Eastern Ontario New Home & Condo Guide - May 26, 2018

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Find the home for you in Barrhaven this summer Our collections of contemporary homes are the perfect union of spacious design and modern finishes brought together in the heart of Barrhaven.

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Walnut Model Home in Summerside West, Orléans

30' Detached Home, The Primrose II ‘A’, 1,864 Sq.Ft. $389,981

36' Detached Home, The Parkside ‘A’, 2,669 Sq.Ft. $496,607

Includes: 9' Main Floor Ceilings, Bath Oasis & $15,000 at Décor

Includes: 9' Main Floor Ceilings, Curved Staircase & $20,000 at Décor

ORLÉANS SALES CENTRE 2496 Tenth Line Rd 613-837-5056

43' Detached Home, The Walnut ‘A’, 3,218 Sq.Ft. $555,320 Includes: 9' Main & Second Floor Ceilings, Rec. Room Ready & $15,000 at Décor

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3 STOREY TOWNHOMES TWO NEW MODELS NOW OPEN Visit our Sales Centre 591 Summerhill Street, Riverside South 613-822-6444

Summerhill Village Nestled on River Road in Ottawa’s south end, Summerhill Village is a picturesque community offering three-storey townhouses exclusively in its final phase. Each home is designed with careful attention to architectural detail in this community centered plan. Surrounded with parks and pathways, Summerhill Village is an oasis for nature lovers, exercise enthusiasts, and recreationalists.

Units starting at $362,000*

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Move in ready homes across the city As Ottawa’s largest builder of homes and condominiums we have plenty of move in ready homes waiting for you across the city. Ready immediately, or in as little as 4 months, we have homes big and small that will fit every unique lifestyle.

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Available Now 1835 sq ft Townhome (Block 11 Unit 34) End Unit Only $613,400

Available in June 2018 1815 sq ft 3 Storey Townhome (Block 4 Unit 13) End Unit Only $377,900

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Available in May 2019 2325 sq ft Townhome (Block 19 Unit 101) Corner Unit Only $426,900

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MAY 26 - JUN 9, 2018 | VOLUME 18 ISSUE 11

CONTENTS

VICE-PRESIDENT & CHIEF PUBLISHING OFFICER

Caroline Andrews PUBLISHER & GENERAL MANAGER

Shawn Woodford DIRECTOR OF CONTENT & EDITOR-IN-CHIEF

Jennifer Reynolds ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Anne-Marie Breen MANAGING EDITOR

Wayne Karl ART DIRECTOR

Megan Pike CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Marisa Baratta Sara Duck Marlene Eisner SALES MANAGER, EASTERN ONTARIO

Paul Bimm paul.bimm@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATOR

Sarah Khan SENIOR MANAGER, DISTRIBUTION

Dwayne Rutherford NATIONAL CIRCULATION MANAGER

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Dennis Ng GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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CLARIDGE HOMES Westwood – quality, luxury and style

SPOTLIGHT ON CONDOS Your guide to new condo communities in the Gatineau and Greater Ottawa Area

PROPERTY PROFILE

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Fresh Towns popularity leads to release of new designs

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ADVICE

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When should you spring for the builder upgrades?

BY MARNIE BENNETT

18 Keehn on Money

Should you cash in on your home equity?

BY KELLEY KEEHN

INSPIRATION

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Jo Alcorn helps you create a cosy bedroom

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GREEN CONDOS MAKING ROOM FOR MORE E-VEHICLES Condo residents in Ontario now have more options to charge their electric vehicles, thanks to new measures from the provincial government.

As of May 1, the new changes: • Make it easier for unit owners to get approval from their condo corporations to install an electric vehicle charging system.

• Prevent condo boards from rejecting an owner’s application to install a charging system on condo property when the owner meets certain conditions.

These changes may seem minor, but consider this: More than 680,000 Ontarians live in condos, and more than 50 per cent of new homes being built in the province are precisely this property type. But only 3,000 home-charging stations have been installed since January 2013, as a result of Ontario’s Electric Vehicle Charging Incentive Program.

For those buying a condo but not sure how e-vehicle-friendly your prospective building is, these new rules help provide the answers.

