Published: Daily Herald

        Condominiums are a popular choice for adults who want a simpler life after the children have grown and gone. More frequent travel or spending the winter in a warmer climate make maintaining a home and yard a burden. A new option is Skokie Gardens, a condominium community located at 8828 Niles Center Road in Skokie's Dempster corridor.

     "People are attracted to Skokie Gardens because it offers comfortable living without yard work or major household repairs, which is important for people who travel during the winter months," says Yvonne Antonacci, the listing Realtor from Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. "The area is also great for pedestrians because of the growing number of businesses coming to the area and the convenient transportation options."

     Skokie Gardens was designed to be disability adaptable, so mature adults have a home that can change with their lifestyle. No stairs will be built in any of the units or the common areas, and private balconies feature low thresholds. Hallways can be designed for easy maneuvering in a wheelchair or walker.

     Abdul Matin, president of Fortune Group Developers, says, the building's three-story, atrium provides a dramatic entrance into Skokie Gardens' 70 units. Residents will enjoy 9-foot ceilings and balconies that create a bright and airy living environment.

     Each master bathroom features wall-to-wall ceramic tile floors and a six-foot soaking tub. The cultured marble countertops and frameless shower doors create a classic design with modern appointments.

     Kitchens are stocked with appliances including microwave, range and refrigerator and feature ceramic tiles, granite countertops and oak cabinets.

     All units also include two full bathrooms, a dual climate control heating system and a washer and dryer. The units range from two to three bedrooms with 1,400 to 1,830 square feet and start from $364,000 to $495,800.

     Approximately 40 percent of the units are available for purchase. The Skokie Garden sales center, showing model rooms and fixtures, is open on site at 8828 Niles Center Road. To arrange an appointment, call (847) 933-0800.