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Modern-day Mayberry

Four Seasons-Dream Homes offers idyllic lifestyle, lower costs

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Retirement years are to be fully enjoyed, and by spending less for a retirement home, retirees have more funds for the “fun things” in life.

Four Seasons-Dream Homes in Belvidere offers retirees a way to reduce their costs of living and enhance their retirement lifestyles. Many Four Seasons residents have a second home in a warm climate, own an RV, travel the world or simply enjoy spoiling their grandchild­ren.

Imagine living in a “modernday Mayberry” where neighbors are around for a friendly chat or a helping hand, and costs are down and quality is up. The residents of Four Seasons describe their community as a “present day Mayberry” because it’s a friendly, supportive community reminiscen­t of years gone by.

Neighbors gather at community coffee hours, dinner parties, holiday parties, game nights, events around the pool and even day trips. The most recent holiday party was the St. Patrick’s Day dinner party provided free of charge for all Four Seasons residents. It featured a traditiona­l corn beef and cabbage menu.

Four Seasons-Dream Homes afford housing buyers qualitybui­lt, luxurious, energy-efficient homes priced from only $69,900 to $118,900. Dream Homes are new constructi­on, are quality-built with 2-by-6 walls, and are energy efficient with upgraded insulation and high-efficiency furnaces and water heaters. An example is the Winchester model home, priced at only $69,900, that includes three bedrooms, two baths, a gourmet kitchen with oak cabinets and appliances, master bedroom with walk-in closet, window treatments, central air conditioni­ng, attached 2½-car garage, newly sodded lawn and more.

The kitchens are spacious, well lighted and include an abundance of cabinets. Many have islands, ceramic accents, walk-in pantries, pull out cabinet shelves and kitchen desks. The price also includes appliances including ranges, built-in ovens and microwaves, side by side refrigerat­ors and dishwasher­s.

The living rooms feature fireplaces, vaulted ceilings, bay windows and lighted ceiling fans. Skylights offer additional light and make the homes more livable while saving energy. Master suites include walk-in closets. The baths include whirlpools, walk-in double showers, double sinks, upgraded faucets, linen closets and beautiful vanities with plentiful storage. The exterior doors feature gorgeous leaded glass. All Dream Homes include central air and attached 2½-car garages.

Four Seasons-Dream Homes are factory-built in an efficient environmen­t, competitiv­e with site-built homes in appearance, but costing much less to purchase. They are built with the same materials as site-built homes, but in a controlled factory environmen­t where quality of constructi­on is controlled and weather does not interfere with constructi­on or cause costly delays and damage to materials.

Dream Home models also are available for sale, or homes may be custom designed at no additional cost. Choices include kitchen cabinets, countertop­s, flooring, exterior design and more. Dream Homes offer the latest in design trends and styles in everything from lighting and plumbing fixtures to flooring and trim treatments.

Dream Homes are located on newly sodded sites in Four Seasons, where community entrances are boulevards filled with flowers. Residents walk lighted sidewalks on curving tree-lined streets. They enjoy the pool complex, picnic areas, green areas and a flag park.

Shopping, banking, restaurant­s, a clinic and hospital are all located within walking distance, so residents save money on travel. For longer distances, transporta­tion is available through the Boone County Council on Aging.

Model homes may be visited seven days a week. Hours are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday.

For additional informatio­n, visit the Website at www.fourseason­sdreamhome­s.com, call (888)3732604 or (815)544-2700, or email to dreamhomes­usa@t6b.com.

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| SUPPLIED PHOTOS Welcome home: Homes at Four Season-Dream Homes in Belvidere are perfect for retirees, offering lower living costs, convenienc­es, numerous amenities and a community that residents call a “modern-day Mayberry.” Community amenities include a clubhouse and...
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