TodaysHomes York October 8 by Today’s Homes & Condos

INSIDE: BRADFORD, INNISFIL & BARRIE PROFILE

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NEW HOME BUYER’S GUIDE SERVING TORONTO & YORK REGION OCTOBER 8 - OCTOBER 21, 2015

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The Gallery Condominiums is a work of art!

GRAND OPENING SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH

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Weekend trailblazing with the family. The joyful laughter of children playing. Dogs chasing Frisbees in the park. This is life in Trails at Cardinal Point. Our award-winning Cardinal Point community is growing again! Coming to the highly sought-after Stouﬀville area, discover a limited collection of freehold towns and family-sized detached homes on 38 and 42 foot lots, many backing onto the preserved natural ravine and trail system. Named BILD’s “Places to Grow Community of the Year”, join the hundreds of families already enjoying life at Cardinal Point!

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A LIMITED COLLECTION OF FREEHOLD TOWNS AND SINGLE FAMILY RAVINE HOMES ARE COMING THIS FALL TO STOUFFVILLE

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THE GALLERY CONDOMINIUMS GRAND OPENING SATURDAY OCTOBER 17TH

In Barrie!

ctober 17th is just around the corner, and Pratt Homes is busy preparing for the Grand Opening of The Gallery Condominiums on that day. This much-anticipated residence is inspired by arts and culture, with the four intimate six-storey buildings named after renowned art galleries: The Maclaren, The Met, The R.O.M and The Louvre. How appropriate for Barrie, which has been coined #artcity! Pratt Homes is taking this inspiration to the next level at The Gallery Condominiums by commissioning a fine arts photographer to capture Barrie in a uniquely beautiful perspective. In addition, Pratt Homes’ dedication to culture includes hosting landmark art installations from art competition winner, Aylan Couchie. Her submission, “H.I.O Big Chiefs,” will sit 70 feet in the air on the roof of one of the buildings for all of Barrie to see. The artwork pays tribute to the indigenous peoples who originally settled in Simcoe County and

the City of Barrie — the First Nations who forged what the area has become. Speaking of views, the City’s first residential rooftop patio will provide unparalleled vistas of the city and the lake for condominium residents. The condominium collection will sit in front of eight hectares of lush forested area that Pratt Homes will help transform into a public park with walking paths, trails and look-outs. What a spectacular nature-infused setting for this outstanding neighbourhood! Adding to its appeal, the new community is as convenient as it is artistic. Situated at 300 Essa Road in the heart of Barrie, the condominium residences are seconds to a grocery store, gas station, bank, Tim Horton’s, Starbucks, Shoppers Drug Mart and Highway 400. Within minutes, residents can be at Allandale GO Station, Barrie’s stunning waterfront, as well as the boutiques and shops in downtown Barrie and the city’s thriving south end. A big city with a small-town feel, Barrie offers four-

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The Phase 1 release will offer condominiums suites from one-bedroom to three-bedroom designs, in sizes from 700 to 1,454 square feet. Prices will begin from $230,000 Award-winning Pratt Homes stands for over a century of excellence and trust, and has been Barrie’s largest builder since 1890. Pratt has

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season living near Kempenfelt Bay, excellent schools, shopping, entertainment and more. It’s an ideal spot halfway between Toronto and Muskoka, and just a 45-minute drive to Blue Mountain. Snowmobiling, ice fishing, lounging on the beach, playing a round of golf — the opportunities for enjoying the outdoors in the area are limitless.

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an impressive and proud legacy that began when family patriarch Stephen emigrated from England in 1871 and built two homes. Through six generations, family members kept building, and since 2005, Karen Pratt-Hansen and Heljar Hansen have been at the helm. They are fond of saying, “We live here, work here, play here.” The company continually builds Barrie’s most affordable new homes.

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GERANIUM ANNOUNCES NEW RELEASE IN STOUFFVILLE Trails at Cardinal Point

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Attractive freehold townhomes coming soon.

