Parade of Homes

8 PARADE of HOMES FALL 2023 C O M M U N I T I E S Community Thrives I N O A K B L U F F W E S T BY JENNIFER MCFEE Jamie and Kelly Martin enjoy living in Oak Bluff West so much that they built a home there — twice. The couple first built a bungalow with Sterling Homes in 2015 and lived there with their son for three years. When they decided to have another child, they worked with their agents to build a brand-new two-storey home on a picturesque lot overlooking the wetlands in Oak Bluff West, just a street away from their previous home. In the fall of 2019, they moved into their Sterling home before welcoming their daughter in June 2020. "We are very happy with our Sterling home. It is the perfect home for our family. We have a beautiful view of the wetlands across the street that our main floor bonus room and upstairs loft look out to," Kelly says. "The most wonderful aspect of our house is that there is a space for everyone in the family to enjoy, whether it's relaxing or spending time together. It's the perfect house for the kids to grow up, to host friends and family gatherings and, most of all, it feels like home." Oak Bluff West is a charming neighbourhood within the larger Oak Bluff area. As part of the community, Oak Bluff West residents have easy access to nearby amenities such as banking, dining, gas, coffee shops and much more. "What attracted us to this neighbourhood is the wide open spaces, bigger lots and walking paths along the naturalized wetlands to enjoy the outdoors," Jamie says. "It's a nice community outside the city but still close enough to drive in for work or shopping. I feel like it's a tight-knit community where everyone is friendly and watches out for one another." As Oak Bluff's appeal continues to grow, residents are already embracing the new enhancements to the community. Brad Erb, reeve of the RM of Macdonald, highlights the increasing excitement surrounding the recently opened splash pad and the 74-space daycare within Oak Bluff. "The new daycare brings much-needed capacity for children in the area, and the location couldn't be better with the nearby school and splash pad," he said. "The splash pad is the first step in developing an outdoor recreation space in Oak Bluff that will increase opportunities for residents throughout the municipality to get outside and network with others during the summer months." Tara Reid, sales and development manager for Qualico Communities, notes that the rec centre is also a valuable facility in Oak Bluff. "The recreation centre is busy year-round with winter and spring sports as well as a variety of other organized activities and community gatherings," she says. "In addition to the local amenities of Oak Bluff, residents have a short 10-minute drive to Kenaston Boulevard for all the conveniences of the city." This fall, six bungalow show homes will be available for viewing on Longview Lane in Phase 5, showcasing new layouts and exterior features. This phase also includes a large wetland that will be surrounded by native grasses, plants and seating areas, as well as a pathway connecting to the existing trail network. "Oak Bluff West is an inviting community. From the moment you drive in, you can see and feel it. The beautiful streetscapes of homes are further complemented by the spacious yards where homeowners have created their own outdoor living space for playing or relaxing," Reid says. "You'll often find families and friends using the trails or spot kids riding their bikes, and it quickly becomes very clear why over 350 families have decided to call Oak Bluff West their home." Visit our builders during Parade of Homes to gather a glimpse of the quality and comfort that awaits you in Oak Bluff West. Visit oakbluffwest.ca to learn more. O A K B L U F F W E S T Q U A L I C O C O M M U N I T I E S JA M I E A N D K E L LY M A RT I N B U I LT A B RA N D - N EW T WO - STO R EY H O M E O N A P I C T U R ES QU E LOT OV E R LO O K I N G T H E WET L A N DS I N OA K B LU F F WEST.

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