Single-family home comfort at a multi-family home price, that has always been the appeal of Shane Homes’ line of no-condo-fee Street Towns. Ever since the multi-awarded home builder introduced the product in Skyview Ranch in the northeast, it has been hard to keep up with the demand. Now, building in Cornerstone, these unique Street Towns are beyond a doubt the people’s choice.
The Cornerstone Street Towns have been particularly hot, as they have already sold out one of their five floor plans in the first phase. But area manager, Deb Geary, says there are still plenty of opportunities to own a stylishly affordable interior or end unit in this very popular development.
It isn’t difficult to see why they’ve been so well received. These Street Towns are 20-feet wide so they feel more open and spacious than an ordinary townhome. All come with double-detached garages, luxury standard specifications, landscaping, fencing, and 10-foor-by-10-foot patios as part of the package, and best of all no condo fees.
All models have three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths and have a developable basement that can potentially add two more bedrooms if the owners need more living space. “We put as much thought in designing the basement and they come standard with plumbing rough-ins, two big windows and eight foot ceilings,” Geary tells New Home Living.
Shane Homes’ Street Towns also fit as many lifestyles as possible. “First time homebuyers, downsizers, people wanting to move-up from their rentals, extended families and single parents. And all ages — from working professionals to retirees,” she points out.
The Street Towns are from 1,500 to 1,600 square-feet and start from the mid $340,000s, Geary says. “Price point is another reason for our success, Shane Homes has the expertise to design a practical, functional home with stylish finishes and still remain competitive.”
It’s location on the south side of the booming northeast community of Cornerstone is another appealing factor. “We are directly across from a future school site, accessibility is never a problem as we are just off Country Hills Boulevard and Stoney Trail, and there are already plenty of shopping, entertainment and commercial amenities surrounding the area, with more coming soon,” Geary says.
The Deco plan is one of the star models of Shane Homes’ Cornerstone Street Towns. At 1,506 square-feet, its open-concept design uses every inch of living space. It has a good-sized central dining nook and a large living area where entertaining guests is practically called for. “It is very thoughtfully designed, and there are certain aspects in the home that I think you see more of in a single-family type dwelling or an upgraded home,” Geary says.
The Cornerstone Street Towns are a knockout from the outside in. “The front landscaping is low-to-no-maintenance with a really nice rock feature, you get an absolutely beautiful west-facing front veranda where you can enjoy sunsets at your leisure. The backyard is also fully landscaped and it does come with a patio and chain link fencing.”
The Deco’s kitchen is chic and stylish — there is so much counter space, which is graced with standard granite throughout. The window opening to the backyard brings in so much natural light. “Customers really like the location of the kitchen sink just under this large venting window. The island adds a great extension to the kitchen, whether it’s for entertaining or cooking. The walk-in pantry is another handy feature most families immediately fall in love with.”
The rear owners’ suite features a generously sized walk-in closet and private three-piece ensuite with walk-in shower. “There is a practicality to this home that homeowners love, the second floor laundry adds plenty of convenience to the busy family and the mudroom a the rear of the home provides plenty of storage.”
The master bedroom has a serene spaciousness about it, but even the two spare rooms are perfect for the needs of growing kids. “The standard selections are again what you think you would see in the more semi-estate homes, and with the number of windows in this home, you get a lot of lovely natural lighting,” Geary says.
FAST FACTS:
Builder: Shane Homes
Community: Cornerstone
Model: Cornerstone Street Towns
Size: From 1,500 to 1,600 sq. ft.
Price: From the mid $340,000s
Address: 838 Cornerstone Blvd N.E., Calgary
Directions: Take Highway 2 North (Deerfoot Trail) to Country Hills Blvd N.E. heading east. Turn right on Cornerstone Blvd and follow the signs.
Hours: Monday to Thursday 2 to 8 p.m., weekends and holidays noon to 5 p.m.
Web: www.shanehomes.com
