Ottawa New Home + Condo Guide – March 14, 2020

Ottawa Mar. 14–28, 2020

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

Your story starts here

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MODEL-HOME DESIGN INSPIRATION

ONTARIO NEW-HOME PROGRAMS PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS

CONNECTIONS IN KANATA COMING SOON

Village Home, The Sandstone End IV ‘Transitional’, 1,738 Sq.Ft.

Our latest community in Ottawa, Connections in Kanata, will be opening soon with a new release of Townhomes and Detached Designs.

Located in the central hub of Kanata, you’re connected to everything right outside your door.

30' Single Car Garage Home, The Primrose II ‘Transitional’, 1,862 Sq.Ft. Connections in Kanata is surrounded by lively green spaces like Alexander Grove Park, a vast selection of shops and restaurants, and recreation just down the road. Treat yourself to a Senators game at The Canadian Tire Centre just a walk away.

And if you need to venture further from home, nearby access to Highway 417 means you can drive to downtown Ottawa in only 25 minutes.

36' Double Car Garage Home, The Parkside ‘Victorian’, 2,657 Sq.Ft.

Register today at mattamyhomes.com

Homes are subject to availability. All illustrations are artist’s concept. All dimensions are approximate.

Prices, specifications, terms and conditions subject to change without notice. E.&O.E.

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CONTENTS

CHIEF REVENUE OFFICER

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

Susan Legge Susan.Legge@nexthome.ca EDITOR

Marlene Eisner

COVER STORY

CONTRIBUTING EDITORS

Sara Duck Amanda Pereira MEDIA CONSULTANT

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

Gary Chilvers Vi Nguyen DISTRIBUTION

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accountingteam@nexthome.ca DIRECTOR OF PRINT MEDIA

Lauren Reid–Sachs GRAPHIC DESIGNER & ASSISTANT MANAGER

Alicesa Pullan GRAPHIC DESIGNER & PRE-PRESS COORDINATOR

Minto Communities LET YOUR FUTURE UNFOLD IN QUINN’S POINTE, BARRHAVEN

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Home Smarts

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Editor’s Note

First things first: To own or not to own

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#InsideOttawa

BY MARNIE BENNETT

24 Condo Pro Ontario’s new-home programs go far in protecting homeowners

BY BARBARA LAWLOR

INSPIRATION

20 From Show Room to Your Room The creative process behind the interior design of a model home

BY MARLENE EISNER

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One of the many benefits of buying a newly constructed home is being able to decorate it from top to bottom according to your specific taste. Each room is a blank canvas waiting for that splash of paint, pop of colour, refined detail or classic contour to bring it all together for a look that represents you and your lifestyle.

Not feeling creative? At a loss as to where or how to start thinking about the interior of a home not yet built? No worries. A great way to get ideas is to visit the model homes in the development in which you have chosen to live.

Carefully crafted by interior design professionals, the colour palettes, furnishings and finishes are blended in a way to make each room flow seamlessly. And while we are all attracted to different things, model homes are a good starting point to get you inspired.

In this issue of New Home + Condo Guide, Ottawa interior design company, West of Main, shares the process behind the incredible look of Oliver, a model home in the eQ Homes community of Provence. Flip to page 20; perhaps what you see will get your creative juices flowing.

We hope you enjoy this issue of New Home + Condo Guide. Let us know what you think. We’d love to hear from you.

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CANAL AVENUE TOWNHOME

MINTO’S CANAL AVENUE TOWNHOME MODEL The young and trendy two-bedroom Canal End joins four brand-new executive townhome models, all of which are now open for viewing and available at Minto’s Quinn’s Pointe and Avalon Aquaview communities. To tour the Canal Avenue townhome and four executive townhome models, (the Monterey, the Haven, the Laguna and the Tahoe) visit the Minto Communities Barrhaven Sales Centre at 4005 Strandherd Drive, Nepean.

