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While Countryside Crossing is close to the city, it will retain a countrified feel,
with lush park grounds, pedestrian trails and natural creeks running through
it. And the lots will be country-sized, with standard lots measuring in at a
generous 70 feet by 146 feet.
"Those dimensions are going to make for lots of space between homes," Mark
Penner says.
'We're going to be able to offer
customers true custom homes
that are unique, with all the
attention to detail that we'll be
able to build in to them.'
"There will be eight-foot side yards so there's plenty of separation between
homes, and there will also be lots of greenspace with the park grounds and
trail system. Residents will be able to walk out their back door and go for a
walk on the trails next to the creek. It will be a community that will inspire
people to be active."
Homes will be built for luxury, with bungalows starting at 1,600 square feet
and two-storey designs starting at 2,100 square feet. While all plans must be
approved by the developer, architectural guidelines won't be so stringent as
to stifle builders' creativity, and Warkentin Homes owner Melanie Snow says
that's good news for buyers.
"We're going to be able to offer customers true custom homes that are
unique, with all the attention to detail that we'll be able to build in to them.
The wide lots will make it easier to see more of the homes' front elevations.
That will inspire us to come up with new and interesting looks for each home."
Wayne Penner says a majority of the homes will be built on walk-out lots to
give homeowners easy access to backyards and the creek system.
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