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Rise above Affordability and style meet in the family enclave of The Rise at West Grove Estates
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Art and soul
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SHOW HOME PROFILES
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Twice the fun
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Fall in love with Stepper Homes’ stunners in Airdrie’s Bayview
Take the preteen birthday party to the next level
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It’s an online world
The November issue marks a milestone for us at Source Media Group, as we finally launch our revamped website www.calgaryhomeliving.com. After months of trial runs and rough drafts, we finally have a website we can be proud of. It’s easier to navigate, has a ton of exclusive content and has a more pronounced lifestyle edge that homebuyers are looking for. Our new social media guru, Ian Serpanchy, unveiled the new website at the CHBA Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing event in Jasper and it has been on a roll since. Readers can follow us there and you can get even more information not just on what our homebuilders and land developers are up to, but what else is going on in the city. We try to cover everything that’s going on in our world and keep our followers and readers up to date. It’s a brand new way to spread the word and a great opportunity for advertisers to expand their reach with us through a new digital offering. We are eager to share this and look forward to answering questions about it. As long as we’re spreading the word, everyone has to know that The Rise at West Grove Estates in the southwest is in its final phase and rapidly filling out. Bri-mor Developments’ Aleem Dhanani says they have enjoyed an overwhelming response to the new community with luxuriously affordable homes from Cedarglen Homes and Albi Luxury by Brookfield Residential. Our show home profiles on Stepper Homes and Mattamy Homes explore new areas, as well. Stepper Homes’ latest pair of show homes is in the new Bayview community in Airdrie and they display the builder’s award-winning craftsmanship and quality in loving detail. Mattamy Homes also just launched its new community of Carrington in the northwest where you will find the amazing Bradford split-level show home that has quickly become the darling of this new parade. We also set out to the community of Redstone in the northeast and enjoy their pop-up community party that also introduces us to the new home offerings there. We also take a tour of Heartland in Cochrane and find out what makes this so popular among families. We have Shelley Boettcher looking in to new, exciting places where you can hold birthday party celebrations. Chuck E. Cheese is just not enough these days, I guess. Wish I had these places to go to when I was a kid. On a sadder note: I just learned that our former STYLE writer, David Crosson, has lost his battle with cancer. I’ve always enjoyed the lively, bantering way he had in his monthly features and we hope our readers did too in the all-too-brief time he was with us. Fall looks like its going to be busier than usual, just take a look at all the activity we’re attending in the website and Facebook pages. Come along with us for what promises to be an exciting ride.
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NOTHING REVEALS MORE of the homeowner than the art they display in their home. In this issue, we went around three of Calgary’s most popular art galleries to see the kind of character pieces that we can use to add a little personality to home décor. Here’s what we found. NL
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[ 1 ] Ted Raftery — Typhoon Approaching, $1,875 at Gainsborough Galleries. [ 2 ] Denis Chiasson — Bohemian Family, $995 at Webster Galleries. [ 3 ] Aleksandra — Rainy Day Crowd, $5,050 at Gainsborough Galleries. [ 4 ] Yehouda Chaki — Flowers 247-A, $7,800 at Newzones Gallery. [ 5 ] Lisa Shorten — Emerald Tree Medium, $675 at Gainsborough Galleries. [ 6 ] Don Toney — Enraptured, $800 at Webster Galleries. [ 7 ] John Rombough — Dreams, $225 at Webster Galleries. [ 8 ] Evelyn Brader-Frank — Jason #1305, $2,500 at Newzones Gallery. [ 9 ] Jonathan Forrest — Canary 2017, $6,400 at Newzones Gallery. [ 10 ] Colleen Philippi — Life After Black, $6,000 at Newzones Gallery. [ 11 ] Frogman — Alfie, $825 at Gainsborough Galleries. [ 12 ] Clément Lemieux — Coming Together through the Heart, $6,950 at Webster Galleries.
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RISE ABOVE Affordability and style meet in the family enclave of The Rise at West Grove Estates
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t has been a whirlwind year at The Rise at West Grove Estates, almost all of its 200 lots have been serviced not even a year since it launched and demand continues to be strong. But the success it is enjoying had never been in doubt. The Rise at West Grove Estates is located in Calgary’s most coveted residential area in the southwest. Bounded by the main thoroughfares of Bow Trail and 85th Street S.W., the community is minutes to downtown and a quick escape to a mountain resort getaway. Prices of single-family homes in this Bri-mor Developments community have also found the sweet spot between affordability and luxury. The offerings from The Rise’s builder group — Albi Luxury by Brookfield Residential and Cedarglen Homes — have found a more than receptive market attracted to the stylish brand of semi-estate homes now starting from the mid $700,000s. “We are so pleased to have seen the unprecedented success of the Rise over the past few months,” says Bri-mor managing director Aleem Dhanani. “We serviced 110 lots last December, however to meet market demand, we began constructing the last Phase of the
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Rise this summer, more than a year earlier than expected.” “The last 90 lots should be on-stream in the next four weeks,” he tells New Home Living, adding that they anticipate a very strong market demand. “We are living in a new economic reality in the City and consumers are now simply looking for ‘real value’ — that means great quality, lifestyle, appeal, amenities, green spaces and all of this at an affordable price. The Rise brings real value to active families, young professionals and empty nesters without having to trade-off important lifestyle choices,” Dhanani says. The Rise is a continuation of Bri-mor’s incredibly successful upscale community of West Grove Estates. But where the former offered homes starting from around the $1 million mark, The Rise shows that
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it is possible to expect both affordability and the highest quality of living from a west side address. The Rise will all be double front-attached garage semi-estate homes starting from 2,000 square-feet, and can also accommodate smaller bungalow options. They will be on lots ranging in size primarily from 34- to 38-feet wide. “There is nowhere on the Westside of Calgary where you can buy a home of comparable quality, size and in a community with prices starting from the mid $700,000s,” Dhanani says. Home designs have been created to reflect “the family” unit, he says. “They create a fully functional lifestyle and can cater to children, parents, grandparents, extended family and friends. A family home must satisfy all that is important to a family — from the home design to the community within which it is built. The Rise, together
