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Jacky Hill Jacky.Hill@nexthome.ca EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca ART DIRECTOR

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Caivan Communities THE RIDGE: AN EXCLUSIVE ENCLAVE IN SOUTH BARRHAVEN TRENDING

NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

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New-Home Help First-time homebuyers of new homes get more incentive

C2 Industry Intel

An urban oasis BY DAVID LINDSAY

Q&A with Cheryl Rice, president of PMA Brethour (Ottawa)

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BY MARLENE EISNER

C7 What’s Online

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C6 Condo Smarts

Editor’s Note

New Home & Condo Developments

World-class luxury condos come to Ottawa BY MARNIE BENNETT

20 Tarion Report Wood-frame construction is gaining popularity BY HOWARD BOGACH

C1-C8: #CondoCity Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

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GOOD NEWS FOR NEW-HOME BUYERS If you’ve been dreaming of owning a home but can’t seem to scrape up enough for a mortgage, here’s some good news: The federal government’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Program (FTBIP) will soon be starting. The equity-sharing plan may be just the kind of help you need to get you that first new home. There are some rules in order to be eligible, but if you qualify, it could mean some significant savings in your pocket and help toward a down payment. We’ve got all the details on page 14. The program starts Sept. 2, so check it out and see if works for you. As well, for anyone with questions about what the pre-contruction condo scene is like in Ottawa, our Q&A on page C2 with industry expert Cheryl Rice has all the answers. She shares her knowledge – and insight – of the hot Ottawa real estate market and why a new-construction condo home is a good fit for many homebuyers. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you.

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FIRST-TIME BUYERS OF NEW HOMES GET MORE OF AN INCENTIVE by SUSAN LEGGE Details regarding the federal government’s First-Time Home Buyer Incentive Program (FTBIP) were announced recently, and it seems there’s more help available for first-time buyers of new builds than for Canadians considering the purchase of resale residences. The program, which will take effect on Sept. 2, 2019, is designed to help Canadians with incomes of up to $120,000 buy their first home by reducing their monthly mortgage payments without having to increase the amount of money they put down. The bonus for purchasers of newly constructed homes is an incentive amount of between five and 10 per cent, while the incentive for resale purchasers is set at five per cent. How does the FTBIP program work? Read on. Like all loans, the First-Time Home Buyer Incentive needs to be paid back eventually. In this case, it can be paid back in full at any time with no penalty. The homeowner can choose not to pay anything back for 25 years, or after the property is sold, whichever occurs first. The amount of the incentive that needs to be paid back is calculated using the property’s fair market value at the time of repayment and is to be repaid

EXAMPLE OF A NEW-HOME PURCHASE John wants to buy a new home for $400,000 and has saved the minimum required down payment of $20,000 (five per cent of the purchase price). Under the Incentive, John can apply to receive $40,000 in a shared equity mortgage (10 per cent of the cost of his new home) through the program. This lowers the amount he needs to borrow and reduces his monthly expenses. As a result, his mortgage is $228 less a month or a savings of $2,736 a year. Ten years later, John decides to sell the home for $420,000. He will have to repay the Incentive as a percentage of the home’s current value. John would have to pay 10 per cent, or $42,000 at the time of selling the house.

whether the property value increases or decreases. No interest is accumulated on the incentive. “Buyers utilizing the program ideally should be in frequent communication with their

mortgage professional to determine at the earliest point that a refinance would be possible to pay out the FTBIP,” advises Tom Gasparec, a mortgage agent with The Mortgage Centre. …continued on page 16

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Q+A WITH CHERYL RICE, PRESIDENT OF PMA BRETHOUR (OTTAWA)

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New Home + Condo Guide spoke with Cheryl Rice, president of PMA Brethour (Ottawa). She leads a team of professionals who provide newhome builders with market research, sales, marketing and training services. With 25+ years experience, she has launched major residential/ commercial developments, lowrise and condominium projects.

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We asked Cheryl for her insight into the Ottawa real estate market. Here’s what she says about how condos are making a comeback and why they are a good home choice and investment.

