Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – August 1, 2020

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CONTENTS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

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

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira

COVER STORY

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ADVICE

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Legally Speaking

26 Celebrity Homes + Condos The home of The Golden Girls is for sale!

Tips on estate planning’

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ

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Neighbourhood Profile Barrhaven, an urban oasis

IN EVERY ISSUE

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News and events from across the Ottawa newhome and condo market

INSPIRATION

20 Design File The colour conundrum

BY ALEEM KASSAM AND PHYLLIS LUI

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Home Décor

BY JULIE DEBOER

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Trending Demand for luxury properties surges

BY SARA DUCK

30 New Home & Condo Developments

24 Outdoor Living

34 What’s Online

Art house

What’s hot in outdoor living

BY SARA DUCK

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Consumer confidence is key to our economy. Without it, our interest in purchasing high-ticket items such as cars, homes or luxury goods, plummets.

In the new-home industry, consumer confidence was given a boost last month with the passing of the ‘Rebuilding of Consumer Confidence Act’, or Bill 159, which essentially overhauls the entire Tarion program to better serve and protect new-home and condo buyers.

The Tarion warranty program covers every brand-new home and condominium in Ontario. It is mandatory, with the cost of the program typically built into the price of a new home.

The overhaul of Tarion is designed to give buyers the highest level of protection they can get when buying ‘new’ based on a number of recommendations made by the province’s auditor general.

In recent months, Tarion has taken steps to improve protections for consumers, including: • Enhanced disclosure for purchasers buying pre-construction condominiums; • Updates to the Ontario Builder Directory to help prospective buyers make informed decisions; • Public disclosure of compensation to improve transparency.

And, there’s more to come.

The Tarion.com website has a ton of great information for new-home and condo shoppers, and the directory includes background information about builders all across the province.

Be sure to check it out, and always have a real estate lawyer review your offer before you sign on the dotted line.

By having the best interests of homeowners in mind, we all benefit from the perks of a safe and healthy housing market.

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by JULIE DEBOER

Ottawa

HELPING HARVESTS

BRIGIL SUPPORTS COMMUNITY GARDENING PROJECT BY DONATING SPACE The Mooney’s Bay Community Garden was a project spearheaded by the Riverview Park Community Association, supported by River Ward Councillor Riley Brockington. It is temporarily located at the vacant grocery store at the Riverside Mall – a location generously donated by Brigil as they confirm plans to redevelop the land. A ribbon-cutting ceremony took place July 13. Local families are excited to tend to their own garden plots, with a portion of their harvests designated for donation.

New models at Claridge Homes’ Claridge Homes played a bit of hide-and-seek with me! Both of their popular communities in Findlay Creek, Sundance and Lilythorne have new models. Visit Clarissa and Hussain at Sundance, located at 431 Fernside Street, or the Lockport model in Lilythorne at 3275 Findlay Creek Drive.

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Say hello to eQ Homes I got to spend some time with the various members of the eQ Homes staff. James Paterson, known as the unofficial Mayor of eQuinelle, is actually the Customer Experience Director and is able to give you all the details about the award-winning community of eQuinelle located in Kemptville, as well as the award-winning golf course.

I also stopped by eQ Homes’ Findlay Creek neighbourhood of Pathways to see Jennifer.

She let me know that Phase Two will be released soon.

A spectacular new collection of Single Detached Homes and Townhomes in an established South Ottawa neighbourhood, just 30 minutes from downtown.

For more information on you can visit the eQ Homes website or see the contact info in the Builder’s Index at the back of the book.

New release of towns being offered for the first time in 38 years Valecraft is excited that its St. Thomas community in Embrun, Ontario has sold out of the current phase – but don’t worry, the team will soon have a new phase of the homes available, including a lineup of award-winning townhomes. This is the first time in 38 years that they’ve offered towns in this community! Learn about their lineup and why Embrun— located just south of the Trans-Canada Highway and giving you easy access to Ottawa, Montreal, and everywhere in-between — is the idyllic location.

