Ambria Riverbend Estates Brochure

A N E XC E P T I O NA L R I V E R S I D E C O M M U N I T Y

“Eventually, all things merge into one, and a river runs through it.�

WELCOME TO RIVERBEND ESTATES

Country manors have been making statements of quiet, dignified grandeur since the days of medieval Europe. Now, Riverbend Estates has redefined the dream of owning a country manor with a sumptuous collection of magnificent homes unlike anything the Peterborough area has ever seen.

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OWN AN ESTATE HOME THAT IS A MASTERPIECE OF DESIGN

Overlooking the shores of the Otonabee River, Riverbend Estates is an exclusive new community of breathtaking estate lots.

Private, prestigious and nestled in lush nature.

At Riverbend Estates, our team of celebrated architects and interior designers have put all their inspiration, craftsmanship and artistry into the creation of this exquisite collection of homes situated on stately 70-foot lots and within an easy stroll of the river.

Choose from a stunning selection of bungalows, bungalows with lofts, and superb two-storey designs with optional retreats. All homes are impeccably appointed and boast an array of elegant features and premium finishes. Many also welcome visitors with wide country-style front porches.

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A STATELY WELCOME TO A SPECTACULAR COMMUNITY

From the moment you arrive, you realize you’re entering a community like no other. A distinguished entrance gate with rustic accents escorts you into Riverbend and extends a warm and gracious welcome to your guests.

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LIFE

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WHEN YOU LIVE ON A RIVER

From breathtaking views to spacious parks to riverside trails, Riverbend offers an unrivalled lifestyle. Follow the trail to the community boat launch and gazebo, and suddenly countless possibilities arise.

Spend a leisurely weekend boating on the river, go fishing with the kids, set out on your paddleboard, or just enjoy a lazy afternoon watching the water flow by. At Riverbend, you’ll discover life really does move at a more relaxed pace when you live on a river.

DISCOVER A PLACE WHERE NATURE IS PART OF THE COMMUNITY

EXPLORE YOUR CONNECTIONS TO NATURE

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Ponds and walkways are laid out in a natural, organic design within the community site plan, creating countless opportunities to enjoy outdoor living at its finest.

With a combination of mature trees and supplemental plantings, Riverbend’s landscaped grounds are a woodland oasis beautiful with each passing season.

In a quiet and tranquil setting, the site plan for Riverbend Estates has been thoughtfully conceived and carefully planned to allow you to make the most of your natural surroundings.

Pedestrian pathways usher you past a multitude of green spaces and ponds, then invite you to relax on a bench and take a peaceful moment to enjoy the beauty that is everywhere around you.

STEP OUT FOR AN ADVENTURE IN YOUR OWN NEIGHBOURHOOD

No matter where you live in Riverbend, you’re only steps from hiking trails that wind and weave through the community. Go for an early morning jog through forested groves, take a hand-in-hand stroll at sunset or get the kids on their bikes and head out for a family ride.

Whether your path takes you down to the community boat launch, along the bank of the Otonabee River or to a favourite spot amongst trees and greenery, the Riverbend hiking trail is always there year-round to unveil the natural beauty that surrounds your home.

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H O M E S L I K E Y O U’V E N E V E R S E E N I N A C O M M U N I T Y Y O U’L L F I N D NOWHERE ELSE

As soon as you enter Riverbend, you notice the magnificent homes are unlike anything else you’ll see in the area. Well-planned boulevards and cul-de-sacs unfold as you drive through the neighbourhood. Every street is lined with estate homes that are beautiful, majestic and designed with complementary colour schemes, styles and materials.

Whether the home of your dreams is a bungalow, a bungalow with a loft, or a superb two-storey design with an optional retreat, Riverbend has a magnificent estate home for you. Floor plans range from a comfortable 1,904 square feet to a grand 4,418 square feet, and offer the choice of 2 to 5 bedrooms, with garages accommodating up to 4 vehicles.

Distinguished exterior features include classic brickwork with stylish stone detailing, exterior columns, decorative lights on the front façade, and garage doors with ornate glass insets.

W A L L-T O-W A L L B E A U T Y I N E V E R Y R O O M

It takes more than bricks and mortar to turn a house into a home.

It’s the small details and the subtle exquisite touches, that transform a mere dwelling into an elegant reflection of your tastes and personality. A place you’ll love for years to come.

Riverbend interiors offer impressive 9-foot ceilings on the main floor (8-foot ceilings on the second floors, optional lofts and retreats) and imported ceramic tile flooring in the front foyer, kitchen, breakfast area, all bathrooms, main floor laundry rooms and mud rooms.

