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SUTTON, JACKSON’S POINT AND KESWICK

A summer of fun in the Town of Georgina

Dorothea Helms Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca

Talk about appealing as a residential destination — the Town of Georgina features 52 km of Lake Simcoe shoreline with sandy beaches and marinas. Known as Canada’s Ice Fishing Capital, this municipality is also culturally minded, with a dynamic arts community and cultural venues such as the Georgina Military Museum, Over 3,000 square feet of prime lakeshore the Stephen Leacock Theatre and the makes Sibbald Point Provincial Park a popular spot for picnicking and sunbathing Georgina Art Centre and Gallery.

Equally focused on satisfying an active population, Georgina’s Recreation Outdoor Campus (The ROC) is an adventure-based facility with a toboggan hill, tube and terrain park, ski hill, ice skating, walking trails, ropes courses, zip-lining, tennis, basketball, baseball diamonds, a splash pad and state-of-the-art chalet.

Keswick Located on scenic Cook’s Bay, Keswick is Georgina’s largest urban community.

Keswick offers an attractive combination of urban services and rural charm.

There are many options for shopping in Keswick, from big-box stores to small boutique shopping experiences.

In addition, the Town of Newmarket is minutes away, and Toronto is less than a one-hour drive. Commuters often choose to live in Keswick, as driving into the city from the north can be easier, quicker and less stressful than driving an east-west route within the city.

Sutton/Jackson’s Point Sutton and Jackson’s Point are home to historic downtowns with boutique shops and great restaurants. Highway 48 and Highway 404 are only minutes away, and residents can be in Toronto in less than one hour. GO Transit provides daily commuters with access to the GO Train stations in East Gwillimbury and Newmarket.

Sibbald Point Provincial Park is also located in the area, with over 3,000 feet of prime lakeshore with campsites, beaches, treed hiking trails and picnic spots.

The Town of Georgina is home to residential hotspots including Keswick, Sutton and Jackson’s Point

TOWN OF GEORGINA SUMMER EVENTS JUST LOOK AT WHAT’S COMING UP! GEORGINA.CA, LAKESIMCOE.CA August 1 York Region BADASS Dash Adventure/obstacle race across a 7-km course at the Town of Georgina’s ROC. (badassdash.com/events/) August 2 Movie in the Park Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre.

For info, call Karen at 705-437-1216.

August 3 2015 Pefferlaw Family Picnic FREE Admission, Parking, and Prizes! • Live entertainment, magic show, hot air balloon rides, refreshments, Pefferlaw Lions Antique Classic Car Show • Pefferlaw Lions Community Centre Park (38 Pete’s Lane) • 10 AM to 4 PM. August 6-9 Sutton Fair and Horse Show Country fair at the Sutton Fairgrounds (Snooks Road and Fairpark Lane). Suttonfair.com August 8 Music in the Parkette with Neil Chapman and friends. 2 to 5 PM • weather permitting August 15 SPLASH Festival BEACH BASH De La Salle Park (1490 Metro Road, Jackson’s Point), • 9 AM to 5 PM. August 15 The ROC Ropes & Rocks Program Low ropes and climbing wall (Child 6-9 years) or climbing wall & high ropes (Youth & Adult 10 yrs+) • Cost $20.

August 15 3rd Annual Painted Perch Festival Jackson’s Point Parkette (Dalton Road and Lake Drive) • Games, crafts, face-painting, live music, handcrafted perch, vendors, food • 12 to 6 PM. August 22 Movie Night in the Parkette “Shrek” • starting at 8 PM • weather permitting.

Discover a historic downtown with boutique shops and great restaurants in Jackson’s Point

Enjoy a brisk walk in scenic Georgina surroundings all year round

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STUNNING MODEL HOMES OPEN AT JUBILEE

in Sutton

By Lisa Fattori

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allymore Homes and Briarwood Homes have opened two new model homes at their popular Jubilee community in Sutton.

Homeowners and new purchasers have the opportunity to see, firsthand, the beautiful craftsmanship of their dream homes, as well as the plethora of options available to them in selecting their finishes.

echoed in kitchen backsplashes and tiled floors. While the subdued colour scheme carries into the master bedroom, the use of hot pinks, bright greens and blues brings fun and whimsy to children’s bedrooms.

Both homes also have finished basements, complete with a family room, games room with pool table and wet bar, and a threepiece bathroom.

“The feedback about the model homes was wonderful, with people very impressed with the features and finishes and the beautiful interior design of each home,” says Helen Rupolo, executive assistant for Ballymore Homes. “We had some people comment that they had never considered buying at Jubilee, until they saw these homes. That’s how impressive they are.”

