Parade of Homes

>> With a snowmobile trail just across the highway, and lot sizes big enough for a backyard soccer game, Oak bluff West is the perfect location for families that want country-style living close to the city. "It's the best of both worlds," said Jason Jaquet, vice-president of randall Homes. "It has aspects of both country and city life. If you like to have a large lot, but still want to be 10 minutes from costco and IKeA, it's the subdivision for you." this growing neighbourhood, developed by Qualico communities, is located on the west side of the town of Oak bluff, just past where mcGillivray boulevard meets the perimeter Highway. the lot sizes are much larger than most city developments – 75 feet on average – leaving room for large landscaped backyards, patios, swimming pools and three-car garages, where homes owners have additional work space or room to store their recreational equipment. "Oak bluff West is definitely one of our most popular areas," said Frank cotroneo of Artista Homes, which has built many custom homes in the community al- ready. "many of the homes we've built back on to greenspace and we're seeing homeowners putting care into attractive landscaping including patios, fire pits and more with the intention of spending quite a bit of time outdoors." In addition to single-family homes, the community features a popular new series of bungalow condos by randall Homes. the fourplex and triplex bunga- low condos are attracting eager buyers, especially people 55 plus who want to be close to their children or grandchildren in the area. Living outside the perimeter means lower taxes and better value, making it possible for residents to build their dream homes and put down roots. "Qualico communities is making sure the people who move to Oak bluff West feel a sense of commu- nity right away by focusing on completing one phase of development at a time," said Artista's cotroneo. "they're also doing a great job with the open spaces and pathways. the wetlands will be really beautiful once they come in completely." using the perimeter Highway, residents have easy ac- cess to any part of Winnipeg. In addition to the close proximity to city amenities, Oak bluff hosts a variety of easily accessible services including: a gas station, a coffee shop, restaurants, a bank and a post office. the town also has a K-8 school and an excellent commu- nity centre and recreation facilities. "We've been in Oak bluff West since the beginning, and we've seen it grow from a field to a community," said randall Homes' Jaquet. "everyone we've talked to has been very positive about the area. Qualico com- munities does such a first class job whenever they do a subdivision. the area has a nice flow and homeown- ers get exactly what they are looking for." "residents are really excited about the community," said cotroneo. "Word of mouth of Oak bluff West is spreading and attracting multiple families and friends to build in the area. In the winter, the neighbours built a skating rink for the kids. that's just the sort of place it is." WidER lOTS WiTH lOTS OF liFE OAK bLuFF WeSt bOAStS WIDe LOtS AnD LAIDbAcK LIFeStyLe 10 mInuteS FrOm KenAStOn cOmmOnS by Jenette Westervelt for Qualico communities 22 Parade of Homes Fall 2014 artista homes – 30 casselman crescent randall homes – 35 casselman crescent

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