Client Testimonial: Jiji Mathew/Citrix Group
Just a 90-minute drive from Chicago, found among the wooded hills and sweeping greens surrounding Lake Geneva, lives Geneva National, the Midwest’s premier lifestyle community. We spoke with Jiji Mathew, co-owner and co-director of Citrix Group, to discover the magic behind the community and its homes and to learn more about @properties Development Group (@DG) assisted in bringing this meticulous project to life.
“We wanted to build something new, something with spirit,” says Mathew, who acquired one of Geneva National’s last parcels of land in 2021. Since then, with the help of @DG, he has ushered in a contemporary visual vernacular and perspective that he believes will breathe new life into this established private community. “Four or five years ago, the average age for people moving to Geneva National was 50+. Today, we see residents who are 35 with two kids. That expansion of the buyer base is what gave us the confidence to step away from the traditional architecture that previously was synonymous with Geneva National.”
“We wanted to build something new, something with spirit,” says Mathew, who acquired one of Geneva National’s last parcels of land in 2021. Since then, with the help of @DG, he has ushered in a contemporary visual vernacular and perspective that he believes will breathe new life into this established private community. “Four or five years ago, the average age for people moving to Geneva National was 50+. Today, we see residents who are 35 with two kids. That expansion of the buyer base is what gave us the confidence to step away from the traditional architecture that previously was synonymous with Geneva National.”
Distinct from the other homes in the community, Mathew’s modern vision is nothing short of extraordinary. Each townhome will feature floor-to-ceiling windows, welcoming bountiful natural light and showcasing the stunning greens of the award-winning Lee Trevino Golf Course.
These modern interpretations will also be outfitted with unparalleled amenities, the latest technology and other meticulously curated design elements. According to Mathew, “Our buyers aren’t going to get a generic buildout with white cabinets, white counters and quartz. Everything in our design is based on what's most desired right now. We have automated toilet systems in bathrooms and 48-inch ranges in kitchens. These are giving this project its wow factor.”
Amazing amenities and experiences extend far beyond the homes themselves. Buyers not only receive a discount on their initiation fee into Geneva National Resort & Club; they also have access to all of the incredible opportunities across the Lake Geneva area.
“People moving into these homes are interested in more than the homes themselves. They're looking at great schools and other important considerations within the community,” says Mathew. “It's a community where you can work, play and live without ever leaving Geneva National because you have everything right outside your door.”
As the first official partnership between Citrix Group and @DG, Mathews couldn’t be happier with the project’s progress. “This is our first time working in a golf course community, so having @DG’s expertise in marketing and in-depth knowledge about the market have been crucial to our success,” says Mathew. “We knew we had the opportunity to create something very unique, sustainable and on-trend, but would never have been able to bring the vision to fruition with our collaboration with @DG.”