In addition to the Haddon Hall and Windsor Hall models, purchasers at Jubilee have a great selection of home designs that include bungalow, bungalow with loft and two-storey designs, with prices starting from $438,990. Standard finishes include nine ft. main floor ceilings, tray ceilings in

master bedrooms, gas fireplace complete with mantle, a holiday switch for seasonal lighting, cold cellar, and a three-piece rough-in washroom in the basement. Some kitchens offer centre islands with breakfast bars, as well as a servery and pantry. All 40 ft. models also come with free-standing oval tubs, and enlarged ensuite showers with a bench. Homes are also ENERGY STAR certified for enhanced comfort and lower energy bills.

exclusive offer discount at the Briars Golf Resort.

Exciting bonus packages include threeinch natural oak hardwood in the family room and level one, luxury granite kitchen countertop, including undermount sink.

Valued at $2,100, homebuyers receive 12 months of free Rogers service and an

Visit Jubilee at 4950 Baseline Rd. Call 1-877-455-0201 or visit www.myjubilee. ca. Hours are Mon. to Thurs. (1 pm - 8 pm); weekends (11 am - 6 pm). Fri. by appointment. Model homes are open for viewing Saturday and Sunday.

Jubilee is just 40 minutes north of the GTA, but with home prices that can save purchasers up to $400,000. The quaint shops and restaurants of Sutton’s downtown core are nearby, and there is a high school and new elementary school within walking distance. Sibbald Point Provincial Park, and several beaches on Lake Simcoe are close by, and big box shopping in nearby Keswick is just 10 minutes away.

The model homes – The Haddon Hall and The Windsor Hall - are part of the collection of the 40-ft. single detached homes that are currently available at Jubilee. The 2,546 sq. ft. Haddon Hall model is a stunning fourbedroom home that features an open concept layout, with a living/dining room and large kitchen that is open to the great room. The Windsor Hall offers 3,220 sq. ft. of space with a library, separate living room and dining room, and soaring open to above foyer. Both models offer private ensuites and Jack and Jill bathrooms, centre islands in kitchens and free-standing oval tubs in master ensuites.

Designed by Toronto-based design firm, Flora Di Menna Designs, the interiors of the model homes are elegant and comfortable, with a calming colour scheme of grays, greens, taupes and warm whites. Plaster panels for accent walls add interest, depth and texture to the space, with textured accents

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DemanD outpaces supply in Gta low-rise market

he demand for low-rise housing in the GTA is outpacing supply, with homes being purchased as soon as they are brought to market, the Building Industry and Land Development Association (BILD) announced in July.

Supply of low-rise homes, which includes detached, semi-detached and townhomes, hit

a new record low in June, bringing inventory levels down to just 5,155 across the GTA. There were 2,381 low-rise homes sold in June – exceeding the amount brought to market that month.

“Constrained supply of low-rise housing is significantly affecting choice for new-home buyers in the GTA,” said BILD president

intelligence. Pricing in the high-rise sector remained relatively unchanged at $441,134.

and CEO Bryan Tuckey. “Limited supply of developable land with essential infrastructure, like roads and sewers, is driving up prices of new homes coming to market.”

“As prices continue to grow, many GTA residents have been priced out of the low-rise market,” Tuckey added. “We need to ensure a healthy supply of low-rise homes in the GTA to accommodate demand for our growing population.”

The average price of a new low-rise home in the GTA hit a record-high $785,800 in June, according to RealNet Canada Inc., BILD’s official source for new home market

Monthly New-Home Sales by Municipality: June ‘15 Region

Low Rise

High Rise

Total

2013

2014

2015

2013

2014

2015

2013

2014

2015

Durham

239

302

340

2

46

36

241

348

376

Halton

97

97

152

67

179

93

164

276

245

Peel

363

594

784

144

67

89

507

661

873

Toronto

28

195

32

969

2,150

2,353

997

2,345

2,385

York

373

902

1,073

121

247

262

494

1,149

1,335

GTA

1,100

2,090

2,381

1,303

2,689

2,833

2,403

4,779

5,214

Jan-June

6,057

9,897

11,889

7,398

11,166 10,921 13,455 21,063 22,810

Source: RealNet Canada Inc. With more than 1,450 members, BILD, formed through the merger of the Greater Toronto Home Builders’ Association and Urban Development Institute/Ontario, is the voice of the land development, home building and professional renovation industry in the Greater Toronto Area.

BILD is proudly affiliated with the Ontario and Canadian Home Builders’ Associations.

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