| Condos are a significant element in the landscape in Countryside, a bustling and vibrant community known as Chicago's western gateway. It's a title that this community deserves. Countryside is blessed with a spectacular location that appeals to condo dwellers, particularly those who work in Chicago's Loop or its western suburbs. The community could not be better located for condo buyers who want to enjoy the city life and seek easy access to it. But it also is attractive to condo buyers in search of suburban charm and quiet when they return home at night. Countryside is just 15 miles from jobs, theatres, restaurants and other attractions in Chicago's Loop. It is just northwest of the Stevenson Expressway which allow commuters to be downtown in a half-hour or less. The Tri-State Tollway takes commuters to other western and northwestern suburbs and to second homes or condos they may own in Wisconsin and Indiana. The community is also known for Route 66, the historic highway that runs right through it and connects Chicago and Santa Monica, California. Incorporated in 1960, the city of Countryside has maintained an older suburban charm and a small town feeling that would appeal to condo owners seeking a close-knit atmosphere while also being close to a major metropolitan hub. Countryside is the site of new condo development including Clocktower Pointe, a luxury condo development. The buildings are five stories and feature masony and stucco exteriors. Spacious balconies and terraces, gas fireplaces with tile or granite surrounds, ample closets, granite blacksplashes in kitchens, natural stone or ceramic floors and soaker tubs in bathrooms are some of the elements in this new condo community. Resale condos in Countryside tend to be found in well-maintained mid-rise buildings that were constructed in the 1970s, '80s and '90s. These condominiums often have lovely views that include trees, green lawns and other single family houses. The city is next to property owned by the Cook County Forest Preserve that provides a leafy backdrop for the community as a whole and for some of these condominium buildings. Condo buildings in Countryside are usually constructed of sturdy brick. Buildings have features that would attract buyers of all ages: elevators, swimming pools, well-appointed exercise rooms with hot tubs and saunas, and in-unit washer and dryers. Many have been updated with the interior details that today's buyers seek in condo living including hardwood or faux wood floors, granite counter tops, and cherry wood cabinets. Just as these buildings are maintained with loving care so is the city of Countryside. Officials are always continuing to look for ways to keep Countryside vital for condo owners and others. Proximity to shopping of all sorts, from upscale department stores to small, friendly retailers, is one of the city's assets. Countryside is currently revamping its primary shopping center, Countryside Plaza, a 43-acre shopping destination that recently welcomed a Home Depot store. Condo dwellers are sure to want to patronize some of the other retailers in this prime shopping area including Value City Furniture, Old Country Buffet, and Bargain Books. For all these reasons and more, Countryside continues to be a place that condo owners are proud to call home and one which will continue to provide solid returns for condo investors. |
