Centex Homes
Search
Find Your New Home Mortgage-Title-Insurance  Why Choose Centex
 My Centex Favorites  MyNewHome® Website  Customer Care
Find A Home > New Homes in Chicago > Kipling Estates >
Included Features
Community Information for Kipling Estates
Included Features:

ENERGY ADVANTAGE PACKAGE

• Energy monitor 
• Whirlpool or KitchenAid brand ENERGY STAR
qualified appliances
• Lennox high-efficiency HVAC system
• Honeywell programmable thermostat(s)
• Low - e windows
• R-49 insulation in ceilings
• Compact fluorescent lights in high traffic areas 
• Instructions for operating the home to maximize efficiency and minimize wasteful use of resources

INTERIOR DETAILING

• Full basement
• Two-story entry (per plan)
• Quality, easy-care Colonist doors and trim
• Thomas Lighting designer light fixture package
• Choice of Mannington sheet vinyl flooring
• Kwikset premium door hardware
• TV jack with RG6 wiring
• Telephone outlet, category 5 wiring
• 9’ first floor ceilings
• Contemporary half wall with wood caps at stairs/lofts (per plan)
• Shaw wall-to-wall carpeting
• Doorbell and chime

KITCHEN AMENITIES

• Spacious kitchen with dining area (per plan)
• Choice of Aristokraft furniture-quality cabinets
• Whirlpool gas oven with sealed burners
• Whirlpool range hood with two-speed fan and light
• Whirlpool built-in dishwasher
• Sterling double-bowl stainless steel sink
• In-sink-erator 1/3 HP built-in garbage disposal
• Moen uni-lever faucet
• Choice of Mannington sheet vinyl flooring
• Wilsonart designer laminate counter top with choice of color

CONTEMPORARY BATHS & CLOSETS

• Sterling tub-shower combination in full baths with fiberglass surround
• Designer vanities with cultured marble tops and integral bowls
• Moen uni-lever faucets in showers
• Moen dual lever faucets in vanities
• Gerber pedestal sink in powder room
• Exhaust fan
• Choice of Mannington sheet vinyl flooring
• Walk-in closets
• Linen closets (per plan)
• Easy-clean, vinyl-coated wire closet shelves


UTILITIES & STORAGE

• 200-AMP Cutler Hammer electrical service
• Lennox 90% efficient, automatic gas furnace
• Bradford White energy-efficient, automatic gas-fired, 50-gallon water heater
• Laundry room with washer & gas dryer hook ups


EXTERIOR FEATURES

• Concrete driveway and concrete approach
• Decorative window grids on all windows
• Weather-stripped, steel insulated front entry door
• Designer-coordinated exterior colors
• Revere maintenance-free vinyl siding
• Gutters and downspouts (per plan)
• Coach light at entry and garage
• Steel overhead garage door
• Republic vinyl thermal-pane windows with Low E glass and screens
• Frost-proof hose bibs (2)
• Waterproof ground fault interrupter outlets (2)
• Dow housewrap
• 2-car garage

IMPROVED HOMESITE

• Separate storm and sanitary sewer lines
• Underground utilities
• Front service walk
• Public sidewalks
• Fully-sodded yard
• Parkway trees, per city requirements
• Positive drainage directed to storm drainage system
• Professionally-designed landscape package

FOR YOUR PEACE OF MIND

• Interconnected smoke detectors with battery back-up (one on each level and in all bedrooms)
• R-49 energy-saving insulation in ceilings
• R-13 energy-saving insulation in exterior walls

QUALITY CONSTRUCTION

• GAF Timberline 30 year architectural roof shingles over #15 roofing felt
• Exterior grade OSB roof sheathing
• พ” tongue and groove OSB flooring, glued and nailed to reduce squeaking
• Gypsum drywall, glued and screwed to reduce nail-pops and cracks
• Poured concrete foundation
• Engineered floor and roof trusses (per plan)
• Copper plumbing water supply
• Electrical encased in conduit

EXCLUSIVE CENTEX HOMES FEATURES

• Pre-construction orientation
• Pre-drywall orientation
• Pre-settlement orientation
• Centex Customer Satisfaction Program
• Financing with CTX Mortgage Company
• Closings with Commerce Title
• Centex Insurance Opportunities
• State-of-the-art Design Studio to help personalize your dream home
• “My New Home” website keeps you informed on your home’s progress
• 2-year “Fit and Finish” Warranty covering material and workmanship
• 10-year Structural Warranty

PERSONALIZED FEATURES YOU MAY CHOOSE TO ADD

• Luxury master bath, per plan
• Four season room, per plan
• 9’ basement ceiling (per homesite)
• Central air-conditioning
• Wood-burning fireplace with gas lighter
• Volume ceilings (per plan)
• Interior railing and trim package
• Gourmet kitchen (per plan)
• 12’ x 16’ concrete patio
• Whirlpool jets in tub (per plan)
• Skylights (per plan)
• 2 ฝ or 3 car garage (per homesite)

DESIGN STUDIO

After purchase agreement, appointments are scheduled for the design studio where a professional designer will assist in the selections that will personalize your new home.

 

In a continuous policy of research and improvement, Centex Homes reserves the right to change listed prices, plans and specifications at any time without notice. 11/3/08