Carillon - Plainfield, IL

Carillon in Plainfield, IL was the first 55+ active adult community in the Chicago area. This gated golf community started in 1989 and has now blossomed into an active community complete with nearly 2,100 homes, a large clubhouse and countless desirable amenities. Homebuyers can select from a variety of housing styles including condos, townhomes, coach homes and single family homes.

Carillon in Plainfield was originally started by Cenvil, a Florida corporation in 1989. They purchased 1,477 acres and had ambitious plans to build a sprawling age-restricted lifestyle community with over 8,000 homes. After building less than 400 homes in the first three years, Cenvil filed for bankruptcy and exited the development. The large tract was divided into several all-ages developments but the core portion of Carillon was purchased by Cambridge Homes who elected to continue with the construction of a 55+ age-restricted community. Cambridge completed development in 2001 with a total of 2,097 homes. There are 16 separate neighborhoods in Carillon and each one has its own association. In addition, each resident of Carillon is also a member of the Carillon Adult Master Association (CAMA), who presides over the amenities and common elements of Carillon in Plainfield, IL.

Carillon Amenities

Carillon in Plainfield offers more amenities than any other active adult community on the southwest side of Chicago. The recently renovated Club Carillon is a magnificent 32,000 square foot facility that boasts an enviable lineup of attractions designed around the preferences of today’s active homebuyers. It includes in indoor pool and spa as well as a fitness center with an aerobics and dance studio. A large ballroom with a dance floor and stage plays hosts to many community events in Carillon such as parties, dinners, dances and theatrical productions. There is a card room, billiards hall, library and several hobby and craft studios such as ceramics, woodworking and arts and crafts.

Outside Club Carillon are shuffleboard courts, horseshoe pits, bocce ball and tennis courts. There are two outdoor pools in Carillon including one that is reserved for residents and an additional grandchildren-friendly pool. A three mile walking and biking trail meanders through Carillon in Plainfield connecting all of the 16 neighborhoods to the clubhouse. There are several scenic ponds including one that is stocked with fish.

The Links at Carillon is a 27-hole public golf course that winds through the community. The course includes a fully stocked pro shop and a full-service restaurant serving lunch and dinner menus.

Carillon Homes & Real Estate

Homebuyers can select from 39 different floor plans in Carillon available as condos, coach homes, townhomes and single family homes. The last home was completed in 2001 but there are a variety of resale homes for sale at Carillon in Plainfield, IL. The sole condo building in Carillon, known as Buckingham, is a 4-story elevator building with underground parking. There are four floor plans in the Buckingham building that range from 835 to 1,380 square feet. There are both one and two bedroom plans and all units include a spacious balcony.

The coach homes are two-story buildings that offer one level living. Buyers can select from either a first or second floor unit. Some of the coach home buildings include an elevator for second floor residents to use. There are four coach home floor plans that range from 1,103 to 1,334 square feet. All units include two bedrooms and a 1-car attached garage.

During the construction of Carillon in Plainfield, Illinois Cenvil and Cambridge offered 14 different townhome floor plans including triplexes, quads and 6-plex configurations. Townhome units range in size from 1,267 all the way to 1,765 square feet. Most are single level but a few plans include a second floor loft with additional living space. Basements are optional on some of the townhome plans but a majority of the units are on slabs. Townhome unit owners enjoy complete maintenance free living with associations that manage all exterior building maintenance plus lawn care and snow removal.

For buyers who prefer detached single family home living, there are 17 different models to choose from. There are intimate 1,400 square foot plans all the way to luxurious 2,300 square foot homes. Most of the units are ranch style but a few of the models include a second floor with additional bedrooms. Basements are available on many of the single family homes. Homeowners in the single family neighborhoods enjoy low maintenance living with associations that manage lawn care and snow removal.

Carillon Lifestyle

Residents of Carillon in Plainfield enjoy a very active lifestyle. Each month, the Talk of the Town newsletter alerts residents to all of the fun activities and happenings for that month. There are several dozen clubs and interest groups that include card clubs, golf groups, ceramics, Red Hatters, a travel club and many more. There are also many fun classes in everything from cooking to aerobics and dance.

Area

Carillon is located a half-mile south of I-55 on Weber Road, 35 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The community's proximity to I-55 allows for quick access to western suburbs such as Downers Grove and Oakbrook, and Naperville is 12 miles to the north. The area surrounding Carillon is well-developed so access to everyday necessities, groceries and shopping is readily available. Plus, a community bus service makes multiple stops at Carillon in Plainfield and provides transportation to local retail establishments.

• Club Carillon - 32,000 Sq. Ft.
• The Links at Carillon - 27-Hole Golf Course
• The Links Pub Restaurant
• Fitness Center
• Indoor Pool & Spa
• Outdoor Pool
• 2nd Outdoor Pool (Child Friendly)
• Aerobics & Dance Studio
• Hobby & Game Room
• Card & Poker Rooms
• Ceramics Studio
• Arts & Crafts Studio
• Woodworking Shop

• Grand Ballroom with Stage & Dance Floor
• Computer Station
• Library
• Billiards
• Table Tennis
• Walking & Biking Trails
• 2 Tennis Courts
• 4 Bocce Ball Courts
• 4 Shuffleboard Courts
• 2 Horseshoe Pits
• Scenic Lakes & Ponds
• Fishing Lake
• Parks & Natural Space

There are plenty of activities available in Carillon. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.

• Carillon Painting
• Roots Finders Genealogy
• Red Hatters
• Young at Heart Singles
• Carillon Travel
• Fishing
• Bocce Ball
• Shuffleboard
• VFW
• Lap Robe Makers
• Crafty Crafters (knitting and crocheting)

• Woodworking
• Ceramics
• Rubber Bridge
• Duplicate Bridge
• Poker
• Pinochle
• Golf Leagues
• The Needle Workers
• The Reducers Club (weight loss)