New Home + Condo Guide: The Ottawa skyline and streetscapes have been changing in recent years. We’re seeing a lot of new condo apartment buildings going up. Uniform Echo, Claridge’s 45-storey Icon tower and Lamb Development’s 20-storey SoBa, come to mind. What do you think is contributing to this increase in new condo development? Cheryl Rice: To provide some context, Ottawa experienced a condo boom in 2013 that quickly over-saturated the market, resulting in several failed projects. Since then, condos have been

making a comeback and the market is doing much better overall. Condo sales in Ottawa do not, however, make a significant contribution in the grand scheme of things, and mid-highrise buildings specifically are minute in the bigger picture. For example, year-to-date sales of condominium apartments located in central Ottawa (where there is the highest concentration of mid/highrise condo apartments), comprise only 5.5 per cent of Ottawa’s total new-home sales. The true test for condo apartments is already playing out, as new projects are brought to market this

year into what was once Ottawa’s ‘slumbering market’. One example is Claridge’s Moon, which had a strong new opening in May, and who has another building (Claridge Royal) in the pipeline. For buyers seeking homeownership, affordability is a key factor fueling the demand for condos, as well as close proximity to transit (the LRT), employment and amenities. NHCG: Some industry experts are saying Ottawa is an emerging hot real estate market. From your day-to-day perspective on the local housing scene, do you agree?

NHCG: What kind of buyers are a good fit to purchase a pre-construction, new condo and why?

CR: Buyers of pre-construction product do not need or want to move right away, so the longer closing dates are attractive to them, especially to investors. Also, during the pre-construction phase, home builders usually offer more competitive pricing to raise the funds needed to break ground faster (construction activity attracts buyers). As well, at this stage, buyers have a better choice of unit, floor and exposure, plus the ability to customize their home to their personal preferences. NHCG: Finally, what are some of the benefits of buying a new condo versus a resale? CR: Today’s new condos offer more luxurious and trendy finishings, features and amenities. Buyers who choose new over resale are usually not interested in

renovating or upgrading an older condo – they want a move-inready home. Lower condo fees are another important benefit; older condo buildings require more maintenance and repairs, hence higher condo fees. Many of the new condo projects in Ottawa are being built within close proximity to transit, highways, and amenities, making location an important benefit to buyers. Some projects have the added benefit of providing retail space, which offers convenience to homeowners while creating an appealing ambiance at street level (boutiques, stores, personal services, etc.). And finally, buyers have original ownership; they simply don’t want to buy used. New condos also offer a more flexible, manageable deposit structure, giving buyers more time to accumulate a down payment.

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CR: Ottawa has been an emerging hot real estate market for some time, and based on new and resale home sales, I suggest we’re there. The Ottawa market has improved year-over-year since 2015 and the election of a Liberal prime minister in 2016. Since then, Ottawa’s fundamentals have been, and continue to be, strong, creating a resilient market with jobs (in particular in the tech and public sectors), a strong local economy, population growth, and affordable housing relative to other major Canadian markets. These factors drive consumer confidence and demand, so much so that Ottawa has been in a seller’s market frequently and consistently throughout the last two years.

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Over the course of my 30-plus years in real estate, I’ve toured just about every possible type of condominium. I’m familiar with every layout, finish and amenity out there. Very little surprises me – but I can tell you that I’m blown away by the level of luxury available today in Ottawa’s condo market. That’s not to say that there aren’t some great, simple condos out there, with minimal condo fees and basic building maintenance. These definitely respond to the needs of many buyers. But if you’re looking to be pampered, there’s never been a better time to go condo shopping in this city. It’s not simply that the quality of available finishes has gone through the roof – although that’s certainly true. In today’s luxury condos, marble, granite and hardwood are de rigueur, and architectural features such as nine-foot ceilings and wall-to-wall windows are not uncommon. I’ve even encountered bathroom mirrors embedded with LCD televisions: Flossing your teeth need never be boring again! But it’s the amenities that have really evolved. When I started out, purchasers of luxury condos could expect to enjoy the use of a nice swimming pool, a weight room and a party room. Nothing to sneeze at – yet these features pale in comparison to rooftop pools surrounded by cabanas;

fully staffed fitness facilities and spas; and the use of executive boardrooms, screening rooms and rooftop lounges with hot tubs and outdoor kitchens. And these are just some of the bells and whistles I’ve encountered in the last couple of years. Some new condominiums are built in conjunction with boutique hotels, giving residents unlimited access to a full menu of services, including a 24-hour concierge, room service, dog walking and housekeeping. Need your suit pressed? Tickets to the game? No problem. There’s also the perk of dining at a firstclass restaurant without stepping outside. Condo living allows a certain carefree way of life. Residents needn’t give a second thought to upkeep and are free to ‘lock and leave’ at a moment’s notice. Interestingly, today, it’s not only residents who can purchase a worry-free lifestyle; some new condos are available to investors fully furnished, and tenants are

found with the assistance of an on-site property manager. Now that’s what I call service. I’ve always been proud to live in this world-class city. I just can’t tell you how excited I am that it’s now got the world-class luxury condominiums it deserves.