with our builders, can make all residents’ ideal home and community a reality.” Show homes from Albi and Cedarglen are already open and are the perfect example of what Dhanani means as a family home. From the strict architectural controls, seven acres of active and passive green space and the proximity to convenient lifestyle amenities, the established West Grove Estates neighbourhood creates a sense of welcome the moment you arrive. That sense of welcome is offered by the current West Grove Estates residents who make the newcomers feel right at home in a community that has earned national recognition as a Top 5 finalist in the CHBA National SAM Awards. The incredible pace of interest to date is driven by the community’s wholistic design. “The principle design theme of the Rise allows residents to
“A family home must satisfy all that is important to a family — from the home design to the community within which it is built. The Rise, together with our builders, can make all residents’ ideal home and community a reality. ”
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Connect, Engage and Escape,” Dhanani says. “We want residents to experience this community in everyway.” Connecting to everything is easy as The Rise is just 15 minutes to downtown; and minutes to lifestyle amenities engaging with neighbours is promoted by the pathways and common areas around the community that allows families to get to know one another; and taking an escape is way easier as the community is so near Highway 1 making it much more convenient to drive out to the mountains. They can also have a sense of escape by wandering through the vast amount of green space in the community. The Rise shares over seven acres of green space and 763 linear metres of pathway with West Grove Estates and these connect to more than 800 kilometres in regional pathways. “The ample amount of choice in green spaces allows neighbours to engage with one another,” Dhanani says. “We already have tot lots and playgrounds for kids to enjoy, as well as ‘partici-park’ exercise stations located by the pathways that encourage a healthy, active lifestyle for everyone. Along with park benches, picnic tables, and a junior soccer field, The Rise creates an environment for active engagement among the community.” No other new community can boast the dazzling array of easyliving amenities that already exist around The Rise. The whole of the 85th Street S.W. corridor is brimming with new shopping, groceries, dining, entertainment and recreational amenities. The Rise is bookended by the Aspen Landing Shopping Centre off 17th Avenue S.W. and Bri-mor’s own West 85th Street commercial centre near Bow Trail. West 85th offers boutique shopping and is a foodie destination for surrounding communities. West 85th now enjoys popular venues such as the Vin Room tapas bar, Waves coffeehouse, the Blue Door Oil and Vinegar Shop, Towa Sushi and various other exclusive specialty stores and services, and now, Boston Pizza as well. The Site is already packed with amenities for family and kids to enjoy. “Schools are also already established in the area from public to separate to charter schools, together with an abundance of early childhood education centres like Kids U and First Steps Academy providing just what young families are looking for,” he adds. The Rise West Grove Estates Playground
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Having a new community located this close to high-end amenities is rare, says Cedarglen sales and marketing manager, Allison Harvie. “Calgary’s becoming this place with great new restaurants ramping up but very seldom do you find them in areas like this — where you can just walk to them,” she tells New Home Living, adding that convenience is typically only seen downtown. Albi’s Justin Castelino agrees the location is a draw. “Really, the west side itself, people love it here because it’s an amenity-rich area. There’s the LRT, the recreation centre, shopping, groceries and restaurants all just minutes away.” But what really separates Bri-mor Developments business is its focus on family values, which Dhanani says is a common thread in bringing Albi and Cedarglen together as partners. “We believe in the importance of strong relationships, after all, we are a family-run company,” he says. Purchasers can rest assured that we have made what is important to families, our number one priority. n
FAST FACTS: COMMUNITY: The Rise at West Grove Estates DEVELOPER: Bri-mor Developments BUILDERS: Albi Luxury by Brookfield Residential, Cedarglen Homes STYLE: Two-storey attached garage semi-estate homes SIZE: Two-storey from 2,000 sq. ft. and 1,250 for a bungalow PRICE: Starts in the mid $700,000s DIRECTIONS: From Bow Trail going west, a) turn right on 85th Street, right on Wentworth Drive which becomes 11th avenue and follow the signs, HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. Showhomes open now Mondays to Thursdays, 2 to 8 p.m. and weekends and holidays, 12 to 5p.m. WEB: www.risewestgroveestates.com
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The huge open concept space that blends the dining room, living room and kitchen is one of Bradford’s most notable features. It creates a perfect space for large gatherings of family and friends. Its optional prep kitchen, adjacent to the main kitchen, is also important to a lot of its buyers.
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EVERY NOW AND then, a show home comes along and makes one wonder why more homes weren’t designed like it. Such has been the effect of Bradford, Mattamy Homes’ new split-level masterpiece in the new community of Carrington in the northwest. The 2,700-square-foot Bradford marks the successful comeback of the splitlevel design — a style that had fallen out of favour when the open concept homes became the dominant single-family home model. The split-level has come back in fashion as extended families or multigenerational families become more of a factor in the homebuyer market. The four-bedroom Bradford specifically targets this market with a package of specialized features that include an oversized double front-attached garage, prep kitchen and blended main floor living space that’s perfect for entertaining large parties. The terrific great room, located on a level all by itself between the main floor and the bedrooms upstairs is its crowning glory. It creates a second entertainment/party space needed for those large family gatherings that come several times a year.
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Mattamy Homes’ the Bradford split-level is a revelation The Bradford is just one of the four new single family showhomes that Mattamy opened in the new northwest community. There will be about 3,000 homes in Mattamy’s Carrington on build out, and will include townhomes, duplexes and single-family homes with single- or doubleattached garages. Townhome and duplex show homes will open in spring 2018. Single-family homes with a single-car garage are available from $428,990, and $449,990 for double-car garage singlefamily homes. Rear lane duplexes are available from the low$409,990 and urban townhomes from the $347,990. ABOVE Christy Kajmowicz, Mattamy’s Project Manager, Marketing, says the interior finishes and colors were selected to create a “transitional style,” which is a combination of traditional and modern styles. “We wanted to showcase a warm and inviting feeling that could appeal to many buyers making them feel at home in the space,” she says.
