and<br />
have high appreciation<br />
value. They are affordable,<br />
well-built and designed<br />
with plenty of living space<br />
and amenities enjoyed by<br />
a mature generation.<br />
As always, experienced<br />
buyers seek out a great<br />
location. Brookside Meadows<br />
is tucked into a quiet<br />
neighborhood of Tinley<br />
Park surrounded by shopping,<br />
restaurants, entertainment<br />
and medical<br />
facilities. It is also close to<br />
highways, the Metra<br />
station and other major<br />
thoroughfares - ideal for<br />
the empty-nester on the<br />
go.<br />
Of course, quality is<br />
important in a home, too.<br />
Crana Homes' long tradition<br />
of craftsmanship and<br />
customer satisfaction make<br />
Brookside Meadows ideally<br />
suited for everyone who<br />
wants less maintenance,<br />
demands quality and<br />
enjoys adding personal<br />
touches. The floor plans<br />
featured in Brookside<br />
Meadows are the Fahan II<br />
and the Lennan II. Choice<br />
sites are available in Phase<br />
II and with prices holding<br />
in the upper-$200s<br />
(including site) now is the<br />
time to take a look.<br />
The Fahan II is a handsome<br />
3,303 total square<br />
foot attached home (2,087'<br />
living space and a 1,216'<br />
basement) with an<br />
attached two-car,<br />
dry-walled garage and a<br />
cement driveway. The<br />
grand two-story entrance<br />
foyer opens to a split level,<br />
three bedroom floor plan<br />
that has two and a half<br />
baths. A fourth bedroom<br />
is optional. The impressive<br />
loft overlooks a relaxing<br />
great room - with optional<br />
fireplace. A large open<br />
space kitchen greets guests<br />
with stunning granite<br />
countertops and generous<br />
cabinet space. The large<br />
The Fahan II, a split level single-family two or three bedroom<br />
townhome at Brookside Meadows.<br />
Kitchen and dining areas in Brookside Meadows' Fahan II in Tinley Park.<br />
master bedroom offers an<br />
optional coffered ceiling<br />
and a relaxing soaker tub<br />
is a wonderful option for<br />
the master bath.<br />
Finished oak highlights<br />
the home – including doors,<br />
cabinets, railings and trim.<br />
Custom maple cabinets<br />
make the kitchen warm and<br />
elegant. The floors in the<br />
foyer and bathrooms are<br />
covered with ceramic tile<br />
and the bathrooms have<br />
cultured marble vanity tops.<br />
A first floor laundry area,<br />
full lookout basement and<br />
a patio give plenty of room<br />
for work and play.<br />
Anther award-winning<br />
design is the Lennan II<br />
where a spacious master<br />
suite is located on the upper<br />
level. It is a cozy two<br />
(optional three) bedroom<br />
split level home with 3,167<br />
square feet of space (2,118'<br />
living space and a 1,049'<br />
basement) and also has a<br />
comfortable dining/family<br />
room.<br />
Most design features in<br />
the Fahan II are also found<br />
in the Lennan II including<br />
the two-car, drywalled<br />
garage and cement driveway.<br />
The addition of many<br />
'Green,' energy-efficient,<br />
cost-saving advantages are<br />
standard in Brookside<br />
Meadows. Most notably,<br />
you'll find a high-efficiency<br />
furnace and Lo-E glass<br />
installed throughout. Other<br />
‘green’ advantages include<br />
The Lennan II, a split level single-family three bedroom<br />
townhome at Brookside Meadows in Tinley Park.<br />
Brookside Meadows by Crana Homes with beautiful and functional<br />
kitchens with generous cabinet space and granite countertops.<br />
an Energy Miser hot water<br />
heater, vented soffits, 1.75”<br />
insulated entrance doors,<br />
energy-efficient appliances<br />
and Tuff-R insulated wall<br />
sheathing. All homes have<br />
underground utilities,<br />
smoke detectors, Lake<br />
Michigan water and a sprinkler<br />
system.<br />
See why empty-nesters are<br />
perfectly happy in<br />
Brookside Meadows. Visit<br />
the fully furnished and<br />
beautifully decorated<br />
models, open 10:00am to<br />
4:00pm Monday through<br />
Thursday, from noon to<br />
4:00pm on Saturday and<br />
Sunday and Friday by<br />
appointment.<br />
Contact the Sales Center<br />
at 708-479-5111 for information<br />
on any changes to<br />
dimensions, options or<br />
specs. Visit online at<br />
www.cranahomes.com for<br />
home designs, descriptions,<br />
floor plans, features and<br />
options. To visit Brookside<br />
Meadows take I-80, exit La<br />
Grange Road south for just<br />
under two miles to La Porte<br />
Road and turn east for<br />
one-half mile. For GPS<br />
mapping enter: 19839<br />
Mulroy Circle, Tinley Park,<br />
IL.
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