Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – July 4, 2020

Ottawa July 4–Aug. 1, 2020

The first and only complete guide to pre-construction homes and condos

ELEVATED CONDO LIVING AT THE HEART OF GREYSTONE VILLAGE SEE PAGES 10 to 12

INSIDE:

PATIO SEASON PANACHE

A BUYER’S GUIDE TO DEVELOPMENT CHARGES

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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

MEDIA CONSULTANT

Julie DeBoer 613.875.6673 julie.deboer@nexthome.ca SALES & MARKETING CO-ORDINATORS

Gary Chilvers Vi Nguyen DISTRIBUTION

distributionteam@nexthome.ca ACCOUNTING INQUIRIES

accountingteam@nexthome.ca DIRECTOR OF PRINT MEDIA

Lauren Reid–Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Alicesa Pullan

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ADVICE

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Open concept living

Trending Canadian real estate markets lead the world in post-COVID-19 recovery

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Industry Insider

BY ALEEM KASSAM AND PHYLLIS LUI

26 Celebrity Homes + Condos Brad and Jen’s newlywed mansion is for sale

Get development charges and caps in writing

BY IRINA POPOVA

20 Legally Speaking Reserve funds are your condo’s ‘insurance policy’

BY JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM

Marketplace Patio selections for small spaces

BY SARA DUCK

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#InsideOttawa News and events from across the Ottawa newhome and condo market

BY JULIE DEBOER

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SUSAN LEGGE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF New Home + Condo Guide

What’s the difference between buying a pre-construction home or condo over a resale property? I believe it takes the same amount of patience, persistence and luck to find what you’re looking for, but there is one major difference – options.

When buying a new home, you have the option of choosing the floorplan you want, as well as the exterior style and features you prefer from the builders’ selections.

Rather than inheriting someone else’s choices, you can incorporate your personal preferences in terms of tiles, colours, fixtures, flooring etc., before the construction of your new condo or home is completed.

Before you set out to shop, I suggest you make a list of “musthaves.” I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how close you’ll come to fulfilling your demands when you shop the new-home market.

Changes in consumer demand have made a huge impact on the types of housing options and community amenities offered today. Builders are more competitive than ever in the way of architectural styling, accessibility, functionality and maintenance options, too.

Keep your wish list handy while you shop, and be sure to update and revise it as you go along. Once you’ve narrowed down your search, you’ll see why patience and persistence pay off.

Happy new-home hunting!

EMAIL: susan.legge@nexthome.ca TWITTER: @SusanLegge

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#InsideOttawa Ottawa

by JULIE DEBOER

Ottawa

#STAYING SAFE

ENJOYED A FRIENDLY, socially distant visit with Tartan Homes’ Findlay Creek Village representative, Marissa, last week. Tartan’s sales offices and model homes are also open for visiting in the communities of Edenwylde in Stittsville and Russell Trails in Russell. Safety protocols are in effect and waving is welcomed.

Visit tartanhomes.com for more information.

Brigil donates iPads to help patients stay connected to loved ones In two months, Hôpital Montfort Hospital was able to make 264 virtual visits possible between patients and their loved ones thanks to the 15 iPads that Brigil donated in order to give back to their community.

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people unable to visit a loved one.

Montfort Foundation created a COVID-19 emergency fund to finance the various coronavirusrelated needs of Montfort’s staff and patients. Soon after the fund launched, this gift came from one of the most influential leaders in the region — the family of Gilles Desjardins, president of the Brigil home construction company.

Take a selfie, fight prostate cancer!

Everything is ‘thumbs up’ at the Cardel Homes’ Creekside community in Richmond where Julie and Vivien take five for a visit.

Creekside offers best of both worlds A great place to visit and an even better place to live, the scenic enclave of Creekside offers the best of both worlds, with big-city accessibility, scenic views and outdoor amenities that only a rural setting can provide.

To learn more about this family-friendly community and the bungalow and two-storey plans that are available, visit cardelhomes.com and reach out to Vivien to book a sales appointment at 764 Kirkham Crescent.