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ABOVE The giant pie-shaped centre island in the kitchen is also a popular standard feature. Quartz countertops bring added elegance to the room, as full-height stacked cabinets bring style and functionality together. Full-height tile backsplash adds to the seamless, modern look of the kitchen.
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RIGHT Carrington’s wide lots works wonders in creating the ideal suburban streetscape. The Bradford makes full use of this in the Prairie elevation of the show home that retains an aesthetic grace with its big windows and wide, all-cement front porch with the practicality of a double front-attached garage home.
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BELOW The Bradford’s grand foyer features a 12-foot ceiling and offers a sneak peek into the multiple levels to explore, leaving the visitors with a lasting impression.
BOTTOM LEFT The master bedroom and its attached ensuite provide the perfect escape from a busy household. It has a very relaxed feel and is roomy enough for a kingsized bed and night stands. “We really wanted to focus on comfort and practicality as well,” Kajmowicz says.
ABOVE The master ensuite is lavish and luxurious with its fully tiled shower stall, dual vanities and oversized soaker tub. But the smart use of space allows The Bradford to have three more bedrooms and a laundry room upstairs as well.
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LEFT Tall, vaulted ceilings over the Great Room add to its striking elegance. It gives a second gathering spot for large family parties and a second fireplace with full-height stone detail adds to its cozy ambience. NL
fast facts BUILDER: Mattamy Homes COMMUNITY: Carrington DEVELOPER: Mattamy Homes STYLE: The Bradford is a split-level fourbedroom home PRICE: Single-family homes in Carrington start from the mid $400,000s ADDRESS: 183 Carrington Circle, N.W. DIRECTIONS: North on Stoney Tr., north on 14th St. N.W. and follow the signs HOURS: Monday to Thursday 1 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. WEBSITE: www.mattamyhomes.com/calgary
RIGHT This split-level also offers an additional Great Room, which acts as a bonus room and what a bonus it is! it is so large it can be divided into two separate entertaining spaces. “ We wanted to ensure this plan incorporated a large enough space that offer the homeowner a multi functioning room.”
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show home profile n Stepper Homes The East Coast beach vibe is apparent in The Bowen’s elegantly designed great room. The cantilevered gas fireplace takes centre stage, exuding the welcoming warmth of a cottage hearth. The tall windows matching the nine-foot ceilings bring in a tremendous amount of natural light. “I love how the main living areas flow together,” Smith says.
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FRESH OFF THEIR win as the Builder of the Year at the 2017 CHBA – Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing, Stepper Homes’ newest show homes in Airdrie proves just how thoroughly worthy they are of the award. The two brand new models — The Bowen and The Conrad — are a mixture of warm, family-friendly practicality with a generous dash of stylish flair. With both backing onto Bayview’s famous canals, there couldn’t be a more picturesque image of suburban living that families will love. Emily Smith, marketing manager at Stepper Homes, says they are noticing that the majority of their buyers in Bayview remain to be young families looking for their first home or their first move-up home. “Both are very popular, because they are big and spacious and loaded with lots of beautiful detail,” Smith says. Of course, the affordability factor that Airdrie offers makes it even more attractive. The Conrad at 2,125 square-feet starts from the $470,000s,
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ABOVE The Bowen’s HGTV-series-worthy kitchen brims with style and functionality. The centre island and the L-shaped extended perimeter counter with quartz tops provide plenty of working and party space. “The Bowen features an amazing Beach House laminate flooring that will withstand kids, dogs, and running in and out of the canal,” Smith says.
while The Bowen is at 2,548 square-feet and is from the $490,000s, similar homes in Calgary will be a lot more than that. And if you factor in the water feature amenity, Bayview would clearly seem to be the better choice. The community of Bayview itself is more than enough reason to want to live here. The recreational opportunities found around the community is the perfect setting for the active family with lots of energy to burn.
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Set amidst winding canals and pathways, Bayview is an active living paradise. Skate, jog, or explore — with so much to do and love just outside your door, and the Rockies only an hour away, opportunities for fun and adventure are as limitless as Bayview’s spectacular prairie vistas. “We have nine homes available here, six are double front garage homes, and three are single front garage homes. We have one bungalow plan, the Atlantic, with two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and fantastic open concept living area,” Smith says.
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BELOW The tile shower option in the master ensuite along with the herringbone tile floor extends that beach house feeling of The Bowen, which has been a consistent best-seller for Stepper Homes. “It’s so popular because it includes so many beautiful details, and is big and spacious,” she adds.
MIDDLE INSERT The sunny, master bedroom is made even more spacious by the nine-foot ceilings that grace all areas of the home. The Bowen is a standard fourbedrooms, double-front attached garage move-up home, perfect for the needs of growing families. The show home is on a walk-out lot that opens to Bayview’s fantastic canals.
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ABOVE Where Bowen is more traditional in its appeal, The Conrad takes a more contemporary approach that gives visitors an idea of the wide range of capabilities of the 2017 CHBA Alberta Builder of the Year. The attention to detail is apparent in the exquisite tiled facing of the fireplace. Nine-foot ceilings also bring out the smart use of space that all Stepper Homes products are known for.
RIGHT The clean, seamless modernity of The Conrad is very much in display in its glorious kitchen. The quartz countertops blend well with the soft tan of the hardwood flooring and the stylish black stainless steel kitchen appliances. The tiled full-height backsplash adds to the allure.
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BELOW The roomy, sun-lit dining room is great for sit-down dinners with guests, and the perfect setting for a family dinner. The full-length deck outside the glass sliding doors provides a great vantage point to view Bayview’s meandering canals.