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LUXURY OPTIONAL WHEN SHOULD YOU SPRING FOR THE BUILDER UPGRADE?

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MARNIE BENNETT It’s always interesting to watch new-home buyers as they choose their upgrades. Naturally, they’re excited about this chance to customize their homes. Some throw caution to the wind, exceeding their budgets by thousands, while others are determined not to go a penny over.

Whatever your personality type, the ability to prioritize is key.

Now, the types of upgrades available to you will depend largely on your builder. Among the most popular options are hardwood floors, finished basements and gas fireplaces. (In more exclusive communities, these may be considered standard features.)

Upgrades can be as modest as a soft-close toilet seat or as dramatic as a coffered ceiling. You may have the opportunity to select crown molding and taller baseboards, or high-end appliances, custom cabinetry and top-of-the-line hardware. Mosaic tile backsplashes, granite countertops, elegant lighting fixtures, closet organizers, rain showerheads... the list goes on and on. As you can imagine, it’s enough to set your head spinning.

So, which features should make the final cut? Consider the following: WHICH UPGRADES WILL HAVE THE MOST IMPACT ON YOUR QUALITY OF LIFE?

Write down every option that

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appeals to you, and then rank them from most to least important. You may be surprised to find that sometimes it’s not the most expensive items that matter most to you: some people get more excited about a kitchen recycling centre than they do about a bathroom clad in marble.

WHICH MAKE THE MOST SENSE FROM AN INVESTMENT POINT OF VIEW?

While it’s hard to imagine selling a home that isn’t even built yet, there will come a day when you’ll want your home to appeal to buyers. Money spent on solid gold bathroom faucets will not be recouped, I promise you.

Hardwood floors, on the other hand, tend to be a crowd-pleaser.

WHICH CAN BE EASILY POSTPONED FOR A COUPLE OF YEARS?

If you’re still having trouble allocating your budget, opt for the upgrades that are most technically difficult to install. Gas fireplaces, for instance, are a good feature

to install right off the bat, while cabinet hardware can easily be replaced at a later date.

While I wouldn’t advise to splurge on every bell and whistle, the right touches will make your home feel as special as you are.

Like so much in life, it’s about striking the right balance.

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 a weekly radio show “The Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show” every Saturday at 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA, a millionaire real estate investor and a wealth management coach. bennettpros.com

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Decorating your bedroom last is a common faux-pas. Really, the opposite should be true. Your bedroom is the first thing you see in the morning, and the last place you curl up each night. So, it should be a space that makes you happy and where you enjoy spending time. I recently worked on a bedroom that completely lacked inspiration.

In a house where the rest of the rooms were stylish, functional and inspiring, this revamp was long overdue. Read on to find out how I created a dream bedroom makeover.

PAINT COLOUR To start, I always recommend a paint colour that you love; choose one that gives you a serene, relaxing feel and that speaks to you personally. For this space, I chose Benjamin Moore’s (benjaminmoore.com) Wickham Gray HC-171. It was the base that started to bring this room to life.

DESIGNER TOUCH Every room needs interest and dimension, and the bedroom is no exception. I made this room a designer’s dream by creating a wall treatment using great trim products from Metrie (metrie.com), which gave the space an elegant feel.

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A fireplace is the perfect addition to a bedroom setting and this electric unit adds the perfect ambiance. This fireplace is a Dimplex (dimplex.com) unit that took the homeowner only 25 minutes to unload, unpack and set up!

While the fireplace alone is eye-catching, we didn’t stop there. We had a custom build-up created with a mantel, to make the fireplace really stand out. I used Metrie products again and matched the existing crown moulding to the new unit. The finishing touch on the mantel was to add some great artwork and accessories from HomeSense (homesense.ca) to really pull it all together.

MATTRESS No bedroom is complete without a bed – it is the most important functional piece in the room. In this space we used a Casper mattress (casper.com), which was delivered in a box right to the homeowners’ front door.

