Empeco Custom Builders did more than go beyond the call of duty in offering to purchase a homesite back from a buyer in need. They decided to keep that customer’s dream alive by completing their dream home for a future buyer—one who now can also benefit from a special buyback offer.
Originally hired by a married couple to craft a one-of-a-kind residence on a scenic lot at Prairie Trails of Long Grove, Empeco president Mark Perlman learned that the wife was stricken by a serious illness just prior to construction. Sympathetic to their unexpected circumstances, Perlman agreed to do what no other custom builder probably would: purchase the site back from them.
Perlman ultimately decided to build the couple’s dream home after all, with a few modifications and floorplan tweakings of his own added in. Before long, The Alexander was born—an exquisitely designed and lavishly decorated model that is now available for immediate delivery at Prairie Trails of Long Grove.
“Although their purchase didn’t work out, I thought more about the home the couple was planning to have us build,” said Perlman. “I realized that their floorplan would actually appeal to a wide variety of today’s buyers. The design called for a bountiful master bedroom suite with a separate sitting area, an oversized closet and a nicely appointed master bathroom spa. A computer loft for the kids was planned over the family room, and plenty of large windows would be peppered throughout the home, allowing in ample sunlight.”
In short, Perlman added, “this was a very family friendly plan—one with an open layout, numerous thoughtfully positioned amenities and living spaces that flow well together.”
Now completed and loaded with generous amenities, The Alexander comes with a limited time offer that will make shoppers with an existing home to sell take notice. If you purchase The Alexander, priced at $1.45 million, Empeco Custom Builders will buy your existing residence—provided it is valued at $800,000 or less and is within a 25-mile radius of Long Grove.
“The biggest hurdle today’s buyers seem to have that prevents them from purchasing a luxury home is the fear of selling their current house,” said Perlman. “Many house hunters are concerned that their existing home won’t sell or that they will not get a fair value for it. But I’m eliminating that worry with this offer. This is a win-win for everyone.”
In fact, said Perlman, “I will go so far as to arrange two independent appraisals on the buyer’s existing home. I’ll then take the average of those two appraisal prices and offer to buy the home back at that amount. The buyer can even choose one of the appraisers if they wish.”
The Alexander boasts four bedrooms, four-and-a-half baths and a gourmet kitchen with a Bosch dishwasher and Sub-Zero refrigerator that are both attractively concealed behind Wood-Mode’s Brookhaven cabinetry. The dazzling kitchen also features an island with a brushed granite countertop that serves as a nice contrast to the surrounding polished granite countertops, both of which provide plenty of workspace. The Viking dual-fuel, six-burner range with griddle and double ovens rounds out the gourmet kitchen.
Meanwhile, every bedroom in The Alexander has its own bath and its own walk-in closet. The master bath sports travertine marble throughout, a jetted tub, glass enclosed shower and even heated floors for those cold Chicago mornings. And the master bedroom provides a 23-foot long, boutique-inspired closet featuring a center island.
Additionally, The Alexander has two masonry fireplaces, one in the first-floor family room and the other in the English lower level. The latter features an extra-high, 10-foot ceiling and windows that wrap around the side of this spectacular home. The first floor also has 10-foot ceilings and 8-foot doors, while the extra-large study features a coffered ceiling and the dining room boasts a walnut inlay floor and a breathtaking ceiling with cove accent lighting. The home spans more than 5,000 square feet, not including the lower level, comes fully furnished, and overlooks a conservancy where Empeco Custom Builders recently planted 80 trees.
For buyers seeking to have a custom home built from scratch, Empeco Custom Builders is currently selling lot-plus-home packages at Long Meadow Farms—a community of 41 custom homes located in the Long Grove/Kildeer area in Lake County. What’s more, Long Meadow Farms buyers can now take advantage of a separate special offer that also aims to nullify any resale home concerns.
“For Long Meadow Farms customers who sign a custom build-to-suit agreement with us but have an existing home to sell, we have a terrific deal,” said Perlman. “We will cover the mortgage principal and interest payments on their existing residence for up to 12 months if that home does not sell by the time they move in to their new Empeco custom home. This offer provides extra peace of mind to buyers and gives them a safety cushion of additional time in which to unload their resale home.”
Lot-plus-home packages at Long Meadow Farms start at $1.3 million. Only 10 of the original 41 homesites remain—including two offering a walkout basement.
Situated on the east side of Old McHenry Road, just a half mile north of Rt. 22 (Half Day Road), Long Meadow Farms is set on an idyllic and picturesque parcel of 76 acres—almost 30 of which will remain dedicated open space. Each homesite includes city sewer service and is approximately one acre, on which Empeco Custom Builders can craft a one-of-a-kind, personalized home. Long Meadow Farms is also situated within two of the most acclaimed school districts in the nation. Districts 125 and 96 include Stevenson High School, Country Meadows Elementary, and Woodland Jr. High. Links lovers can take advantage of Kemper Lakes Golf Club or Royal Melborne Country Club, both only a quarter mile drive away.
Sales for Long Meadows Farms are being conducted in Empeco’s new Berkshire model on Sundays from noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment.
The Alexander, meanwhile, is being shown on Sundays from noon to 4 p.m. To reach Prairie Trails of Long Grove, take Rt. 22 to North Krueger Road and head north to the community. The Alexander’s address is 4927 Thimbleweed Trail, Long Grove, IL, 60047. For a virtual tour of The Alexander, visit www.empeco.com.
Since 1982, award-winning Empeco Custom Builders has been building fine custom homes in the north and northwest suburbs. Based in Vernon Hills, Empeco is currently building a variety of completely custom residences on scattered sites in a variety of suburban locations. For more information, call (847) 996-0855 or visit www.empeco.com.