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Richcraft: Two new releases Richcraft released three new blocks of townhomes in Riverside South and two new blocks of townhomes at Trailsedge in Orleans on March 7. Potential homeowners were able to shop its new Contemporaries Collection or its Classic Series.

Upcoming: Richcraft’s website, richcraft.com, is getting a makeover. Stay tuned for the official launch date. As well, the Jasper Urban Town collection is coming soon to Trailsedge in Orleans. Register online to receive the latest information for this new release: bit.ly/32yOGAZ

eQ Homes Foxwood condos launch Everyone gets a corner suite at eQ Homes final new release of Foxwood condominiums in Clarence Crossing, 235 L’etang Street, Clarence-Rockland. Twelve, two-bedroom suites are available with four different floorplans, including indoor parking. This is the last opportunity to live in an intimate three-storey residence with just four suites per floor.

Starting from the high $300’s.

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Cardel Homes two new lot releases It was a busy Saturday on March 7 for Cardel Homes as it released four townhomes in Miller’s Crossing, Carleton Place. Doors opened at noon at 2 Flegg Way. It was first come, first served, and eager potential new-home buyers began to line up on Wednesday, March 4 in the afternoon.

Meanwhile, eight 38-ft. single family lots in Blackstone South West were also released, with doors opening at noon at 106 Westphalian Ave. CIRCLE THE DATE:

Six new townhome lots will be released in Blackstone on Sat. March 14 at noon and a new product, bungalow townhomes, will be available in Miller’s Crossing, 2 Flegg Way also on Sat. March 14, with doors opening at noon.

Minto launches Aquaview in Avalon Minto held the first release of single-family homes, urban townhomes, Avenue and Executive townhomes on Sat. March 7, using a lottery format. Potential new-home owners gathered in the parking lot and filled out ballots for the type of homes 10

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that they wanted. Members of the Minto team were outside to collect the ballots for the draw, which started at 11:30 a.m.

UPCOMING RELEASES:

Make a date for Sat. March 14 for the release of single-family

homes in Mahogany, where new-home buyers will have a choice of thoughtfully designed open-concept floorplans and beautiful exterior elevations, exclusive to the community.

This release is first come, first served.

Caivan Communities @caivansocial · Feb 26

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Begin dreaming about your timeless Master Ensuite. Tour our beautiful model homes in Fox Run at 302 Maynell Road #ensuite #privateoasis #hotelinspired #richmondvillage #caivan #newhomes

eQ Homes @eqhomes_ottawa · Mar 2 Mattamy Homes @MattamyHomes · Mar 5 Through the commitment of our employees, we’ve been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies in 2020. Learn more at: http://bit.ly/3atQIVz

Eqhomes.ottawa Congratulations to Oleksandra and Laroslav who recently chose a Clementine model in our City Towns. Welcome to Fernbank Crossing! #fernbankcrossing #stittsville #ottawarealestate #townhomes

Ottawa Home Builders @GOHBA_Ottawa · Mar 6 Corvinelli Homes @CorvinelliHomes · Mar 2 Canadian Net Zero committee assembled in Harrison Hot Springs last week for the inaugural CHBA Net Zero Leadership Summit.

Seen in photo Steve Snider, John Corvinelli, Tony Seba (keynote speaker), Shawn Marsh and Wil Beardmore

Sales and Marketing Awards: Winning the award for Best Condo (low rise) is @claridgehomes for The Tyler, a two-storey loft at the soldout Tribeca condo project. #GOHBAawards #Ottawanewhomes #openconcept #homesofinstagram #Ottawacondos #Ottawalofts #loftliving #twostoreywindows

Your story starts here

New release of Single Family Homes and Townhomes coming this March Comfortable, family-focused living in homes designed for your happily ever after. Let your story unfold in Quinn’s Pointe, Barrhaven.

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COVER STORY

Your story starts here Let your future unfold in Quinn’s Pointe, Barrhaven

Quinn’s Pointe, Barrhaven South

From children’s tales to family epics and everything in between, there is a place here for your happily ever after.