Phoenix Homes is a proud sponsor of the Telus Ride for Dad. Even though the ride has been postponed, motorcyclists can do the Ride Alone Together to Fight Prostate Cancer. On a date and time of their choosing, they can ride alone or with a few other registered friends and follow the route. By stopping at specified locations – like this one outside of Phoenix Homes’ Pathways at Findlay Creek location at 122 Dun Skipper – take a selfie that can be posted to social media, and keep riding and collecting pledges until the fall. To register, or for more information, visit ridefordad.ca

Zibi’s Place des Festivals will feature RBC Bluesfest as a drive-in concert series Zibi’s Place des Festivals, located at 60 Rue JosMontferrand in Gatineau, is the place to be this summer as RBC Bluesfest and the National Arts Centre/Centre National des Arts come together to present the #CanadaPerforms RBC Bluesfest Drive-In Concert Series.

Drive in, park, and watch the live concert from the comfort of your vehicle while your radio is tuned in to a dedicated event station.

Concert dates are July 31, August 1, August 7, and August 8. The event is designed to give music fans a live show experience maintaining social distancing.

See the full line up of nationally recognized recording artists by visiting canadaperforms. ottawabluesfest.ca/ Continued on page 8 nexthome.ca 7

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Take an executive tour of Peridot

Gemstone’s Vice-President Josh Zaret invited everyone to join him for a neighbourhood bike tour around their community of Peridot recently.

Located 10 minutes from downtown Ottawa, and adjacent to the Central Experimental Farm and Rideau Canal, Peridot is a micro-community of family-sized luxury homes that are surrounded by greenspace, tranquility and one-of-a kind stunning views.

Residents of Peridot benefit from the knowledge that as a National Historic Site of Canada, the surrounding land promises never to be developed.

Visit gemstonecorp.com/peridot/ for more information about this site which is located at 1003 Prince of Wales Drive.

Not everyone gets cake, but Blackstone is still a great new community to check out

Natalie, pictured here with Cardel’s front cover issue, and her co-pilot Betsy, bring out the sweet in me with birthday treats. Thank you ladies!!

If you have any questions about Cardel’s Blackstone community in Kanata, these are the two best people to speak with.

To get all of the contact information, and book an appointment, visit cardelhomes.com – and remember not everyone gets cake.

Community pond sets the stage for Fox Run

Brisk sales means sites are selling out quickly It’s been a busy time for pre-construction real estate across the Ottawa region, resulting in several soldout locations. One of these hot locations includes Minto’s Avalon Encore which is now sold out!

Launched in 2014, this community quickly grew to be one of Minto’s largest. To learn more about Minto’s other communities in the Avalon neighbourhood, such as Avalon Aquaview and Avalon Vista, visit Minto. com Another popular spot, Brigil’s Carleton Place Community of Carleton Crossing, is also officially sold out. Discover other Brigil communities such as Kanata Lakes, Domaine du Vieux-Port or visit www.brigil.com for a look at its other locations.

In the new community of Fox Run in Richmond, there will be walking paths surrounding the pond, some of which are all ready built and being enjoyed.

Caivan and Metric Homes are the builders behind this conveniently located community, and you can visit them both online and in person.

Enjoy the advantages of small-town living along with many local retail shops, established community services, and schools and parks all just a short walk away. Nearby highway access with Ottawa and surrounding areas only 15 minutes away.

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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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Welcome to The Spencer, eQ Homes’ latest addition to the exclusive Greystone Village community in Old Ottawa East. The epitome of timeless sophistication, this sleek and stylish 9-storey boutique condominium is set to redefine modern living in the city of Ottawa.

A timeless modern masterpiece coming soon, The Spencer will offer a spectacular collection of Smart Bachelors as well as unique one- and two-bedroom

layouts. Whether you’re looking to stay inside a bit more or take in your natural surroundings, The Spencer will truly be the ideal destination to live, work and play.

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condo. Chef-inspired gourmet kitchens with modern overheight cabinetry, natural stone countertops, and award-winning German Engineered Blomberg appliances. The spa-inspired master ensuites are havens for luxurious indulgence fitted with the most fabulous features and finishes. Expansive windows will bring sunlight and greenery inside, while the oversized balconies and terraces will offer the most enviable views of the Rideau River and nature lands.

Seamlessly integrating the surrounding green space, The Spencer’s striking modern lobby is planned to be an unmistakable designer-appointed status statement. The over-height ceiling, dropped wooden inlays, and spectacular tiled feature wall will link the building with its gorgeous natural surroundings. The 12

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rooftop terrace will be your ultimate retreat for afternoon barbeques with friends or curling up with a good book by the outdoor fireplace. Other building amenities include a modern fitness studio fitted with both cardio and strength training equipment, bicycle storage, and a beautifully appointed guest suite.