To receive a FREE copy of a new special report titled “Homebuyers: How to Save Thousands of Dollars When You Buy,” email sales@bennettpros.com Marnie Bennett is a broker and CEO of Bennett Property Shop Realty, a full premium service real estate brokerage specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate. Marnie is the host of the weekly radio show “The Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show” every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA. bennettpros.com

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numerous schools, and recreation and community centres nearby, while easy access to Highway 416 and downtown Ottawa shortens the commute. It’s just a quick drive up Borrisokane Road to discover unique restaurants and coffee shops, numerous retailers, and a busy cinema complex. With occupancy beginning in late 2021, The Ridge boasts approximately 600 singledetached homes and two-storey townhomes showcasing Caivan’s innovative OpenPlan™ designs and upgraded finishes. Designing

your new home is always a seamless experience courtesy of Caivan 360, the company’s pledge to comprehensive service and an enhanced customer experience at every step of the homebuying journey. At The Ridge, two-storey single-detached homes are set on 35-, 37-, 42- and 50-ft. lots, with 12 floorplans offering choices for every size of family. These floorplans are innovative and practical, highlighting Caivan’s award-winning OpenPlan™ designs, which see main-floor

posts and structural walls strategically located or eliminated so as to dramatically open up living areas. The result is a lightfilled, main living space in which the kitchen, dining area, and great room are joined for easy living and entertaining. Porches, twocar garages, finished basements, and mudrooms add to the functionality. Caivan Communities also offers a two-bedroom bungalow home design that is well-designed for one-floor living complete with a well-appointed finished basement. Luxurious two-storey townhomes offer an unprecedented 25-ft.-wide lot frontage, and spacious, light-filled living spaces. On the main floor, a porch entranceway leads into a large great room, dining room, and kitchen with nine-ft. ceilings and eight-ft. doors and openings.

The second floor highlights a generous master bedroom and ensuite, along with two secondary bedrooms that can double as a home office or guest room. A finished basement adds even more living space and has been designed for functionality. Spacious front and rear yards have been designed with gardening, entertaining and play in mind. Both on-site and adjacent to the community, expansive community parks have a mix of facilities available. The Ridge community will launch later this summer and Caivan has Model Homes open for viewing in Fox Run, Richmond Village and Orléans Village for homebuyers who would like to see firsthand the elegant designs, quality finishes, and craftsmanship for which Caivan Communities is known.

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IT’S STOREY TIME FOR WOOD CONSTRUCTION HOWARD BOGACH

In a world of innovations like special glazing that can allow a building to generate its own electricity, it’s hard to wrap your head around how one of our oldest construction materials has become the latest trend in the building market. Wood-frame buildings – tall ones – are appearing across Canada. (I was going to say ‘growing across Canada’ but that seemed like too much of a pun). Tall wood buildings offer a way to cut down on the environmental impact of the steel and concrete used in most construction. For the bold, wood offers new and exciting design opportunities. Wood-frame buildings also have a very different feel that you can 20

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sense from the moment you walk in the door. In 2015, the Ontario Building Code was amended to allow wood-frame buildings up to six storeys tall, an increase of two storeys. In 2020, the Code will be updated again, and could allow even higher wood construction, possibly as high as 12 storeys. People always have questions about the safety of tall wood buildings. In British Columbia, where tall wood structures are more common, industry experts say the buildings are as safe as those made of more traditional materials. Amendments to the building code are common to add extra safety requirements. The construction materials themselves, combining old and new technologies, may be the most compelling argument for the safety of the structures. For strength, builders are using