Quinn’s Pointe is Minto Communities’ family-focused community in Barrhaven. Tucked away from energetic main streets, the roads are quieter here and children run around freely. It’s a community full of possibilities — a welcome new home, a smart choice for first-time buyers, and a warm, friendly place for growing families to spread out comfortably.

Quinn’s Pointe is surrounded by idyllic greenspace with playgrounds and a central park equipped to handle four-season fun — including a tobogganing hill, tennis court and splash pad. New parks and ponds are coming with the new stages of the community, offering even more opportunities to get in touch with nature right at your own front door.

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Everything Quinn’s Pointe families could need is close at hand, like shopping at Barrhaven Town Centre and Chapman Mills Marketplace a few minutes to the north along Strandherd Drive.

Sports and recreation activities are found at the Minto Recreation Complex (with its award-winning swimming pool), moments away on Greenbank Road, and a network of nature trails and riverside walks for weekend adventures borders Quinn’s Pointe to the east.

functional gourmet kitchens, complete with eat-in islands and ample cupboard and pantry storage. Let the clean lines and stylish finishes inspire you as you move from room to room.

The contemporary design of Minto Communities’ single-family homes doesn’t stop as you make your way upstairs. Here, three and four bedrooms include large closets, big windows and in some designs, even Jack and Jill bathrooms. The master bedroom is your private retreat with a spa-like ensuite and a walk-in closet for an organized wardrobe.

SUPERBLY DESIGNED SINGLE-FAMILY HOMES

SHOW-STOPPING TOWNHOMES

Quinn’s Pointe single-family homes — on 30-ft., 36-ft., and 43-ft. lots — prioritize family togetherness, creating a warm and welcoming environment for friendly gatherings, birthday parties, formal dinners and everything in between. Large, brightly lit great rooms open to

Each stylish square foot of a two-, three- and four-bedroom Executive and Avenue Townhome in Quinn’s Pointe is put to great use. The main floor of an Executive Town uses linear design (and nine-ft. smooth ceilings) to elongate the space from the front

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foyer all the way to the open-concept kitchen, living and dining areas. Downstairs, the newly redesigned basements of the Executive Towns create even more space for a comfortable family room or an entertaining rec room. Three-storey Avenue Towns are light and bright with an emphasis on an airy open-plan, second-floor living space. The third floor is dedicated to a large master bedroom and two or three rooms to use as a home office or bedroom.

EXPLORE THE POSSIBILITIES

To get a feel for Minto Communities’ Executive and Avenue Townhomes, tour the five newly designed Model Homes at the Barrhaven Sales Centre.

Each home embodies a unique design theme and showcases features and finishes available to choose for your own home with the help of the talented team at the Minto Design Centre.

Whatever your story is, let it unfold in a thoughtfully designed, contemporary home in Quinn’s Pointe, Barrhaven.

A new release of homes in Quinn’s Pointe is coming this March. Barrhaven Model Homes and Sales Centre are open Monday through Thursday 12 – 8 p.m. and Friday from 12 – 6 p.m. (Model Homes close 30 minutes prior to Sales Centre) at 4005 Strandherd Drive, Barrhaven or call 613.823.1900 to learn more. Visit the community website at MintoQuinnsPointe.com to view floorplans, the site plan, and get a feel for local Barrhaven amenities.

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FIRST THINGS FIRST TO OWN OR NOT TO OWN

MARNIE BENNETT

For some first-time homebuyers, the decision comes easily. For others, the decision requires careful consideration. You may have concerns about financial obligations, the responsibility of upkeep or being “tied down”. Or perhaps, like some of my clients, you’ve been renting for 10 years, and dread the thought of writing yet another cheque to help pay off the landlord’s mortgage, but you’re worried about biting off more than you can chew.

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while renting a good space, many of us find that homeownership is important to our sense of comfort, security, financial independence and identity.

Certainly, there’s also a sense of satisfaction in watching your home equity (that is, the amount of the home that you own outright) increase with every mortgage payment. As a solid investment, a home is hard to beat. How many investments provide shelter and comfort to the investor up until the time of sale?

