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NEW HOME BUYER’S GUIDE SErviNg TOrONTO & YOrk rEgiON JULY 13 - JULY 26 2017
distribUtion: 195,000
Innisfil luxury homes on 40’, 50’ and 60’ lots from
744
$
,990
Take advantage of this summer’s BEST VALUE BallymoreHomes.com
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KILLARNEY BEACH PHASE 2 AN INSTANT HIT IN INNISFIL! After launching sales at Phase 2 in The Villages of Killarney Beach Innisfil, Ballymore Homes is delighted at how well the new release of 40’, 50’ and 60’ lots is being received. Among the purchasers who appreciate value in an exceptional setting are young families who want to raise their children in an environment with small-town values. The homes are situated near the corner of 20th Side Road and Killarney Beach Road, a scenic stroll to Lake Simcoe. Ballymore has nestled the 50’ and 60’ lots on a cul-de-sac backing onto green space. Prices for Phase 2 begin from $744,990.
Family-friendly, open-concept designs offer the spectrum of purchasers luxurious features and finishes. Spacious gourmet kitchens are graced with copious amounts of cabinets and counter space – a hit with the cook in the family. Among these kitchens’ many highlights, you will also find (all as per plan), pantries, breakfast bars and window seats. Ballymore’s great rooms redefine the concept of togetherness in beautiful surroundings, and the master bedrooms are magnificently restful. Outdoors, these homes’ big backyards invite family fun. And all of this can be yours only 15 minutes north of Newmarket, where equivalent homes cost thousands more. Of course, living close to Lake Simcoe is a huge draw for The Villages of Killarney Beach. This picturesque body of water is one of Ontario’s most popular fishing spots year round, and boaters can access several sailing yacht clubs that host regattas. Families love the beaches that dot the shoreline, and Kempenfelt Bay is also known for excellent scuba diving. In the Town of Innisfil, you will find 43 km of shoreline, a 9-km stretch of the Trans-Canada Trail and community parks. Commuters appreciate convenient access to Highway 400, which makes Toronto and the GTA a quick trip. In addition, the GO stop at Highway 11 links commuters to the Bradford Train Station. Amenities are never far away, as Innisfil is home to a recreation centre with programs for all ages, plus numerous restaurants and stores. Just a few minutes away, the Cookstown Outlet Mall is a favourite with locals. TO bOOK YOur AD, CAll YOur TODAY’s hOMes & CONDOs sAles TeAM: :
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You can purchase with peace of mind from Ballymore Homes, a company led by principals who have had a hand in building fine new home communities in Toronto, across the Greater Toronto Area and beyond since 1994. This 20+ year track record of excellence includes homes in Ajax, Aurora, Ballantrae, Brampton, Barrie, Keswick, Markham, Pickering, Richmond hill, Scarborough, Stouffville, Sutton and Tottenham. The culmination of this expertise shines through at Killarney Beach. Homeowners enjoy the benefits of Ballymore’s commitment to offering enviable selection, quality, value and award-winning trademark craftsmanship. Meticulous attention to detail in design and construction combine with impeccable customer service to create a whole that is much greater than the sum of its parts! The homes at The Villages of Killarney Beach Phase 2 are selling quickly. To find out more, stop by the Sales Office at 1490 Killarney Beach Road, visit Ballymorehomes.com; follow Ballymore on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram; or call 1-844785-0181.
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Take advantage of this summer’s BEST VALUE. Innisfil luxury homes on 40’, 50’ and 60’ lots. INNISFIL
Discover a place where upscale family living blends seamlessly with peaceful, natural wooded surroundings. Where the shimmering shores of Lake Simcoe are just a short stroll away. Expansive, open concept designer interiors featuring spacious, gourmet kitchens, gleaming hardwood floors and gorgeous, modern master baths.
STARTING FROM
744
$
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SALES OFFICE: 1490 Killarney Beach Rd, Lefroy, ON L0L 1W0 | T: 705-290-0181 | TF: 844-785-0181 HOURS: Mon - Thu: 1pm - 8pm; Fri: by apt. only; Weekends and Holidays: 11am - 6pm Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Renderings are Artist’s Concept. E. & O. E.
,990
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GO.2 CONDOMINIUMS IN MAPLE
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New Pemberton Group community offers stylish condos and towns on the GO in York Region
SPACIOUS NEW DESIGNS Don’t miss out – OVER 70% SOLD!
Stouffville 7 storey building adjacent to conservation lands, 878 sq. ft. to 1,900 sq. ft. all with balconies or terraces A condominium with a variety of spacious and unique plans Residences starting from the
500’s
$
GO.2 features Pemberton’s renowned features and finishes.