SIZE: The Bowen is 2,458 sq. ft., The Conrad is 2,125 sq. ft. PRICE: The Bowen starts from the $490,000s and the Conrad is from the $470,000s ADDRESS: 66 and 70 Bayview Circle, Airdrie DIRECTIONS: North on Deerfoot Tr, exit to Yankee Valley Blvd. and head west, and turn right on Bayview St. S.W. HOURS: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m. WEB: www.stepperhomes.com
ABOVE The stylish light fixture in the master bedroom shines a light on the modern style of The Conrad, a three-bedroom model with a three-car tandem garage. The master bedroom has a standard Retreat option, a perfect reading nook or a coffee station, where one can reflect on life while watching the gently flowing stream.
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ABOVE The luxurious surroundings of the master ensuite are just as heavenly as they look. But the pleasure of living in Bayview goes beyond that. “It’s steps away from a great network of canals, pathways, parks, schools, and shopping. It’s also has access to areas getting out of Airdrie, with Crossiron Mills, Calgary and all other areas accessed by the QEII,” Smith says. NL
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THERE’S NO PARTY like a Redstone party. This young, culturally diverse community in the northeast threw a Pop-Up party in October to announce the new home products in the latest phase and the strong community bond was pretty evident even through the drizzly weather. Redstone relishes its character of multiculturalism — where else can you see pizzas and samosas served at a party? A Bollywood dance party heated things up at the event and the vast array of new single- and multifamily home options underline the melting pot lifestyle of this Qualico community. “The Pop-Up party gave residents an opportunity to meet their neighbours, and bring friends and family to the community. Prospects who want to call Redstone home got a chance to see the community come to life,” says Qualico marketing director Cheryl Heilman. Redstone is a revolutionary community in Calgary’s northeast designed with careful attention to what matters most to homebuyers. Featuring two new school sites, a commercial development, a future LRT station and easy access to Stoney Trail.
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Redstone, which is already approaching build-out, is one of Calgary’s newest established communities and has been a key part in the transformation of the New North residential area, as it presents a comfortable, affordable and lifestyle-centred approach to suburban living. The Pop-Up party, held in the popular participark in the heart of the community, also served to introduce newcomers to the newly released duplex lots in phase 54. Also new here are front-drive lots, some which are zoned for secondary suites in phase 10. “We also launched a $1,000 incentive for laned, duplex and front-attached new build products that will run until December 31,” Heilman adds. Redstone already offers one of the widest ranges of housing choices in the northeast with everything from townhomes, duplexes, laned homes and front-attached garages — all with a focus on affordability. “There is strength in diversity, and this is what Redstone offers, housing options that fit every lifestyle need and budget, which allows for plenty of flexibility,” says Heilman. Available are townhomes from StreetSide
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Development (Townes of Redstone) and Avalon Master Builder (ZEN Redstone) starting from the $290,000s. Jayman BUILT has duplexes from the $400,000s and Trico Homes will be adding their own duplex models in the community soon. Laned homes are from the $380,000s and are from Broadview Homes, JaymanBUILT, NuVista Homes, Shane Homes and Trico Homes. While front-garage homes are from Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Pacesetter by Sterling Homes and Shane Homes. They start from the $490,000s. There are 15 show homes open in Redstone that expertly illustrate the easy and relaxed lifestyle available in the community. Townes of Redstone’s nocondo-fee townhomes also has an on-site presentation centre. “Redstone also has lots zoned for secondary suits,” Heilman adds. This is another unique characteristic to this community. “The demographic that is purchasing in Redstone is very multigenerational families,” she adds, and having the option to readily develop a basement suite makes it an easier decision for them. Secondary suites allows for a separate entrance to the home, a separate kitchen, and allows for more flexibility in the home, in particular in the future when the kids have grown up and the space can be used as a rental suite.
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fast facts COMMUNITY: Redstone DEVELOPER: Qualico Developments
THE COMMUNITY ITSELF PROMOTES ACTIVE LIVING WITH ITS PARKS, PATHWAYS AND OUTDOOR RECREATION, INCLUDING THEIR UNIQUE “PARTICIPARKS”…
BUILDERS: Multi-family: Townes of Redstone by StreetSide Developments, ZEN Redstone by Avalon Master Builder Duplexes: JaymanBUILT and Trico Homes (coming soon) Single-family: Broadview Homes, NuVista Homes, Pacestter Homes, and Jayman BUILT, Trico Homes
The diverse selection of homes gives Redstone its vibrancy. Its location near major amenities is a huge part of its appeal. The Genesis Centre for Wellness, several schools and shopping centres including CrossIron Mills, and the future Deerfoot City (what used to be Deerfoot Mall) are all a short driving distance away. It may come as a surprise to many, but this community that only began construction in 2012 is already 75 per cent complete. “Redstone has the feel of an established community — with the opportunity to build a new home, and yet not live in an active construction zone for years on end.” Some 1,115 homes have been sold here to date, making it one of the most popular communities in all of Calgary. Redstone is conveniently located to close to Stoney Trail, Deerfoot Trail, Metis Trail and Country Hills Boulevard, which allows for an easy commute in and out of the community. It is close to a diverse set of employment hubs, including the airport, Peter Lougheed Hospital, and the various northeast industrial parks. Downtown is only 15 minutes away. “Having LRT stations nearby also helps,” and Heilman adds there are plans to extend the LRT tracks right up to the community. “It will add another convenience to our residents.” The community itself promotes active living with its parks, pathways and
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PRICE: Townhomes start at $290,000s; duplexes are from the $400,000s, and single-family homes from the $380,000s DIRECTIONS: North on Deerfoot Trail east on Country Hills Blvd., and north on Metis Trail and follow the signs WEBSITE: www.redstonecommunity.ca
outdoor recreation, including their unique “participarks,” which are outdoors fitness stations located along the pathways that promotes a healthy lifestyle and allows for neighbours to get to know each other. “The participark has really been popular with residents.” Heilman says. Future lots in this 145-hectare community will provide unique home site opportunities, which will include our popular homes “fronting” onto a park, she says. “Additionally, new lots with front drive will allow larger homes to be built to provide opportunity for various home / family configurations.” “Sales have been very brisk. People love the community,” Heilman says. “We’re getting buyers from other northeast communities who love the fact that they can purchase the type of home that they are looking for in the budget that they are looking at.” NL
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IT HAS BEEN a busy summer at Heartland, as one of Cochrane’s most family friendly communities welcomed more new residents and is set to introduce two new home builders who share their vision for a fun, modern prairie lifestyle. It looks like an even busier fall and winter. Rohit Communities and Pacesetter Homes by Sterling Homes are joining Excel Homes, Jayman BUILT and Birchwood Properties in Heartland to widen an already impressive array of home offerings in one of Cochrane’s most popular communities. “We are really excited to introduce new show homes from our new builders which will be opening in December,” says Apex Developments’ Kayla-Rae Maurer. She says bringing in new blood in Heartland’s builder group — especially from such esteemed builders — is beneficial as “it means more variety and options for homebuyers.” This recreation-minded, family-friendly community just off Highway 1A on the western edge of Cochrane has been on the fast track to growth. The 250-acre community will have 1,500 homes on build out.