Prefinished Oak Natural hardwood flooring runs through the main level, while superior 40 oz. broadloom with quality underpadding enhances the second floor. Homes include inviting foyers, great rooms, spacious walk-in closets, mudrooms and optional loggias.

Fine Oak Veneer stairs, handrails and pickets in natural finishes turn your stairway into a work of art. Colonial-style baseboards stylishly complete walls painted with premium latex paint.

A direct vent natural gas fireplace with a handsome white painted mantle makes the living space a warm, cozy retreat in which to relax or entertain guests.

The kitchens at Riverbend are a chef ’s dream, featuring your choice of designer-style cabinetry complemented by granite countertops, under-mounted stainless steel sinks and a flush breakfast bar.

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WHERE COUNTRY LIFE IS RIGHT NEXT DOOR TO CITY LIVING

Riverbend Estates is a one-of-a-kind community where the tranquility of country life can be enjoyed right beside all the modern conveniences of city living.

Located in the heart of the Kawarthas, Peterborough is less than a 30-minute drive from your new Riverbend home. The city is famous not only for its beautiful setting on the Trent-Severn Waterway, but also for its exceptional choice of museums, galleries and theatres.

Living at Riverbend, you are mere minutes from all the amenities Peterborough has to offer including superb shopping, dining, parks, conservation areas, golf courses, quality health care and excellent schools.

Enjoy easy access to Highway 401 and Highway 115. With the upcoming 407 extension, you can reach the Greater Toronto Area in just over an hour.

A CENTER FOR HIGHER LEARNING

Whether it’s daycare, elementary school or high school, nearby Peterborough offers a full range of educational institutions for children in the area, including first-rate separate and Montessori schools as well.

When your teens and young adults are ready for post-secondary education, still more choice awaits them. Trent University is known for its commitment to liberal undergraduate education in the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences.

Sir Sanford Fleming College offers business, law enforcement, arts, apprenticeship and a multitude of other programs. Trillium College offers hands-on diploma programs that cover a range of fields including business, information technology, healthcare and social work.

THE DEVELOPER

Ambria Homes is quickly making a name for itself among Canadian home builders, led by a developer with a long and distinguished history in the industry.

President and CEO Peter D’Ambrosio has assembled a team of highly experienced and respected industry professionals, including planners, leading architects and interior designers, all of whom offer unique talent and expertise to building great communities.

Responsible for the creation of over 4,500 low-rise and high-rise homes in a broad range of successful new communities, the principals at the forefront of Ambria Homes and its construction arm, Index Construction, share a far-ranging vision and leadership skills At Ambria, this seasoned management team is committed to satisfying both their homebuying customers and homebuilding partners. The Ambria team is dedicated to the quality of their product and a strict adherence to timelines and budgets in their operation.

Rooted in experience and expertise, and dedicated to integrity and innovation, Ambria builds communities that focus on the dreams and desires of those who live there.

THE TEAM

Founded in 2007, the Hujade Group is a diversified real estate development

Since its founding in 1998, Team 2000 has risen to become one of the leading

investment firm responsible for a wide variety of successful residential and

independent sales and marketing realtors in the Greater Toronto Area. With

commercial projects in the GTA area. Over the past decade, the company has

their team of real estate specialists, their mission is to provide their clients with

become renowned for the exceptional high standard of performance

a comprehensive approach to the sales and marketing of new and resale low

and delivering quality homes in a variety of communities within

rise and high rise properties across the GTA and GGH.

Canada and the United States.

RN Design, founded in 1991, is an award-winning architectural firm that

Ryan Design International is a leader and innovator in the field of real estate

specializes in the residential development industry. The firm has been

marketing, advertising and graphic and environmental design as well as

influential in designing new residences of all forms and styles, and its portfolio

cutting-edge web marketing. Since its founding in 1977, the company has

includes almost 5,000 home designs/working drawings and 15,000 lot

grown into a full-service advertising agency, playing an instrumental role in the

grading plans in approximately 150 communities.

successful launch of many international real estate projects.

MHBC integrates landscape architectural principles in planning all of its projects and applies creative and practical design solutions that reflect the local community’s unique vision and character. Its sustainable and maintainable designs merge harmoniously with nature, foster a sense of place, enhance community life, and create safe, healthy, and desirable human spaces.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

John Versteeg has operated Versteeg Designs Architectural Rendering and Design for the past 30 years, catering to an international clientele. He works from 2D plans and creates a drafted perspective to the desired view of the building, with the final renderings painted in watercolour. With an architectural background, John understands that rendering is about accuracy and the ability to capture the homebuyer’s interest. When not in his studio, John is either participating in an

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adventure race or running in a marathon.

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