To satisfy first-time homebuyers walking into the sales center and requesting a beautiful home offering maximum value for a family’s hard earned dollar, Gerstad Builders has introduced four new floor plans in The Trails of Dawson Creek in Poplar Grove.

Two new ranch plans and two new two-story plans that offer 1,292 to 2,030 square feet of living space and include amenities like furniture-quality Aristocraft cabinetry, GE appliance package (range, dishwasher and range hood) and Kohler faucets. With 30-year fixed rate mortgages near 5%, the time has never been better for families to purchase their first home.

Representing one of Dawson Creeks most affordable new plans is the Prestwick, a stylish ranch that includes three bedrooms and two baths; a huge great room, kitchen and breakfast area. For an additional fee, the great room of the 1,567 square-foot Prestwick can be covered by a volume-enhancing cathedral ceiling, which adds architectural appeal to the 15 x 5 x 27 x 11 room.

The four new homes at Dawson Creek all feature the following luxury amenities: furniture-quality cabinetry, General Electric appliance package (stove, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and range hood), Kohler bathroom fixtures & faucets, and a one year warranty program. In addition, we also customize homes, moving any walls, interior or exterior, adding or resizing windows. It doesn’t make any difference what the request is; Gerstad can make it happen.

The McHenry County home builder also offers an extensive variety of optional features in all its homes including: skylights, three-car garages (per plan), wood-burning fireplace, additional volume ceilings, custom millwork, imported ceramic tile, Corian or granite counter tops, hardwood flooring and English or walkout basements.

The Trails of Dawson Creek is located on the north side of Orth Road, approximately 1/2 mile east of Route 76. The sales center is open Saturday and Sunday from Noon to 5 p.m. For more information, please call 815.547.0800.