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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • August 22, 20088
Your Guide to New Housing Developments in the Columbia Valley
Pine Ridge Mountain Resort Business Feature by Sandra Kelly Pineridge Mountain Resort, high above the shores of Lake Windermere, offers alpine splendor and wilderness tranquility, but also close access to the shops, restaurants and recreational amenities that make the Columbia Valley so popular. When it is complete, seven to ten years from now, this master-planned resort will contain 300 singlefamily homes, 400 villas and alpine-style town homes, eight kilometers of walking trails and a recreation centre. The latter will have meeting facilities and 60 apartment suites, an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a professional fitness facility, steam showers, a terraced patio and a grand residents’ lounge with a stone fireplace. “Pineridge Mountain Resort will be a world class resort community,” says Jon Dick, Vice President with the Statesman Group of Companies. “We are offering a secure investment to our buyers and a stunning place in which to vacation or to live year-round.” The resort will be a sustainable green community with almost 40 percent of its total area dedicated to forest and green space. Statesmen will employ Built Green Technology in the design and construction of the town homes, and use xeriscaping on every building lot. There will be no fences. “We want to maintain a feeling of spaciousness and untouched wilderness,” says Mr. Dick. Phase I of the resort incorporates 26 town homes being built by Statesman. These premium quality homes are priced from $499,000. Outside, the resort has an alpine theme. Inside, buyers can choose to go either rustic or contemporary. “We recognize that tastes differ,” says Mr. Dick. “We’re finding that people really appreciate being given the choice.”
Pine Ridge Mountain Resort offers wilderness views right here in Invermere.
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August 22, 2008 Continued from Page 1 Fifteen of the Phase I town homes are eligible to participate in a professionally managed short-term rental pool. Half of the 400 town homes in the resort will be eligible to join the pool. Phase II comprises 50 building lots and an additional 60 town homes. The lots were released in two phases starting in Spring 2008 with 40 lots averaging 8,000 square feet and having a variety of exposures. Ten ridge lots backing onto Toby Creek and averaging a quarter acre in size will be released in Fall 2008. The town homes will be released in 2009. The Phase II lots are almost 50 percent sold. “We are very pleased with the response to Pineridge Mountain Resort,” says Mr. Dick. “The town homes are in demand and there’s a lot of interest in the lots.” Prices range from $119,900 for a cottage lot (nestled in the trees), and from $200,000 for a lot with sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains. There is no building commitment and buyers can use any builder they wish. The architectural controls in place stipulate an alpine theme. There will be a concierge service and a full-time events coordinator. Residents of all ages will enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities and family outings. The sales centre, at 1010-7th Avenue in downtown Invermere, is open seven days a week. After Labor Day weekend it will be open Thursday to Saturday from 10-5, or by appointment. For more, call 1-866-5802588 or visit www.pineridgemtnresort.com.
Pine Ridge Mountain Resort is situated high above Lake Windermere, looking towards the eastern shore.
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Build dream home on Riverside Golf Course Business Feature by Sandra Kelly Imagine your dream vacation or retirement home surrounded by immaculate greens, sweeping forests, the crystal clear waters of the Columbia River, the majestic Rockies and the ancient Purcell mountains. Imagine fishing, kayaking and golfing from your front yard. Fairmont Riverside Golf Estates is where your dream comes true. The first three phases of the overall development are sold out. A total of 21 home sites are available in Phase IV, 15 of which have water frontage. Ten lots facing Riverside golf course are available in Phase V. The lots range in size from 7,500 to 19,590 square feet. All are fully serviced, with all the services installed underground. Prices range from $179,500 for a fairway/mountain-view lot to $499,000 for a lot with mountain views and water frontage. “The views from all the lots are simply fantastic,” says sales representative
Ingrid Sands. “I encourage everyone to bring their camera along.” Valley Turnkey Homes is available to build, but buyers can bring in any builder they wish. The architectural controls in place stipulate a minimum of 1,800 square feet for a bungalow and 2,000 square feet for a two-storey home: 1,400 on the main floor and 600 upstairs. Residents of this prestigious gated community will be able to fly in and out, and to enjoy golfing at Riverside and 15 other local courses, boating on nearby Columbia Lake and Lake Windermere, skiing, shopping and fine dining, followed by a relaxing soak in Fairmont’s famed hot pools. Fairmont Hot Springs, which already ranks among the most popular resort destinations in the world, is poised to undergo a $1-billion makeover, making this investment opportunity particularly special. For more information about Fairmont Riverside Golf Estates, see the display ad in this issue of New Homes.