Every suite at The Spencer includes eQ Smarthome Technology. Take complete control of your suite’s climate and lights throughout your home.

Enter the neighbourhood down the Grand Allée, a vibrant central plaza. Stroll along the charming streetscapes and take the path along the Rideau River where you will find yourself amidst the most spectacular nature lands.

The first project in Ontario to be awarded the LEED ND v4 SILVER, Greystone Village is a 26-acre mixed-use masterplanned community. Committed to sustainability and green living, key features of the community include Energy Star homes, close proximity to LRT and integrated transit stops, the retention of key heritage components, and seamless design integration into the surrounding community.

To register, please visit https://greystonevillage.ca/thespencer. For more information on Greystone Village, email sales@greystonevillage.ca or call 613.569.3043

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Building Tomorrow Building Tomorrow

TRENDING

CANADIAN REAL ESTATE MARKETS TO LEAD THE WORLD IN POST-COVID-19 RECOVERY: REMAX Canada’s real estate markets will be among the strongest in the world in a post COVID-19 recovery, according to a new report from ReMax Canada.

A Leger survey conducted on behalf of ReMax indicates that 56 per cent of Canadians who are planning to engage in the real estate market expect to do so in less than a year, showing an eagerness to get back to buying and selling.

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Almost half (44 per cent) of Canadians believe the real estate market will bounce back to the strength it was before COVID-19 by 2021. Moreover, 29 per cent believe that before the end of 2020, the market in Canada will return to its pre-pandemic strength.

“While the Canadian market has seen a steep year-overyear decline in the volume of transactions during the peak

of COVID-19 this spring, transactions have been happening and prices in particular have been resilient in much of Canada,” Christopher Alexander, executive vicepresident and regional director, ReMax of Ontario-Atlantic Canada, told New Home & Condo Guide, Ottawa.

Alexander points to data from the Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA), showing that

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national home sales in May were up 59.6 per cent from April. “Now that economies are beginning to reopen across the country, and in light of some of the recent activity we’ve seen in various cities across Canada, we anticipate that demand could begin to improve much faster than we initially anticipated at the beginning of COVID-19.”

“Canada’s housing market was strong before COVID-19 hit, and despite the tragic impacts of the pandemic, we are optimistic that housing market could be restored much sooner than initially expected,” says Elton Ash, regional executive vice-president, ReMax of Western Canada. “As we saw in our 2020 Liveability Report, Canadian communities are resilient and people love their neighbourhoods, showing a collective commitment to bounce back.”

Pre-existing pent-up demand for homes in hot markets such as Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver may help mitigate the decline in buyers who are suffering pandemic-related job losses, ReMax says. Exceptionally low inventory in much of Canada may also contribute to upward price pressure as restrictions ease and demand increases further.

In line with economists’ predictions, ReMax Canada estimates relative price stability by the end of 2020, with a possible price correction in the single digits. Exceptions include regions such as Alberta and Newfoundland, which are still struggling to rebound from a host of shocks, the dive in resource revenues, and the potential for a second wave of COVID-19.

The pandemic has pushed the global real estate industry to embrace a variety of technology tools that were previously available but not always adopted to facilitate a transaction. Now, professionals are integrating 3D home tours and virtual open houses into their listing and selling practices. Given that almost half of Canadians (46 per cent) say that in a post-COVID-19 landscape, they’d prefer to work with real estate agents who use technology and virtual services in order to adhere to social distancing guidelines, agents will need to adapt in order to secure and build their businesses.

This sentiment is shared across both the U.S. and Europe, which have witnessed a shift in consumer wants toward a more digitalized homebuying and selling experience, such as e-signatures, virtual meetings and digital paperwork. It is important to note that in some instances, buyers are still requesting inperson home tours before completing a transaction.

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ADVICE | INDUSTRY INSIDER

GET IT IN WRITING TO AVOID SURPRISES

IT’S THAT SIMPLE IRINA POPOVA

Considering the purchase of a preconstruction property? Be sure to have any concerns you have about hidden costs associated with the transaction alleviated by working with a builder you trust and getting the facts in writing before finalizing your Agreement of Purchase and Sale.

You may have heard horror stories about a ‘friend of a friend’ having to shell out thousands of dollars on closing day, well, it’s because they didn’t do their due diligence.

