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| Heritage Harbor is a marina resort community located on the Illinois River in Ottawa, Illinois. |
For those looking for a vacation home close to Chicago, fall is the perfect time to “opt in” at Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort, a marina resort community in Starved Rock Country. Not only will those who purchase in the community between Sept. 15 and Oct. 15 receive a $5,000 discount, but also the first two buyers in that time frame will receive $10,000 off.
Located along the Illinois River in Ottawa, Ill., just 90 minutes southwest of Chicago, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a 142-acre development of single-family homes, townhomes, vacation cottages, carriage homes and condos, centered on a 32-acre harbor with a full-service marina and year-round restaurant. With its boating amenities, waterfront living and nearby recreational attractions, such as Starved Rock State Park and the I&M Canal Trail, the community offers an ideal resort lifestyle for those seeking a vacation, retirement or full-time residence.
“Fall is perfect timing for buyers to choose a custom home site at Heritage Harbor,” said Tammy Barry, director of sales and marketing for Heritage Harbor Ottawa. “Buyers can break ground immediately so construction happens over the winter, or spend winter finalizing a custom design and start building next spring. Either way, their new vacation home will be ready next summer.”
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| Several prime riverfront land parcels are available. |
Several prime riverfront land parcels are available at Heritage Harbor where homebuyers can build their dream resort home and enjoy views of the Illinois River as well as wildlife attracted to the water, such as bald eagles and white pelicans. Also available is a harbor-side lot with an optional private boat slip behind the home, plus a handful of interior home sites.
“These home sites give buyers a unique opportunity to customize a home to the lifestyle they envision having here,” said Barry. “From a bunk-bed room to a sleeping porch or a kitchen with a super-sized island, buyers can design a home with the exact options and features to give them everything they want in a vacation home.”
Home sites at Heritage Harbor are priced from $92,500 for neighborhood lots to $160,000 for riverfront sites.*
If buyers prefer a move-in-ready vacation home, Heritage Harbor also has a variety of inventory homes currently available. “Autumn is one of the most beautiful seasons in Starved Rock Country thanks to our amazing fall foliage, so there’s still time to buy an immediate-delivery home and enjoy this special time of year,” said Barry.
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| Carriage homes feature living space above their garages. |
Among the homes available for immediate move-in are two carriage homes in Heritage Harbor’s Pelican Landing pocket neighborhood. These two-story homes feature living space above attached first-floor garages, as well as second-floor decks and first-floor covered porches. One home featuring one bedroom, one bath and a two-car garage is priced at $206,900, while a second carriage home with two bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths and one-car garage is priced at $209,900.
“These carriage homes boast terrific, efficient layouts for those who want a home base for getting out and enjoying all the recreational options Starved Rock Country offers,” said Barry. “Plus, owners will be just a few steps from the neighborhood pool at Pelican Landing.”
Also available for immediate move-in are vacation cottages priced from $209,990, townhomes priced from $284,900 and single-family homes priced from $329,900.*
All homeowners at Heritage Harbor Ottawa have access to a variety of on-site amenities in the community, including Heritage Harbor’s full-service marina. Open April 1 through October 31, the marina is equipped with a dual boat launch area, single-load floating docks, WiFi, City water, cable service, a full-service fuel dock, pump-out services, and car and trailer parking. Quest Water Sports’ Quest Express boating membership is available on-site, giving participants access to a fleet of boating equipment for an annual fee.
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| The Red Dog Grill is the community's harbor-side restaurant. |
Other amenities at Heritage Harbor include a harbor-side restaurant, The Red Dog Grill; multiple neighborhood pools; beautiful green spaces with seating areas; fire pits; the Harbor Walk; a sand volleyball court; year-round events and activities; and access to the I&M Canal Trail, which runs adjacent to the community.
For information on Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort, available home sites and inventory homes, call (815) 433-5000 or visit www.heritageharborottawa.com.
About Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort
Heritage Harbor Ottawa Resort is a 142-acre master-planned marina resort community of 600 homes located on the Illinois River in Ottawa, Ill., just 90 minutes from downtown Chicago. Featuring a 32-acre marina surrounded by pocket neighborhoods of waterfront custom homes, condominiums, cottages and townhomes, Heritage Harbor Ottawa is a unique residential option in Starved Rock Country for those seeking a vacation, retirement or full-time home on the water. For more information, visit www.heritageharborottawa.com.
*Pricing subject to change.