Catch a double feature this month at Place des Festivals Zibi

A new urban drive-in will be showing movies beginning July 9 at Place des Festivals Zibi for two weekends in August (20-21-22 and 28-29). Starting at 7:30 p.m., each drive-in evening will offer double features with two radio channels reserved for the audio, allowing spectators to watch the movies in French or English. Love the location? Don’t forget that #CanadaPerfoms at the RBC Bluesfest Drive-in on August 1, 7 and 8 in the same spot.

Check out zibi.ca/things-to-do/ for all the info.

Bucolic Clarence Crossing eQ Homes’ Clarence Crossing community, located in Clarence-Rockland on the banks of the Ottawa River, has such a lovely community pathway and lookout. There are so many shades of green to enjoy as well as the glorious sounds of nature. You can now view the Foxwood condo model Alder design when you visit. Every unit is a corner unit, and there are only 11 suites available. Alain is at the sales office and ready to take appointments at 235 L’Etang Street. Contact information is in the Builder’s Index in the back of the magazine. …continued on page 8 nexthome.ca 7

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A guide to Farmers’ Markets around Ottawa A summer staple in many communities is the local Farmers’ Market. It’s a place to meet your local makers, bakers, growers, sewers and everyone in between. A place that brings a sense of community to any area, whether it is new or established, these markets are a place where neighbours gather, and vendors are always more than willing to answer questions.

NEIGHBOURHOOD:

OPERATING HOURS:

ADDRESS:

OTTAWA Ottawa Farmers’ Market

Lansdowne

Sundays 9am-3pm

Lansdowne Park

Ottawa Farmers’ Market

Westboro

Saturdays 9:30am-3pm

McKeller Park

Ottawa Farmers’ Market

Orleans

Thursdays 11am-4pm

Ray Friel Rec Complex

Ottawa Organic Farmers’ Market

Alta Vista

Saturdays 10am-12pm

1644 Bank Street

Main Farmers’ Market

Old Ottawa East

Saturdays 9am-2pm

210 Main Street Ottawa

Kanata Farmers’ Market

Kanata

Saturdays 9am-3pm

745 Kanata Ave

Parkdale Market

Hintonburg

Daily 9am-5pm

366 Parkdale Ave

SOUTH Metcalfe Farmers’ Market

Metcalfe

Saturdays 9am-1pm

Metcalfe Fair Grounds

Kemptville Farmers’ Market

Kemptville

Sundays 11am-4pm

B + H Grocer Parking Lot

Manotick Farmers’ Market

Manotick

Saturdays 9am-3pm

5492 South River Drive

WEST Carleton Place Farmers’ Market

Carleton Place

Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm

7 Beckwith Street

Almonte Farmers’ Market

Almonte

Saturdays 8:30am-12:30pm

155 High Street

Carp Farmers’ Market

Carp

Saturdays 8am-1pm

3790 Carp Road

EAST

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Cumberland Farmers’ Market

Cumberland

Saturdays 9am-1pm

1115 Dunning

The Original Navan Market

Navan

Monthly from 10am

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

ESTATE PLANNING DURING THE PANDEMIC

by JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM & JACQUELINE MONETA

JAYSON SCHWARZ One of the questions we receive frequently is, “Why do I need a will?” People stammer and start, don’t want to discuss it and avoid the topic completely. These days, it’s more important than ever. All of us who love our families have an obligation to take this simple step to ensure their continuity, if something should happen to them.

It is important that you make a will for the following reasons: • To prevent your estate from going to the provincial government • To make sure the people you want to leave specific items actually receive them • To avoid leaving your relatives with costly issues after your death • To allow you to choose people to act as adoptive parents or guardians, if you have young children • COVID-19 has brought with it a unique set of challenges when it comes to the preparation and signing of wills and Powers of Attorney As of April 7, wills can be witnessed by video conference.

Previously, two witnesses had to be physically in the presence of the testator (the person making the will) when a typed will is signed. The emergency order from the government of Ontario now confirms that the

“presence” may be by audio-visual communication technology.

Please note that at least one of the two witnesses must be a licensee of the Law Society of Ontario (a lawyer or a paralegal) (the “Licensee”). This will likely require a different affidavit of execution than pre-COVID-19.

We recommend two separate affidavits of execution, one for the Licensee and one for the second witness.

The new emergency order now confirms that Wills and Powers of Attorney can now also be witnessed in counterpart (than means signed at different times).

