Carillon Club is an active adult community located in the prestigious suburb of Naperville, Illinois. It boasts a fantastic location near major retail, dining, entertainment, healthcare and more. There are many reasons this 55+ community has been so popular. Here are my top reasons you should make Carillon Club your new home!
Fantastic Location: Carillon Club is situated at the corner of Route 59 and 95th Street, just minutes from every convenience you could ever need. Check out the Fox Valley Mall, downtown Naperville shops & dining, the Naperville riverwalk, golf courses, healthcare, movie theaters and so much more. Plus you’re just 40 miles from downtown Chicago or a quick Metra train ride away. The town of Naperville is host to exciting festivals and special events throughout the year such as the Naperville Jazz Festival, Women’s Club Art Fair, Ribfest, Farmers Market and Wine Festival just to name a few. To top things off, Naperville has been named to the “Best Places to Live” list in publications such as Money Magazine.
Brand New Clubhouse: Residents of this 55+ community enjoy an 18,000 square foot clubhouse complete with an indoor lap pool and spa, exercise facility, aerobics room, ballroom, billiards, library, computer lab and hobby and craft studios. Outside are tennis and bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits and of course a sparkling swimming pool. There are several scenic walking and biking trails that wind through the community and plenty of open space, parks and water features. Golfers will love the 3-hole, par-3 course to work on their short game.
Active Social Calendar: The active adult lifestyle is in full swing at this community! Some of the many clubs include bocce ball, ceramics, card clubs, golf, breakfast club, scrapbooking, book club, men’s poker and Red Hat Society. Plus there are many classes in aerobics, yoga, pilates and water exercise. There are golf clubs, garden club and walking clubs. Plus, new clubs start up all the time. It just takes a few people with similar interests to get something new started! Then there is the popular “social hour” which is a nice time to meet your Carillon Club neighbors, develop friendships and just have good old-fashioned fun.
23 Floor Plans: Carillon Club offers condos, townhomes and single family homes. In all, there are 23 different floor plans to choose from. Prices are very reasonable from the high $100’s to mid $400’s. There are both new and resale homes available and many of the floor plans include desirable upgrades as well as spacious designs. Active adults are sure to find the perfect home for their needs. Whether downsizing to a condo or going a bit larger to accommodate for those overnight guests, you’re sure to find the perfect floor plan!
For more information about Naperville’s Carillon Club visit www.55places.com. Here you will find more information about this wonderful active adult community as well as information on other active adult communities in the greater Chicagoland suburbs.
It’s finally starting to feel like Spring here in Illinois and already people are out and about enjoying the sunshine! There are a ton of outdoor activities to enjoy at the various active adult communities throughout the greater suburban Chicagoland area. Walking paths, golf courses, bocce ball, tennis, softball … you name it! Below are just a few of the resort-style 55+ communities in Illinois.
Edgewater by Del Webb
Offering a premier Elgin location close to every convenience you could ever need, Edgewater is a fantastic active adult community for those age 55 and better. The Creekside Lodge just opened a few years ago and features everything you’ve come to expect in an active adult community such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor pool and spa. Just outside you’ll find lovely walking trails, bocce ball & tennis courts, an outdoor swimming pool. The community is set on 440 acres with lush landscaping framed by scenic lakes and ponds. All of the homes at Edgewater are single family designs priced from the high $100’s to high $400’s.
Carillon Cambridge Lakes
Cambridge Lakes is a beautiful master planned community comprised of nearly 3,000 homes, of which an estimated 1,297 will be devoted to the 55+ gated Carillon enclave. Set in the quiet northwest suburb of Pingree Grove, you’ll enjoy a rural feel yet still be ideally situated for easy access to major expressways. Special community amenities to be enjoyed outdoors include a 3-hole golf course, swimming pool, walking trails, tennis & bocce ball courts, horseshoes, fishing lakes and gardening plots. Homes are price from the mid $100’s to mid $300’s and include ranch style attached and single family homes.
Sun City Huntley
The lifestyle at Sun City Huntley is top-notch! Outdoor enthusiasts will find two outdoor swimming pools, miles of walking paths, an award-winning 18-hole golf course, softball field, bocce ball & tennis courts, a community park and a lake too! The landscaping throughout this 55+ community is just beautiful all-year round with many mature trees, seasonal flowers and water features. Homes designs in this resort-style community include condominiums, ranch townhomes and single family homes. Prices start from the mid $100’s for both new and resale homes.
