You're curious about Yorkshire Square and what living there will be like. We know this. But we also know that once you've seen our spacious homes, the decision to live at Yorkshire Square will be easy.
To help you along, we've anticipated some of the questions you may be having (just click on a question to view the answer):
Q. What, exactly, is Yorkshire Square?
A. Yorkshire Square is a maintenance-free lifestyle community for fast-paced adults, created by Kensington Homes, Inc. Located in Aurora, IL, the heart of the Fox Valley, Yorkshire Square is surrounded by the majesty of nature yet remains conveniently located, situated near major highways (I-88), the commuter Metra-Rail, and unparalleled shopping. This is the place that you've waited for, dreamed of and hoped for. A place you want to come home to, a sanctuary, a haven, and yet a hub of activity and a social life when you want it. We've designed the homes -- now you can design a lifestyle that is uniquely your own.
Q. What are the homes in Yorkshire Square like?
A. Yorkshire Square will offer two stunning models with open floorplans that let you make your home your own with floorplan flexibility and options galore.
Q. What do monthly Association fees cover?
A. Your contribution to the Community Association and your neighborhood Homeowners' Association will cover:
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Exterior home maintenance as defined by community |
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Q. Where do residents shop?
A. The Fox Valley is a shopper's paradise. The Westfield Shopping Mall of Fox Valley is less than 2 miles away. Charming downtown Naperville, with numerous specialty shops, art galleries, clothing boutiques and fabulous restaurants, as well as larger well-known retailers, is within minutes. New to Aurora is The Premium Chicago Outlet Mall, with over 100 designer outlet stores. Just 20 minutes east on I-88, Oakbrook Center, with its beautifully maintained flower beds, world-class restaurants, and designer and department stores, is not to be missed. All offer unique shopping experiences that cannot be matched in the Chicago suburbs.
Q. Can I find all the "conveniences of home" and necessaries of life nearby?
A. Absolutely. Within minutes, there are banks, coffeehouses, dry cleaners, pizza places and grocery stores. The hospital, Provena Mercy, is just 6 miles away, and Rush-Copley's new state-of-the-art campus is only 3. And places of worship for all denominations are just around the corner.
Q. Where can I find entertainment facilities?
A. Near Yorkshire Square is vast array of entertainment and restaurant locations. In Aurora, see a play at the Paramount Performing Arts Center, grab a bite to eat at Walter Payton's Roundhouse, and every friday during the summer, "Downtown Alive" packs the city streets for music and fun. In Naperville, There are countless restaurants, coffee shops and bookstores located on Washington Street, in the heart of downtown. Not to mention movie theaters are located within 20 minutes of Yorkshire Square.
Q. Who are the people behind Yorkshire Square?
A. Kensington Homes, Inc., the company behind Yorkshire Square, is one of the top builder/developers in the Western Suburbs. Kensington Homes is family-owned, and was founded in 1993 by Steven Pjesky. Having had a wealth of experience working with various large builders and developers on a national scale, Steve established Kensington. Joined by his son Scott Pjesky, the two have built an award-winning company known for being "Simply Better®" in housing design and customer service. Kensington is different from other homebuilders in the area, offering the flexibility of a small builder, combined with the services, communication and financial stability of a large builder.
Q. What if I purchase a home in Yorkshire Square and my current home does not sell quickly?
A. Your on-site Sales Professionals at Yorkshire Square offer a wealth of resources to help with selling your existing home, financing your new home, and moving you from one residence to another. They will connect you with realtors who specialize in your situation, and are familiar with the community in which you currently reside. They will provide you with contact information for Kensington Homes' preferred lenders -- experts in financing new home construction. Lastly, they will be able to recommend moving companies that have already won the praise of other Kensington Homes' homeowners.
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