Parade of Homes

>> as a first-time visitor to Pritchard Farm Southlands Village, you could probably be forgiven for wondering, 'where are all the condominiums?' A stroll through the neighbourhood reveals distinctive, single-family dwellings—each one different from the next—custom-built for the owner with the unique personal stamp that makes a house feel like a home. If you expect to see the cookie-cutter look of your average condo unit, you'll be surprised by your first impressions of pritchard Farm Southlands Village! "there isn't anywhere else like it," says Dan rolfe of maric Homes. "We love being in- volved with this community because at the end of the day, the homes really do reflect people's styles and personalities." Southlands Village offers three builders to choose from—maric, Arlt, and Irwin. "residents are really happy with having a variety of builder options," says tara reid of Qualico com- munities. "these custom builders will all work closely with you to create a home that's right for your lifestyle. they'll also ensure it makes the best use of your lot and outlook." In Southlands Village, homes are an average of 1,800 plus square feet, all with double garages. Architectural standards ensure a high quality of design and materi- als so that each home complements its neighbour and maintains the community's unique flavour, while still offering a wide variety of choice to let the owner's per- sonal style shine through. In a neighbourhood as individual as this, there's one common element that really makes the prop- erties stand out. that's the professional landscape design incorporated into the development of each home. because all of the hardscaping and plantings have been chosen to work together throughout the whole community, pritchard Farm Southlands Village features seamless and striking views, everywhere you look. Shared areas include a wetland alive with songbirds, native prairie grasses, and lush sustainable plantings. the whole area is maintained by a professional property management company, including each home's snow shoveling, plantings and lawn care, resulting in more time for owners to enjoy life and less time spent on chores. And since homeowners never have to worry about their outdoor work, they can enjoy the scenery knowing that their yard—and those around them—will always look as beautiful as the day they moved in. Who is the right buyer for this neighbourhood? rolfe says it's every demographic from young professionals, to retirees, or anyone that's look- ing for a more carefree lifestyle. "We've worked with so many different kinds of people," says rolfe. "It's been a really exciting challenge making each property special." He says the one thing each cli- ent in this neighborhood does share is an interest in a high-quality home, pointing out that these impressive luxury condominiums offer all the cus- tom details— inside and out —that today's buy- ers want, with none of the time-consuming yard maintenance and upkeep they can do without. "this area also has a strong sense of community," adds reid about the close-knit neighbourhood. With less than 100 homes, it's easy for neighbours to get to know one another and form the kind of bonds that make it truly feel like home. rolfe agrees that Southlands Village is a great suc- cess with owners. "We're happy that the turnover rates in our homes have been very low. people have really settled into this community and are here to stay," says rolfe. "there are still some op- portunities to get into this area, but it's almost sold out! Whoever does make the decision to build here, I know they'll be very satisfied." EvERyTHiNg yOU WANT iN yOUR NEW HOME WItH ALL tHe cOnVenIenceS OF cOnDO LIVInG – prItcHArD FArm SOutHLAnDS VILLAGe by KiK innovation for Qualico communities 28 Parade of Homes Fall 2014

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