for everyday life,” says Stephanie Lane, marketing and sales manager. location is also close to golf courses, Highways 404 and 407, and “Ten-foot main floor ceiling heights, expansive windows and highly just 10 minutes north of Markham. desirable basement walkouts will bring the outdoors in!” she adds. Register now to be among the first to view Trails at Cardinal Point in Stouffville. Homes built with Geranium Green Plus exacting construction www.geraniumhomes.com/trails standards and materials will result in high energy efficiency. In addition, Trails residences will include desirable interior finishes providing even more value to Families enjoy community events like the annual barbecue in the park. purchasers. A few minutes’ walk from Trails is a large park, which has become a popular gathering place for residents and is the location for Geranium’s annual Community Barbecue for residents. This event is also the start of the company’s Fall Food Drive supporting Whitchurch-Stouffville Food Bank, which has raised nearly $46,000 and provided tons of donated food in eight years. Trails’ owners will appreciate living close to Stouffville’s vibrant Main Street with GO Train services, shops, restaurants along with numerous annual events. The

eranium Homes will soon begin sales for a new neighbourhood of dazzling home designs in Trails at Cardinal Point in Stouffville. The latest phase of the company’s award-winning Neighbourhoods of Cardinal Point, Trails will offer fabulous freehold townhomes plus original detached layouts on 38- and 42-foot lots set alongside a preserved natural ravine that stretches almost 30 acres. Based on the highly popular designs of earlier sold out phases in Cardinal Point, buyers will have a choice of models ranging in size from 1,467 to 1,958 sq. ft., priced from the low $500,000s. Every townhome offers a well-designed kitchen/breakfast area, a spacious great room, two-and-a-half bathrooms plus three bedrooms and laundry on the second floor. Attractive exteriors will enhance neighbourhood streetscapes and many homes will also feature a covered front porch and second floor balcony. Following the opening of the townhomes, Geranium will release the Trails’ collection of brand new detached home designs featuring open-concept main floors. “These single family homes are perfect

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COMING SOON TO MARKHAM A Revolution in luxuRy. Kennedy Manors offers inspired and elevated living overlooking York Downs Golf & Country Club and surrounded by lush greenery. Each luxurious Kennedy Manor Townhome provides exquisite living in over 2,000 square feet. All just minutes from Main Street, Unionville and an abundance of Markham’s finest amenities.

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Grand Opening Saturday, October 17 th at 11:00am Join us for the public launch of Luna, an intimate collection of only 131 freehold townhomes located in the heart of an established community. Luxuriously finished, these contemporary towns offer turn key elegance, so you can enjoy a turn key lifestyle. It’s time to be over the moon. Starting from the mid 800’s. 2 CAR GARAGE ON EVERY MODEL | NO MAINTENANCE FEES BUILT-IN BOSCH APPLIANCES | STAINED STAIRS AND FLOORS | UPGRADED TILE Visit Luna in person to see more!

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COMMUNITY PROFILE

BARRIE, INNISFIL AND BRADFORD Great new home neighbourhoods popping up just outside of York Region

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

One of the best things about buying a new home in Southern Ontario is the amount of choice you have when it comes to location. Just minutes from the Greater Toronto Area, The City of Barrie and the Towns of Innisfil and Bradford West Gwillimbury are ripe with value-packed opportunities. Check out the possibilities in these municipalities, which are only minutes from the Greater Toronto Area. THE CITY OF BARRIE www.barrie.ca

THE TOWN OF INNISFIL www.innisfil.ca

THE TOWN OF BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY www.townofbwg.com

Barrie is Ontario’s premier waterfront community (Photo courtesy of the City of Barrie)

Innisfil is a great place for residents of all ages to live, work and play! (Photo courtesy of the Town of Innisfil)

Bradford is attracting new residents who appreciate its quality of life (Photo courtesy of the Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury)

Four-season, resort-style living is a major draw to Barrie, which is one of Canada’s fastest-growing urban areas. As we round the corner from fall to winter, residents are remembering a summer filled with water activities on Kempenfelt Bay, where yacht, rowing and canoe clubs are accessed via numerous launching and docking facilities.

Imagine living in a place that includes 43 km of Lake Simcoe shoreline featuring scenic community parks. Add to that small-town hospitality and country charm, and you have Innisfil, another popular new home destination. Residents enjoy proximity to boating, swimming, scuba diving and other water sports in spring, summer and fall, and in winter, ice fishing is the passion of many.

In an area known for lush farmers’ fields of the fertile Holland Marsh, Bradford West Gwillimbury is also a desirable place to raise a family because of its high quality of life. Situated at the intersection of King’s Highway 11 and Highway 88, Bradford is moments to Highway 400 and Yonge Street.