By using video conferencing and counterpart, wills and powers of attorney can be fully executed remotely, giving immediate validity to the documents.

These new processes allow for lawyers and clients to adapt in these unprecedented times but increase work for everyone.

All instructions need to be in writing and signed off. Clients need to review their will and ask questions on the phone or

virtually. Finally, signing using audio video technology requires the lawyer to keep detailed notes, likely thorough the use of a checklist, or record the meeting.

Whether signing one copy of the will via video conference, or using counterparts, it’s important that both the witnesses actually see the testator, sign the will, and that the testator actually see both witnesses subscribe the will. This may require up to two additional video conference calls with the testator to ensure compliance and validity.

As you can see, the entire process may not exactly be easy, but it’s certainly doable.

Jayson Schwarz LL.M. is a Toronto real estate lawyer and partner in the law firm Schwarz Law LLP. Visit online at schwarzlaw.ca or email info@schwarzlaw.ca with your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries.

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WHITE TAIL RIDGE, DIAMONDVIEW, AND PATHWAYS: PHOENIX HOMES HAS YOU COVERED 10

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Between three new master-planned communities expecting to complete in the fall and winter of 2021, Phoenix Homes truly has something for every homebuyer.

Watch for future developments, The Junction, an exciting condo flat development in Barrhaven and Shadow Ridge in Greeley, a beautiful community with large lots, coming soon!

as well as fabulous shopping at the town’s varied boutiques, gift stores, antique shops, and well-curated bookstore—which intermingles with the historical buildings that bear witness to its rich history as a nineteenth-century mill town.

Now selling Phase 3, White Tail Ridge has bungalows from $485,400 and two-storey homes from $523,800, with square footage ranging from 1,259 to 4,192-sq. ft.

WHITE TAIL RIDGE

Located within walking distance of the Mississippi River in picturesque Almonte, White Tail Ridge is an impressive new development of bungalows and single family homes on 83-foot by 197-foot lots surrounded by mature trees.

With its rich greenspaces, gorgeous beach, splash pad, skate park, many playgrounds, and great schools Almonte is the perfect place to raise a family, and there are also plenty of ways to stay active outdoors here, including working on a handicap at Mississippi Golf Club or volleying at Almonte Tennis Club.

Another draw to Almonte is its current cultural collateral—excellent dining in such restaurants as The Barley Mow and the Heirloom Café and Bistro,

DIAMONDVIEW ESTATES

Surrounded by Canada’s beautiful natural landscape in the town of Carp, the spacious bungalows and twostorey family homes at Diamondview Estates provide the perfect balance between modern convenience and rural repose.

Not only does Carp have its fair share of activities and attractions, such as Carp Farmers’ Market and Irish Hills Golf & Country Club, but the town’s proximity to the Trans-Canada Highway also makes commutes across the National Capital Region a breeze, putting amenities such as Kanata Centrum, Tanger Outlets and Kanata North Technology Park a mere 10 minutes away. nexthome.ca 11

Currently in Phase 2, Diamondview features one-to-five bedroom, 1,160-square-foot to 4,229-square-foot homes, some of which offer customization — loft or a sunroom, anyone?

PATHWAYS

With its wide range of home sizes and floorplans, from two-storey single-family homes, to spacious bungalows, to sophisticated urban-style flats, Pathways truly has options for every lifestyle.

Situated just south of Findlay Creek, Pathways offers the ideal balance between privacy and access to amenities and is the perfect place for first-time homebuyers, growing families, and downsizers alike. The nearby banks of the Rideau River are host to a variety of recreational activities, including plenty of trails to explore, and Ottawa International Airport, big-box stores, restaurants, parks, entertainment, and public and private schools are all a short drive away.

Pathways offers a variety of floorplans—all with nine-foot ceilings—on lots that range from 35 to 50 square feet. Now in Phase 2, Pathways is selling two-, three-, and four-bedroom homes.

Bungalows start at $591,000 and two-storey homes begin at $584,200, and square footage ranges from 1,417 to 4,778.

A selection of model homes is available for scheduled viewings at Pathways and Diamondview and the “Newington” model features an accessible ground floor bedroom and ensuite.

