By Mark Schadenberg
I don’t believe I’ve seen the final building permit numbers for the City of Woodstock for 2012, but I do believe I’ve seen a lot of additions and new construction in residential, commercial and industrial.
Expansions at existing Timberland and soon-to-be-arriving Nova Steel, a very large addition to Oxford Gardens retirement home, a new place of worship on Devonshire Avenue and an added wing to an existing church on Lansdowne, a new medical-related operation on Athlone, and a bus depot on Dundas. Certainly not a thorough list, and let’s remember all the new homes under construction.
Quietly -- yet quickly -- growing at the land triangle bound by Finkle, Juliana and Alberta is another well-needed independent-living retirement home for Woodstock – a 4-storey ‘apartment’ building to include 124 units.
Fourth in Ontario
Now being built by Hawthorn Retirement Group, the American based company already has similar residences in Cambridge, Guelph and Cobourg in Ontario, along with two in Saskatchewan.
The philosophy for Hawthorn (www.seniorlivinginstyle.com), including this Woodstock project, is to feature solely independent living, which translates into tenants not having 24-hour access to nurses and healthcare advice, but most certainly having an impressive list of amenities led by three meals daily in the dining room.
I talked by phone with Craig Wonnell, who is employed in marketing with the Cambridge home called Heritage Meadows on Hespeler Road, and he noted that occupancy would begin in November of 2013, and that tours would begin by early summer of next year. However, you can register now for a waiting list.
While I don’t believe the name is etched in stone yet, the Woodstock residence is to be called Cedarview and will feature a movie theatre, fitness centre, games room with billiards, chapel, and even a hair salon.
Gracious
The focus on what the company describes as ‘gracious retirement living’, is for tenants to be fully independent, and that additional amenities or services will include 24-hour on-site staff, security, elevators, laundry and housekeeping. Rent or accommodation costs will include meals and all utilities, except for telephone.
With its location within walking distance of the Norwich Avenue box mall, Southside Aquatic Centre (Southside Park), close to Cedar Creek golf, and obviously across the street from the one-year-old Woodstock hospital, its address is well chosen.
Various options will be available – small studio apartments under 500 sq ft, 1-bedroom units, and 2-bedroom apartments (up to 1,150 sq ft) as well. According to Cambridge complex manager Bill Nichol, the Woodstock occupancy rates will vary from $2,000 per month up to $4,400. A spouse can be added for another $500 monthly.
Anyone wanting to discover what the final construction will look like, can review the company website, especially the Cambridge home, which includes several editions of its newsletter noting the many activities available. Better yet, call Heritage Meadows at either (519) 620-9999 or (226) 318-0457 and ask for Craig or Elaina Wonnell, or Bill Nichol. Be sure to mention my name.
They are now compiling a waiting list, which anyone can register on for a fully refundable $100 deposit. By adding your name now, you can also be first in line when selecting your apartment.
Again, I have yet to see the building permit value on the Hawthorn home under construction locally, but it would begin at $2 million.
Hawthorn: We believe that “Gracious Retirement Living” is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Heritage Meadows (Cambridge), our management teams live on-site, and are available 24 hours a day. Our food is truly made from scratch, and served right to your table along with a smile from our friendly staff.
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Mark Schadenberg
Discussion . . . Direction . . . Determination . . . Destination
Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)
Sales Rep
Royal LePage Triland Realty
(519) 537-1553 - text or call
mschadenberg@rogers.com - email
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