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Laurin Jeffrey | October 5, 2007
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Your Pickering home is at Haven at Rouge Park

What words do you think of when you think about what your home should be? A sanctuary? A castle? What about your own personal haven? If so, visit Haven at Rouge Park, Bremont Homes’ new community in Pickering, right next to Rouge Park.

Quiet, secluded, intimate and picturesque, Haven at Rouge Park is a limited enclave of only 39 homes set next to the protected wetlands, forests and greenbelt of Pickering‘s Rouge Park, North America’s largest natural environment park in an urban area. These unique two-storey, bungalow and estate homes on extra-deep 40-, 43- and 50-ft. lots start at $489,990. And as a grand opening bonus, homebuyers will receive up to $15,000 in free upgrades at Bremont Homes’ Décor Centre, and a Bremont high-tech entertainment package.

A 4,800-acre natural oasis known as Rouge Park is found right outside your home at Haven in Pickering. Imagine having this environmental wonderland as your backyard! Immediately to the west, the Amos Ponds are ideal for skating in the winter and fishing in the summer. You’ll also enjoy walking trails, forests, wetlands, perfect picnic spots and even the Metro Toronto Zoo, all just moments away. Your neighbours will include painted turtles, beavers, ducks, swans and wildflowers – just to name a few.

Even though this Pickering community is a hidden paradise, residents will be pleased with the urban conveniences that are also available to them. All the amenities connected to a city are close by, and commuting is a breeze, with Hwys. 407 and 401 just a five-minute drive away.

Designed to complement the beautiful natural surroundings, the designs at Haven at Rouge Park incorporate architecturally controlled exquisite stone and brick exteriors that add a pleasing aesthetic appeal to the community. Design features such as panoramic picture windows, rear balconies and lookouts allow you and your family to bask in the gorgeous views and the outdoor environment that this community provides.

Your Haven home also boasts quality upgraded features included as standard, both inside and out. Adding to the beauty of the exteriors are stucco, precast and stone detailing, carriage-style garage doors and 25-year quality asphalt shingles.

Step inside, and you’ll be equally impressed. Imported ceramic tiles grace the floors in the foyer, kitchen, breakfast area, powder room, master ensuite and bathrooms. In all other areas on the main floor, natural hardwood strip flooring is found underfoot. Look upward to take in the fabulous nine-ft. coffered and cathedral ceilings. Other standards include colonial baseboards with trim; oak stairs, railings and pickets; elegant full height or half columns; 40-oz. broadloom with foam underpad; and brushed nickel door hardware.

Make your way to the kitchen, where the family chef will delight in all the fabulous features found here. Start with the limited-time promotion of a granite countertop which is included in the purchase price. Cooking and clean-up is made easy with a double-compartment, ledgeback stainless steel sink, complete with a Moen single-level faucet. Storage has never been so stylish, with your choice of custom quality cabinets with extended uppers. The kitchen also includes a breakfast counter, an island and a walk-in pantry.

One of the havens within Haven is definitely the master bedroom ensuite. Take a relaxing bath in the oval tub, or scrub away the stresses of the day in your glass-enclosed shower, both of which are finished in imported ceramic wall tiles. The cosmetics counter and vanity cabinets are ideal for getting ready for work or a night on the town. And all bathrooms feature ceramic accessories, single-lever faucets by Moen and laminate post-formed countertops.

Project: Haven
Location: Pickering
Housing Type: Two-storey, bungalow and estate homes on 40-, 43- and 50-ft. extra-deep lots
Starting Price: From $489,990

New Homes & Condos Magazine is an excellent source of housing information for those looking for information on new homes in Ontario, Canada. We offer the most up-to-date information on new communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Laurin Jeffrey | October 5, 2007
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Five easy steps to earth friendly gardening

What better way to celebrate spring than by creating a beautiful, eco-friendly garden. With a few simple practices and some help from the latest innovative gardening products, you can enjoy your own private oasis and do what is right for the environment too.

Consider the following “green” gardening suggestions from The Home Depot Canada:

1. Cut Out the Chemicals

Wean your garden off all synthetic fertilizers, pesticides and
herbicides. These substances promote rapid but weak plant growth, destroy soil fertility and are toxic to humans, wildlife and beneficial insects. Even organic chemicals are toxic, so use them as a last resort.

2. Use Water Wisely

To reduce water use, amend container soil with SoilSponge, an all natural soil conditioner that adds up to seven days between waterings. Disconnect your downspouts from the sewer system and direct water into garden beds or a rain barrel. “It is good practice to use soaker hoses instead of sprinklers, and water early in the morning,” says John Mansz, The Home Depot Canada’s gardening expert.

3. Feed Your Soil Naturally

Plants thrive in healthy soil. Add compost or composted manures to your soil early in the spring, whenever you plant or transplant, and again in mid-summer. “Compost adds organic matter to the soil, aids in water retention and promotes biological activity,” says Mansz.

4. Choose an Alternative to Peat Moss

A peat bog is a highly specialized ecosystem that removes carbon dioxide from the air, is home to many rare and important plant and animal species and acts as a cleansing watershed filter. Damage from the removal of peat from bogs takes hundreds f years to heal. New PeatEliminator, made from cocofibre, a coconut by-product, improves drainage, soil aeration and friability and is the ideal pH for nutrient uptake. (Available at leading garden centres including The Home Depot.)