To reach the Diamondview and White Tail Ridge, call 613-4701336. To reach Pathways, call 613219-6862. Visit phoenixhomes.ca for more info and updates from this homebuilder.

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NEIGHBOURHOOD PROFILE

BARRHAVEN AN URBAN OASIS

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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 cynical outsiders, enlightened residents know that the quick 20-minute commute to downtown is well worth the countless benefits and hidden treasures this family-friendly oasis has to offer.

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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 a time to hibernate by taking in a movie at the local theatre.

Many take the drive out to Barrhaven to find a new home because of the reasonable house prices. 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 Hwys. 416 and 417.

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. Everything you need is within walking distance. There is an expansive supermall, and parks and schools at almost every corner. In fact, many of the schools in Barrhaven are some of the top-rated in the city.

Building Tomorrow Building Tomorrow

TRENDING

DEMAND FOR LUXURY PROPERTIES SURGES AS

CURVE FLATTENS

A new Engel & Völkers report shows there is a spike in demand for luxury real estate as Canadians emerge from lockdown.

Its newly released Mid-Year 2020 Canadian Luxury Real Estate Market Report finds adaptation to the new ‘normal’ is causing Canadians to rethink how they live and seek out spaces that offer flexibility between work and leisure while staying home.

Low inventory is driving up prices in major metro areas.

Amidst stock market fluctuations, Canadian real estate is proving to be a solid investment. Virtual tours have proven to be a valuable tool for vetting real estate, and Engel

& Völkers is reporting the virtual element is here to stay.

The market report provides an analysis on residential real estate through April, May and June across five major cities, including Ottawa. It discusses luxury real estate across three price segments of under $1 million, $1-4 million and over $4 million as listed in the Multiple Listing Service (MLS).

Ottawa proved to be an outlier with the healthiest rebound and biggest price gains as a result of its sustained stable economic environment during the pandemic.

Multiple offer situations continue to grow on tight inventory with 56 per cent of listings sold over asking

in June compared to 43 per cent in May. These conditions resulted in a steady price incline with June seeing house prices rise 15 per cent and condo prices rise 17 per cent year-over-year – the highest across all major Canadian markets.

Despite the pandemic, Ottawa has only strengthened its position as a seller’s market, maintaining its status as one of Canada’s fastestgrowing real estate ecosystems.

In April, the pandemic’s impact triggered a year-over-year decrease in residential home sales by 55 per cent in Ottawa. Mid-May saw a stark improvement with monthly unit sales rising 11 per …continued on page 18

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MODERN LIFE. REDEFIN D. Experience city living in a vibrant village. Modern and iconic, The Spencer at Greystone Village is centrally-located, close to downtown, and surrounded by cycle-friendly pathways and trails.

With the Rideau River in your backyard, you’ve got endless outdoor pursuits to explore.

Smart Bachelor, 1 & 2 Bedroom Suites

Experience Village Living. GreystoneVillage.ca Prices and specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Renderings are artist’s concept. E. & O.E.

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cent from April’s figures, but still down by 44 per cent compared to last year. At the close of May, average prices for residential units in the Ottawa region rose by 13.8 per cent compared to last year.

June saw recovery back to normal levels with a mild two per cent drop in unit sales year-over-year, a drastic improvement from the 55 per cent drop in April, and a 44 per cent drop in May. June saw Ottawa’s house prices rise 15 per cent year-over-year and 17 per cent in the condo segment, boasting the largest price increases in Canada, as was predicted by Engel & Völkers in its spring 2019 forecast. Despite COVID-19, this market is holding its position 18 New Home + Condo Guide | Aug. 1–29, 2020

as one of the most attractive for investment by virtue of its stability and healthy economic environment.

Overall, the Canada market proved resilient within all major metropolitan markets showing stark improvements following a significant pause by COVID-19.

Despite April being marked by generational lows, May and June quickly rebounded showing positive trends in overall home sales, prices and consumer confidence. Busy spring markets have shifted into the summer and optimism is on the rise nationally.

