PRLog (Press Release) –
Jun 03, 2009 – South Barrington, IL—Toll Brothers proudly invites the public to be their guest at the first annual “Taste & Tour” event at their upscale community in South Barrington. The event features previews and tastings of several of the restaurants, boutiques, and specialty shops from The Arboretum of South Barrington and takes place from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the new clubhouse at Regency at The Woods of South Barrington, an exclusive active-adult community by Toll Brothers for those 55 years of age or better.
The “Taste & Tour” will showcase the upscale stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues at The Arboretum of South Barrington, which is within walking distance of the national home builder’s premier master planned community. “The public is invited to discover the hottest fashion styles for the summer, sample cuisine from many of the fine restaurants, and tour our spectacular clubhouse and prestigious neighborhood,” said Andy Stern, Senior Vice President of Toll Brothers.
A sampling of the stores participating include Gold Class Cinema, L.L. Bean, L’Eiffel Bistro, Mega Gymnastics, Xsport Fitness, Spa Bleu, Joseph A. Banks, Anna Shea Chocolates & Lounge, and Arhaus Furniture. Visitors will receive a goody bag filled with discount coupons and will have the opportunity to win door prizes.
The Woods of South Barrington is Toll Brothers’ premier master planned community in South Barrington comprised of two impressive single-family home collections and an exclusive active-adult enclave known as Regency at The Woods of South Barrington.
The Estate Collection offers 29 ½-acre minimum home sites and impressive single-family homes with 3,000 to 4,100 square feet of living space. Prices start in the upper $700,000s. With 3,900 to more than 5,000 square feet of luxurious living space, The Signature Collection homes offer an impressive list of included features with prices starting at just over $1 million. Sixteen Signature Collection home sites ranging from ¾- to 1 ½-acres are available. Guests are invited to take a hard hat tour of the Duke Lexington Estate model home, now under construction and scheduled to open late Summer 2009, located in the highly-anticipated new section of homes north of Penny Road.
Within this master planned community is a separate enclave of homes for those 55 or better, Regency at The Woods of South Barrington, featuring a gated entrance and resort-style amenities including a new clubhouse complete with a fitness center, activity rooms, and locker rooms as well as an outdoor heated pool, tennis, bocce, and shuffle board courts, and a putting green. Six low-maintenance single-family ranch home designs are available ranging from 2,100 – 2,500 square-feet homes and priced from the low $500,000s. Two decorated models and the new Somerton home design will be open to tour as well as several other homes ready for immediate occupancy.
The Arboretum of South Barrington (http://www.shopthearboretumsb.com) is a 600,000 square-foot retail town center in Chicago’s affluent northwest suburbs that opened in September 2008. The open-air center is named for the lush treescapes and gardens, and for the large tree farm that formerly stood on the site. Among retailers at The Arboretum of South Barrington are three unique anchors, including LL.Bean’s first Midwest outdoor gear and apparel store; the country’s first Village Roadshow Gold Class Cinemas, a luxury cinema experience and new way to go to the movies; and Pinstripes, Chicago’s own bowling, bocce and bistro concept. The center is a joint venture between The Jaffe Companies in Northbrook, Ill., and RREEF Alternative Investments, based in New York.
Toll Brothers is the nation's leading builder of luxury homes. The Company began business in 1967 and became a public company in 1986. Its common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "TOL". The Company serves move-up, empty-nester, active-adult and second-home home buyers and operates in 21 states.
Toll Brothers is the only publicly traded national home building company to have won all three of the industry's highest honors: America's Best Builder from the National Association of Home Builders, the National Housing Quality Award, and Builder of the Year.
For more information about the event, call (847) 381-6600. Directions from I-90: Exit Rt. 59 (New Sutton Road) north and travel 1 mile. Turn right onto Wood Oaks Drive and proceed to Regency Boulevard. Turn right and proceed approximately ½ mile. The clubhouse is on the right. The Sales Centers and models are open every day 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Community details, home tours, and more can be found at http://www.TollBrothers.com/Illinois.
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