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There are only limited lots left in Phase 4, Maurer says. “Our two new phases have just been released with new show homes coming soon.” Heartland’s growth is also marked by the opening of a new access road. “The road of Heartland Boulevard off of Highway 1A is now open. Traffic lights have also been installed making access to the community easier and safer than ever,” Maurer says. Apex have prioritized developing Heartland’s parks, playgrounds and pathways first to give residents a sense of belonging to the community and give residents every opportunity to connect with their neighbours. “Residents have already been enjoying these amenities almost as soon as we started the community. We believe that this is the best way to strengthen the bonds of community,” she adds. Single-family front drive homes, semi-detached and laned homes as well as freehold townhomes are all available. Edmonton-based builder Rohit will be introducing semi-detached homes here from the $316,000s. “This will be our first development here in Cochrane, and we chose to launch in Heartland because their vision for a modern country living lifestyle is one we share,” says Rohit’s Scott Garnett. Pacesetter will be bringing in laned homes, front garage homes and semidetached homes here as well. “The lower land prices in Heartland allow us to offer our same quality homes at prices that are more attractive to our buyers,” says Pacesetter marketing manger, Michelle Lefurgey. Birchwood Properties has also recently opened new show suites for their hit The Brand townhomes. Inspired by Cochrane’s Western heritage, The Brand offers two- and three-storey townhomes with attached garages from $232,900, plus GST.
“We aren’t slowing down here in Heartland. This past year has been incredible, the volume of people interested in living here has definitely grown…”
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Excel Homes offers both single-family and multi-family home options in Heartland and they are introducing the duplex option this year. “We aren’t slowing down here in Heartland,” says Charla Power, area manager for Excel Homes. “This past year has been incredible, the volume of people interested in living here has definitely grown as word of what a great place to live Heartland is gets around.” “We just launched our duplexes in phase 6A,” says Power, “starting from around $324,900 to $334,900 including GST, we have double and single attached garages, and they range from 1,543 to 1,582 square-feet.”
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Rounding out the builder group very nicely is Jayman BUILT, a name synonymous with quality new home construction and lasting investment value. Jayman’s been building homes for a long time, generations, in fact, and they’ve been one of the region’s leading home builders for years. Jayman BUILT has two show homes here but as of time of press Jayman BUILT had only 18 lots left in phase four, ranging from 1,717 to a luxurious 2,405 square-feet. Affordability is still top of mind with homes starting from the mid $300,000s. Heartland gives residents convenient access to restaurants, shops and services, as well as some of the west’s best recreational amenities, including Ghost Lake, the Canadian Rockies and a host of parks and pathways. “The Town of Cochrane itself is also expanding, there are so many big box stores, boutique shops, and more restaurants for nights out,” Maurer points out. Heartland is also right by the intersection of Highway 1A and Highway 22, which makes travelling to Calgary, Banff and Kananaskis easy. Although the community seems to be on the fast track to growth, the heartfelt connections, familyfriendly accessibility and a slower pace of being are still the ways of life in Heartland. Visit www.heartlandcochrane.com for more information NL
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LED ceiling mount puck lights are a great option if you prefer a subtle clean look. These are available in different diameters and finishes.
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s the days get shorter, darker and colder, it can really mess with our moods — which is why lighting is so crucial at this time of year. Well-balanced lighting can be achieved by layering ambient, task and accent lighting together. As with anything, select light fixtures for your home with intention and purpose. Decide which areas of the home you want decorative fixtures to make a statement. Pendant lighting and chandeliers are great pieces to create a dramatic effect. Trending ways to use pendant light include hanging multiple pieces over a dining table or island, over bathroom vanities or above night tables or side tables to free up tabletop space. Personality can be injected by hanging stylish chandeliers over top of dining tables and in open to below areas to serve as ambient lighting.
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Rochelle Cote, principal and senior designer at Rochelle Cote Interior Designs, does the interior design for Calbridge Homes’ Calgary Hospital Home Lottery show homes among a slew of other fantastic projects. She says, “you can have fun with lighting and make the larger pieces stand out”. The suggested guideline to hanging pendants and chandeliers above a table or counter top is about 28-36 inches with the option of hanging it three inches higher for every extra foot of ceiling height.
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How stunning is this lamp! The decorative Atmospheric Circulation table lamp, by Dimond Lighting, would make a great statement piece on a buffet or console, in a living room or bedroom. Only available in café bronze finish.
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The Armstrong twolight wall sconce, by Kichler, works well paired together whether or each side of an art piece, morror, window, bed, or in stairways to name a few places.
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Interior designer, Rochelle Cote, creates layers of light in the Calgary Hospital Home Lottery home by Calbridge Homes. She uses recessed lights in the kitchen and bonus room, concrete pendant over the island, ceiling mounts in the foyer and upper hallways, a large chandelier in the dining area and the open to below area. Lighting fixtures supplied by Cartwright Lighting.