Finally, there’s the big payoff – ultimately, you will own your home outright, and monthly payments will be a distant memory. That’s a luxury that renters simply don’t have.

This brings us to the second, more crucial question: Can you afford it? Remember, your first home needn’t be a palace.

Assuming that you’re steadily

employed, and don’t plan to move again shortly, the purchase of a modest home or condominium is nearly always a smart move.

You may even find mortgage payments surprisingly affordable when set next to your rent.

With mortgage rates still quite low, becoming a homeowner is available for everyone! Kiss your landlord goodbye and build your wealth today.

Marnie Bennett is a Broker and CEO of Bennett Property Shop Realty, specializing in marketing and selling new and resale homes, condominiums and investment real estate. Marnie hosts the “The Bennett Real Estate and Wealth Show” Saturdays @ 1 p.m. on 580 CFRA radio. bennettpros.com

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FROM SHOW ROOM TO YOUR ROOM

A PEEK BEHIND A REFINED

FARMHOUSE LOOK

by MARLENE EISNER

Ottawa interior design company, West of Main, was the creative force behind the interior design and decor of Oliver, a model home located in eQ Homes’ new-home development of Provence in Orléans. The West of Main team selected the finishes, furniture and fixtures as well as the millwork design in the single-family, five-bedroom, 3.5 bathroom two-storey home with a finished basement for a total of 3,800 sq. ft.

New Home + Condo Guide spoke with West of Main owner and principal senior designer Sascha LaFleur and lead designer Josee Sigouin about the inspiration behind their work.

NEW HOME + CONDO GUIDE: What ‘look’ were you going for in this house?

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and we met with them to see which direction and which style they wanted to achieve. In this case, they wanted a refined farmhouse look, which was based on the target audience, the potential homebuyers who would tour the model home.

Typically, it would be a family buying this kind of home.

NHCG: The master bedroom

is beautiful and seems to blend a farmhouse look with other styles. Can you explain the process behind this room’s décor?

JOSEE SIGOUIN: We wanted it to be airy and have one feature wall, which is navy grass cloth that adds texture and some colour. Then we brought in some farmhouse elements with the bedding, side table, the shiplap for the vaulted ceiling

and the chandelier. We didn’t want to go too rustic, so we added the carpet, which gives it a timeless, classic appeal, and the grey sofa for a more refined look. The key is to layer in a lot of different styles in a way that is in the right context with other complementary items to give a refined look, and we do this by choosing the right pieces and not getting too thematic with anything.

NHCG: That canopy bed

is a stand-out piece. Why did you choose it for the master bedroom?

JOSEE SIGOUIN: Canopy beds have been around forever and this one has contemporary, clean lines. In terms of trends, you’re going to see more canopy beds like this. They are cosy, and almost create a nest for the bed.

NHCG: Let’s talk about the

living area. It’s so large, with those vaulted ceilings, yet you managed to create a flowing, cohesive look.

Could you explain some of the way you did that?

SASCHA LAFLEUR: Since the

kitchen opens to the living room and dining room, we kept the living area nice and bright, which means the kitchen will stand out more. We started with green cabinetry for the kitchen and mixed it with the lighter wood tones to break it up. The island countertop is quartz by Silestone, which has a bit of a marble, light grey graining. To warm it all up, we have accented with gold in the lighting, faucets, handles and stools to give it more of a boutique look with some classic elements and modern touches.

The fireplace and the ceiling are focal points of that part of the living room, and nice drapery on those large windows really warms up such a large space. The large wooden wagon wheel fixture is a real feature as well.

NHCG: In such an open space,

how did you choose artwork?

JOSEE SIGOUIN: Artwork tends to be pretty neutral in a model home, and in any home, the size of the artwork is really important.

It should be proportioned to the wall and the furniture. Most people tend to hang artwork too high. There are some guidelines, although it depends on the situation. If you’re hanging a painting above a piece of furniture, go six inches above.