It’s a great option for people without cars and city dwellers. Plus, it’s extremely comfortable! I paired that with the headboard and bed frame from my Jo Alcorn Collection (alcornhome.com)

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This is where you can have some serious fun with patterns, colour and texture. I started with crisp white sheets, pillows and pillow cases from Casper and topped it off with a subtle duvet cover from HomeSense.

From my Jo Alcorn Home Collection, I used pillows to incorporate the exact texture and finishing touches that are perfect for this room.

Don’t forget about lighting… and darkening. You need to make sure you have the perfect lighting for reading and relaxing, but darkness is a necessity for sleeping. In this bedroom, the side table lamps and curtains were purchased from Wayfair (wayfair.ca). A stroll through Bouclair Home (bouclair.com) found the perfect ceiling light. Sometimes a wander through a home store will inspire your creativity and help you find those unique pieces that can complete a room.

PRACTICAL ELEMENTS I often add a bench to the end of the bed. It looks great and is the perfect place to pile your decorative pillows and throw at night when you turn in. For this space I used this stylish white bench from Bouclair Home (bouclair.com), which fit perfectly into the space and budget.

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Jo Alcorn is a design specialist and designer on HGTV’s Home to Win, out this spring. She has her own furniture collection, signature pillow and dog bed line, and is known for her savvy design concepts. Visit Jo at whitewashco.ca

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HOME EQUITY SHOULD YOU USE IT?

KELLEY KEEHN

Do you have a nest egg of equity built up in your home? Have you been tempted to access it because of cheap interest rates and the ease of dipping into that line of credit attached to your home?

If so, take note: The top regulator in Canada is urging you and all Canadians to avoid treating your home as an ATM. In June 2017, the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada found that the number of households that have taken a home equity line of credit (HELOC) on top of their mortgage has increased almost 40 per cent since 2011. Lucie Tedesco, FCAC commissioner, was quoted as stating, “At a time when consumers are carrying record amounts of debt, the persistence of HELOC debt may add stress to the financial well-being of Canadian households.”

HOW DANGEROUS IS IT TO TAKE EQUITY OUT OF YOUR HOME FOR, SAY, CONSUMER DEBT?

Sheila Walkington, Vancouverbased, fee-only Certified Financial Planner with Money Coaches Canada, says it’s smart to roll consumer debt to a HELOC to reduce interest costs “but it is not smart if you continue to run up debt on the line of credit.

Many people think they will never use all that credit the bank is offering, but for some, it’s way too tempting and all too easy to dip into it.”

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WALKINGTON’S TOP TIPS:

• Know your numbers! Be clear on what income you have coming in and what expenses you expect. Living within your means takes a conscious effort and planning.

• Use a separate bank account (or several) to save for things such as property taxes, travel and gifts.

• Don’t bury your head in the sand and “hope for the best.”

Many folks are very optimistic about the future, and anticipate that their next bonus, raise or windfall will cover debt or unexpected expenses.

• Reach out for help. Sometimes an impartial third party such as a Certified Financial Planner can provide an outside perspective on how to gain control and

create a spending and savings plan that will work for you.

• Set priorities. Be clear on what is important to you and ensure you have money for these things. But also know that if it’s not a priority, maybe it is best to say “no” or “not yet” for some expenses.

Kelley Keehn is a financial literacy advocate who has been on a mission to “make Canadians feel good about money.” She is the author of eight published books and is also a speaker, media personality and consumer advocate for the Financial Planning Standards Council. You can learn more about Kelley at KelleyKeehn.com

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CLARIDGE HOMES’ WESTWOOD COMMUNITY There is an excitement in the air at Claridge Homes. From the trusted home builders who brought you the idyllic community of Sundance in Findlay Creek, the charming Summerhill Village in Ottawa South, and the exclusive Wateridge Village just minutes from downtown Ottawa, comes the newest Claridge Homes community sure to please Ottawa homebuyers. On May 26, the new community of Westwood will officially open for those looking to settle in a neighbourhood where quality, luxury, and style comes standard.

THE COMMUNITY

Located in the highly sought-after West Ottawa location of Stittsville, 20 NextHome.ca

this modern, new community will offer a variety of singlefamily homes, bungalows and townhomes. With 67 townhomes available, 84 37-ft. lots and 32 spacious 45-ft. lots, this community has a home fit for any lifestyle.