Fall is busy in Barrie, with people enjoying the City’s parklands, walking and bicycling trails along the bay, golf courses, cultural venues and the best shopping north of Toronto. Plus, families are getting ready for skiing, skating, ice fishing, snowmobiling, tobogganing and curling in this popular winter playground. And it’s all less than an hour’s drive from Toronto. The city’s giant sculpture on the waterfront is aptly named “Spirit Catcher” – a fitting tribute to this dynamic area.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN BARRIE November 21 Downtown Barrie Tree Lighting Free horse-drawn wagon rides, face painting, hot chocolate, a festive holiday film, a visit from Santa, plus the lighting of the trees followed by a fireworks show. Remember, Downtown Barrie is open late on Fridays before Christmas: November 21, 28 and December 5, 12, 19. November 21 Santa Claus Parade From 5:00 to about 10:00 p.m., Barrie will come to life with the Chamber of Commerce’s well-loved holiday event. Every year, Santa arrives for this fun night parade that features fantastic lights, colours, and music. This year’s theme is “My Favourite Christmas Song,” and floats will resonate with the sights and sounds inspired by seasonal music. The parade route will once again start at Tiffin and Lakeshore, head up Tiffin to Bradford Street, then North on Bradford to Dunlop, then through Downtown Barrie for the Downtown Barrie Tree Lighting festivities!

But access to one of the world’s largest freshwater lakes is only part of this Town’s appeal. Innisfil also offers community and recreational facilities, as well as a 9-km stretch of the Trans-Canada Trail. Commuters find access to Highway 400 convenient. The nearby Village of Cookstown is home to specialty stores, antique shops and an outlet mall at Highways 400 and 89. It’s all there, just waiting for new residents.

Farmers’ markets don’t get any fresher than they do in this area, which is also dotted with parks, recreation centres, golf courses, ball diamonds, playgrounds, tennis courts, ice pads, a swimming pool and library, excellent schools and a culture centre. Then there are kilometres of trails where people can keep active by walking, running and the like. Known as a culturally diverse municipality that welcomes newcomers from all backgrounds, Bradford celebrates its residential mosaic each year with annual fairs, festivals and other special events.

UPCOMING EVENTS IN INNISFIL

UPCOMING EVENTS IN BRADFORD WEST GWILLIMBURY

October 17 Sandy Cove Craft Sale Stop by Lockhart at Weeping Willow Sandy Cove in Innisfil from 9 a.m. on to shop for beautiful homemade craft items. This is a great way to stock up on holiday gifts from the heart. October 25 Annual Soup Contest And now for something completely different! Starting at 11:00 a.m., a group of competitors that may include Mayors, Deputy Mayors, local Councillors, Rotary and Lions Club members, and even ministers will compete to raise money for Sleeping Children Around the World. The winner will receive the coveted Golden Ladle award. Stop by Gilford Hall, Bells Lane Gilford.

November 21 Santa Claus Parade BWG’s popular holiday tradition is back! This well-loved parade attracts thousands who thrive on the holiday spirit. An array of spectacular floats will begin at Bradford High School around 6:30 p.m. and travel east along Holland Street, finishing at the Bradford & District Memorial Community Centre. Come join in the fun, and wave to Santa as he goes by! December 5 Celebrate Christmas at the BWG Leisure Centre Free pictures with Santa, a tree-lighting ceremony and free leisure skating. Sounds like a lot of fun! The event will run from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.

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very once in a while comes a place where people want to grow their families. A place where good times are shared amongst family and friends, and great memories that will be cherished forever are made. This place is GreenValley Estates in Bradford. GreenValley Estates luxury homes have been extremely successful with phase 1 and phase 2 of townhomes, semis, and singles sold out within 10 months. The quick sell out rate of GreenValley Estates’ first two phases is attributed to close amenities and beautiful scenery of the community. Breathtaking landscapes, as well as the serene Holland River, surround these GreenValley Estates homes. The success of both phases has made GreenValley Estates the most successful new home community in Bradford. Due to the high-demand of these immaculate GreenValley Estates homes in this new and exciting community in Bradford, Bayview Wellington Homes will be having a new release of designs and lots on October 17th.

Settled in this up and coming neighbourhood in Bradford, this collection of singles will be found on 6th Line and Simcoe Road, only moments away from schools, parks, golf clubs, and much more. The release of GreenValley Estates will feature contemporarily different designs for these 38’ and 42’ lots. The new homes will feature modernliving spaces. Large windows provide these homes with tons of natural and beautiful sunlight. These magnificent homes boast enormous kitchens and bedrooms, as well as a spacious backyard oasis. Bayview Wellington Homes invites you to become part of the new release of GreenValley Estates in this exciting and well-received Bradford community. Don’t miss your opportunity to own one of these beautiful homes from GreenValley Estates in Bradford.