“Canadian markets are proving their resiliency. Demand in Halifax, Toronto, Vancouver, Montréal and Ottawa held through the pandemic, with high-demand

price points selling quickly with multiple offers,” said Anthony Hitt, president & CEO, Engel & Völkers Americas. “COVID-19 has caused Canadians to rethink how they want to live, causing a shift in buyer preferences and habits in real estate. This is reflected in rising demand for properties with flexible living spaces to meet both work and lifestyle needs and amenities such as pools, entertainment rooms and outdoor living spaces and entertainment spaces. We’re seeing a trend toward cottage country and the suburbs, creating a temporary buying opportunity within the urban condo market as people prioritize properties with more space.”

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Take advantage of the meditative and soothing virtues of riverside life while enjoying the bustling energy of urban life.

Easy shoreline access for water sports Private marina on the Gatineau River 3 minutes from Highway 5 8.5 km from Parliament Luxurious property with high-end finishes, pool and spa Sumptuous views and sunsets 1 minute to walking and cycling paths

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design file

THE COLOUR

conundrum Interior designers Phyllis Lui and Aleem Kassam share a simple rule to help you choose the right colour combination for your space.

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There’s no arguing it: Colour is the best! Colour can change a mood at the flip of a dime; it has the power to take your interiors to new heights of luxury, serenity or calm, depending on the colour itself, or even shade and tone.

But beware the dreaded colour misstep, which can send a space into a tinted tailspin faster than you can say “rose pink.”

As interior designers, we can attest that colour is a wonderful tool, and from experience, we can say it is best served in thoughtful doses. Attack this beautiful beast armed with the 60-30-10 per cent rule.

In this space, our 60-per-cent colour, otherwise known as the dominant colour, is off-white, which is chic and sleek in any scenario. Covering about 60 per cent of the space, walls and sometimes large furnishings are the usual suspects for the dominant hue, which is frequently a neutral colour chosen for its versatility and its wide-ranging appeal.

The 30-per-cent colour, or secondary colour, should cover about 30 per cent of your space.

As a general rule, select a colour that contrasts your dominant colour. We chose a few different shades of grey for furnishings, area

rugs and some accessories, which really “pop” against the white backdrop. Grey also happens to be another trending neutral these days, so it delivers the trend factor with the eternal appeal of a neutral colour, making it the ideal choice for big-ticket furnishings such as a sofa.

Now for the smallest, yet arguably the “biggest” colour of your palette: The 10 per cent of your trifecta. Also referred to as the accent colour, this is the wow factor for your space. Though it only occupies 10 per cent of your view, your eye is instantly drawn to these small but steady punches of colour, often appearing in accessories such as textiles, artwork and curios on display.

Our choice for the accent colour is a dusty rose pink. We love how this hue instantly warms up the otherwise cool palette of white and grey, making its small but not-so-subtle appearance in every room. An accent chair in the living room sofa; pops of pink books and accessories; a cosy cushion and rug in the bedroom.

When it comes to choosing a colour combination for your home, consider how a particular colour affects your mood, and how you want to feel when

you’re in a specific room. If you’re having trouble nailing down that perfect combination, draw inspiration from a piece of art, a rug or a fabric swatch that you love. Ultimately, there’s no right or wrong choice. If you love it, then it’s right!

Tip If you’re aiming for a unified aesthetic in your home, carry the same colour scheme through every room, and particularly in adjoining spaces.

Award-winning interior designers Phyllis Lui & Aleem Kassam are the principal designer duo for Kalu Interiors. For more than a decade, this Vancouver based design firm has become known and focused on creating thoughtfully curated interiors that enhance and inspire how you live. The firm provides bespoke design services for clientele throughout Canada. kaluinteriors.com

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home decor

Art House

by SARA DUCK

California designer and artist Mike Upton is passionate about creating art for your home that is high quality and affordable – something that is a bit of an anomaly in today’s art world.

Joining forces with Canadian decor brand EQ3, Upton has released a curated collection of his screen-printed art that is sure to woo any art lover, budgetconscious or not!

Here are four of our favourite pieces from the collection available in stores and online at eq3.com

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Homes are a sacred space for me. It’s somewhere where we create memories and it’s a place we share with the people that we love the most. If a home is filled with art, it helps inspire feelings of creativity and joy and love in this sacred space, and that’s something I really try to provide for my audience.

