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The 884-acre Grande Park is a joint venture of Moser Enterprises, Pasquinelli and Isenstein – MPI, LLC. Larger than New York City’s famed Central Park, Grande Park will include more than 200 acres of open space, with an inviting 100-acre park at its center. Residents can enjoy picnics, partake in sports and entertainment, and exercise along seven miles of biking/hiking trails. The first phase will also include two additional parks.

Grande Park’s Cavalcade neighborhood, Glenmure, will feature up to 14 custom homes from a dozen luxury homebuilders. The neighborhood of estate-sized lots features a 14-acre park with a play area, parking and a 10-acre lake surrounded by biking/hiking trails. Prices for Cavalcade homes will range from the mid $300s to almost $600,000.

“We’re delighted that Grande Park will serve as the site for the 2003 Cavalcade of Homes,” said Art Zwemke, chief executive officer of Moser Enterprises. “It’s a popular event that gives consumers the opportunity to tour beautiful homes, contemplate the possibilities and get inspired to build their own dream home.”

Grande Park’s 17 planned neighborhoods and 2,036 homes will include a broad range of single-family homes, townhomes, duplexes, condominiums and apartments. Active adult neighborhoods are also planned. Homes will range from 1,500 to over 4,000 square feet. This panorama of homes ensures that Grande Park pricing will accommodate a variety of homebuyers.

Custom builders John and Len Strahanoski of Joliet-based Homes By Strahanoski have built in Plainfield before, but they are participating for the first time in the Cavalcade of Homes. Their company will offer a two-story, traditional home situated on a desirable corner lot. A brick and cultured stone front will be complemented by cedar used to complete the exterior. The home has five bedrooms, three and a half baths and a three-car garage.

“For the Cavalcade, we have chosen an open floor plan with volume ceilings. A key highlight of our home is the large and friendly kitchen. There’s plenty of room for entertaining guests and preparing meals, and a convenient butler’s pantry will be situated between the dining room and kitchen,” said John Strahanoski.

John Strahanoski, his brother Len and father have a combined 50+ years in the homebuilding business. The family-owned company has constructed quality custom homes throughout Will County and communities such as Morris and Lockport. Currently, the company has a model custom home at Wooded Creek in Joliet.

“We were attracted to Grande Park because of its location on the north side of Plainfield nearest to Naperville. The community’s size and layout are also appealing, and we were also impressed by Moser Enterprises’ reputation as a developer,” John Strahanoski said.

The Cavalcade will be held June 28-July 20.

Grande Park is on Heggs Road between 127th and 135th Streets in Plainfield. For more information, contact Kevin Hardin at (630) 420-3078. Visit www.grandepark.com for further updates. For more information about Homes by Strahanoski, please call (815) 725-2800.