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NEW HOME BUYER’S GUIDE SErviNg TOrONTO & YOrk rEgiON MAY 19 - JUNE 1, 2016
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CONSTRUCTION WELL UNDERWAY ON GRAND CORNELL BROWNSTONES!
Cover Story. Phase One at Grand Cornell Brownstones is becoming a beautiful reality, now that construction is well underway. Lindvest’s highly coveted community of condominium townhomes is a huge success in Markham. See page 4.
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goldparkhomes.com * The $600’000 savings is based on an average cost to other 50 ft. home product in the City of Vaughan, as a baseline of comparison. See sales representative for further details. All renderings are Artist’s concept. Prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. E. & O.E.
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COVER STORY
GRAND CORNELL BROWNSTONES NOW UNDER CONSTRUCTION
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he excitement continues in Markham! Construction is progressing at a great pace on Phase One at Grand Cornell Brownstones, Lindvest’s highly coveted community of condominium townhomes located on the southeast corner of Ninth Line and Highway 7. Although the presentation centre has been closed to make way for construction, residences remain for sale in both Phases One and Two (by appointment). This is great news for anyone seeking tremendous value and convenience in an established neighbourhood setting. Within blocks, residents can access the Cornell Community Centre & Library and renowned Markham Stouffville Hospital,
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as well as schools and parks. Lindvest’s future plans include a commercial development and live/work opportunities to the east of the Cornell community. “Live, work and play” is much more than a tagline here; it’s a reality. In keeping with the overall Grand Cornell neighbourhood, the stacked Grand Cornell Brownstones follow the pedestrian-friendly principles of New Urbanism. Lindvest’s design for the entire community incorporates intimate clusters of grouped buildings. Imagine a high-rise condominium turned on its side to provide street-level access. There is no need to share hallways and elevators, and the Brownstones add an alternative to the residential mix in the area.
Purchasers will be able to select from one-, two- and three-bedroom designs for these spacious residences framed by architecture inspired by New York’s iconic brownstones. Lindvest’s stone-and-brick condominium townhomes will come to life with interesting depth, colour and texture amid professional landscaped surroundings. The community has proven a hit with purchasers who appreciate freedom from exterior maintenance chores without living in a high-rise. Available choices at Phases One and Two of Grand Cornell Brownstones begin in price from the high-$200,000s. All of Lindvest’s open-concept designs contain high-quality appointments such as smooth ceilings,
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ceramic tile and laminate floors throughout, five appliances and stained oak stairs with handrail and upgraded black iron spindles. Imagine living with this level of appointments on a daily basis! Each Brownstone also comes with one underground parking spot, and many feature a patio, balcony and/or rooftop terrace. The value is incredible, and with shared community components including the basics such as landscaping, waste and snow removal, maintenance fees are projected to be approximately $0.25/sq. ft. Oh, and add confidence to your list of reasons for purchasing at Grand Cornell Brownstones. Multi-award-winning Lindvest is dedicated to building outstanding homes and communities, and is detail oriented, customer focused and quality conscious. This forward-thinking firm provides homes that are thoughtfully designed around the needs of today’s families. Lindvest designs and builds with the philosophy “Life Happens Here” – placing quality of life above all. You can live in a home designed around your needs and constructed with high standards of quality. It all happens in a carefully planned community with easy access to the amenities today’s families want and need. To book your appointment to explore the possibilities at Grand Cornell Brownstones, visit the “Communities” section on Lindvest. com TODAY or call Vincenzo Ariete or Covine Wong at 416-736-6500. Members of B.I.L.D. BUILDING A GREATER GTA
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GRAND Cornell Brownstones PHASE 2 IN MARKHAM
IN MARKHAM
CONSTRUCTION OF PHASE 1 IS WELL UNDERWAY!
1 & 2 Bedroom Brownstones Available Starting From The High $200,000s Construction is underway on Grand Cornell Phase 1! Brownstones are still available in Phase 1 and Phase 2. Don’t miss your opportunity to purchase a hotly anticipated condominium brownstone townhouse in Lindvest’s Grand Cornell community. Conveniently located, these beautiful brownstones put you minutes away from the 407 and offer iconic architecture, premium finishes, underground parking, green spaces, and much more! For more information (416) 736-6500 grandcornell@lindvest.com KWY 14TH AVENUE
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“Lindvest”, the Lindvest logo, and “Life Happens Here” are trade-marks of Lindvest Marketing Limited and are used under license. Reproduction in any form, without prior written permission of Lindvest Marketing Limited, is strictly prohibited. Rendering is artist’s concept only. Pricing, specs and availability subject to change without notice. Map not to scale. E.&O.E.