– Mike Upton

Bastille canvas print. $220

Trestle canvas print. $180 Caudor canvas print. $220

Paloma canvas print. $220

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WHAT’S HOT IN 2020 may become known as the year of the staycation! Here are a few amazing products that can help you create the backyard of your dreams.

IRON EMBERS OUTDOOR FIRE FEATURES (TOP IMAGE) The pyramid outdoor fireplace is the perfect fireplace for your outdoor living space. The pyramid design provides an excellent view of the fire while keeping it well controlled. With a thick steel frame and stainless-steel mesh, this fireplace ensures the mesh won’t burn. Available in four sizes from 3-in to 6-in, there’s a size to fit all spaces. Ironembers.com

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to professional property services, while insured contractors get new business opportunities. Eden uses only approved contractors to ensure security, transparency, and fair prices for both owners and contractors.

OFF THE WALL ON THE FENCE

Transform your backyard or patio with stunning, high-quality art prints! Easily upload your pictures to personalize your space or choose from works by Canadian artists or from their image bank. This custom artwork is weatherproof, designed to stay outdoors in all Canadian seasons, and they guarantee their prints outside for five years, plus all prints are proudly produced in Canada. Offthewallonthefence.com

EDEN APP

Eden connects trusted contractors with property owners for ondemand and subscription-based snow removal and lawn care.

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RIPSHOT

Canada’s first individually packaged and tamperproof alcoholic shots are available in a variety of flavours and packages of eight. Riptide Cherry Cola (23 per cent) combines 10X distilled vodka with natural cherry and cola for an adult take on this classic drink. Enjoy on its own or mix with cola to create the perfect cocktail. Ripshot.co

SIZZLE SAUCE

A deliciously versatile grilling sauce, marinade and condiment carefully crafted to enhance, not mask, the natural flavours of your food. Sizzlesauce.ca VEGEPOD (TOP LEFT)

A Vegepod is one of the easiest ways to garden. You can put any size Vegepod on a stand that brings it to waist height, which makes it harder for animals to ravage and also makes it easier on your back since there is no bending down. All Vegepods come with a canopy to protect your veggies from any pests and a water reservoir to collect any excess water. That water will be recycled into the soil using the wicking beds placed right above the reservoir whenever the veggies are thirsty. You will be amazed how fast and easy your veggies grow.

Vegepod.ca BACKYARD ESCAPE STUDIOS

Their modular construction means all sheds can be installed from start to finish in just one day.

The backyard studios offer the perfect way to expand your living space and makes an excellent office, art studio or home gym. If you’re looking for storage solutions, the sheds come in a variety of styles and colours to give you the perfect garden, storage, or pool shed. All the products add beauty, function, and value to your property with a focus on quality and craftsmanship, which means you’ll have a gorgeous studio or shed for many years to come.

Backyardescapestudios.ca GENERAL PRODUCTS’ CLOUD SWING DAYBED

Stylish and luxurious design, this swing daybed with open/close roof is perfect for relaxation on the patio

or poolside. It’s made of a non-rusting aluminum frame, Textilene rooftop, offers sun protection and curtains for privacy are also included. It requires a minimal amount of maintenance and can withstand our harsh Canadian elements. Customers can choose from a selection of over 300 different Sunbrella materials with Canadian foam and fill, making this piece exceptionally comfortable. Gppatio.com DISTINCTLY PATIO (TOP RIGHT)

This new conversation set, aptly named Elegante, is made of extruded aluminum, and available in 50+ custom fabrics to customize its beautiful, modern frame into the set of your dreams. Looking for something else? They have the largest selection of high-quality outdoor patio furniture without huge price tags. Distinctlypatio.com TRAEGAR GRILLS (AT LEFT)

What outdoor entertainment space would be complete without the perfect grill? Traeger invented the wood-fired grill more than 30 years ago and continues to lead the industry with the next generation of grills. Combining powerful directdrive motors, Traeger’s innovative Downdraft Exhaust System, the latest technologies such as Turbotemp and WiFire connectivity, along with their industry-leading 13 different varieties of 100 per cent hardwood pellets, Traeger grills bring you the perfect mix of taste, versatility, ease of use, consistent results and community. (Traeger model shown – Ironwood 885) traegergrills.ca