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Once you figure out the bigger pieces, fill in the rest. Use recessed lights and ceiling mount fixtures in the foyer and hallway areas for ambient lighting. When selecting a ceiling light, you want to have at least seven feet clearance from the bottom of the fixture to the floor. Recessed lights are great for ambient and can serve as task and accent lighting too. Recessed lights, such as pot lights and puck lights, are very clean and timeless. A guide for calculating the amount of lights you need is to take the height of the ceiling and divide it by two. This determines approximately how many feet to space them apart. Of course this is just a guideline and depending on what your intentions are will determine the need for more or less. For example, in a kitchen, you may want more recessed lights not only for ambient but to use as task lighting too. If it’s not possible to fit recessed lights in to your space, track or rail lights can also serve the same purpose. This system allows you to place multiple heads and/or pendants on to a single track using one junction box and gives you the flexibility to direct light where it’s needed. Incorporate lamps in to your space for that
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extra layer of interest. Desk, table and floor lamps are great for task lighting. With so many styles to select from, they really form part of your decor and give you lots of flexibility as they are portable. Lamps can be used for ambient lighting in rooms where there are no light fixtures or lack of light. Place them strategically in corners or areas where there are shadow spots to help distribute light more evenly throughout a space. Wall sconces are another fixture that can serve with multiple purpose. Instead of direct light beaming from above, it can give off soft ambient lighting in stairways and halls. It can be used as task lighting beside bed sides or as accent lighting to highlight artwork. I think most of us have the basics when it comes to selecting ambient and task lighting. It is accent lighting that takes the spotlight in recent years and is becoming a very strong category thanks to new LED lighting inno-
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vations and creative minds. Now that LED is available in warmer colour temperatures, we can replace all of or at least compliment the incandescent lights. LED technology also has the ability to create a continual thin line of light and is able to fit in tight or small spaces. For this reason, it can highlight and follow the silhouettes and lines of almost everything. Use it to accent ceiling details, under cabinet and in cabinet toe kicks, around and behind vanity mirrors, in built-ins and stairway steps, under floating hearths and floating shelves. That little bit of glow can really enhance a setting. The importance of strategically selecting your light fixtures is so that it is aesthetically appealing to your senses while serving its purpose. Lighting plays a key role in our circadian rhythm and over all health and well-being. During the day, especially on a gloomy winter morning, we want lighting that will replicate natural light and as the day turns in to evening, we want to adjust our lights to help calm us. Having a consistent colour temperature through out the home will also create harmony for the soul. Pair dimmer switches with LED lighting and you will be de-lighted! This powerful combination reduces the consumption of energy, makes RIGHT Track lighting has come a long way since the ‘90s. As you can see, the Suspenders Zig Zag system, by Sonneman, is an example of what you can do with track or rail lighting.
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ABOVE These canopy-style pendants are popular and come in lots of xizes, shapes and finishes. This particular one is called the Cupola, by Elk Lighting, and is available in black or copper. Be mindful when choosing painted canpy lights that will only shine downward and not give off light the way opaque or clear glass pendants do so you will definitely need other means for ambient lighting.
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“Lighting is like jewellery for an outfit. It should compliment and/or make a statement.” your bulbs last longer, saves money while lighting up your life. Dimmer switches give you that flexibility — to use different styles of light as ambient, task or accent interchangeably because you can control the amount of light you want at the touch of your hand. Recessed or track lights for example, can be cranked up for task lighting and dimmed down for ambient. During the day, you will use most of your lights for task purposes. In the evening, it’s nice to select different light fixtures to help set the mood depending on your activity. If you’re reading or playing a game on the coffee table, use your ambient and task lights. If you’re having a conversation, relaxing or watching TV, that direct overhead light can be harsh. In an open concept space, turn off the ceiling task lights. Turn on the under cabinet lighting. Turn on the accent lights in your shelves that will show off the millwork and highlight the objects on them. Dim down the pendants and chandeliers so you can appreciate its art like silhouette while it casts a nice light on your furniture and countertops. Turn on your portable lamps, the accent light that highlights your fireplace and artwork. Cote says, “lighting is like jewellery for an outfit. It should compliment and/or make a statement”. Having these pockets of light help accentuate all the things you appreciate in your home while helping you unwind after a busy day. As we all hope for a mild winter, I hope I’ve shed some light on how to help you get through the winter months and make you feel all warm and cosy inside. NL
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ong gone are the days when the average preteen or teen birthday party is held at home. Pin the tail on the donkey is no longer enough entertainment to keep your little ones busy for hours. Today’s kids are used to considerably more when it comes to the average birthday party. And Calgary’s businesses have plenty to offer. Take the new Granary Road, for instance. Located just south of Calgary, not far from Spruce Meadows, Granary Road is a public market
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and family fun centre that includes a 37-acre Active Learning Park to teach kids about the natural world. It’s a perfect choice for a preteen birthday party, or just what one needs to let their kids burn off some energy. You can learn about the Alberta Wetlands, or explore the four-storey ant farm. Discover why the world needs bats, as you wind your way through the echolocation maze. Or pet the goats, rabbits and alpacas at the Farm Friends petting zoo. In spring and summer, families can host birthday parties in the Active Learning Park. And in the fall and winter, birthday party offerings feature cookie decorating, terrarium building and over-the-top science parties, or go behind the scenes at the petting zoo. Then, when you’re ready for something good to eat, explore the rest of Granary Road.
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“Granary Road is a place where friends and family can come and enjoy the day together. There is literally something for everyone at Granary Road, whether you’re a baby or a grandparent.”
Pick up some fresh produce at the market. Buy a good wine or two at the new Bin 905 wine shop. Or grab a delicious burger or flatbread at The Loft Bakery, Kitchen and Lounge, a restaurant owned and operated by Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts. “Granary Road is a place where friends and family can come and enjoy the day together,” says Jane Walter-Lockwood, the facility’s director of business development. “There is literally something for everyone at Granary Road, whether you’re a baby or a grandparent.”
