Bringing state-of-the-art style to a quintessential Northwest Indiana small town, Phillippe Builders, a third-generation custom home builder recently voted Best Builder in the 15th Annual Best of the Region '09 and celebrating 50 years of superior work in our local market, invites you to discover Spring Run.

Just minutes away from Lowell's celebrated downtown shopping district, which is listed on the National Registry of Historic Places and was recently honored by Rand McNally as a "Best of the Midwest" selection, Spring Run takes you far away from the beaten path.

You'll find that Phillippe Builders carefully planned the layout of Spring Run's inviting new homes to compliment Lowell's gentle rolling terrain so you can enjoy plenty of natural green space and picturesque ponds right in your own neighborhood. Featuring a spectacular portfolio of country-to-contemporary home plans, you'll find a distinctive selection of 24 ranch, two-story, and split-level homes that ensure a unique, but cohesive, image and style for Spring Run.

For first-time homebuyers looking to take advantage of the government's fully refundable tax credit before it expires on December 1st, Phillippe is building beautiful starter homes from their Classic Series in Spring Run, with construction plans in the works for a brand new Ridgemore model, which is a two-story plan with three or four bedrooms starting at $189,900.

Additional plans available in Spring Run include the Huntington, often considered the ultimate in two-story living. This definitive floor plan beckons with over 2,000 square feet of well-crated living space, three bedrooms, two and one half baths, dramatic great room with cathedral ceiling and open kitchen with dinette.

The two-story Crawford is one of Phillippe Builders' most popular homes from the Premier Series. With nearly 2,200 square feet, this stunning home is the perfect blend of comfort and functionality with its welcoming wraparound porch, four bedrooms, two and one half baths and full unfinished basement for future expansion.

All of the homes at Spring Run include several luxury standard features, such as ceramic-tiled foyers and bathrooms, oak cabinetry in the kitchens, Kenmore and Delta appliances, Vision by Crestline maintenance-free Thermopane windows, your choice of interior and exterior lighting fixtures, exterior brick accents, stylish stone address blocks and two-car garages.

In fact, right now you can see Phillippe's amazing detail and exceptional craftsmanship in an especially unique home that is available for immediate occupancy. The Crawford at 18020 Oakwood is available for $339,000 and includes an array of upgrades of options such as hard wood flooring, bay window in the great room, granite tops in the kitchen, stainless steel appliances, double-sided fireplace, white trim package with six-panel colonist doors and much more.

As new home development in Lake County continues to move south down Route 41, more and more people are seeking refuge in peaceful, rural settings like the Town of Lowell.

With well-maintained, charming older streets reminiscent of south Lake County's colorful history where many restored 19th century buildings still stand, Lowell remains a quintessential small American town with just under 8,000 residents who take great pride in their hometown. There's even a historic working farm, Buckley Homestead, which is now a part of the distinguished Lake County Parks system.

Lowell's quaint neighborhoods include lovely restored homes and smaller acreage home sites devoted to country living with large gardens and horses or other farm animals.

Over the years, a broad range of local specialty shops, supermarkets, restaurants, retail shops, banks, and medical/dental offices have been established for the convenience of Lowell residents, and local families benefit from easy access to excellent school facilities and extra-curricular activities whether they choose the public Tri-Creek School Corporation or parochial schools. Currently, a brand new, centrally located middle school is under construction, and the recently renovated Lowell High School is just 2 blocks from Spring Run.

Annual community events including Indiana's largest Labor Day Parade/Harvest of Fun weekend plus seasonal recreation programs are sponsored by the Lowell Area Chamber of Commerce and Lowell Parks and Recreation Department. All total, Lowell Parks and Recreation manages over 150 acres of park land where residents enjoy strolling, fishing, picnicking and playground frolicking. Flagship Freedom Park is a developing community gem that will serve residents for generations to come.

Located on the northwest corner of town, Freedom Park is already home to the Lowell Parks and Recreation Information Center, state-of-the-art skate park, sled hill, ? mile walking trail, playground, shelter area, soccer fields and a BMX track, with plans to add Lowell Little League in the near future.

While remaining nicely tucked away, Lowell is just a short distance from major retail centers with Chicago less than an hour away.

Visit the Spring Run sales center daily 10am-5pm (closed Tues & Weds) and Sundays 12noon-5pm. Take Route 41 south and Route 2 east to Holtz Road where you'll turn left and go 2 blocks. You can also call (219) 696-8000 or log on to www.phillippebuilders.com.