cross-laminated timber, which is made by gluing layers of wood together at right angles to create reinforced sheets for the walls and floors. It’s said to be as strong as concrete but up to five times lighter. And fans of wood construction point to a newer product called mass timber, made by gluing together multiple pieces of wood under pressure to create an extremely strong wooden pillar. The mass timber is assembled in a factory and then brought to the construction site, saving significant construction time. Is multi-storey wood construction a fad? The University of British Columbia would say not. At 18 storeys, their Brock Commons student residence is the world’s tallest wood building. It’s a hybrid building with two concrete core pillars. However, the massive amount of wood used in construction (instead of concrete)

is estimated to have saved nearly 680 tonnes of carbon emissions. There’s also the 13-storey Origine residential project going up in Quebec City, which is offering ‘environmentally friendly’ condo living. A wooden five-storey office and retail project is currently under construction in Liberty Village in downtown Toronto and several more multi-storey buildings are planned in the downtown core. Tall wood construction is far from being the norm and hasn’t yet reached the promised stage where it is significantly less expensive than traditional steel and concrete construction. There aren’t many tradespeople with experience in this building method. Builders may have to plan on their projects taking longer while workers learn new techniques on site. It may also take time to find manufacturers of specialized

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For strength, builders are using cross-laminated timber... It’s said to be as strong as concrete but up to five times lighter.

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building materials, such as crosslaminated timber, who can supply large-scale projects. As the wooden construction industry matures, though, these problems are likely to be resolved and the potential for faster, cheaper, more environmentally responsible construction will be realized. And the good news is that woodframe condo buildings have the same warranty protections as those built with more traditional steel. In the future, I’m sure we’ll continue to see ever-taller wood construction. In Japan, plans have been

announced for the construction of a 70-storey wooden office tower. The Sumitomo Forestry Company plans to mark its parent company’s 350-year anniversary by opening the massive wooden skyscraper in 2041.

Howard Bogach is president and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corp For more information, visit tarion.com or find on Facebook at facebook.com/ TarionWarrantyCorp.

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NEW HOME & CONDO DEVELOPMENTS

FIND YOUR NEXT HOME These listings offer a comprehensive overview of new-home and condo developments currently available throughout the Greater Ottawa Area and the Gatineau.

Legend: D = Detached SD = Semi–Detached B = Bungalow TH = Townhome TR = Terrace C = Condo = Highlighted listings are advertised in this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Please refer to page number for more information.

LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

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$457

Almonte

Parkview Homes

Almonte Mews

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Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

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Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates 3 Mona McBride

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Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing 235 King Street

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Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

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Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Jackson Ridge

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

Carp

Doyle Homes

Salisbury Estates

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Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

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Kanata

Claridge Homes

Model Homes 178 Overberg Way

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Kanata

HN Homes

Kanata Lakes

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Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South 5505 Fernbank Road

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Kanata

Mattamy

Fairwinds 950 Terry Fox Drive

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Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek

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Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

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Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons 343 Haliburton Heights

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Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 6350 Perth Street

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Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

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Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

Richmond

Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

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West

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613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

8,9

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613-622-0033 campanale.com

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$324’s

613-909-5315 brigil.com

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Inquire

613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

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$455’s

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613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

8,9

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Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

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Inquire

613-617-0001 claridgehomes.com

12, 13

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$312’s

613-836-7437 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

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$300’s

613-790-2082 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

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$410’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

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BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

Richmond

Metric Homes

FROM

Fox Run

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Stittsville

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

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Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

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Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights

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Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

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Stittsville

Tartan

EdenWylde

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Stittsville

Tamarack

Westwood, Poole Creek Village

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Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing 670 Parade Drive

Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park #107-330 Titan Private

Nepean

Maple Leaf

Westboro

Surface Condos

West Centretown

CONTACT

PG.

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Inquire

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

$300’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

IBC, 17

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$400’s

613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca

8, 9

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$550’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

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$440’s

613-435-8141 valecraft.com

5, BC

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$289’s

613-224-0330

C4, C5

The Village at the Schoolyard

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Westboro Lofts

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Claridge

Icon 485 Preston Street

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$336

Centretown

Ashcroft

eResidences

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Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa

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Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4 244 Rideau Street

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$319

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

C4, C5

Centretown

Claridge

Fusion Lebreton Flats 300 Lett Street

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$579

613-233-6030 claridgehomes.com

C4, C5

Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery 255 Bay Street

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$296

613-695-7577 richcraft.com

Centretown

Dream Investment

Zibi

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Lowertown

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

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$339

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

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Inquire

Old Ottawa East

The Properties Group

129 Main

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Old Ottawa East

Uniform

Echo

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Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