Of course all of these active adult retirement communities also offer a wealth of indoor activities in their large clubhouses. Retirees can spend their entire day enjoying all of the social clubs and special events. Those still in the work force (of which there are many) can also enjoy the lifestyle with evening events, late tee-times and twilight strolls along the walking trails. Each of the above 55+ communities offer both new and resale homes available for quick move-in.
You’ll find even more active adult communities in Illinois at www.55places.com.
At Del Webb's Sun City Huntley you'll find 10 ranch floor plans to choose from. All are single family homes ranging from 1,216 to 2,559 square feet and best of all they are very reasonably priced from the mid $100's to the low $300's. Below are highlights of just a couple of the most popular floor plans at Sun City Huntley.
The James: 1,389 Square Feet
This popular floor plan features 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. The kitchen is located in the front of the home with the eat-in breakfast nook featuring a nice big window to let in lots of natural light. The kitchen also features a convenient pass-thru to the dining room which opens up to the great room. The master bedroom is complete with a nice sized walk-in-closet and master bath. Base price $179,990.
The Adler: 2018 Square Feet
You'll have a little more room in the Adler featuring 2 bedrooms plus a den and 2 bathrooms. The floor plan is very open with the great room in the center of the action open to both the kitchen and the formal dining room. At the front of the house, the den is a great place for a home office, craft space or hobby room. Just off the great room is a wonderful covered patio. Base price $289,990.
Of course to go along with your nicely appointed home you'll enjoy all the benefits of calling Sun City Huntley your new community. There are two beautiful clubhouses in the community. At 94,000 square feet, the Prairie Lodge is home to a state-of-the-art fitness center, indoor & outdoor swimming pools, indoor walking track, ceramics room, dance room, hobby & game rooms, library, computer center and even a restaurant, the Walleye Grille! Other community amenities include an 18-hole golf course with pro shop, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, woodworking shop, walking paths and the list goes on!
Learn more about Sun City Huntley and the amazing community amenities. Or, for information on other active adult communities in Illinois visit www.55places.com.
Del Webb's Grand Dominion in Mundelein, IL is quickly emerging as the premier 55+ active adult community in Chicago's northern suburbs. Since an extremely successful grand opening in 2007, Del Webb has sold over 400 of the planned 725 homes. It is situated around a beautiful 13-acre lake and there are many walking trails that meander through the community. Here is just a sneak peak at what the community has to offer:
Homes
Homebuyers at Grand Dominion can select from 12 ranch floor plans that range from around 1,200 to over 3,000 square feet. There are still new construction homes available through Del Webb or you can also select from a growing number of resale homes. Prices currently start in the mid $200s for the smallest home and climb to over $500,000 for the fully-loaded largest homes with basements.
View Listings of Homes for Sale In Grand Dominion
Life
One of the main attractions to Grand Dominion is the incredible number of clubs and activities in the community. Whether you are looking for sports clubs, card clubs or just a group of friends to socialize with over a cup of coffee there is something for everyone at Grand Dominion in Mundelein, IL.
If you are interested in seeing homes for sale in Grand Dominion (new or resale) be sure to contact me BEFORE visiting the community. I can help you find the best deals and show you all of your options. I am a Del Webb and 55+ community expert!
We all know Chicago is not a retirement mecca, but the popularity of 55+ communities continues to grow in the Chicagoland area. Just 10 years ago there were only a couple communities like this to choose from. Now, there are well over a dozen active adult communities in Chicago. If you are looking for an active adult community in Chicago, IL or the surrounding area with an exciting lifestyle, check out these communities:
3. Edgewater by Del Webb in Elgin
4. Carillon Lakes in Crest Hill, IL
5. Carillon Club in Naperville
8. Grand Dominion by Del Webb in Mundelein
Sun City Huntley and Carillon are the largest and most popular communities. However, some of the other communities each have something unique to offer as well. Ask yourself what is important to you when searching for a new home (location, price, community size, amenities, lifestyle etc.). Then, narrow down your search to a couple communities.
When you are ready to start looking or if you have any questions about any of these communities, contact me! I have helped hundreds of people find homes in active adult communities in the Chicago suburbs and I'd be glad to help you!
Bill Ness
312-965-9208 (cell)
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