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Breathe Parkour (breathepk.com) — Parkour is one of the hottest fitness trends in North America, and kids, especially teen boys, love it. Breathe has popular birthday parties for a range of ages in North and South Calgary on Saturday and Sunday afternoons, and weekdays during opening hours. Book online or call for more details. Color Me Mine (colormemine.com) — With locations around the world, including Airdrie and Calgary, Color Me Mine offers fun art parties for kids and grown-ups. The Mega Pottery Party includes a pottery piece for each person, two slices of pizza per artist, a cupcake, juice box, party invitations and more. Other themes include canvas painting parties and glass parties, where you can create glass artwork, jewelry or picture frames. Flip Factory — A favourite for gymnastics programs in the city, Flip Factory also offers fitness-focused birthday parties, including the Ultimate Sleepover Pyjama Party. Kids will try out the reverse bungee, go trampolining, watch a movie and sleep in tents set up around the gym. In the morning, they’ll get a continental breakfast, too. Other themes including Ninja Warrior and Stuntman Training and Circus training. There’s a fun tot spot for wee ones, too.
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Flying Squirrel Sports (flyingsquirrelsports. ca) — Flying Squirrel bills itself as Canada’s largest indoor trampoline park. We have no idea how to prove that, but what we do know is this: an hour at Flying Squirrel will tire out the average lively teenager. Party information is all listed and available for booking on the website. Heritage Park (heritagepark.ca) — “Host a party that will go down in history at Heritage Park,” according to the website. Themes include a Teddy Bear Picnic and an old-fashioned Tea Party. Each party includes admission to the park and Gasoline Alley. Depending
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on the package and season, you’ll also get a wagon ride, steam train, antique midway rides and paddlewheel boat rides, too. The Locked Room (thelockedroom. ca) — Trying to come up with a theme for a teen’s birthday, age 12 and up? Try an escape roomthemed party. They have to follow the clues and break through obstacles to find their way out. You can book your party online at The Locked Room; depending on the room you choose, you’ll need at least three or four people to play. Neon Milkshake Art Studio (neonmilkshake. com) — Let kids get messy and have fun creating original works of art at Neon Milkshake’s Active Artistes for children ages six and up. Maybe they’ll create a traditional canvas painting — a mini canvas art magnet, for instance — or a mixed media piece using acrylic paint, gold leaf, collage and other techniques.
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Cost of art materials is included in the price of the party, and you get the studio for two hours, plus 20 minutes before and after for set-up and clean-up. Go wild and invite your kid’s entire class if you want; there’s enough space to host up to 25 kids.
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Rampage Paintball (eatpaint.com) — Located just outside of Calgary, Rampage offers Pee Wee Paintball parties for kids, with guns designed for younger players. They supply masks, chest protectors and jerseys, and “you’ll have use of the field for two hours of outdoor paintball fun,” according to the site. NL
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ON THE ROAD TO RECOVERY Signs point to real estate comeback TAKING A LOOK at housing prices over a long period of time can be a very interesting endeavour. It really can tell you how a market has performed while also showcasing its ups and downs. So here’s some fascinating data from the Canadian Real Estate Association in its August monthly report on the MLS Home Price Index. The benchmark price in Calgary — what realtors say is the typical property sold in the market — was $436,500. That’s down 0.25 per cent from the previous month but up 0.65 per cent from three months ago. It also increased 1.98 per cent from six months ago and 0.8 per cent from a year ago. But if you look over time at prices, the market shows something interesting. While the benchmark price has dropped by 3.55 per cent from three years ago, it has also risen by 13.5 per cent from five years ago. Remember that three years ago — August 2014 — was when oil prices started to collapse resulting in two years of a recession in Alberta and thousands of job layoffs. But if you backtrack five years ago, Alberta’s economy was firing on practically all cylinders. Just goes to show you that the more info you have about the housing market the more informed you are to make decisions. So here’s some interesting info and stats.
averages in August, continuing a stronger level of construction activity that began in the spring, says Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. “Apartment unit starts have been strong in recent months, despite inventories sitting at near record highs. Although multi production was lower than in July, there is the possibility that inventories will stay elevated for an extended period of time at current production levels,” says the federal agency. Here is the raw data. Single-detached new home construction jumped 33 per cent yearover-year to 388 units while the multi-family market was up two per cent to 422 units. Overall, total housing starts in the Calgary region were up nine per cent from a year ago to 809 properties.
HOUSING STARTS Housing starts in the Calgary census metropolitan area moved closer to historic
VALUE OF BUILDING PERMITS This is also showing some positive signs. According to StatsCan, in July, the Calgary
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NEW HOUSING CONSTRUCTION INVESTMENT One should always look at the future as well when it comes to the housing market. One key indicator of where the market is headed is investment for new housing construction. In July, that was up an impressive 20.3 per cent year-over-year to $761.5 million. A clear indication that homebuilders and developers like what they see in the market.
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region’s total value of residential building permits was $211.3 million, up slightly from $210.4 million in July 2016. That uptick was primarily due to a solid hike in the single-detached sector as the value rose in a year from $137.9 million to $151.2 million. That represented a jump in single-detached dwellings from 320 to 376. Another really good indicator that homebuilders and developers are a bit bullish on the Calgary market following a couple of years of uncertainty. NL
Mario Toneguzzi Based in Calgary, Mario Toneguzzi has 37 years of experience as a daily newspaper writer, columnist and editor. He worked for 35 years at the Calgary Herald covering sports, crime, politics, health, city and breaking news, and business. For 12 years as a business writer, his main beats were commercial and residential real estate, retail, small business and general economic news. He nows works on his own as a freelance writer and consultant in communications and media relations/training. Email mdtoneguzzi@gmail.com
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Mattamy hits it big with Carrington MATTAMY HOMES HIT a homerun with the introduction of their new Carrington community in the northwest, and the launch on October 14 was an overwhelming success. Four new show homes opened displaying Mattamy’s vaunted street-friendly façade, and judging from the 15 sales made during the launch, they are a definite smash hit with homebuyers. Like in all its previous developments, Mattamy is the land developer and sole home builder in its portion of Carrington. Genstar Development also has its own segment of Carrington. There will be about 3,000 homes in Mattamy’s Carrington on build out, and will include townhomes, duplexes and single-family homes with single- or double-attached garages. Single-family homes with a single-car garage are available from the $420,000s, and from the $500,000s for double-car
garage. Rear lane duplexes are available from the low-$400,000s and urban townhomes from the $340,000s. Carrington is surrounded by amenities, as they sit on the borders of already established communities, including Evanston and Panorama Hills. But other than that, they have their own $3 million Greenway Park at the entrance of the community. “We know that the park will bring neighbours together and it was important for us to build one even before people start moving in the community,” says Don Barrineau, division president at Mattamy Homes. Find out more about Mattamy’s Carrington and their new split level show home, Bradford, in this issue of New Home Living.