But if it’s standing on its own, you want to hang it about 54-56 inches from the floor, depending.

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NHCG: They say you have only one chance to make a good impression, and in a home, that would mean the entry hall. What was the thought behind this vaulted space?

SASCHA LAFLEUR: The entry hall here opens to the second floor, and the feature wall connects to all three levels. If you add texture to the walls and trim work, it gives it a more modern, contemporary feel that extends to the second floor and down to the basement and above the front door. This adds a classic feel to the space Generally, in an entryway, you’ll see tile that is porcelain or ceramic. Here it is ceramic, individual 12 by 12-inch standard tile, polished, with two colour tones from the same collection laid in this configuration, which is popular in Europe for a luxurious look. The three star lantern fixtures that hang from different levels are antique brushed nickel.

The glass is antique as well, which ties in with the farmhouse look.

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BUYERS PROTECTED IN NUMEROUS WAYS BARBARA LAWLOR

If you are new condominium shopping in Ontario, congratulations – and rest assured that you will enjoy ownership of one of the finest residences in the world when it comes to design, quality and service. There are many programs in place to ensure top quality and protect your rights.

The following are just a few.

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condominium in Ontario is knowing that you are receiving the latest and greatest in quality and craftsmanship as required by governmental regulations.

OBC is also amended every few years to keep up with advancements and improvements in technology, materials and construction techniques. There are building code exams registered practitioners must pass, as well as specifications on elements such as accessibility requirements. Updates to code are posted online. Learn more at ontario.ca/page/ontariosbuilding-code Tarion Warranty Corporation – another great thing about purchasing new is being protected by this warranty,

which administers the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act passed in 1976. This warranty includes protection for deposits, against financial loss for contract homes and against unauthorized substitutions; compensation for delays in closing or occupancy; one- and two-year warranties for certain defects in work and materials; a seven-year warranty for major structural defects; and coverage for condominium common elements. Each year, thousands of vendors and builders, as well as new homes and condos, are enrolled in the program. Last year, Tarion underwent changes to strengthen the program by requiring even …continued on page 26

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Tarion Warranty Corporation – another great thing about purchasing new is being protected by this warranty, which administers the Ontario New Home Warranties Plan Act passed in 1976.

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more transparency. For more information, visit tarion.com CHBA, OHBA, GOHBA – the Canadian, Ontario and Ottawa new-home builders’ associations (chba.ca, ohba.ca, gohba. ca) represent the voice of the residential construction industry on local, provincial and national levels.

These organizations work hard to maintain a strong, positive role for our housing industry and to ensure that the interests of homeowners and homebuyers are understood and respected by all levels of government.

LPAT – anyone in Ontario who has an unsettled issue with a builder or developer can turn to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) to plead their case. This might include disputes over development charges or other municipal governance, heritage conservation, land use, minor variances, the height of proposed condo towers, etc.

This tribunal is part of the Environment and Land Division of Tribunals Ontario, which was established on Jan. 1, 2019 and reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. LPAT is yet another example of the on-going work the government and the new-home industry engage in to ensure best practices are in place for homebuyers. The Ontario 26

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Government’s website https://elto. gov.on.ca/tribunals/lpat/aboutlpat/ contains extensive information on the process.

These are just some of the programs new condo buyers should be aware of. An educated buyer will always feel more confident with the decision to buy new. Considering how much condos have increased in value over the last few years, my other advice is to BUY NOW, while we still have incredibly low mortgage interest rates!

Barbara Lawlor is president and CEO of Baker Real Estate Incorporated, winner of the pinnacle 2017 Riley Brethour Award from BILD, and an in-demand columnist and speaker.

A member of the Baker team since 1993, she oversees the marketing and sales of condominium developments in the GTA and overseas. Keep current with The Baker Blog at blog.bakerrealestate.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.

