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com (312) 334-8360 Serosun Farms: Custom Luxury, Environmental Sustainability in Kane County Green community in Hampshire offers 1-acre home sites, equestrian center, working farm and many more amenities. Special pricing available for early homebuyers. HAMPSHIRE, ILL., February 22, 2011- One of the most sustainable residential communities in the country is taking shape less than an hours drive from downtown Chicago. Serosun Farms, located in Hampshire, Ill., 4 miles west of Route 47, is bringing a unique blend of highperformance custom-built homes and environmentally sustainable living to 410 acres of picturesque countryside in Kane County. Upon completion, Serosun Farms will offer 114 1-acre custom home sites as well as 300 acres of open space. Community amenities include a 160-acre working sustainable farm, state-of-theart equestrian center and community center with swimming pool and event facilities. Currently, Serosun Farms developer is offering special home site pricing for the first 15 homebuyers. Serosun Farm's unique combination of luxury living and advanced conservation techniques sets a new standard for sustainable communities, said John DeWald, president of John DeWald & Associates, the developer of Serosun Farms. Our first estate members will receive outstanding pricing and the choicest home sites and will get to be a part of a truly unique community-building experience. High Performance Homes Each homebuyer at Serosun Farms will be intimately involved in the design and construction of their home. Buyers work hand-in-hand with Serosuns green building team of award-winning architects and builders to understand and incorporate green features such as passive design elements (wind and sun patterns), rain-water collection systems and geo-thermal heating and cooling, as well as the overall architectural style, floor plan, smart-home technology and finishes. Its a real collaboration from the very conceptual stages of choosing a home style to the openbook budgeting that allows buyers to be in the drivers seat on controlling costs, said Robert Roper, sales associate with @properties and director of sales for Serosun Farms. Its a very refreshing approach. Homes will range in size from approximately 2,500 to 6,000 square feet and will be priced from the $600,000s to around $2.5 million. The pricing includes the home site. The community will feature a range of architectural styles including Prairie, Victorian and Craftsman.

Sustainable Community Living More than just a collection of green homes, Serosun Farms also creates a symbiotic relationship with its surroundings. It is a community where energy is drawn from natural resources, while eco-friendly programs and practices maintain or restore natural areas and prevent land degradation. Sustainable community features include: More than 300 acres of open space A 160-acre working farm A Farmers Market selling fresh produce, flowers, free-range poultry, grass-fed beef and specialty items Wildlife habitat and prairie restoration Hay production to support the equestrian center Permeable driveways and transitional prairie grass to slow water runoff Community gardens for residents to grow their own fruits and vegetables

The entire community is one big closed-loop system, said DeWald. The result is a lifestyle that celebrates community, healthy living and nature. Equestrian and Recreational Activities Serosun Farms also features state-of-the-art equestrian boarding and training facilities. The equestrian center will include 36 large stalls, veterinary, breeding and fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor riding areas, dressage and jumping rings and a number of all-weather paddocks and pastures. People who ride and train horses know what a time-intensive activity it is. So its an enormous benefit to equestrian enthusiasts to have a facility like this literally a few hundred yards from the dream home you conceived and built. Theres absolutely no compromise, said Roper. The community will offer a variety of other recreational amenities, including a swimming pool and fitness center; jogging, hiking and biking trails; tennis and basketball courts; a stocked fishing pond; a bar and grill; and meeting/event facilities. At Serosun, you have the opportunity to build your dream home on a beautiful 1-acre lot, but you also get 300 acres of open space to enjoy, said DeWald. Serosun Farms is located near Interstate-90 and the intersection of Route 20 and Route 72. Homeowners can enjoy the peacefulness of country living along with convenient access to dining, shopping and entertainment in the nearby towns of Huntley, Elgin, St. Charles and Geneva. OHare International Airport is only 40 minutes away. Serosun Farms is located at 45W489 Berner Rd. in Hampshire. The community is shown by appointment. For more information, visit http://www.serosunfarms.com or call 847-683-4796.

About the Developer Founded in 2001 by John DeWald and Scott Kelly, John DeWald and Associates (JDA) provides real estate consulting, development, and construction services. By leveraging an extensive team of professionals, JDA brings over 100 years of collective real estate experience to projects including custom single-family residences, distinctive condominium properties, and innovative mixed-use developments that combine residential, retail, office, equestrian, and agricultural elements. For Serosun Farms, JDA has assembled a talented team that includes master custom builder Stoneridge Builders Inc. of Prairie Grove, Ill., and Evanston-based Kettelkamp & Kettelkamp Landscape Architecture. For more information, visit www.serosunfarms.com. About @properties Established in 2000, @properties is the #1 real estate brokerage firm in Chicago with more than 950 licensed agents. @properties is also Chicagos development sales leader having marketed more than 150 projects comprising more than 5,000 residential units valued in excess of $2 billion. The company has seven Chicago-area offices in the city and suburbs. For more information, visit www.atproperties.com. ###