Sometimes these hidden fees are due to something called development charges.

What are development charges?

And how can you protect yourself?

Development charges are fees levied by the municipality on new residential, commercial and industrial projects. The fees are intended to cover the cost of growth-related infrastructure.

For example, new water and sewer pipes, community centres, roads and fire stations are generally needed to support communities or condo towers. Instead of taxpayers taking on these costs, they are charged to the developer and then later passed onto the purchasers, either partially, or in their entirety.

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developers have absorbed a lot of those costs by being more flexible when establishing a cap on these charges. However, with the rising costs of construction and increasing development charges, this may change.

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If you’re buying after the ground has been broken, the developer should be able to give you a good idea of the development charges, or cap it, without much pushback.

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It’s crucial to protect yourself before you sign your purchase agreement and to negotiate with the developer to add a clause in order to “cap” these development charges. This is something you can do before signing, or during the conditional period, with the help of your lawyer and real estate agent.

If, for example, the fees are capped at $5,000 and the total charge is $25,000, you will be accountable for $5,000. The developer is accountable for the additional $20,000. In my experience, a $5,000-$7,500 cap is pretty common in Ottawa. Depending on the market and the popularity of the project, the buyer may have the power to negotiate this cap

to a lower number. Occasionally, developers may offer a zero-cap promotion.

The developer has to pay the total development charge to the municipality when they get their construction permit. Which means that if you are purchasing when the project is initially launched, likely many months before construction actually starts, the developer doesn’t actually know the exact amount of those charges so it may be harder to negotiate a cap.

The municipality also regularly increases development charges, so they might be much higher than the developer had anticipated once they actually have to be paid. This is an important reason to make sure that the development charges are capped when the original contract is signed.

If you’re buying after the ground has been broken, the developer should be able to give you a good idea of the development charges, or cap it, without much pushback.

If you are making the purchase before the construction permit has been obtained and the developer will not budge on capping the development charges at any amount, be sure to get the advice of a lawyer so you can weigh your options.

Irina Popova is a real estate agent and co-owner of Blue Panda Realty. She has been specializing in the central Ottawa market since 2013.

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ADVICE | LEGALLY SPEAKING

RESERVE FUNDS ARE YOUR CONDO’S INSURANCE POLICY

by JACQUELINE MONETA JD AND JAYSON SCHWARZ LLM

All condominiums are required to have a reserve fund under the Condominium Act. A reserve fund is a special account, separate from the condominium’s operating fund, and it is used to pay for major repairs and replacements to the condominium’s common elements. A portion of every common expense fee is deposited into the reserve fund monthly. The reserve fund is intended to act like an insurance policy, to ensure that the corporation has enough money to cover future repairs.

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WHEN CAN YOU DIP INTO THE RESERVE FUND?

The reserve fund can only be used to pay for major renovations or repairs; this includes replacement and non-routine repairs of common elements and assets of the condominium. If condos didn’t have reserve funds, or their reserve funds are depleted, they would need to raise large amounts of money from the owners when major repairs are required.

This lack of funds most frequently results in a special assessment.

THE RESERVE FUND STUDY

A reserve fund study determines how much money needs to be in the fund to ensure the repairs will be covered in the future. The study is usually prepared by an engineer and includes both a physical assessment of the condominium and a financial plan during the first year of the condominium corporation, then every three years.

The study will cover: • all parts of the building that need repair or replacement (ex. windows, balconies) • estimates when the repairs and/or replacements are expected to occur • estimates of the cost of each expenditure in each year • a recommended reserve fund contribution amount • recommended increases in reserve fund contributions for the following three fiscal years.

It is important to note that the reserve fund study is based on assumptions and educated guesses.

These estimates may fall short in the following circumstances: • poor maintenance decisions can result in your condominium having to replace components earlier than expected • emergency repairs or replacements • postponed expenditures THE OWNERS’ PERSPECTIVE

All previous and current owners have contributed to the reserve fund. That’s because every owner who received the benefits of common elements, including the lobby, hallways and elevator, shares the responsibility of the replacement costs. Long term, as an owner, your unit will fetch a higher asking price if your property is well-maintained and the reserve fund is healthy.

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Owners have the right to review the reserve fund study by asking the corporation for a copy. When you purchase a unit, a copy of the most recent reserve fund study is included with the status certificate.

