Olthof Homes Receives Warm Welcome in Portage

Since the very first day she arrived to set up shop in Portage, Lisa McClesky, who has been a new home consultant with Olthof Homes for over 6 years, has been meeting Portage residents who are very excited about the prospect of a new home in Boardwalk.

"I have to say that this by far one of the prettiest communities by Olthof Homes," she said. "Great care has been taken to preserve as many trees as possible, so pretty much every homesite is wooded. The trees are definitely one of Boardwalk's greatest natural assets. I think that may be why we've had so much traffic from Portage residents prior to our grand opening, which is scheduled for later this week."

Centrally located in the heart of Portage, between Interstate 80-94 and the Indiana Toll Road, Boardwalk is bordered along Old Porter Road by a white picket fence and tiered landscaped wall. Once inside this tranquil community, it's easy to forget that you are just minutes from major expressways and shopping.

"From what I have been told there had been no new construction in this area for quite some time," McClesky said. "So, when we settled here in October there was immediate interest. The current residents of Boardwalk have been so gracious in welcoming Olthof Homes to the community, and they were excited right along with us when we sold and closed our first home."

The fact that Boardwalk is the new home community of choice for Portage residents speaks volumes to the appeal of homes built by Olthof as well as the quality of life residents enjoy with an exceptional northwest Indiana location along the shores of Lake Michigan just 35 miles southeast of downtown Chicago.

"I walked through many homes before buying here at Boardwalk," the newest resident said. "There was no need to look any farther. I fell in love with the homes, the neighborhood and the friendliness of the builder. The houses are built well with nice fixtures, an appliance package and a great warranty. I chose the Riverton, and I love the openness of the kitchen and living area. I also love my master suite. All in all, I have had a wonderful and very pleasant experience with Olthof homes."

A brand new floor plan by Olthof, the 4-bedroom, 2 ½ bath Riverton is a 2-story single family home boasting a very spacious and efficient floor plan with around 2,000 square feet of living space.

"The Riverton actually debuted here in Boardwalk and ironically it's our biggest seller - I've sold 4 since I got here in October," McClesky said. "While our customers love the functionality, they are most impressed by the little things that help make this house a home. For example, there's a built-out entrance to the main floor den which makes it ideal for a home office, quaint formal living room or 5th bedroom, plus angled walls and an art niche which graces the upper level."

The Riverton also features a well-planned open living area that's flooded with natural light from oversized windows for the kitchen which comes complete with an abundance of cabinets, dinette and great room making this home equally well-suited for enjoying quiet family time and entertaining a crowd. The back hallway with built-in storage plus a separate laundry room is another distinguishing feature of the Riverton.

All of the bedrooms feature sizeable closets and are upstairs, as well as the main bath with hall linen closet and master suite retreat with large walk-in closet in the back of the private master bath where many options can be tailored to fit your personal preferences and budget. The Riverton also includes a partial basement and 2-car garage with a starting price of $167,900.

Starting prices for other homes in Boardwalk, which include a couple of ranch options and other 2-stories offering between 1,300 and 2,720 square feet of living space range from $150-$200,000, according to McClesky.

"Right now, in anticipation of our grand opening, we have 2 homes available for immediate purchase in Boardwalk," she said.

The Heartland at 1985 Boardwalk Circle is a 1,730 square foot ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths for $169,462. This home features a deluxe master bath, ceramic flooring, architectural shingles, oversized garage with additional attic space, 12x12 exterior patio, sod and landscaping.

The Drake at 1926 Boardwalk Circle is a 1,511 square foot ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2baths for $179,336. This home features 9' ceilings, ceramic flooring, 4-season sunroom with panoramic view and a full basement.

"Customers also have the option to select from an array of GE appliances to outfit their kitchen at no additional cost," McClesky said. "We are so excited to be a part of the Porter County community and look forward to meeting people we hope to be working with for years to come."

The Boardwalk sales center is located at 1995 Boardwalk Circle in Portage. From I 80-94 east take exit 19, turn right on Crisman Rd and then left on Old Porter Road. For more information, call Lisa McCleskey at (219) 252-7643, e-mail lmccleskey@olthofhomes.com or visit the website at www.olthofhomes.com.