The Columbia River wends through the Riverside Golf Course in Fairmont. Photo by Dani Tschudin
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A DAY AT THE BEACH – Canal Flats Provincial Park is a great place to spend a day at the beach, at the south end of Columbia Lake. While you’re there, visit the newest housing development in Canal Flats, called Jade Landing.
Invermere’s best-priced new home ownership opportunity! Get more for your money, with beautifully finished three-bedroom homes starting at $359,900. Each home features a thoughtful floor plan, designed for comfortable living. On the main floor entry, a den/bedroom/office and garage… on the second floor, a large kitchen with eating area, living room, bath and balcony… on the third floor, a master bedroom with full bath en-suite, laundry, and a second bedroom. Cedarwood Glen is centrally located in the heart of the Columbia Valley. Imagine… just two blocks to downtown Invermere, and three blocks to the beach! Enjoy all the conveniences in a quiet and peaceful setting. Some homes are ready for occupancy now! For details, call (250) 341-1182.
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On-site show suite now open! TAKE OWNERSHIP OF YOUR ESCAPE. Finally, a luxury four-season real estate investment you and your family can enjoy, just three hours from Calgary. Visit our Invermere sales office and reserve your whole or 1/4 ownership opportunities now. Opening late fall 2008. 1-866-9LUXURY www.copperpoint.ca/pioneer
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August 22, 2008
Things to know about commuting to the cabin By Pioneer Staff The drive from Banff to Radium is one of the most beautiful in the world. The highway is wide and smooth, unlike some others in the province, and Parks Canada maintains the road very well. But here are a few facts that you might find helpful on your next trip: • If you want to check road conditions before you leave, call the Parks Canada Road Report line in Banff at (403) 762-1450. • Make sure you fill up before you leave your home or cabin, because there are no service stations in Banff or Kootenay National Parks. If you’re running short, there is a gas station just off the Trans-Canada at Castle Mountain Chalets, at the junction with Highway 93. Not visible from the road, it’s located on the north side of the overpass. • There is no public bathroom at the park entrance near Radium, so don’t
wait for a last-minute stop. • The Kootenay Park Lodge Visitor Centre is 45 minutes north of Radium, and here paying customers can have a bathroom break, buy snacks and view some interpretive displays. There’s no gas for sale, however, and the centre isn’t open in winter. • There are several outdoor toilets throughout the parks, but only one fullservice public bathroom with flush toilets: at the Kootenay Crossing warden’s station, located in a small cluster of buildings on the north side of the highway. • There are no fewer than 11 picnic sites along the 94-kilometre trip from Castle Mountain to Radium. Take a picnic and stop at one of these lovely spots along the way. Paint Pots is a fun place for the kids. Marble Canyon has reopened after the forest fire of 2004. Olive Lake has a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk. Plan to visit them all.
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1/8 shares starting at $59,900 or $456/month* 1/4 shares starting at $99,900 or $760/month*
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*Prices and mortgage rates subject to change without notice. Please call for details. Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees. Payments do include taxes and fees. Payments based on 15 year amortization, 2 year fixed rate mortgage, OAC. This is not intended to be an offering or solicitation for sale in any jurisdiction where the project is not registered in accordance with applicable law or solicitation would otherwise be prohibited by law.
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SHOW SUITE AT SABLE – Sable Ridge’s show suite is available for viewing from Saturday to Monday, noon to 5 p.m. Immediate occupancy is available, so you can plan to enjoy the rest of your summer and have Thanksgiving dinner in your new condo.
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