Stepper Homes brings home the big prize at CHBA Alberta Awards CONGRATULATIONS TO THE team at Stepper Homes Ltd for winning the Ralph Scurfield Builder of the Year Award at the 2017 CHBA – Alberta Awards of Excellence in Housing. Accepting the award are (from left) Stepper’s Murray Danyluk, President and General Manager Dave Hooge, and Craig Beiber. “We are all very excited about this win! What an honour,” Dave tells New Home Living. “This is a real ‘Stepper Team‘ win in that it recognizes the most important ingredients that go into making a good builder: Customer Satisfaction, Safety on our job sites, participation in our Industry, and of course, quality product and creative design. These criteria are a focus for each staff member and they take great pride in continually striving towards them. Each member of our team is deserving of this Accepting the award are (from left) Stepper’s award very much!” Murray Danyluk, President and General Find out more about Stepper Homes and their latest show Manager Dave Hooge, and Craig Beiber. homes in Airdrie’s Bayside in this issue of New Home Living.
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Crestmont West brings new life to southwest NEWS OF THE relaunch of Qualico Communities’ Crestmont was met with loads of enthusiasm, and dozens of families came down to witness the opening of five new show homes in Crestmont West on October 14. Crestmont West is an extension of the existing southwest community of Crestmont, and it features single-family homes from Broadview, Trico, Sterling and NuVista Homes, and duplex product from Trico Homes. Duplex homes will start in the $490,000s and single-family from the $520,000s. At final build out there will be 265 lots in Crestmont West. “This price point is unlike anything else available in Calgary’s southwest, we anticipate the relaunch of this community to be quite a success. In fact, some homes have already been sold prior to the showhome opening,” says Cheryl Heilman, Marketing Manager for Qualico Communities. Trico’s duplexes are something to look forward to. The Apollo model may be one of the biggest duplexes in the market right now at 2,000 square-feet, and sits on a 30-foot lot. Visit Crestmont.ca to learn more, show homes will be open Monday – Thursday 2 – 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 – 5 p.m. and are closed Friday. NL
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CRESTMONT CONNECTION Qualico’s southwest community approaching last stages
ONE OF THE many nice aspects of Crestmont West, like the existing overall Crestmont community, is that it’s tucked away, kind of a private enclave with mountain and river valley views just outside your door. Crestmont has been created in a secluded community setting on the western edge of the city away from the urban hubbub but close enough to make use of the area amenities. And believe it or not, Crestmont by Qualico Communities has been in the making for about 17 years now, quietly growing in size and reputation as an appealing community with plenty to offer today’s families. In case you want to check out what Crestmont West has to offer, new show homes showing Mid-Century Modern, French Country, Contemporary, Tudor, Colonial, and Prairie architectural styles opened in the middle of October, says Qualico marketing manager Cheryl Heilman. With Phase 9, and looking forward to a 10th phase, Heilman says there will be a good mix of single-detached, semi-detached, townhomes and street towns. Trico Homes will be building the duplexes and NuVista Homes, Sterling Homes, Broadview Homes, and Trico building the single-family homes. Pricing for the duplexes will start in the $490,000 range while the front-drive homes are priced from the $570,000 point. “These will be first- or second-move-up homes, depending on people’s economic situation — and at tremendous price points for this southwest address,” she adds.
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After breaking ground originally in 2000, the finish line is getting closer, with the lots in the final phase — the 11th — being sold to builders by the end of 2019. And since the beginning, Qualico has played up the fact that Crestmont has a unique solitude to offer because of being perched on foothills on land with a long history of cattle ranching attached to it, despite the fact it’s just a few minutes away from Highway 1. “Crestmont, as a whole, has easy access to the highway that leads to the mountains to the west, Canmore and Banff, and any number of recreational locations,” says Heilman. Close by, it’s an easy drive to Crowfoot and Westhills shopping centres, the Children’s Hospital, Foothills Hospital, University of Calgary, Canada Olympic Park (practically next door), and Crowfoot YMCA. With a new access road to Old Banff Coach Road, Westhills Town Centre and the shops and services of Aspen Landing, and Westside Recreation Centre are also a quick drive, says Heilman. Amenities within the community include a well-appointed residents’ hall, walking paths, several community parks, splash pool, three playgrounds, and lots of elevation changes. Qualico Communities has a long string of development success with a portfolio
that includes communities like Redstone, Evanston, Ravenswood, and Dressage in Silverado. It is also a partner in the creation of Harmony in Springbank. To get the new show homes in Crestmont West, they are on the south side of Highway 1 opposite Valley Ridge. Exit Highway 1 toward Crestmont Boulevard. At the traffic circle take the last exit for Crestmont Boulevard, go through the underpass and follow the Crestmont signage. For more information on Crestmont West, visit crestmont.qualicocommunitiescalgary.com. NL
Marty Hope. For more than two decades Marty Hope has been reporting on the housing and development industry in Calgary, throughout Alberta, and across Canada. In March, he was presented with the Maple Leaf Award from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association which is given annually to a non-builder member in Canada for contributions to the industry.
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