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January 06, 2005

Gardens of Delight

Okotoks council gives the green light to expand Gardens at Westridge

Rosann Semchuk

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A brand new condo development has been approved by Okotoks city council and developer Medallion Development Corporation expects groundbreaking to take place in April.

The Gardens at Westridge, which currently offers affordability, convenience and luxury in its stacked townhouse condos, will now grow to feature another two buildings. The new construction will feature two apartment condo buildings that’ll add 67 more homes to the complex, with the first possessions expected by next Christmas.

Sales manager Bill Severs says Medallion is extremely pleased that Okotoks approved the additional development, as demand for more condo units has been high. “When the first Westridge (townhome condo) went up, we had so many requests for one-floor units. There’s a real influx of seniors to the area who don’t want to move into Calgary. Okotoks is perfect for them,” explains Severs.

The two new apartment condos will cater to the 50+ market and will feature eight different floor plans ranging in size from 772 square feet for a one bedroom to up to 1,076 for a two bedroom. The two bedrooms will feature two baths, and all of the units will feature lots of natural light through large windows. And because many residents will be downsizing when they move into the condos, large storage rooms have been incorporated into the design of the apartment condos.

A spectacular feature that will be available in eight of the apartment condos is a private roof garden, each featuring 565 square feet of garden space. “They’ll even be able to plant flowers if they like,” says Severs. Other popular aspects of the condos, says Severs, is that they’re pet friendly and virtually maintenance free.

“Our homes are fully equipped with quality, taps, sinks, faucets, and easy clean appliances to make your life a little easier. With a home you can afford, it’s a lot easier to enjoy the lifestyle benefits of your community,” says Severs, adding this maintenance free lifestyle offers it owners the freedom to “just lock your doors and go down to Arizona” for the winter.

The townhome condos in the Gardens at Westridge are another great option for those needing a little bit more space. Ranging in size from 1,150 to 1,346 square feet in two or three bedroom units, they’re currently 50 per cent sold.

Priced at an extremely reasonable $145,400 to $162,400, the condos are very well appointed with four-inch baseboards, a great lighting package and chrome finish interior door handles. They feature carpet, lino and some units have ceramic tile. Arborite countertops, ensuites in the master bedroom, pot and pan drawers, in-floor radiant heat, garburator rough-in and fully insulated single car garages with two remotes are just of few of the other features. Gas fireplaces are also available in selected units. The grounds of the Gardens at Westridge are truly worth boasting about. “There’s a beautiful courtyard in the centre of the complex with conversation areas that are very quite. The apartment building will feature an exercise room and recreation room, giving residents a great place to socialize and enjoy the benefits of healthy living.

The location of the Gardens at Westridge is another huge advantage. Besides being a short 32 kilometre jaunt into Calgary’s city centre, the condos are a short walk away from most major amenities, says Severs.

“They’re really close to everything - just a brief walk to schools, grocery and retail outlets, recreation centers, restaurants and professional services. The Gardens at Westridge is the perfect place to call home,” says Severs.  CL

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