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Green Acres An hour outside ChiCAgo, one luxury development is tAking sustAinAble living to A whole new level. by judith nemes Living green in the country just got a lot more luxurious: An hour northwest of downtown Chicago, a new sustainable community is taking shape for city dwellers longing for an eco-conscious lifestyle in a less urban setting. Opening this spring, Serosun Farms is an environmentally focused community in Hampshire, where 114 deluxe, high-performance, energy- efficient homes on one-acre-plus lots will be scattered across a 410-acre spread. The homes will be built around horse trails, an equestrian center, an organic vegetable farm, prairie, wetlands, a grove of 100-year-old oak trees, and more. A concept new to Chicago, high-end green communities amid nature should appeal to urbanites who want to live in deluxe eco-friendly homes while surrounded by more greenery than just a city park. "Sustainability attracts people who are intelligent and successful," asserts Jane Stickland, who purchased the first 80 acres from a few farming families in 2001, aiming to create an elite equestrian center while restoring and preserving a sizeable piece of Midwestern land. "They know that living in a high-performance home is a luxury, not a sacrifice, and they like that they're helping the environment, too." Serosun Farms' lots will likely be snapped up by Chicago professionals seeking a retreat that emphasizes environmental stewardship, horses, At Serosun Farms, 114 deluxe, eco-friendly homes will be built around horse trails, an equestrian center, an organic vegetable garden, and naturally occuring wetlands. continued on page 122 michiganavemag.com 121 Haute ProPerty News, Stars, and trends in real estate