Grandview presents Cromwell Place

ithin walking distance of GO Transit and minutes from Highway 400, Cromwell Place is a hidden gem for commuters. Grandview Homes’ newest community of single homes and townhomes is located in Barrie’s vibrant Mapleview neighbourhood. “If you work in downtown Toronto, this will be a great place to live,” says Gregg Cameron, Grandview Homes’ director of sales and marketing. This spring, the province announced its increasing GO transit service along the Barrie line. The plan includes two-way hourly service to Barrie during the midday, evenings and weekends. Cromwell Place is also situated near Park Place and is close to public, French and Catholic schools. You can easily bike to Minet’s Point beach. The heritage style community is made up of 56 single homes and 16 luxury brick and stone townhomes. The site is 50-per-cent sold and there are many beautiful options still available.

They are a stunning combination of brick accented with all wood Cape Cod cedar shake or board and batten siding with optional stone accent. Each home comes with a deluxe landscaping package. Inside, the homes are bright, airy and open concept. Luxury features considered an upgrade in others homes are provided standard in Grandview Homes. This includes a stainless steel range hood, oak staircases and railings, a luxury gas fireplace with a white mantle, air conditioning, rounded wall corners and California knockdown ceilings. The single homes have nine-foot ceilings on the main floor. Where possible, ensuite bathrooms have tile and glass showers. You can expect above standard building practices from Grandview Homes. Each home is made with PointSIX subfloor, glued hardwood and Schluter-KERDI/SchluterDITRA tiling membranes. You’ll have your pick of many exceptional, high-end products from

Kohler, Kitchen Craft, Mirage and Cambria. Grandview Homes has architectural guidelines to enhance the look of its neighbourhoods. Cromwell Place homes are red, grey, or beige brick, but you’ll pick the shade from a wide-range of designer offerings. Grandview Homes’ has been building Barrie neighbourhoods for 15 years and works with trusted, experienced and professional tradespeople. We are very proud of our construction team. Each person who works at Grandview Homes’ has a passion for greatness. “Everyone really puts their best effort into making their part of the job excellent,” Cameron said. Grandview Homes’ Design Centre, located at 140 Dunlop St. E., offers a luxurious range of interior design finishes. To learn more about Cromwell Place, visit http://grandviewhomesnorth.com/ communities/cromwell-place/

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Del RiDge Homes anD gReenlife eneRgy systems announce bReaktHRougH initiatives witH tHeiR new gReenlife east maRkHam conDo community

uring last Thursday’s council meeting at Markham City Hall, Dave De Sylva and the Del Ridge Homes team made an incredible presentation to council regarding their latest GreenLife project – GreenLife East Markham, an 8 story, 261 unit residential condominium. GreenLife East Markham (GEM), will be located at Markham Road and New Delhi Drive and will be the one of the most energy efficient buildings in Canada. In fact, Del Ridge pushed the envelope in sustainability by reducing the carbon footprint of the building with several new initiatives that actually bring the building below Net Zero energy consumption. A first in Canada. 1. The building will have the largest rooftop

photovoltaic array in Canada capable of producing clean renewable power. Now and for years to come. This kind of long term commitment to solar power is simply unheard of. 2. Delivering on the promise of the lowest condo fees in Canada at approximately 14 cents per square foot, GreenLife’s energy building systems not only produce sustainable clean energy, they also conserve operational energies by as much as an 80% reduction over other current buildings. 2. GreenLife Car Share Program – the building will have a small fleet of electric cars that residents will be able to use. An invaluable and forward thinking resource that is in-line with GreenLife Energy’s overall mandate.

3. Del Ridge concluded a deal on September 23rd National Tree Day, with Forests Ontario to plant 140,000 trees on behalf of the entire GreenLife East Markham project. That’s 317 trees per condo unit, that will never be cut down and each condo owner will receive a title certificate for the trees. “We’re trying to do our part against climate change with whatever means possible, says Dave De Sylva. Trees are an ideal method of sequestering atmospheric carbon, and GreenLife Woods is another initiative that we will be added to every new GreenLife community in the future.” With all these initiatives, and even more planned for future projects, Del Ridge Homes/

