Gerstad Builders has two model homes for sale and available for immediate occupancy in their Trails of Dawson Creek community in Poplar Grove.

The Devonshire model home is a beautifully decorated, 2,400 square foot, two-story home filled with upscale amenities such as professional landscaping, in-ground sprinkler system, full basement, hardwood flooring, fireplace, washer and dryer, painted colonial style trim, six-panel doors with Schlage hardware, nine-foot first floor ceilings, Kohler brand fixtures/faucets and much more. The three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath home with loft has a two-car garage and is priced at $259,900, recently reduced from $347,537.

The Devonshire has a two-story foyer, a living room with abundant oversized windows, a formal dining room and a dramatic family room with fireplace, built-in entertainment system and a wall of oversized windows that look out over the landscaped back yard. The spacious kitchen in this home includes a center island, walk-in pantry, GE appliances (gas range and stove, built-in microwave with filtered hood, dishwasher, refrigerator and garbage disposal), hardwood oak cabinets and breakfast room that looks onto the backyard, with glass doors leading to the back patio.

The second floor of the Devonshire includes a spacious master bedroom suite with dramatic cathedral ceiling and relaxing master bath with a custom, corner soaking tub, separate glass shower, ceramic tiled floor, his/hers vanity bowls and access to two large walk-in closets. Secondary bedrooms and another full bathroom are also located upstairs.

The Prestwick model is also available now and ready for move-in. This popular three bedroom, two bathroom and two-car garage ranch plan offers 1,567 square feet. The home features a spacious great room that opens to a breakfast room and upscale kitchen. With a basement option, this floor plan is ideal for growing families and multigenerational home owners. This home also features many luxurious amenities, including upgraded cabinetry, GE appliance package (range, dishwasher and range hood), Moen faucets and more.

Gerstad Builders is known throughout McHenry County for its quality construction, attention to custom design features, ability to customize/modify floor plans and the excellent locations of their communities. Poplar Grove, 17 miles east of Rockford, offers highly-regarded schools, medical facilities, community services and more.

In addition to these two move-in ready model homes, a variety of ranch and two-story semi-custom homes are available, offering two to four bedrooms, one to three bathrooms, and attached two- to three-car garages. Homes at The Trails of Dawson Creek start at $173,990.

The Trails of Dawson Creek sales center is open weekends from noon until 5 p.m. For more information, call 815-547-0800 or visit www.gerstadbuilders.com.