RIVERFRONT RELAXATION IN TAYLOR FARM By Jennifer McFee Builders are going with the flow in Taylor Farm, where riverfront lots will soon be making a splash with happy homeowners. Nestled in the Rural Municipality of Headingley, Taylor Farm offers breathtaking views of the Assiniboine River, combined with the easy access of a country location that is mere minutes from the city. Offering a glimpse at what life might be like on a large river lot, Irwin Homes has started construction on its first Taylor Farm show home at 52 Curry Drive. “In partnership with Qualico Communities, we’re building the first Taylor Farm show home on the Assiniboine River,” says Irwin Homes president Andrew Koop. “What’s got me excited is that partnering with Qualico means it’s going to be a well thought-out and managed development, which is really important.” Koop says nothing compares to the tranquil view of nature when you build a home along the water. “It is spectacular on the Assiniboine River. You really have to stand there and look at the river lots to understand how absolutely stunning they are,” he says. “These lots are huge, so that also gives you so much flexibility to customize your home, which is really appealing.” Tara Reid, Qualico Communities sales and development manager, notes RESIDENTS OF TAYLOR FARM WILL ENJOY A NETWORK OF TRAILS AND WETLANDS THROUGHOUT THE OVERALL COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS A MATURE BASSWOOD FOREST NEXT TO THE ASSINIBOINE RIVER
loft entertainment area complete with a bar. Overlooking the great room, this impressive area can also be used as a guest space with its own private bathroom. As an added attraction, the home’s spacious entry off the garage leads to a walk-through butler’s pantry as well as optional laundry on the main floor. “To me, this is an executive home. We didn’t want it to get too massive, so this is a 2,700-square-foot contemporary plan,” Koop says. “We’re using every inch of this place for family.” So far, 45 homes are completely built or currently under construction in Taylor Farm, and more than 25 families have already moved to the budding community. Reid says, “Residents of Taylor Farm will enjoy a network of trails and wetlands throughout the overall community, as well as a mature basswood forest next to the Assiniboine River. Taylor Farm provides easy access to the amenities of Headingley and the west end of Winnipeg all while offering the simple, quiet beauty of country living.” POH
that Phase 1 and 2 of Taylor Farm will feature 94 homes, while the overall master plan will include approximately 585 single-family homes. “The spacious lots in Taylor Farm allow builders and their clients more home design flexibility. The architectural controls within the community ensure that high standards of exterior design and materials are used, thus enhancing the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape,” Reid says. Available lots range from 72 to 98 feet wide, including interior lots as well as some walkout lower level lots that back onto the trail and naturalized wetland or onto the Assiniboine River. The Irwin Homes show home, set to open in 2021, will be a two-storey walkout that features floor-to-ceiling glass to enhance the spectacular view of the river. The home will include three oversized bedrooms on the lower level plus the owner’s suite on the main floor, with the convenience of 4.5 bathrooms — including an ensuite with views that overlook the river from a freestanding tub. The second floor is dedicated to a
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