GreenLife is bringing green initiatives home. Literally. It’s no wonder they broke a sales record with the GreenLife East Markham project selling a remarkable 261 condo units in an astonishing 10 hours. Mayor Frank Scarpitti, applauded Del Ridge and GreenLife for pushing the envelope in Net Zero sustainability and reducing building footprints. Adding that this kind of forward thinking is welcomed in his community and that he is proud to have such a progressive company and a revolutionary building in our backyard. For more information on Del Ridge Homes, GreenLife Systems and their new communities visit: www.delridgehomes.com

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VILLAGE SQUARE HOLLAND LANDING NOW OPEN!

he opportunity to own a beautiful brand new townhome in scenic Holland Landing is now a reality! WestLane Development has officially opened Village Square Holland Landing on Peter Street at School Street in East Gwillimbury. Just 29 towns await in this intimate infill community cradled in an established neighbourhood close to the multitude of amenities along Yonge Street. The area is also home to parks, schools, the Holland Landing Library & Community Hall, and Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area, all within blocks of WestLane’s townhome collection. Within a few minutes’ drive, residents can also access the comprehensive amenities in Newmarket to the south (including Upper Canada Mall, The Green Lane Centre and SilverCity; West Gwillimbury and King Township to the west; and the quaint Villages of Sharon and Mount Albert to the east. Now that the Highway 404 expansion is open from Green Lane to Ravenshoe Road, getting to points north and south is easier than ever before. In addition, public transportation is available in Holland Landing through York Region Transit, connecting riders to Upper Canada Mall and the GO Terminal on Green Lane. Commuting south to Toronto is convenient, and when it comes time to go to the cottage, you’re nearly halfway there! What an amazing place to live, removed from the frantic pace of major urban centres, yet only minutes away when the need arises. Adding to this community’s appeal, Village Square is situated in a quiet

residential area featuring gracious older homes. A major benefit of purchasing in an infill locale is avoiding the mess and hassle of waiting for a large community to be built around you. When you choose Village Square, you will feel “at home” right away. Select from masterfully designed, wellappointed three-bedroom townhomes in sizes from 1,600 to 2,000 square feet. WestLane’s innovative designs make the most of every square foot. Prices begin from the $490,000s – remarkable value for this ideal location. Compared to Toronto prices, you get much more for your new home dollar. In addition, you can trust in the WestLane name. As a partner company of Oxford Developments, an Ontario familyrun firm, WestLane Development carries on the well-respected tradition established by the parent company, which has been building fine new home communities in York Region for more than three decades. With only 29 townhomes in the Village Square collection, they are sure to go quickly. Now is the time to get in on the ground floor of this incredible opportunity, before this hidden gem becomes a hot spot and prices rise. The newly opened Village Square Sales Office is located at 19101 Leslie Street, Unit 2, Sharon (in Vince’s plaza). Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 12 to 5 p.m. Appointments are available for other days and times. For more information, or to book an appointment, call Danielle Brown at 905-853-5955 or visit VillageSquareTowns.ca.

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Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Signs Royalpark Homes as First Home Builder to Install Residential Solar PV + Energy Storage System System to be installed in exclusive Simcoe Shores Homes, NOW OPEN IN BARRIE

anasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. announced today that Royalpark Homes, a Woodbridge-based company, will be its first home builder to install Residential Solar PV + Battery Storage Systems as part of new home construction in the premiere community of Simcoe Shores in Barrie, Ontario. “This is a revolutionary step forward for sustainable living, marking the next phase in residential solar energy because for the first time homeowners will now have the freedom and ability to manage their own electricity generation and consumption” “We are very excited to be able to offer our customers a turn-key Residential Solar PV + Battery Storage System as part of our base package for the Simcoe Shores homes in Barrie,” said Marco De Simone, President of Royalpark Homes. De Simone added, “The addition of a 10-kWh capacity battery storage system offers our customers a glimpse into the future of energy management and prepares them to have power in cases of blackouts or outages, and can provide substantial savings on their electricity bills.”