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BROWNSTONES IN PHASE 1 AND PHASE 2 STILL AVAILABLE!
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THE MULTI-FACETED ALLURE OF KING TOWNSHIP
Dorothea Helms
Connects people and ideas, and can be reached at writer@wsws.ca
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topography and most fertile farmland, the Township also encompasses superb schools, popular golf courses, amazing art galleries, fine dining establishments and the Holland Marsh, “Ontario’s Salad Bowl.” North Americans of the equestrian persuasion know King Township for its horse stables and training facilities that have produced many Olympic-caliber horses and riders. Residents of King Township also have 80 hectares of parkland and more than 300 acres of passive open space with sports fields and trails right at home. Within its boundaries you will also find Cold Creek Conservation Area with its marked nature trail, high ropes course and rockclimbing wall. The Township’s largest village is King City, located at Keele Street and the King Road. Take a drive through, and you may recognize the picturesque landscape from the feature films that have been shot there. An affluent community, King City is The Nobleton Victoria Day Fair is always a treat for the entire family! home to Seneca College’s King
h, the many faces of King Township, from pastoral expanses and equestrian stables to small town villages, urban residential and commercial hubs. With downtown Toronto just a 45-minute drive away, the Township of King is an ideal residential destination for those who want it all. Home to some of Ontario’s prettiest
UPCOMING EVENTS IN THE TOWNSHIP OF KING For more information, be sure to visit King.ca and ExperienceKing.ca
May 23 Nobleton Victoria Day Fair Enjoy a parade, midway and amazing fireworks! NobletonVictoriaDay.com May 26-29 Schomberg Agricultural Fair Midway … Farm Animals … Demolition Derby … Sheep Shearing … Parade Schombergfair.com
Campus, the renowned Country Day School and King City Montessori School. The Village of Nobleton is situated at the intersection of Highway #27 and King Road. In this village, King Township’s Parks, Recreation and Culture department is located in the Dr. William Laceby Nobleton Community Centre and Arena, which offers an array of programming for all ages. At the corner of Highways 9 and 27, the Village of Schomberg is a quaint rural community with a historic Main Street known for its antique stores, craft and gift shops, art galleries and restaurants. The Village boasts the largest Inukshuk in the world, standing at 11 metres tall. King Township – a great place to live, work, play and raise a family! King.ca
YOU CAN LIVE BY THE RIVER THIS SUMMER AT RIVERWALK Treat yourself to tours of the spectacular new model homes at Riverwalk!
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OW is the perfect time to visit Gold Park Homes’ Riverwalk community, as the Model Home Grand Opening is in effect, and move-in dates are available in as little as 60 to 90 days! You could potentially be living steps to the Nottawasaga River in time to picnic and walk or jog with the dog along this scenic waterway. Situated in Nottawasaga Village, close to the charming community
of Angus, Riverwalk offers the perfect blend of small town Ontario and waterside living in mature surroundings.
