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Located just minutes past the Perimeter in the historic town of Stonewall, Stone Ridge Meadows is a beautiful, picturesque community, perfect for families seeking the quiet serenity of country living, while keeping all the necessary urban amenities close by.
Designed and developed by Genstar, a company that has masterplanned numerous North American communities over the last 60 years, this neighbourhood offers large, scenic lots in an attractive, natural environment set in an existing forest abundant with wildlife and endless possibilities.
But even with ample natural scenery right outside their doorways, Stone Ridge Meadows residents are still close to the services and conveniences offered by Stonewall, a peaceful community rich with heritage and pride. Only a short drive north of Winnipeg on a safe, smooth four-lane highway, Stonewall is a town respectful of its environment, wildlife and its citizens. It is also home to a hospital, an excellent school system for children of all ages, quality restaurants, financial institutions, and a wide array of shopping amenities that includes locally owned businesses and chain retailers.
Founded in the late 1800s, Stonewall began as a major limestone production centre. Its history is highlighted in characteristic sites such as historical buildings, quarries, and the newly restored Quarry Park, a substantial recreational facility perfect for organized sports and other fun activities. Located near top Manitoba attractions like Oak Hammock Marsh and Lower Fort Garry, Stone Ridge Meadows is the ideal place to raise a family.
"Stone Ridge Meadows has everything a family needs, with the added value of our large private lots," says Dave Boles, Genstar’s Senior Development Manager. "A 60-foot wide lot is attainable in this community for the same price as a 38-foot wide lot in the city. It’s a tremendous value."
Boles adds that the lots in the first two phases of Stone Ridge Meadows are sold out and only a limited number of lots remain in the third and final phase. "These lots are available in a variety of sizes with up to 75 feet of frontage and depths up to 150 feet. Some of the largest lots in the entire development are still available in this final phase," he says. "All properties in Phase III back onto a public reserve so that backyards have additional privacy. The lots in this final phase represent the last available opportunity to build a dream home in this beautiful, natural environment."
Genstar has made the limited number of remaining lots in Stone Ridge Meadows available for sale directly to home buyers. Select the home builder of your choice to construct your custom-designed home in this stunning community.
"The large lots in Stone Ridge Meadows offer buyers options with their house design, such as three-car garages and huge outdoor living spaces, all while maintaining a distinct modern country living experience," Boles says.
Quiet and convenient. Lovely and lively. Modern and historic. Stone Ridge Meadows is the ideal community for families looking for a large property and abundant open space, all in a small town only minutes from Winnipeg.
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Perfecting the art of modern suburban living
Artful design and sustainability will define the style of Winnipeg’s newest Genstar development, Bonavista, located on 243 acres close to the Bois-des-Esprit trail system and the Seine River.
With carefully incorporated parks and wetlands and thoughtful, modern architectural controls, Bonavista offers a wide selection of housing styles, along with recreational opportunities in close proximity to all the amenities and services families could desire — and in a premiere location in south Winnipeg, between Bishop Grandin and Lagimodiere boulevards.
Genstar’s Development Manager Marc Brown describes Bonavista as a master-planned ‘life cycle community,’ designed to meet a characteristic that he says is quite unique to Winnipeg.
"When planning and designing the community, we always kept in mind that people form a special attachment and sense of place with their neighbourhood and tend to want to want to remain in that community for 10, 20 or 30 years," he says.
"Bonavista provides new home opportunities for various lifestyles, be it the first-time home buyer, the expanding family or move-up home buyer or the empty-nester or retiree looking to simplify. And this is available in a new home community in a familiar location close to existing amenities."
Pedestrian and cycling pathways will connect the greenspace focal points throughout the community. Plans are moving forward to develop a central recreation hub and active transportation routes to support healthy, active lifestyles for all ages.
The bottom line, though, is Genstar’s understanding that home buyers are looking for communities that come with built-in benefits.
"We wanted to do something that inspires people to live happily in the suburbs, to create a sense of place and identity, and we felt we could do that based on modern designs and principles with an eye to environmental responsibility and healthy community," he says.
The strong sense of place starts with the grid-based street design that invites walking and also addresses sustainability by creating western and southern exposures for the homes.
"You can take advantage of passive heating and cooling, and if you select the right building materials then you can actually save quite a bit on your heating and cooling costs," Brown says.
Planned wetlands, which filter rainwater run-off and provide habitat for a variety of wildlife, will complement naturalized landscaping, and the community will be lit with energy-saving LED street lighting.
Lots are now available through the participating show home builders. Show homes will be open for viewing for the Fall 2016 Parade of Homes.
"We’ve seen significant interest in the neighbourhood so potential home buyers should speak with one of the participating show home builders to secure their lot," Brown says.
Signature Homes sales manager Jeff McArthur says he’s looking forward to it.
"It’s going to be a fantastic subdivision nestled between Island Lakes and Royalwood," he says, adding Bonavista will be attractive to buyers who want to be close to family, or just close to familiar locations near the south Perimeter.
"They may have grown up in the area or always liked both those neighbourhoods," McArthur says.
Frank Cotroneo, director of overall operations at Gino’s Homes, is excited about the design possibilities. His company is already working on ideas that will be a beautiful fit with the lot sizes and contemporary design styling in the development.
"We’re really trying to think outside of the box to create a new modern style of home that you maybe haven’t seen yet in the city — and I would say, yes, modern is the word," Cotroneo says.
Re/Max sales agent Cam Ftoma notes that Bonavista has drawn plenty of interest from prospective buyers, with good reason.
"It’s brand new, it’s fresh, it’s a great location with easy access to the city, to the schools, the grocery stores, the restaurants — all those amenities," says Ftoma.
"It’s a spectacular spot."