Panasonic’s Residential Energy Storage Solution provides an innovative way to capture solar energy in a versatile energy storage solution that allows homeowners to choose their power source and manage their energy consumption in addition to providing an additional layer of energy security during power outages. The Simcoe Shores homeowners will realize a number of benefits including: • Clean energy source using a solar PV system paired with a hybrid inverter and a compact 10-kWh capacity Lithium-ion battery system powered by Panasonic batteries; • Lower utility bills by accessing the solar capabilities of the system; • Back-up/emergency power which offers peace of mind knowing the lights will stay on regardless of potential grid shortages; • A monitoring system and remote control device to help homeowners monitor their electricity usage patterns, and set times for charge/discharge of the battery; • Ability to better manage the cost of energy

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by using less energy from the grid during peak demand times. The System uses a hybrid inverter that allows electricity to be stored from the grid or solar PV system – it then allows homeowners to access a portion of the electricity generated to power the home or sell the excess back to the grid if the home and battery don’t require it. “This is a revolutionary step forward for sustainable living, marking the next phase in residential solar energy because for the first time homeowners will now have the freedom and ability to manage their own electricity generation and consumption,” said Walter Buzzelli, Managing Director at Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. “The Residential Solar PV + Battery Storage System will offer Simcoe Shores homeowners a number of benefits including the ability to ease the burden of energy costs – especially during peak periods by supplying clean energy generated directly from the home solar system.” An early adopter of the Energy Star standard in Ontario, Royalpark Homes is an industry leader in energy efficiency housing. With more

aby-boomers are now outnumbering younger generations, and the exodus is on from large single-family homes to more compact designs. Savvy Boomers in the GTA understand that by selling their homes and moving a little farther out, they can use a lot of their equity for the fun things they’ve been waiting for. MASON HOMES offers a fantastic perfect opportunity to do just that in Peterborough, where the company’s successful, master-planned Parklands community beckons with perfectly priced bungalow and bungalowwith-loft designs, as well as two-storey homes. Of particular interest is MASON HOMES’ innovative Courtyard Collection of designs where the garage is accessed from a rear lane, and features a connection that houses a mud room, laundry room and powder room (as per plan). The in-between area creates an outdoor courtyard that offers a multitude of uses, from gardening to hottubbing and alfresco dining. Without driveways and garages dominating the front elevations, and with plenty of front, rear and side windows, natural light fills the home interiors. The garage streetscapes are beautiful and streets are quieter. Many designs feature a generous front porch where you can engage in the original form of social networking — chatting with

than 30 years of home-building experience, Royalpark strives to incorporate leadingedge and innovative ideas into its Ontario homes, especially “green” or environmentally friendly solutions. By working with Panasonic, Royalpark will also achieve 50 per cent “Better Than Code” with the installation of the new solar plus battery storage technology. Learn more about Royalpark’s Powerhaus by visiting http://www.Royalpark.com About Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. Panasonic Eco Solutions Canada Inc. is an affiliate of Panasonic Corporation of North America, the principal North American subsidiary of Panasonic Corporation headquartered in Osaka, Japan. The company’s mission is to become the leader in the deployment of renewable, smart energy systems in Canada. Panasonic provides reliable and bankable, end-to-end turnkey solutions, enabling all the required elements for renewable solar and energy storage initiatives, including full installation, financing, long term assurance and operations and maintenance.

your neighbours as they stroll by. Detached garages also mean maximized space usage inside these well-appointed residences. Imagine a gourmet kitchen with an island breakfast bar and patio doors leading to the courtyard! In addition, the homes are built to the ENERGY STAR® for New Homes construction standard, and are HOLMES Approved certified by Mike Holmes-approved inspectors. Great for snowbirds, the homes at Parklands are also attracting first-time buyers and young families. The first phase is complete, and MASON HOMES is currently selling the second phase. This community is a private oasis in the midst of a multitude of amenities including parks, walking trails, The Peterborough Regional Health Centre, a university, shopping, schools and more, right at the entrance to the Kawarthas tourism area. With the Trent-Severn Waterway close by, the area is well loved by cottagers. Courtyard Collection homes are available in 28’ and 36’ designs, in sizes from 1,090 to 2,175 square feet. Prices begin from just $287,900. Purchase with confidence from this longstanding building company. For Gord MASON, home construction is bred in the bone. His father was a home builder in the 1920s, and Gord experienced firsthand an appreciation for quality in every aspect of the industry. In 1961, Gord founded MASON HOMES, and he continues to build with the same commitment to design and construction excellence. Visit the Parklands Presentation Centre at 1224 Chemong Road in Peterborough every day except Thursday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. For more information, call 1-866-443-7900 (locally 705-741-3676) or visit MasonHomes.ca.

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Mason Homes’ innovative Courtyard Bungalow and Bungalow Lofts are the perfect lifestyle choice for those looking to settle down without settling for less — all in fabulous Peterborough location! Courtyard designs increase your outdoor living and entertaining space. Imagine a relaxing hot tub or BBQ area – the choice is yours.

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