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TAYLOR FARM Offers a Rare Mix of Past and Present, Nature and Design A rich history, welcoming commu- nity, and unparalleled natural land- scapes make Taylor Farm, located on the banks of the Assiniboine River in Headingley, a unique opportunity for new homeowners. Rich Juchowski, of Rancho Realty, is a long-time resident of Heading- ley and is excited about the incred- ible advantages he sees for his new neighbours building in Taylor Farm. "Headingley is a great place to live and bring up a family," he says. "It's quiet with large lots and the feeling of small-town warmth. Well-established amenities, in- cluding schools, playgrounds, shopping, community centres and emergency services, as well as lower property taxes are all available to the homeowners in Taylor Farm." All this, he notes with obvious small- town pride, is just minutes away from Winnipeg, as well as top-notch golf courses and the unique beauty of the Grand Trunk Trail that runs the east/west width of Headingley. Currently, most of the show homes are bungalows, which at a minimum of 1,500 square feet are taking ad- vantage of the more expansive lots. "Lots here are ample, with widths from 70 to 90 feet and varying depths," says Juchowski. "Side yards are also a minimum of 10 feet to a maximum of 15 feet. Combined, this makes for a more open feel to the community. Pathways of green spaces are already in place and run throughout the community." In 2018, the community will see the release of an additional 22 lots, in- cluding 11 large river lots and some wider interior lots. Tara Reid, of Qualico Communities, says this "selective release" includes some new lot types that will provide more choices for builders and their clients. "We're well aware of the interest surrounding these river lots," says Reid. She points out however, that since these are very large lots, rang- ing in width from 82 to 110 feet with depths of 200 or 300 plus feet, they will require notable house designs, which is not for all buyers. "Those buyers may be more interested in the selection of 90-foot interior lots situated across from the river lots." "That's the advantage of Taylor Farm," says Reid. "There are op- portunities for various house styles and sizes, all of which will comple- ment one another and enhance the community, and capture the natural beauty of the area." Qualico Communities has protected a mature natural basswood forest — believed to be among the oldest in the province — as well as incorpo- rating other signature landscaping elements, such as native grasses, as part of the community. While it's a new community, its rich and storied history sets it apart. Taylor Farm was built on land origi- nally owned by John Taylor, an ac- tive teacher, farmer and merchant in Headingley, as well as a politician and founding father of Manitoba. McGowan Russell landscape archi- tect Aaron Hirota says that building on this backstory in Taylor Farm's design was important to Qualico Communities. "In addition to the Taylor Bridge as you enter, there will soon be a trail system named in honour of John Taylor. John Taylor Passage will connect the Taylor Farm com- munity to a system of trails and viewpoints, each acting as a his- torical marker, with signage that reveals the story of the land and its significance." Hirota notes that the extensive trails throughout the site combine functionality and engineering with history and community. "The de- sign plan considers run-off and drainage, constructed wetlands and prairie planting, but the history is also woven in with plantings in rows to hint at the theme of farming, while paved sitting areas resemble a plough pattern." "After a long day of work, we want residents to be able to go out and enjoy the naturalized areas around the community. As the community grows, other amenities will continue to enrich the lifestyle," says Hirota. All of this, Hirota says, helps to foster the kind of active lifestyle that Qual- ico Communities has envisioned for Taylor Farm residents. QUALICO COMMUNITIES — TAYLOR FARM ' ' 16 Parade of Homes Spring 2018

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