Owners have the right to review the reserve fund study by asking the corporation for a copy. When you purchase a unit, a copy of the most recent reserve fund study is included with the status certificate.

As an owner, it’s important to be mindful that the reserve fund balance will fluctuate from year to year. In some years, the fund’s balance is high. After planned expenditures, the fund’s balance may be depleted. It’s important to look at the situation holistically, ask about recent repairs and plans for upcoming projects at board meetings. Much

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like insurance, a healthy reserve fund is an invaluable tool in the condominium’s arsenal.

Mail, deliver or fax letters to the magazine or to us, use the web site (schwarzlaw.ca), email (info@schwarzlaw.ca) and give us your questions, concerns, critiques and quandaries. We will try to deal with them in print or electronic form.

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Small patio space? No problem. With a few choice pieces, you can create an outdoor oasis to enjoy all summer long.

Ixtapa loveseat. $599.

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Mallsten outdoor floor decking. $23/8.719 sq. feet. Ikea.ca

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Atra concrete round side table. $129. Article.com

Solblekt patio umbrella in orange floral pattern. $60. Ikea.ca Embroidered jute rug. $400- $800.

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Penny string lights

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Papaya melamine round tray. $19. Indigo.ca

Otterรถn indoor/ outdoor pouffe. $59. Ikea.ca

Bold stripe guava outdoor pillow. $34. Indigo.ca

Rattan plant stand. $70. Homesense.ca

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design file

OPEN-CONCEPT

living

Kalu Interiors shares tips on creating a seamless kitchen, dining and living room space.

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At Kalu Interiors, a common design request is for open-concept layouts.

This trend first appeared in the 1950s and rose to fame in the ‘90s, when older homes with small rooms made way for more straightforward, sprawling spaces conducive to the flow of light, views and conversation.

To those hesitant of “open-concept,” it doesn’t mean “wall-free.”

Privacy is vital to certain areas, like a bedroom or office. But for social spaces, the combined kitchen-living-dining area can be a great use of space. The secret to success is clearly defining each area’s function while maintaining a harmonious aesthetic.

In this home, the objective was a luxe yet modern open-living look.

The kitchen offers precisely that. The cabinets are painted trendy grey,

punctuated by gold-toned handles. Pops of gold also appear in the custom kitchen island and hood fan. The island defines the kitchen, with a quartz countertop in a mitred waterfall style.

Suspended overhead, an oversized chandelier adds presence but doesn’t overwhelm, with simple glass globes.

Not everything is open in this interior. A wok kitchen adjacent to the main kitchen is used for more substantial cooking and acts as a secondary kitchen while entertaining. Never let your guests see you break a sweat, right? The wok kitchen is also outfitted with a single-drawer dishwasher for added function.

Blurring the boundary between kitchen and living spaces, a display

niche tops the upper cabinets, featuring some decorative accessories. Panelled appliances boast a “furniture” look that is seamless to the adjoining living area.

The formality of the kitchen is balanced by the casualness of the living and dining areas. The wallpaper is subtle, but adds a layer of character. Colours are airy and light, with quick hits of deep blue. The fireplace surround features a marble-look porcelain tile, lending a lovely focal point for the living area. The marble detail of the coffee and dining tables visually connects these spaces to the adjacent kitchen. The furniture

silhouettes are casual, upholstered in velvet for a touch of formality to this otherwise laid-back look.

A stunning chandelier is used to define the dining area and a pair of skylights on either side of the dining table flood this open space with natural light, while further highlighting the dining area.

Some find the whole “openconcept” concept confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. With a little forethought to how to live in and use your home, plus the right design advice to bring that vision to life, each room can be clearly defined and used – even without walls separating them.

Award winning Interior Designers Phyllis Lui and Aleem Kassam are the Principal designer duo for Kalu Interiors. For more than a decade this Vancouver based design firm has become known and focus 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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BRAD & JEN’S

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ew things are worth staying in an inconvenient marriage to hold on to, but in the case of a classic Beverly Hills mansion once owned

by Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt, the breakup might have deserved a second thought. The A-list couple owned the home from 2001 to 2006 and it is once again on the market priced at $44.5 million US. One of Southern California’s most romantic homes, the French Normandy Revival-style estate includes canyon views, dreamy hedged landscaping and lighted pool, meandering stoned courtyard and patios, multiple fireplaces including the bedroom, more fireplaces in the dining room and bar, outdoor living room and an outdoor bedroom over the tennis court. It was going to be their forever love nest when Jennifer

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and Brad bought it soon after their Malibu marriage. The supercouple immediately started a three-year renovation replacing the kitchen floor with heated marble, designing and installing a pub with floors sourced from a 200-year-old French château and adding a private screening room. They also added a tennis court and pavilion with guest house on the upper level. In January of 2005, their separation was announced and the home sold in 2006 to a hedge fund executive who completed the renovation and added some features of his own.