Homeowners in this new community will benefit from the countless amenities, services, and comforts available in the area. Those looking to enjoy the outdoors will easily find themselves revelling in nature’s splendour with Westwood’s close proximity to Ottawa’s newest park, Shea Road Woods and The Great Trail, the world’s longest recreational trail. For young and growing families, access to new schools and vibrant

community centres will build the sense of belonging that any good neighbourhood should cultivate. With an abundance of retail options nearby, Westwood residents will never need to travel too far to get exactly what they are looking for.

The community of Westwood is truly a world unto itself, but with the 416 and 417 just minutes away, residents will find travel to anywhere in and around the city a breeze.

NEW EXTERIOR ELEVATIONS

Homes in the community of Westwood will feature all new contemporary exterior finishes and elevations including clean roof lines, stylish stone accents

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and expansive windows allowing for plenty of natural light. Modern garage doors will welcome you back after a long day at work to a house that you will be proud to call home.

NEW STANDARD HOME SPECIFICATIONS

Launched with the opening of Westwood, Claridge’s new line of standard home specifications is sure to impress. Homes in the community will feature clean, modern finishes including natural stone countertops, contemporary

fireplaces with oak-beam mantle pieces, smooth ceilings and LED pot lights throughout the entire first floor. With an aesthetic to please those seeking stylish home comforts, Claridge’s upgraded home specifications showcase a high quality lifestyle that today’s homebuyers desire.

Including a variety of luxurious features as part of their standard package is just one way that Claridge Homes stands out to homebuyers. In addition to delivering some of the best locations for new homes in

Ottawa, Claridge is well-known for offering superior design and quality craftsmanship. By delivering the lifestyle you want, at a price you can afford, Claridge Homes emerges as one of Ottawa’s premier builders.

The community of Westwood opens on May 26. Be one of the first savvy buyers to secure a home in what will surely be one of Claridge Homes’ most popular new neighbourhoods.

For more information, please visit claridgehomes.com

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LOCATION Stittsville DEVELOPER Claridge Homes DEVELOPMENTS Westwood HOME TYPE Single, Townhomes, Semis

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CLARIDGE HOMES BY WESTWOOD

AVALON ENCORE

CALLAHAN ESTATES

FRESH TOWNS

By: Minto City: Orleans Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.834.6400 minto.com

By: Campanale Homes City: Arnprior Housing type: Singles, townhomes, Contact: 613.622.0033 campanale.com

By: Greatwise City: Ottawa Housing type: Townhomes Contact: freshtowns.ca

AVIATION PRIVATE

CARLETON CROSSING

By: Valecraft Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Terrace Home Contact: 613.680.4771 valecraft.com

By: Brigil City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.257.4079 brigil.com

GREYSTONE By: eQ Homes City: Old Ottawa East Housing type: Singles, Condo, Townhomes Contact: 613.569.3043 greystonevillage.ca

BARRHAVEN

DIAMONDVIEW

HARMONY

By: Caivan Communities City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

By: Phoenix Homes City: Carp Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.461.0277 phoenixhomes.ca

By: Minto City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.789.7977 mintoharmony.com

BLACKSTONE By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, Towns, Condos Contact: 613.836.9521 cardelhomes.com 22 NextHome.ca

FELTON COURT

ICON

By: Phoenix Homes City: Barrhaven Housing type: Townhomes Contact: phoenixhomes.ca

By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.695.1441 claridgeicon.com

CLARIDGE HOMES BY WESTWOOD

MILLER’S CROSSING

RATHWELL LANDING

TALL SHIPS LANDING

By: Cardel Homes City: Kanata Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.253.1959 cardelhomes.com

By: Valecraft Homes City: Stittsville Housing type: Bungalows, townhomes Contact: 613.435.8141 valecraft.com

By: The Fuller Group City: Brockville Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.498.7245 tallshipslanding@fuller.ca tallshipslanding.com

MINTO BEECHWOOD

ST. CHARLES MARKET

By: Minto City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.696.8188 minto.com

