The Woodlands of Livonia Advantages -a Planned Community

Years of planning have gone into preserving the natural beauty of the trees as the land is developed for Woodlands of Livonia residents to enjoy. As a planned community, a Homeowner Association was organized to provide services and give protection for your investment. It also ensures each resident has a voice in how the neighborhood community will appear in the future, and promises excellent maintenance of the community.

SCHOOLS

Your home is in the Elk River School District, which boasts all new facilities, as well as some of the highest ratings in scholastic standings in the state. The district also has an outstanding sports program. A brand-new Junior High School is 1 1/2 miles from the Woodlands.

TAXES

Real estate taxes in Sherburne County and the township of Livonia are fair and reasonable, especially in comparison to real estate taxes in the metropolitan area and its suburbs. Additionaly, the NSP Sherburne County power plant in Becker is an asset in holding down taxes in the Sherburne County area.

CHURCHES

You will find over 50 churches of all denominations in the Elk River, Zimmerman and Princeton area. All are within easy driving distance of the Woodlands.

MEDICAL

The Fairview Northland Regional Hospital was built within the last several years, and is just ten minutes away from the Woodlands. This beautiful facility has all the newest, most up-to-date equipment, as well as an excellent emergency staff. Located just three minutes away in Zimmerman is Rum River Medical Associates, which has a staff of over 25 doctors. There are numerous other clinics, doctors, dentists, and chiropractors in the area, as well.

UTILITIES & COMMUNICATIONS

All of the underground services and electricity are provided by Connexus Energy, which does pay dividends for members' usage. Natural gas is serviced by Minnegasco, which has been noted as having some of the lowest rates in the nation. Telephone service is also underground. The Woodlands is part of the Sherburne County Rural Telephone Company, as well as the greater Minneapolis/St. Paul Metro phone system, which is the largest toll-free service area in the United States. Additionally, a TV cable service will be added in the near future.

TRANSPORTATION

The Woodlands is located off the upgraded Sherburne County Road 4, which has wide shoulders for bike lanes on both sides. Two miles west is four-lane U.S. Highway 169, which is the main north/south road between the Metropolitan area and Mille Lacs. Minnesota Highway 101 is a four lane freeway type road system, located off Interstate-94 from Rogers to Elk River. Also serving the area is U.S. Highway 1 0, which is a four lane highway between the Twin Cities and St. Cloud. A few miles north of the Woodlands is Minnesota Highway 95, which runs across the state and provides easy access to Interstate-35 to Duluth and the North Shores. As you can tell, the Woodlands is situated in an excellent and accessible area.

SHOPPING

Several miles south in Elk River is a new major shopping center housing Target, Radio Shack, Payless Shoes, Braun's Women's Fashions, Cub Foods, and many more stores. Colburn's Food Market and Menards are also nearby for all those daily necessities! There are local stores in Zimmerman and Princeton that give you hometown, friendly service and fresh country products. Banking is done at one of more than six long-standing, locally-owned banks. Two main banks, complete with full financial services, are only three minutes away from the Woodlands.

RECREATION & ENTERTAINMENT

The Woodlands borders the 31,000 acre Sherburne National Wildlife Refuge, which has a hardwood forest and tall prairie grass where compatible recreation is encouraged ... hiking, fishing, mountain biking and hunting are some of the preferred activities. A few miles from the Woodlands is Minnesota Sand Dune State Park, which has campsites, cross-country skiing, snowmobile trails, hiking and riding trails, fishing areas, hunting opportunities, and mushroom and fruit picking. Within a 15 mile radius of the Woodlands you can find over 15 good Minnesota fishing lakes, and just as many golf courses and riding stables!

There are numerous entertainment options near the Woodlands. Just ten minutes away in Elk River you will find a ten-screen movie theater. There are also two amateur production theaters; one is in Elk River, and the other is in Princeton. You can't forget about two of-the largest small-town festivals each year: West Wild Days and the Blue Grass Festival in Zimmerman. An old-fashioned 4th of July celebration with a picnic and fireworks is hold each year in Elk River, and the Rum River Festival occurs yearly in Princeton. The county fairs in Princeton and Elk River are also fun; they are part of the historical past being preserved for present day enjoyment. There are numerous activities in this area from which to choose!

The area offers a variety of places to service your taste in food, as well, and most are very affordable in price. Local chain restaurants such as KFC, McDonald's, Applebee's, and Perkins are just a few of your options. In addition, practically any service club or national organization has a local chapter to join in the area. It is a small town, family-living atmosphere, but still located close to the Metropolitan area.

THE WOODLANDS OF LIVONIA ITSELF

From the main highway, you enter the Woodlands on a road that winds through the beauty of natural parks, entry monuments, and boulevards with trees, flowers, ponds, and fountains. You are entering a planned neighborhood community that is designed for single family living, while still preserving the natural beauty of the land and all its amenities. The Woodlands is a 375 acre plantation, and has been in the Cremers family for over 35 years. It is now being developed by the same family who wants to share it with 110 fortunate future homeowners. Keystone walls and thousands of wildflowers show that cutting of large areas of trees for roads did not occur. Everything that was developed is designed to be in balance with nature.

The winding of the well-lighted, wide roads and the design of the street signs and mailboxes have been matched and designed in harmony with the natural look. Few family home sites will be visible to each other as each home site is granted over three acres of land in the overall make-up of the Woodlands. Over 65 acres of wetlands and natural common parks are included in this natural environment. The Woodlands' owners made this natural preserve even more enjoyable by providing over four miles of well-lighted blacktop nature trails. These trails meander through the entire Woodlands complex, and will be mowed in the summer months and plowed during the winter. Hundreds of thousands of wildflowers will be seeded along these trails, and several areas with benches and lights are well-situated for moments of rest. These private trails are only for members of the Woodlands Homeowner Association, and will provide enjoyment for people of all ages. Walks or runs amid the wildflowers in summer or the freshness of winter will be enjoyed by everyone!

There are many benefits to living in the Woodlands. The presence of a Homeowner Association protects your investment in a new home. Through this group, you can work with your neighbors to make your community a better place to live, to own a home, and to enjoy. Experience the thrill of seeing animals and birds in their natural homes in the wetlands and common areas. During the summer months, all the common grounds will be maintained, and flowers will be planted around the entry monuments. During the holidays, the entrance to the Woodlands will be decorated with holiday lights and colors, and you can participate in special planned events. There will be pleasure and pride that comes from living in a community that cares about you and your investment.

The Woodlands has further enhanced the livability your family will enjoy by considering individual tastes, dreams, and lifestyle choices. Through architectural control of design, home setting, value, building materials, and exteriors maintenance, we can assure the traditional and economic values of the Woodlands will be kept intact. The Woodlands has carefully selected the best experienced builders in the area. These builders will offer architectural diversity and quality services, and will be showing their talents in their model home presentation at the Woodlands. The Woodlands offers a splendid environment, unequaled access and convenience to pieces of employment, an excellent school system, and a fair tax base. These assets, matched with a thoughtfully planned neighborhood that provides security, seclusion, privacy, property value stability, and satisfaction with one's personal environment, make for the ideal place to live. You can make this dream your reality.

We invite you and your family to become part of the dream here in the Woodlands. It is a remarkable and truly different community neighborhood that you can call home.

The Cremers Family
Zimwood LLC
401 North 3rd Street
Minneapolis, MN 55401
(612) 332-5000