Orleans Homes Opening 7 New Chicagoland Communities

CHICAGO, July 10, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Orleans Homes is excited to announce that it will open seven new neighborhoods this summer and fall throughout Chicagoland, reflecting Orleans' growing footprint in the area.

With communities ranging from country living to suburban, homebuyers are sure to find the perfect fit for their family.

The Courtyards of Glen Ellyn offers courtyard-style townhomes in a quiet area, but within walking distance of shopping, dining and the commuter train in downtown Glen Ellyn. It's the perfect mix of urban and suburban living. Townhomes start from the $260s.

Thornfield Meadows in Hawthorn Woods offers single family homes on spacious one-acre homesites in a beautiful, open neighborhood. Homes start from the $600s.

Countryside Meadows in Hawthorn Woods offers one-acre homesites in a community with ponds and a conservation area. Shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation are just a few conveniences close at hand. Homes start from the upper $500s.

Blackberry Creek in Elburn is known for 202 acres of open space and conservation land in the rolling Lake County countryside, minutes from the Elburn Metra station. This community gives the feel of rural charm with modern conveniences. Homes start from the upper $200s.

Riverside of Barrington is surrounded by natural beauty, steps from the Fox River Preserve and Marina, which offers many opportunities for outdoor recreation. Homes on 20 oversized homesites start from the mid $300s.

Woodland Hills in Lakeside offers stunning water views and lakefront homesites, with access to the Crystal Lake School District, shopping, dining and golf. Homes start from the mid $300s.

Stonebrook in Elgin is all about access—to commuting, shopping, dining and recreation. The community is in the sought-after 301 School District. Homes start from the mid $300s.

"With the addition of these seven communities, we've more than doubled our presence in the area," said Steve Atchison, Orleans' Chicago Division President. "We're proud to offer quality homes and inviting communities to more people around Chicago."

About Orleans Homebuilders, Inc.

Orleans Homes was founded in 1918 and is one of the oldest, continually operated homebuilders in the United States. It is committed to building thoughtfully designed homes and creating unique neighborhoods that cater to the way people live today. The company builds single-family homes and townhomes that range in price from the upper $170s to $1.5 million. It is currently operating in 43 neighborhoods in 8 distinct markets: Southeastern Pennsylvania, Central and Southern New Jersey, Orange County, N.Y., Charlotte, Raleigh and Greensboro, N.C., and Chicago, Ill.

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