The new collection of fully detached homes at Riverwalk grace 36’, 42’ and 50’ lots, all highlighted by beautiful views and access to forested trails that meander to the river’s green valley. Residents will have the kind of lifestyle where neighbours stop to chat on the street and kids play hockey at the local arena. Angus is home to a library, shopping, schools, restaurants and a recreation centre. Barrie is but a 10-minute drive, Wasaga Beach only 36 minutes, and Toronto is just an hour away. Even Lake Simcoe lies within an easy drive, making this location perfect for swimming, fishing, boating, skiing, hiking and golfing. Riverwalk in Nottawasaga Village is fronted by stone entrance gates that set off the homes’ distinguished exteriors in clay brick, stone, precast and other attractive architectural
materials. Interior features and finishes (all as per plan) range from 9-foot main floor ceiling heights to oak handrails and pickets on the main to second floor levels, smooth ceilings in the kitchen and all bathrooms, rich ceramics, quality broadloom, an ensuite and walk-in closets in the master bedroom, and an elegant corner or oval tub and framed glass shower enclosure in the master bathroom. The homes on 42’ and 50’ lots also include oak stairs and a direct-vent gas fireplace with painted wood mantel and marble surround. All of the homes at Riverwalk are crafted with quality construction and energy-saving features as well. To best appreciate Gold Park Homes’ superior design and quality appointments, be sure to tour the model homes. By selecting one of the inventory homes available, you can potentially save up to $600,000 compared to a similar home in the GTA. Now, that’s an offer that’s hard to refuse! Available bungalows and two-storey homes on 36’, 42’ and 50’ lots range in size from 1,656 to 3,325 square feet and begin in price from the low-$400,000s. Yes, the low-$400,000s for gorgeous detached homes! All of this can be yours from Gold Park Homes, which has been building superb new home communities in Southern Ontario for over 30 years. Close, personal involvement with purchasers has earned the company a reputation for excellence, through to after-sales service. Gold Park continually raises the bar and sets the standard for other builders. Visit Gold Park’s Riverwalk Model Homes and Presentation Centre at 135 Gold Park Gate in Angus, Monday to Wednesday 1 to 7 p.m.; Thursday and Friday by appointment; Saturday, Sunday and holidays noon to 5 p.m. For more information, call 705-424-4823 or go to www.GoldParkHomes.com.
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n response to overwhelming demand, Del Ridge Homes has managed to sell all 181 condos in its GreenLife East Markham II (GEM II) project in 3.5 hours; or the equivalent of a home every 90 seconds. Prices for the 1-3 bedroom, 700-1,245 sq. ft. Net Zero homes started at $247,900 Del Ridge Homes partner Dave de Sylva attributes the company’s recordbreaking sales event, in which people began lining up two days in advance, to a compelling combination of location, competitive pricing and extremely low heating and maintenance costs, together with the fact that GEM II is one of the greenest residential projects in Canada. “There’s a real shortage of competitively priced homes in the GTA to begin with,” observes Del Ridge Homes partner Dave de Sylva. “And because the GEM II homes have a zero carbon footprint with 1/5 the heating and maintenance costs of conventional condo projects, homeowners stand to save about $170,000 in operating costs alone over a 25 year mortgage. So the numbers really do add up.” As with GEM I, GEM II achieves Net Zero thanks in large part to a combination of extremely high R Values for insulation (including using insulated concrete form construction and R70 insulation in the roof ), triple-glazed fiberglass windows, a self-contained geothermal system for heating and cooling and 400,000 watts of solar PV panels that will be installed on the roof. Other key energy-saving solutions include: enclosed garage ramps, extensive use of LED motion sensor lighting, Energy
Del Ridge Homes’ Team - including far left partner George Le Donne and fourth from right partner Dave de Sylva
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Star appliances, water-saving toilets and faucets and hot water tanks with enhanced insulation. Apart from providing owners with tremendous value in a home that uses considerably less energy, Del Ridge Homes partner George Le Donne says the company genuinely cares about being a good corporate citizen and doing more to promote sustainability. “One way we’re doing this is a new partnership program with Forests Ontario, in which we’re planting 140,000 trees – which is one of the most productive ways to capture carbon and reduce the impact of global warming.” Other ways Del Ridge Homes promoted sustainability with GEM II include such visionary initiatives as a Car Share Program (small fleet of fully-electric cars for owners), a Del Ridge Homes/Nissan LEAF electric vehicle incentive program (owners are eligible for a $3,900 Nissan discount, a $3,100 Del Ridge discount and a $9,809 discount from the province for a total discount of $16,809 off the purchase of a Nissan LEAF with a MSRP of $32,698, or less than half the original price. Other attributes that embody the GreenLife way of living include: an Onsite Rapid Charging Station for electric cars, Onsite Bike Racks, close proximity to GO and TTC transit, and several nearby parks as well as the 305 acre Milne Dam Conservation area. To be the first to learn about the next Del Ridge Homes Net Zero project go to www.delridgehomes.com and complete the online registration form, or call 905-479-5448 to be added to their contact list.
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