The 11,173-square-foot home is nestled into a bit over an acre on a quiet cul-de-sac with gated entrances on two streets, five bedrooms and 13 baths between the main house and a one-bedroom guest house. Formal rooms are large with the dining room capable of seating

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20 guests and the bar room with its original fireplace, eat-in gourmet kitchen and gym. The lower-level living room and bar opens to the swimming pool terrace. Grounds are tropical and thickly and privately planted with mature greenery. The home was originally built in 1934 for actor Fredric March, one of the first movie star mansions in Beverly Hills.

March was as big a star in his day as Aniston and Pitt are today whose 52-year career totalled over 100 films including classics such as The Best Years of Our Lives and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

The listing agent of this home is Susan Smith of Hilton & Hyland, Beverly Hills. For more, visit TopTenRealEstateDeals.com Source: www.hiltonhyland.com Photo credit: Tyler Hogan

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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.

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Carp

Phoenix Homes

Diamondview Estate 1590 Diamondview Rd., Carp

D

–

B

–

–

–

$490’s

Carp

Mattino Developments

Diamondview Estates

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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

–

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–

–

$475’s

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

B

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

2, 3

2, 3

mattino.ca

–

Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

13

C

$331’s

613-219-8746 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

$472’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

–

$426’s

613-617-0001 claridgehomes.com

–

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LOCATION

BUILDER

SITE NAME

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$354’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

PG.

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights

–

–

–

TH

–

C

$280’s

613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca

Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$465’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

–

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

–

Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park by appointment only

–

–

–

–

–

C

426

613-224-0330

–

Nepean

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

–

Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte 560 Rideau Street

Centretown

Dream Investment

Lowertown

9 2, 3

Central

–

mapleleafcustomhomes.ca

–

613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

–

C

$388

–

–

ashcrofthomes.ca

–

–

C

–

sobaottawa.com

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

–

C

$577

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

–

–

–

–

–

C

346

613-695-7577 richcraft.com

–

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

thecharlottecondos.com

–

Zibi

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

zibi.ca

–

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

–

–

–

–

–

C

$407

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

–

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

–

–

TH

–

C

Inquire

613-569-3043

9

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

15

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 779 Fiddlehead Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$309’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$452’s

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

9

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

South

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Findlay Creek

Richcraft

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek

SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-822-9714 richcraft.com

PG.

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$412’s

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

tamarackhomes.com

–

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

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

–

2, 3

parkviewhomes.info

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

9

–

Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

9

–

–

Inquire

613-788-2776 minto.com

–

TH

–

–

$475’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

–

–

TH

–

–

$540’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

$290’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

9

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

9

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

–

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Orleans

Mattamy

SITE NAME Summerside South 2496 Tenth Line Road

PROPERTY TYPE

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

Ottawa East

Mattamy

Wateridge Village at Rockliffe 895 Montreal Road

–

–

–

TH

–

–

$299’s

Russell

Corvinelli Homes

Russell Trails

D

–

–

–

–

–

Russell

Melanie Construction

Sunset Flats

D

–

–

–

–

Russell

Tartan Homes

Russell Trails

D

SD

B

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau du Parc 534 boul. Des Grives

D

–

B

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

Chelsea

Hendrick

Gatineau

Richcraft

D D

FROM TH

SD

B

–

$390’s –

–

–

CONTACT 613-837-5056 mattamyhomes.com

PG. –

tamarackhomes.com

–

613-421-7127 mattamy.com

–

–

corvinellihomes.ca

–

–

–

melanieconstruction.com

–

–

–

–

tartanhomes.com

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

19

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

19

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

19

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

19

Hendrick Farm

D

–

–

TH

–

–

hendrickfarm.ca

–

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

D

–

–

–

–

–

819-682-7000 richcraft.com

–

North

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