The eight guest builders, who will exhibit homes within the $600,000 - $800,000 range, are Highfield Homes, Inc.; McFarlane Construction, Inc.; Midwest Builder; Old Towne Custom Builders; Ed Sologa Builders; Tower Builders; Vintage Builders; and Kackert Homes, Inc.


 

The simplicity and elegance of the Franklin, a Colonial-style manse whose 3,200 square feet of living space encompasses four bedrooms, 2½ baths, 3½-car tandem garage and walkout basement, is enhanced even more by striking period details from the architecture of the 1920s. Situated on a lushly landscaped lot dotted with full growth trees, the Franklin boasts a grand columned exterior with authentic Colonial 12-pane windows, and a front entrance comprised of a magnificent 8-foot circular door.
The Rachel Marie is a paragon of Craftsman-style design, an elegant home that exudes warmth and welcomes all visitors. Midwest Custom Builders of St. Charles crafted this commodious four-bedroom, 3 ½-bath manse, which boasts a 3-car tandem garage and 1,900-sq. ft. walkout lower level – equipped with splendid extras such as full bath, movie theater, and walk-in bar. The main living area comprises a roomy 4,184 sq. ft., bringing the total square footage of the Rachel Marie with the lower level to 6,100 sq. ft.
The Highfield Homes design showcased in the 2006 Parade of Homes is an elegant, and eminently comfortable, Colonial manse. The home is a perfect blend of historic charm and modern convenience, from its striking white exterior – accented by black shutters and roof – to the top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances selected by the builder. Stepping through the front door, a visitor will notice that first floor ceilings are a breathtaking 10 feet in height. The view from the front entrance extends down the foyer – floored in Seville Classic tumbled marble, and softly illuminated by recessed can lighting – to a French atrium door, which opens onto the commodious 16’ x 6’ deck that wraps around the back of the house.
The Alexander is a grand Colonial-style abode, a feast for the eyes as well as a model of ease and comfort. Boasting 3,600 square feet and two stories of gracious living space, the Alexander offers 5 bedrooms and 4 full baths, 3-car garage, and ready-to-finish walkout basement.
The Emma Dianne II is as picturesque as its name, a Craftsman-style treasure offering over 5,600 sq. ft. of harmonious living space that includes four bedrooms, a lavish 5½ baths, three-car tandem garage and an extraordinary 1,800 sq. ft. finished basement complete with exercise room, sauna, masonry fireplace, walkup bar and entertainment center.
The Craftsman style and grace of the McFarlane design captures the viewer even from a distance, courtesy of its natural cultured stone façade, generous front porch with a roof is held aloft by three Craftsman columns, a durable shaker-look roof, and elegant two-panel front door with leaded glass window accents. The home offers a commodious 3,480 square feet of living space, encompassing 4 bedrooms, 4 ½ baths, a 3-car garage and full walkout basement.
If you’ve ever visited Colonial Williamsburg or Lynchburg,, Virginia, you might recognize the style of architecture reflected in this genteel 3,500 sq. ft. home. Inspired by the simple-but-elegant designs found in America’s historic cities, this home features traditional elements such as the classic four-panel front door, the striking Williamsburg Wellington brick fireplace in the 21 x 21 foot family room and authentic window treatments.
A Victorian fantasy of leaded glass, gables, columns and multilayered trim set amongst stately, full sized trees, Vintage Development's Home is a Victorian country home boasting 4 to 5 bedrooms and 3 plus two 1/2 baths.  A soft beige-yellow with white trim, the home boast sidelights and Gothic transoms to match its Venetian leaded-glass front door and five gabled windows.   Across the sweeping 35' front porch lies the entry way, opening onto the two-story foyer laid with wide plank hickory floors and crowned by a majestic chandelier.  The entry, formal dining room, study, upstairs hallway and master bedroom all feature graceful crown molding.

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