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Celebrity Homes + Condos

THE

Golden Girls TV home is for sale

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F

or the first time in years, welcome to the inside of the “Miami� home of TV’s The Golden Girls. Although the lush subtropical landscaping surrounding the home was in keeping with the Miami environment, where the golden girls supposedly lived, the house itself was actually located in Los Angeles. While we were convinced that the comedic adventures of Blanche, Dorothy, Rose and Sophia took place inside the home we knew so well from the outside, in fact it was a set and not the original house. Now we have the opportunity to see that the actual house is far larger in volume and is a mix of mid-century modern, Japanese and Hawaiian architecture cleverly designed to reap the most from the mild California climate. Now for sale by the estate of the

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Celebrity Homes + Condos original owner, The Golden Girls TV home is priced at $2.9 million.

Still going strong on cable television 28 years after the final episode, the sitcom that ran from 1985 through 1992 and won more awards than almost any TV comedy on record, revolves around three slightlyover-middle-aged women who find themselves single again, plus the elderly mother of one, who struggle to be viable in a youth-oriented world. The four strong characters include Dorothy, the sensible one; Rose, the innocent airhead; Blanche, the consummate man-crazy flirt; and Sophia, the spry, sometimes too active mother of Dorothy. Their interactions between each other and the script’s formula was a handsdown winner. The actresses: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan and Estelle Getty each received at least one Emmy Award for their work on the show.

Little did we know that the real interior of The Golden Girls house had a completely different interior than that of the set. Instead, the 2,901-square-foot, four-bedroom, four-bath Brentwood home has huge open rooms and tall vaulted ceilings enjoying the feeling of wide-open space, unlike the small-cozy rooms we came to know through the sitcom. The home was built in 1955 by the Hawaiian architectural firm of Johnson and Perkins. The original design features include floor-to-ceiling glass, oak floors, sliding Japanese shoji screens eliminating the need for drapes, and a wonderful green-and-turquoise

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kitchen cheerfully displaying the epitome of a cool 1970’s look. The Hawaiian element brings the outdoors in with vanishing threshold and large covered patio with skylights to protect from the occasional raindrop.

This home is guaranteed to give the new owner many years of party-conversation topics. The listing agent for this property is Rachelle Rosten of Douglas Elliman, Beverly Hills.

Photo credit: Brandon Valente, Brandon V Photography. See more at TopTenRealEstateDeals.com

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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

Almonte

Phoenix Homes

White Tail Ridge 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

–

Almonte

Neilcorp

Mill Run, Marshall’s Bay Meadows

D

Arnprior

Campanale

Callahan Estates

D

Carleton Place

Cardel

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

Carleton Place

Longwood Builders

Carp

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

West

30

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SD

B

TH

–

–

–

neilcorphomes.com

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SD

TH

–

–

–

–

campanale.com

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

13

Coleman Central

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

longwoodbuilders.com

–

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

–

B

–

–

–

$534’s

Carp

Mattino Developments

Diamondview Estates

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–

–

–

–

–

–

Kanata

Cardel

Blackstone 106 Westphalian

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Kanata

Claridge

Bridlewood Trails 186 Overberg Way

D

–

–

TH

–

Kanata

Mattamy

Blackstone South 5505 Fernbank Road

D

–

–

TH

Kanata

Minto

Arcadia, Morgan’s Creek 380 Huntmar Drive

D

–

–

Kanata

Metric Homes

Trail View

D

–

–

Kanata

Richcraft

Bradley Commons 343 Haliburton Heights

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$596’s

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Richmond

Caivan

Fox Run 302 Meynell Road

D

–

–

–

–

–

Richmond

Cardel

Creekside 764 Kirkham Crescent

D

–

–

–

–

Richmond

Cedarstone

Kings Creek, Richmond Oaks

D

–

–

–

Richmond

Metric Homes

Fox Run

D

–

–

–

Stittsville

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

D

–

–

TH

–

Stittsville

Claridge

Westwood 571 Bobolink Drive

D

–

B

TH

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

D

–

B

TH

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–

–

$544’s

613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

B

613-470-1336 phoenix.ca

2, 3

2, 3

mattino.ca

–

Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

13

C

$362’s

613-219-8746 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

$341’s

613-836-7437 mattamyhomes.com

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

613-788-2770 minto.com

–

TH

–

–

–

metrichomes.com

–

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

–

–

uniformdevelopments.com

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

15

–

Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

13

–

–

–

cedarstonehomes.com

–

–

–

–

metrichomes.com

–

–

Inquire

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

13

–

–

$499’s

613-617-0001 claridgehomes.com

–

–

C

$566’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

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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.

Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

Stittsville

Tartan

EdenWylde

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

Stittsville

Tamarack

Westwood, Poole Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

–

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

valecraft.com

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

mapleleafcustomhomes.ca

–

613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

–

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$465’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

– –

Central Maple Leaf

The Village at the Schoolyard

West Centretown

Claridge

Icon 485 Preston Street

–

–

–

–

Centretown

Ashcroft

eResidences

–

–

–

–

Centretown

Brad Lamb Realty

SoBa 203 Catherine St.

–

–

–

–

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Moon

–

–

–

Centretown

Claridge

Claridge Plaza 4 , Claridge Royale 244 Rideau Street

–

–

Centretown

Richcraft

The Bowery 255 Bay Street

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Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte 560 Rideau Street

Centretown

Dream Investment

Lowertown

Nepean

–

C

$421

–

–

ashcrofthomes.ca

–

–

C

–

sobaottawa.com

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

–

C

$319

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

–

–

C

346

613-680-0592 richcraft.com

–

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

thecharlottecondos.com

–

Zibi

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

zibi.ca

–

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

–

–

–

–

–

C

$457

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

–

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

–

–

TH

–

C

Inquire

613-569-3043

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Old Ottawa East

Uniform

Echo

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

uniformdevelopments.com

–

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

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Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road

D

–

–

TH

–

C

$489’s

613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com

–

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

–

–

B

–

–

–

–

uniformdevelopments.com

–

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe 4005 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

613-823-1900 minto.com

–

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

glenviewhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance 431 Fernside Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$516’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 3275 Findlay Creek Drive

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$506

343-961-9106 claridgehomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

D

SD

B

–

–

C

$400’s

613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

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Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

2, 3

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$412’s

613-822-9714 richcraft.com

–

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

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South

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

SITE NAME Cowan’s Grove

PROPERTY TYPE D

–

–

TH

–

–

FROM –

CONTACT hnhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

–

–

B

–

–

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany 108 Moretto Court

D

–

B

TH

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge 591 Summerhill Street

D

–

–

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave

D

–

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

Riverside South

Urbandale

ClarenceRockland

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

PG.

2, 3

parkviewhomes.info

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

17

–

Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

17

–

–

Inquire

613-788-2776 minto.com

–

TH

–

–

$516’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

–

–

TH

–

–

$494’s

613-491-0834 richcraft.com

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

hnhomes.com

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

urbandaleconstruction.com

–

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$385’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

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ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

longwoodbuilders.com

–

ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

chclementconstruction.ca

–

Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

–

–

–

TH

–

C

–

devcore.ca

–

Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

melanieconstruction.com

–

Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

–

sacahomes.ca

–

Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

–

TH

–

–

–

ashcrofthomes.ca

–

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-706-4262 brigil.com

19

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

15

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com

–

Orleans

eQ Homes

Provence 1375 Trim Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$450’s

613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

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Orleans

Minto

Avalon Encore 2370 Tenth Line Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-834-6400 minto.com

–

Orleans

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$355’s

613-424-6600 richcraft.com

–

Orleans

Mattamy

Summerside South 2496 Tenth Line Road

D

$390’s

613-837-5056 mattamyhomes.com

–

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

D

tamarackhomes.com

–

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe 895 Montreal Road

613-421-7127 mattamy.com

–

East

Ottawa East

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TH SD –

B –

– TH

– –

– –

– $299’s

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 Russell

BUILDER Corvinelli Homes

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT

PG.

Russell Trails

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

corvinellihomes.ca

–

Russell

Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

melanieconstruction.com

–

Russell

Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

D

SD

B

–

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

D

–

B

–

–

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

19

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

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Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

19

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

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Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

D

–

–

TH

–

–

hendrickfarm.ca

–

Gatineau

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

D

–

–

–

–

–

819-682-7000 richcraft.com

–

North

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