By: Modbox City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominiums Contact: stcharlesmarket.ca

ON HALF MOON BAY By: Mattamy City: Barrhaven Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: 613.825.7932 mattamyhomes.com

ORLÉANS VILLAGE By: Caivan Communities City: Orléans Housing type: Singles, townhomes Contact: caivan.com

POTTER’S KEY By: Minto City: Stittsville Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.788.2761 minto.com

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STIRLING PARK By: Claridge Homes City: Nepean Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgestirlingpark.com

SUMMERHILL VILLAGE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa South Housing type: Condominiums Contact: claridgehomes.com

SUNDANCE By: Claridge Homes City: Ottawa Housing type: Singles Contact: 613.425.1332 claridgehomes.com

THE BOWERY CONDOS & LOFTS By: Richcraft City: Centretown Housing type: Condominiums Contact: 613.695.7577 thebowerycondos.ca

THE CORNERS ON MAIN By: Domicile City: Ottawa Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.806.6246 cornersonmain.ca

THE STATION By: Campanale City: Barrhaven Housing type: Condominium Contact: 613.440.3750 campanale.com/station

WATERRIDGE VILLAGE By: Mattamy City: Rockcliffe Housing type: Townhomes Contact: 613.421.7127 mattamyhomes.com

BUILDERS: IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO INCLUDE YOUR PREVIEW REGISTRATION, NEW RELEASE OR SITE OPENING IN THIS FEATURE, JUST EMAIL THE DETAILS TO SARAH.KHAN@NEXTHOME.CA