5. Mulch, Mulch, Mulch and Mulch Some More

A thick layer (8 to 10 cm) of shredded bark, bark chips, grass clippings or shredded leaves spread on top of your garden soil will retain moisture, deter weeds and add needed organic matter to the soil. “Spread mulch in the spring after the soil thaws and again in late fall after the soil begins to freeze,” says Mansz “Keep mulch 8 cm away from plant stems.”

For more eco-friendly gardening tips, visit The Home Depot’s Garden Centre in your local community.

New Homes & Condos Magazine is an excellent source of housing information for those looking for information on new homes in Ontario, Canada. We offer the most up-to-date information on new communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

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Laurin Jeffrey | October 5, 2007
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It’s hard to resist making the move to beautiful Carruther’s Forest

From New Home and Condos

Anybody looking to buy a new home has to been paying attention to the fantastic market and the advantageous conditions available to homebuyers. Mortgage rates are incredible, there’s plenty of styles and locations to choose. Builders have to offer tremendous value and impressive finishes and appointments to attract buyers and set themselves apart from other builders. Lebovic Homes respects these savvy buyers, offering a community of townhomes in Ajax that will impress even the most aware of purchasers.

Located in an absolutely gorgeous setting, Carruther’s Forest has been infused with quality, style and value that makes it an easy choice for the educated homebuyer.

Just a mile from the lake, the lovely enclave of townhomes being developed at Shoal Point Road and Bayly Street are a perfect complement to the surrounding community. Attractive designs are finished with all clay brick exteriors. Driveways include paving and lots are fully sodded and landscaped. Carruther’s Forest will have a polished finish when complete. Lebovic even includes the fences with these homes.

A wide variety of home designs are available and there’s a great choice of lots and locations still available. Premium lots offer walkouts and there are conservation lots available too. Homes at Carruther’s Forest in Ajax range from 1,284 to 1,622 sq. ft. and start at only $204,918. Already offering great value, it is especially incredible when you consider everything that Lebovic Homes has chosen to include in that price. All homes include five appliances, vinyl casement windows, floors finished in high quality 40 oz. broadloom and imported ceramic tile, upgraded baseboards, and 9-ft. ceilings – a marvelous feature that enhances these already spacious designs. These townhomes also include a fantastic feature that you won’t commonly find in townhome communities – concrete block party walls. These are great – they serve to separate you from neighbours and are an ideal barrier for not only noise but as a fire precaution as well.

Lebovic Homes has taken extra steps to make sure these high-quality, well-designed Ajax homes are well within the homebuyer’s grasp by offering you a mortgage that they finance themselves. A special promotion – only $1 down – makes homeownership feasible for anyone paying rent. It’s the perfect answer for renters who can cover the monthly cost of a mortgage but aren’t able to save up a huge down payment to finally make the switch to homeownership. Avoiding application fees and CMHC fees, there is a savings of thousands of dollars, and the three-year term is fixed at a great rate. The mortgage is fully open and there is no discharge fee. Lebovic Homes also guarantees the condominium fees for three years, so there aren’t any costly surprises.

Offering their reputation as a reliable and high-quality builder, you can see the superb level of craftsmanship and creativity in any of their well-loved communities. Lebovic Homes has put together a package that makes life at Carruther’s Forest hard to resist, a visit to the site will have you counting down the days until you can move into your new townhome. The wonderful thing is that the wait won’t be long. The community is nearing completion and homes are getting ready for residents to arrive. Buyers who are eager to make the move can look forward to spending the summer in their new homes. Homebuyers began moving into the community in July and closings run through to December – the later dates making it easy on those who just need a bit more time to make the move.

The variety of designs make it easy to find a home that suits your needs. You can select a home with the living space spread over either two or three floors. Designs really maximize space and allow you the comfort of a home arrange to suit you best.

The TH D1 is a 1,538-sq.-ft. home. There is a spacious living/dining room at the front of the home, the staircase separating it from the large Great Room at the back. Featuring a walk-out to the backyard, the Great Room opens onto an eat-in kitchen. There is direct entry from the garage to the foyer, and a powder room on the main floor too.

Upstairs there are three large bedrooms, the master suite featuring a walk-in closet and a large, spa-like ensuite with deep soaker tub and separate enclosed shower. This home also features a second floor balcony walk-out, making it easy to enjoy stepping outside.

The TH A-2 is a 1,454-sq.-ft. home with living space arranged over all three floors. The ground floor has direct entry from the garage and features a finished recreation room, an enclosed laundry room and sliding patio doors out to the backyard. Separated from the second floor, the rec room is ideal for the home theatre, stereo, teen retreat or hobby room as it contains noise and allows for members of the family to entertain or enjoy activities upstairs and down, without disturbing each other.

The second floor features a spacious living/dining room and a huge country kitchen. There is also a walk-out in the kitchen, making it easy to step out and enjoy some sunshine or have meals on the deck. The third floor features three bedrooms and bath, including a generous master suite.

Homes make the most of their location, with plenty of access to the gorgeous surroundings. A walk through the community, a bike ride to the lake or an afternoon picnic surrounded by lush conservation landscapes.

The community is close to area amenities including shops, services, schools and recreation facilities. It’s also a short drive away from the highway, making it easy to get around or drive into the city. Local transit and the GO train just add to the convenience and comfort of this spectacular Ajax community.

Project: Carruther’s Forest
Location: Ajax
Housing Type: Condominium Townhomes
Starting Price: From $204,918

New Homes & Condos Magazine is an excellent source of housing information for those looking for information on new homes in Ontario, Canada. We offer the most up-to-date information on new communities across the Greater Toronto Area.

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