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nown for creating communities
with lounge and barbeques; ground floor
that anticipate and even exceed
patio with barbeques; and dog wash.
the wants and needs of today’s
savvy purchasers, Pemberton Group’s GO.2
Pemberton’s high-quality features and fin-
Condominiums in the historic Village of
ishes, all as per plan, include 5”-wide lami-
Maple does just that. Located in the grow-
nate flooring, smooth-finished ceilings
ing Major Mackenzie Drive and Dufferin
throughout, 9-foot ceiling heights in prin-
Street area, and close to the Maple GO Sta-
cipal rooms, kitchens with under-cabinet
tion, residents will enjoy stylish living with
lighting and a stainless steel appliance pack-
unparalleled connectivity to the entire
age, spa-like bathrooms(s), and a balcony,
Greater Toronto Area. Union Station is just
terrace or patio.
over a half-hour ride away, plus GO.2 will be served by the GO Transit Barrie rail line,
Available suites include one-bedroom, two-
GO Transit buses, York Region Transit and
bedroom and two-bedroom plus den lay-
the Toronto Transit Commission. Highways
outs; plus two- and three-bedroom towns,
400 and 407 are also only minutes away.
in sizes from 580 to 1,770 square feet. Prices begin from the mid-$300’s.
GO.2 will rise to 12 storeys with 307 wellappointed suites, and also offers 5 spacious
The GO.2 Sales Office is at 1860 Major
2-storey townhomes. Building amenities in-
Mackenzie Drive (west of Dufferin), Units 7
clude welcoming 24-hour concierge service;
& 8. Summer hours are: Monday to Thurs-
an indoor/outdoor fitness centre with men’s
day 12 to 6 p.m.; weekends 12-5 p.m.;
and women’s change rooms; yoga studio;
Fridays closed.
indoor/outdoor party room with catering
Call 905.553.1430 or visit pembertongroup.com
kitchen and bar; landscaped rooftop terrace
VISIT OUR LUXURIOUS MODEL SUITE*
YongeParc2 Coming to the vibrant Yonge Street/High-
royalpinecondos.com Sales Office: 5402 Main St., Unit #7 Stouffville, Ontario, L4A 1H3 905-591-8600 hamptonplacecondo@gmail.com
way 7 area, YongeParc2 by Pemberton will be located in the heart of Richmond Hill City Centre, steps to GO Transit, VIVA,
STOUFFVILLE
and the YRT hub. Suite prices will begin from the $300’s and include a parking space and locker. Register online at pembertongroup.com.
Sales Office Hours: Monday - Thursday: 1pm to 6pm Friday: BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 12pm to 5pm
Learn more about Pemberton’s many fine condominium communities at pembertongroup.com. You can also follow the company on Facebook, Twitter,
*See sales representative for details. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E. Rendering is artist’s concept.
YongeParc2 is coming to Richmond Hill.
Instagram and YouTube. Prices and specifications are correct at press time.
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Union Station
Pearson Airport
York University
Vaughan Mills
GO ANYWHERE FROM HERE When you choose to live at GO.2 your dynamic new community brings you close to major highways, premium shopping, dining, entertainment, and plenty of lush parkland. Being a part of a Pemberton master-planned condo community also means you’ll enjoy the benefits of thoughtful, spacious design. At GO.2 you’re living completely connected, directly adjacent to the Maple GO station ensures you can get almost anywhere, anytime, in nearly no time. When you’re here at GO.2, you really have arrived.
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Mason HoMes Brings THe BesT in adulT living To PeTerBorougH
M
ason Homes, the Peterborough & The Kawarthas Home Builders Association’s “Builder of the Year” and “Green Builder of the Year”, is proud to introduce The Arbour Condo Villas. Coming this summer, this new addition to Mason’s Parklands community will offer a quiet enclave of just 87 Classic and Courtyard bungalow and bungalow + loft homes. Showcasing Mason’s popular Arts and Crafts exteriors these exceptional condo villas will range in size from 1,068 to 2,200 sq. ft. with prices starting in the $400’s. Ideal for those looking to get the most out of their empty-nester lifestyle, The Arbours will be set against a backdrop of protected mature woodlands, green spaces, wonderful walking trials, expansive community parks and ponds. The Classic Designs With Classic Designed homes, double car garages are integrated into the design of the homes for a more visually appealing streetscape. Wider lots allow for welcoming porches and an abundance of windows at front and rear for plenty of natural light.
The Courtyard Designs Mason’s award winning Courtyard designs have several advantages over a home built on a similar sized lot with the typical garage and driveway located at the front of the house. The rear lane garage conveniently connects to the mudroom and forms a private exterior courtyard.
of Ontario’s most successful and forward thinking new home construction companies. For more information, be sure to register at masonhomes.ca and follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for updates as they become available.
The Mason Homes Advantage These exciting new Classic and Courtyard designs showcase affordable luxury by combining cutting-edge building products and technology with a variety of today’s most requested features and finishes. Built to Energy Star® standards, you’ll save you up to 20% on heating and cooling costs. And because each home is Mike Holmes Certified, you’ll enjoy peace of mind for today and the years ahead. Celebrating 56 years of excellence in development, design and new home construction, Mason Homes remains one
GERANIUM’S ALLEGRO COMING SOON TO DOWNTOWN AURORA
T
his summer, Geranium will introduce a brand new master-planned community, Allegro, in Downtown Aurora. The luxurious collection of unparalleled 52- and 61-foot cul-de-sac homes will be nestled within a scenic property between Yonge and Bathurst Streets, steps to downtown shopping, restaurants, schools, parks and services. Commuters will appreciate having Highway 404 minutes to the east; Highway 400 a short drive west; and GO Transit nearby. In keeping with this prestigious area’s cachet, Geranium collaborated with award-winning Hunt Design Associates to create a superb portfolio of residences in the Ontario Country, Tudor, English Manor and Beaux Arts architectural styles.
