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LIVING in HARMONY with NATURE in RIDGEWOOD WEST RidgeWood West is designed to be in harmony with nature, with extensive walk- ing trails that wind through wooded paths and along naturalized prairie wetlands. As an extension of Charleswood, Ridge- Wood West offers all of the advantages of an established neighbourhood with the added confidence that comes from living in a new home that incorporates current advances in building materials and technologies. Tara Reid of Qualico Communities believes it speaks to Winnipeggers' long- standing fondness for Charleswood that RidgeWood West has remained in such high demand since its launch. Residents of RidgeWood West also benefit from being conveniently located within a mature neighbourhood that has excellent amenities nearby as well as a broad array of local services on hand. "There are five schools within 5 km of the community, plus plenty of shopping and dining options just a short drive or bike ride away," says Reid. There's also IKEA, the Seasons of Tuxedo and Outlet Collection Winnipeg, which includes international brands such as Lucky Brand Jeans and Under Armour in very close proximity. Colleen Chaput of Foxridge Homes says the prestigious builder chose Ridge- Wood West because of the high stan- dards that Qualico Communities applied in integrating the new community within well-established Charleswood. "Our premium brand, Kensington Homes has been very attractive to new homeowners here, so we thought it would be a natural fit to place Foxridge Homes on some of the custom lots as well," explains Chaput. Chaput notes that there is a nice blend of home styles and price ranges among the homes in RidgeWood West. "This also creates a great mix for someone who is a new homebuyer because there are so many options avail- able," Chaput says. From custom homes with walk-out basements to premium bungalows, home builders in RidgeWood West have the ability to customize their plans to accom- modate a variety of lifestyles. Homebuy- ers can also choose to build their new home in a range of settings, from quiet streets to peaceful prairie wetlands as well as among forested stretches of aspen and oak. "When you drive into the community and go along the roundabout, there's an outdoorsy nature feel with the tall grasses and the sculptures; it's a very warm feel- ing and the architectural guidelines really tie into that nicely," explains Chaput. RidgeWood West features premium show homes on Kestrel Way with custom show homes located on Munnion Road. A prime example of how RidgeWood West's architectural guidelines have been applied is Foxridge's 2,422-square-foot two-storey, located at 3 Munnion Road, featuring a dramatic roofline. Chaput feels this award-winning show home truly embodies RidgeWood West's 'at home with nature' theme by incorpo- rating finishes like wood shade aluminum siding, cultured stone and a slate finish on the garage door. "The colour scheme is very warm and in harmony with nature, as is the land- scaping that we installed," says Chaput. "The mix of large boulders, rocks and tall grasses give this home a really earthy curb appeal for those who grew up on the prai- ries and appreciate all of those elements." RidgeWood West is part of an inter- connected natural habitat where glimpses of wildlife including deer, rabbits and songbirds occur regularly. Nature lovers can enjoy walking on paths that curve throughout the community and connect up to 6.5 km of the Harte Trail. From there, the Harte Trail links directly to the Assiniboine Forest, Assiniboine Park and be- yond to FortWhyte Alive. "RidgeWood West is perfect for people who are looking for a work-life balance," says Chaput. "Whether it's just sitting on your deck, looking through your oversized windows or biking along the paths, being so close to wildlife and overlooking the wetlands just makes RidgeWood West a really pleasant place to live." QUALICO COMMUNITIES — RIDGEWOOD WEST "When you drive into the community and go along the roundabout, there's an outdoorsy nature feel with the tall grasses and the sculptures; it's a very warm feeling and the architectural guidelines really tie into that nicely." Q 8 Parade of Homes Spring 2019