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Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

4, FC

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road

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$250’s

613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

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Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance 779 Fiddlehead Street

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Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street

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Central

613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

C4, C5

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

C4, C5

613-569-3043

17, IBC

South

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$250’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

12, 13

$400’s

343-961-9106 claridgehomes.com

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BUILDER

Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Findlay Creek

SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

PG. 17, IBC

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$300’s

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

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$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

8, 9

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

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$412’s

613-822-9714 richcraft.com

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

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Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

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Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

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Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

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Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

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Inquire

Greely

Bulat

The Quinn Farm

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Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

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Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

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$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

17, IBC

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk 78 eQuinelle Drive

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$450’s

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

17, IBC

Manotick

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613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

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8, 9

Minto

Mahogany

Ottawa South

Valecraft

Deerfield Village II 195 Meandering Brook Drive

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$260’s

613-421-8142 valecraft.com

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Riverside South

Claridge

Summerhill Village 591 Summerhill Street

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$388’s

613-822-6444 claridgehomes.com

12, 13

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge 769 River Road

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$394’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

12, 13

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave

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$540’s

613-491-0834 richcraft.com

Riverside South

Richcraft

Jade Flats 3789C Canyon Walk Drive

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$290’s

613-425-0891 richcraft.com

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

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Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

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Riverside South

Urbandale

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

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ClarenceRockland

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

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$290’s

ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

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ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

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Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas 605 Bruxelles St

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$370’s

Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

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Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

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Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

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Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

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5, BC

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613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

613-370-0288 valecraft.com

17, IBC

5, IBC

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BUILDER

Orleans

Brigil

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans

Claridge

Orleans

SITE NAME Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-706-4262 brigil.com

PG.

–

Inquire

Orleans Village 3490 Innes Road

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Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street

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$300’s

613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com

12, 13

Minto

Avalon Encore

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Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent

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$260’s

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

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Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe 895 Montreal Road

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$299’s

Ottawa East

Uniform

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe

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Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

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Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

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Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

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Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

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Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Groupe Heafey Group

NIU 2

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Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

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Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

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819-682-7000 richcraft.com

4, FC

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613-424-6600 richcraft.com

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613-421-7127 mattamy.com

2, 3

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North

Gatineau

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Inquire

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

BARRHAVEN AN URBAN OASIS by DAVID LINDSAY

+MORE PHOTOS AND STATS ONLINE: nexthome.ca/barrhaven Barrhaven is bounded to the north by the Greenbelt, to the east by the Rideau River, to the west by Hwy. 416, and to the south by the Jock River. Sometimes called ‘Farhaven’ by outsiders, enlightened residents know the commute to downtown is worth the countless benefits of this family-friendly oasis. Barrhaven is the family mecca of Ottawa. From the many parks and splash pads, to the abundance of family-oriented restaurants, Barrhaven is geared toward children and their parents. The unofficial mode of transportation is the mini-van, sharing the road amicably with cyclists and foot traffic on local sidewalks. In colder months, you’ll be hardpressed to find people outdoors; Barrhavenites know that winter is 26

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a time to hibernate by watching a movie at the local theatre, working out at the Walter Baker Sports Centre, or using the facilities at the library or the Minto Recreation Complex. Many take the drive out to Barrhaven because it’s a better value than neighbourhoods in the downtown core. It is said that once you move to Barrhaven, you’ll never want to leave! As a result of this one-way migration, there’s a mix of young families, families with teenage kids and empty-nesters. Retirement homes are on the rise, as the senior population wants to be close to their children and grandchildren. Yes, “Farhaven” is far, but as residents say, it’s a drive you get used to. Within minutes you have access to the 416, 417

and the OC Transpo Transitway. There is also a Via Rail station on Fallowfield. Barrhaven is also only a few minutes from the Ottawa International Airport. With the new bridge connecting Strandherd to Prince of Wales, getting around the city has never been easier. Residents love Barrhaven because they never have to leave. A main commercial district lies along Strandherd drive with big box and grocery stores, restaurants, a Costco and corporate buildings at Citigate. Parks and schools sit at almost every corner and many of the schools in Barrhaven are some of the top-rated in the city. David Lindsay is a writer and full-time Ottawa resident.

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