Discover exquisite homes at Geranium’s Allegro, coming soon to Downtown Aurora (Rendering is Artist’s concept)
In all, there will be 13 different model types to choose from, with many offering optional layouts. In the two-storey and bungalow-with-loft floorplans, spacious kitchens and breakfast areas flow into great rooms to make the most of views to the back gardens and Geranium’s signature outdoor covered loggias. Patio doors range from 6 to 16 feet in width. Allegro designs will offer 4 or 5 bedrooms, each with ensuite or shared ensuite baths, and a master ensuite with a free-standing tub and glass-enclosed shower stall. Mud room entries from
two- or three-car garages add practicality, as do second-floor laundry rooms. Interiors by Bryon Patton & Associates include many items usually found only in custom homes, such as large-format porcelain tile, engineered hardwood flooring, oak staircase, plus elegant cabinetry with granite countertops and a stateof-the-art SubZero/Wolf appliance package in stainless steel finish. Adding volume throughout are 10-foot main floor and 9-foot second floor ceilings and oversized windows. Optional features can include outdoor kitchens, elevators, dog washing areas, coffered and waffle decorative ceilings and extra fireplaces. Perfect for discerning purchasers who expect only the very best, floorplans will range from approximately 3,100 sq. ft. to just under 4,400 sq. ft. Prices will begin from $2.2 million to over $3 million. Celebrating 40 years in business, Geranium (Geranium.com) has envisioned many master-planned communities including more than 8,000 homes in Ontario. Be among the first to learn more about Allegro in Downtown Aurora – register today at allegroaurora.com.
Patrick O’HanlOn HOnOured fOr His VOlunteer rOle in establisHing tHe centre fOr urban researcH and land deVelOPment
P
atrick O’Hanlon, president Kylemore Communities, was a recent recipient of the G. Raymond Chang Outstanding Volunteer Award in recognition of his volunteer contributions to the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development (CUR). “Receiving this award is a real honour. The dedication of Professor David Amborski, Ryerson faculty and industry colleagues including Frank Clayton, made it possible to establish this important centre for Research,” said O’Hanlon. O’Hanlon’s successful nomination by his alma mater Ryerson University was just weeks after he gave the alumni speech, for
a second consecutive year, to the graduating class of Urban Planning 2017.
way he embraced his role as “the students’ chancellor”.
The G. Raymond Chang Outstanding Volunteer Awards celebrate the exemplary generosity and contribution of alumni and friends to Ryerson University. The awards are named in honour of the late G. Raymond Chang, an Officer of the Order of Canada and former chancellor of Ryerson University, for his deep belief in the importance of volunteering. The business leader and philanthropist participated in 95 convocations and awarded nearly 30,000 degrees and diplomas. It was one of his favourite things and expressed the
Since opening in November 2013, the Centre for Urban Research and Land Development is an expert-led research Centre, dedicated to formulating policies and solutions to address the concerns confronting urban growth and change within the Greater Golden Horseshoe, as well as to educating students to take leadership roles in these pursuits. Its orientation is founded on uniting economics and market analysis within the context and understanding of social and environmental considerations.
FOR YOUR MONEY.
MORE DESIGN FOR
FROM THE MID
The
300’S
$
Final Release Of Towns & Semis From The PKHBA Builder Of The Year In Peterborough, only Parklands by award winning Mason Homes offers you a choice of freehold townhomes and semis with three distinctive architectural styles including Arts & Crafts, Colonial and Victorian. Each home is priced right for today and, because it’s Energy Star® rated and Mike Holmes Approved, it will continue to save you money in the years ahead. With trails, parks and ponds at your door, excellent shopping, schools, recreation, transit and more just steps away, and easy access to Highway’s 407 and 404 for your GTA commute, you can have it all at Parklands!
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Lily Lake Rd. Parkhill Rd. W
Chemong Rd.
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Ackinson Rd.
7
Fairbairn St.
Lindsay Rd.
7
N
Hilliard St.
Designed Better. Built Better. Priced Better. Parklands by Mason Homes.
to 404
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to Port Hope
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Illustrations are artist’s concept. Sizes, prices and specifications are correct at press time and subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. June 2017
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SOMETIMES
luxury IS WALKING TO
YOUR FAVOURITE
COFFEE SHOP.
REDEFINING LUXURY IN DOWNTOWN AURORA. A master-planned offering of exceptional 52’ and 61’ cul-de-sac homes set between Yonge and Bathurst in Downtown Aurora. Just steps from schools, shopping, dining, parks, and more. Quality craftsmanship. Meticulous attention to detail. Superlative finishes. Luxury and location in perfect harmony. This is Allegro. Priced from $2.2 to over $3 million.
COMING THIS SUMMER REGISTER TODAY ALLEGROAURORA.COM
geranium.com Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. Rendering is artist’s concept. Brokers protected. E.&O.E. July 2017.