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–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$324’s

613-909-5315 brigil.com

25

Miller’s Crossing 2 Flegg Way

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-253-1959 cardelhomes.com

23, 36

Longwood Builders

Coleman Central

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

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

Kanata

Uniform

Richardson Ridge

Kanata

Urbandale

Bradley Commons

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

–

–

–

Cardel

EdenWylde 106 Westphalian

Stittsville

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–

–

$475’s

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

B

–

4, 5 – –

613-461-0277 phoenix.ca

4, 5

–

–

Inquire

613-836-9521 cardelhomes.com

23, 36

C

$331’s

613-219-8746 claridgehomes.com

16, 17

–

–

$472’s

613-836-7437 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

TH

TR

–

Inquire

613-788-2770 minto.com

13, 14, 15

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

–

B

TH

–

–

$596’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

27

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

11, 35

–

Inquire

613-444-0440 cardelhomes.com

23, 36

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

613-435-5704 cardelhomes.com

23, 36

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

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

Claridge

Westwood 571 Bobolink Drive

Stittsville

eQ Homes

Fernbank Crossing 632 Cope Drive

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$354’s

613-404-8075 eqhomes.ca

19

Stittsville

Phoenix

Fernbank Crossing 332 Haliburton Heights

–

–

–

TH

–

C

$280’s

613-435-7062 phoenixhomes.ca

4, 5

Stittsville

Richcraft

Fernbank Crossing, Westwood 343 Haliburton Heights

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$465’s

613-435-1183 richcraft.com

27

Stittsville

Tartan

EdenWylde

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Stittsville

Tamarack

Westwood, Poole Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Stittsville

Valecraft

Rathwell Landing

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

Nepean

Claridge

Stirling Park by appointment only

–

–

–

–

–

C

426

Nepean

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$426’s

613-617-0001 claridgehomes.com

16, 17

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

–

Centretown

Richcraft

The Charlotte 560 Rideau Street

Centretown

Dream Investment

Lowertown

–

613-224-0330 – 613-695-1441 claridgehomes.com

28, 29 – 28, 29

C

$388

–

–

–

–

–

C

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-218-8536 claridgehomes.com

28, 29

–

–

–

C

$577

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

28, 29

–

–

–

–

C

346

613-695-7577 richcraft.com

27

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

thecharlottecondos.com

27

Zibi

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Claridge

Waterstreet 316 Bruyere Street

–

–

–

–

–

C

$407

Old Ottawa East

eQ Homes

Greystone Village II 175A Main Street

D

–

–

TH

–

C

Inquire

Old Ottawa East

The Properties Group

129 Main

–

–

–

–

–

–

Old Ottawa East

Uniform

Echo

–

–

–

–

–

Barrhaven

Caivan

The Conservancy , The Ridge #115-4100 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

Barrhaven

Mattamy

Half Moon Bay 3454 Greenbank Road

D

–

–

Barrhaven

Uniform

Grandview Court

–

–

B

613-241-3235 claridgehomes.com

28, 29

613-569-3043

19

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

11, 35

TH

–

C

$489’s

613-825-7932 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

–

–

–

–

South

–

–

613-823-1900 minto.com

13, 14, 15

–

–

Barrhaven

Minto

Harmony, Quinn’s Pointe 4005 Strandherd Drive

D

–

–

TH

TR

–

Inquire

Barrhaven

Glenview Homes

Flagstaff

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Sundance 779 Fiddlehead Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$309’s

613-425-1332 claridgehomes.com

16, 17

Findlay Creek

Claridge

Lilythorne 4789 Bank Street

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$452’s

343-961-9106 claridgehomes.com

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Findlay Creek

eQ Homes

Findlay Creek

Phoenix

Findlay Creek

SITE NAME Pathways at Findlay Creek 122 Dun Skipper Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-822-7247 eqhomes.ca

PG.