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Builder Name

Site Name

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge

x

x

Arnprior

Campanale Homes

Callahan Estates

x

x

Carleton Place

Brigil

Carleton Crossing

x

Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estates

x

Hunt Club

Claridge Homes

Hunt Club Flats

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Miller's Crossing

Kanata

Claridge Homes

Bridlewood Trails

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Fernbank

Kanata

Phoenix Homes

Terra Flats

Kanata

Cardel Homes

Blackstone

Stittsville

Minto

Barrhaven

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Location

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INDEX OF ADVERTISERS

Prices

Page

WEST From $390's

12, 13

From $259,900

17

From $259's

15

From $400's

12, 13

x

From $348,900

6, 7

x

From $310's

x

From $394,900

6, 7

From $390's

12, 13

x

From $200's

12, 13

x

x

Inquire

11

Potter's Key

x

x

Inquire

2, 3

Claridge Homes

West Pointe Village

x

x

From $602,900

6, 7

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony

x

x

Inquire

2, 3

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Felton Court

x

From $270's

12, 13

Barrhaven

Phoenix Homes

Strandherd Meadows

x

Inquire

12, 13

Embrun

Valecraft

Place St. Thomas

x

Inquire

14

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Summerhill Village

x

From $341,000

6, 7

Ottawa South

Claridge Homes

Sundance

x

From $592,900

6, 7

Richmond Village

Caivan Communities

Fox Run

x

From high $300's

9

Brigil

Plateau Du Parc

From $360's

15

Clarence-Rockland

EQ Homes

Clarence Corssing

x

x

From mid $200's

16

Navan

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails

x

x

From $364 ,900

6, 7

Orléans

Phoenix Homes

Halo Flats

x

From $200's

12, 13

Orléans

Mattamy Homes

Summerside West

x

From $300,990

4, 5

x

x x

x

x

x

x

x

11

SOUTH

x x

x

NORTH Gatineau

x

EAST

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Orléans

Minto

Avalon Encore

Ottawa

Greatwise

Fresh Town

Rockcliffe

Claridge

Wateridge Village

Barrhaven

Campanale Homes

The Station

Brockville

The Fuller Group

Crystal Beach

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Site Name

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Builder Name

D

Location

x

Prices

Page

x

Inquire

2, 3

x

From $300's

19

From $748,900

6, 7

x

From $274,900

C5

Tall Ships Landing

x

Inquire

C11

Cardel Homes

KEEL Condos

x

From $440's

11

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Icon

x

From $311,000

C6, C7

Downtown

Claridge Homes

The Lofts

x

From $400's

C6, C7

Downtown

Claridge Homes

Tribeca

x

From $367,000

C6, C7

Downtown

Richcraft

The Bowery

x

From $200,000

C12

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine Du Vieux-Port

x

From $260's

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Horizon

x

Inquire

15

Gatineau

Brigil

Jardins McConnell

x

Inquire

15

Orléans

Brigil

Petrie's Landing

x

From $199's

15

Ottawa Central

Brigil

Kanata Lakes

x

Inquire

15

Kanata

Cardel Homes

KOL Condos

x

From $330's

11

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Claridge Plaza 3 & 4

x

From $291,000

C6, C7

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Fusion

x

From $484,000

C6, C7

Ottawa Central

Claridge Homes

Waterstreet

x

From $360,000

C6, C7

Ottawa Central

Modbox

St. Charles Market

x

From $440's

C2

Ottawa East

Domicile Development Inc

The Corner On Main

x

Inquire

C3

Ottawa East

EQ Homes

Greystone Village

x

From low $200's

C9

Ottawa East

Minto

Minto Beechwood

x

From $354,900

2,3

West Nepean

Claridge Homes

Stirling Park

x

From $381,000

C6, C7

x

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PROPERTY PROFILE

Fresh Towns have superb modern finishes

FRESH TOWNS POPULARITY LEADS TO RELEASE OF NEW DESIGNS

Fresh Towns, another incredible Ottawa community by Greatwise Developments, is experiencing rapid sales, paving the way for exciting milestones. Today, the company will release its Signature Collection of fresh new designs fueled by the popularity of its Rooftop Collection townhomes.

As well, the official groundbreaking to mark the start of construction is happening for this wellpriced modern neighbourhood.

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The onset of home building is testament to Fresh Towns being the right product in the right location at the right time for discerning new-home buyers.

THE RIGHT PRODUCT

Now offered at Fresh Towns are three distinct collections of threestorey, two- and three-bedroom designs: The new Signature Towns, Contemporary Towns and Rooftop Towns. Every Signature

model comes with both a private backyard patio plus an expansive rooftop terrace, and one layout offers a double-car garage. The new Signature designs feature a study and powder room on the entry (ground) level, gracious open-concept main floors, plus two- or three-bedroom upper floors, each with a master ensuite and main bath. As the name suggests, the Rooftop Collection also offers an outdoor

New Signature Collection includes both a rooftop oasis and backyard

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LOCATION Ottawa DEVELOPER Greatwise Developments DEVELOPMENTS Fresh Towns HOME TYPE Condos

Groundbreaking taking place May 26

oasis atop each home, and the Contemporary Collection has a private backyard patio.

city’s red-hot West End. Those who act quickly will discover an outstanding new home opportunity.

THE RIGHT PLACE

THE RIGHT PRICE

Fresh Towns has a superb location at Baseline Road and Morrison Drive in Nepean, nestled into a mature residential neighbourhood.

Nearby are schools, The Bayshore Shopping Centre, restaurants, parks, greenspaces, entertainment venues, plus, the community is just minutes to the Nepean Sailing Club. Easy access to Hwys. 416 and 417 makes commuting and getting around the city convenient.

Designs range from 1,283 to 1,745 sq. ft., with prices starting from the upper $300,000s to the low $500,000s. The excellent array of modern features and finishes adds remarkable value for everyone from first-time buyers to families and those who are considering scaling down their lifestyles.

You can purchase with confidence from Greatwise Developments. Since 1984, this progressive firm has brought a fresh perspective to the new home building industry with cuttingedge architecture and design, and

THE RIGHT TIME

Recently in Ottawa, demand for new homes and condominiums exceeds supply, especially in the

SALES CENTRE 2795 Baseline Rd. CONTACT 613.693.0808 freshtowns.ca HOURS Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Weekends from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

a customer-first philosophy that focuses on quality of life above all.

Visit today and see for yourself the exciting lifestyle offered at Fresh Towns. The Sales Centre is located at 2795 Baseline Rd., Ottawa. Hours are Monday to Thursday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and weekends 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visit freshtowns.ca or call 613.693.0808.

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