D

SD

B

–

–

C

$400’s

Pathways at Findlay Creek 114 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

B

TH

–

–

$400’s

613-219-6862 phoenixhomes.ca

4, 5

Richcraft

Pathways at Findlay Creek 126 Dun Skipper Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$412’s

613-822-9714 richcraft.com

27

Findlay Creek

Tartan

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

Tamarack

Findlay Creek Village

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

HN Homes

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Findlay Creek

Urbandale

Cowan’s Grove

D

–

B

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Greely

Phoenix

Shadow Ridge

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

Greely

Bulat

The Quinn Farm

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

Greely

Parkview Homes

Lakeland Meadows

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Kemptville

eQ Homes

Equinelle 74 eQuinelle Drive

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-258-6488 eqhomes.ca

19

Manotick

eQ Homes

Riverwalk

–

–

B

–

–

–

Inquire

613-618-3204 eqhomes.ca

19

Manotick

Minto

Mahogany 108 Moretto Court

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-788-2776 minto.com

13, 14, 15

Riverside South

Claridge

River’s Edge 591 Summerhill Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$475’s

343-961-9202 claridghomes.com

16, 17

Riverside South

Richcraft

Riverside South 744 Brian Good Ave

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$540’s

613-491-0834 richcraft.com

27

Riverside South

HN Homes

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Riverside South

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Riverside South

Urbandale

Jazz Condos, Allora Condos

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

ClarenceRockland

eQ Homes

Clarence Crossing 235 L’etang Street

D

–

B

TH

–

C

$290’s

613-862-0167 eqhomes.com

19

ClarenceRockland

Longwood Builders

Morris Village

D

–

B

–

–

–

–

–

–

ClarenceRockland

CH Clement Construction

Morris Village

–

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Embrun

Devcore

Fauberge Ste–Marie

–

–

–

TH

–

C

–

–

–

Embrun

Melanie Construction

Ste–Marie Hamlet

D

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Embrun

SACA Homes

Place St. Thomas

D

SD

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Orleans

Ashcroft

Eastboro

D

–

TH

–

–

–

–

–

Orleans

Brigil

Petrie’s Landing 8865 Jean d’Arc Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-706-4262 brigil.com

25

Orleans

Caivan

Orleans Village 806 Croissant de Mercier

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-518-2364 caivan.com

11

Orleans

Claridge

Spring Valley Trails 247 Joshua Street

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$300’s

613-841-0560 claridgehomes.com

16, 17

613-823-9227 phoenixhomes.ca

19

4, 5

East

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LOCATION

BUILDER

Orleans

eQ Homes

Orleans

Minto

Orleans

SITE NAME Provence 1375 Trim Road

PROPERTY TYPE

FROM

CONTACT 613-355-7863 eqhomes.ca

PG.

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$450’s

Avalon Encore 2370 Tenth Line Road

D

–

–

TH

–

–

Inquire

613-834-6400 minto.com

13, 14, 15

Richcraft

Trails Edge, Axis Court 203 Shinleaf Crescent

D

–

–

TH

–

–

$355’s

613-424-6600 richcraft.com

27

Orleans

Mattamy

Summerside South 2496 Tenth Line Road

D

$390’s

613-837-5056 mattamyhomes.com

2, 3

Orleans

Tamarack

Cardinal Creek

D

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

–

–

–

Inquire

819-776-4663 brigil.com

25

Gatineau

Brigil

Plateau Symmes 895-3 boul. Du Plateau

D

–

B

TH

–

–

Inquire

819-571-4663 brigil.com

25

Gatineau

Brigil

Domaine du Vieux–Port 1400 St-Joseph Blvd

D

–

–

–

–

–

Inquire

819-777-4663 brigil.com

25

Gatineau

Brigil

Le Columbia 376 St. Joseph Blvd.

–

–

–

–

–

C

Inquire

613-454-1578 brigil.com

25

Gatineau

Groupe Heafey Group

NIU 2

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

–

Chelsea

Hendrick

Hendrick Farm

D

–

–

TH

–

–

–

–

Richcraft

La Croisee Aylmer 137 Rue du Golf

–

819-682-7000 richcraft.com

27

TH SD

B

–

–

–

–

– 613-421-7127 mattamy.com

19

– 2, 3

North

Gatineau

D

–

–

–

–

Inquire

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