Private cul-de-sac could be a popular place to build your new home
By
Mark Schadenberg
It
was only a matter of time – certainly fewer years than I would be able to count
on one hand.
Where
I reside in a newer subdivision in wonderful Woodstock, a new cul-de-sac has now
arrived in my backyard, along with the necessary connection of Alberni street.
There
could be as many as 56 homes planned for this acreage. I haven’t counted all
the lots on the map, which is included here.
I chatted by phone with builder Karl Reyneveld -- one of the 5 companies in the cooperative Builders Group association -- and he noted that most of the lots are available still, and prices range from $95,000 up to $125,000 based on size of lot and whether or not it's in the cul-de-sac or larger than average.
I chatted by phone with builder Karl Reyneveld -- one of the 5 companies in the cooperative Builders Group association -- and he noted that most of the lots are available still, and prices range from $95,000 up to $125,000 based on size of lot and whether or not it's in the cul-de-sac or larger than average.
43 Acres of City-owned land would be ideal for just about
any commercial use and its on the south side of Devonshire,
while Lansdowne Meadows is on the north side of Devonshire.
As
a home owner in this Lansdowne Meadows area and also a Realtor, naturally I have watched the evolution
and progress of this corner of the city as a very interested party. I made (mental)
notes and gathered the letters of public notifications as the subdivision plan appeared
on city council agendas and then more letters appeared in my mailbox. I find it
interesting that after city council approves a new street there is still a
14-day appeal period for neighbours.
For
the past three months, I’ve been able to watch the evolution of a green space (of
weeds) and giant piles of topsoil to its current state as a complete layout of
the streetscape as can be seen in the accompanying map.
I
should approach one of the work crew and ask for the exact chronology of dirt
moving to street creating. Environmental studies would have taken place years
ago before this section of the city was developed for residential uses. Studies
do include assessing drainage which has necessitated in places storm water
management rivers.
It
seems like less than 6 months ago that surveyors were out with their tripods
and markers and stakes.
As
for the Alberni road and its accompanying cul-de-sac, the step-by-step process
has included skimming top soil, installing both sewers and water pipes, along
with accompanying fire hydrants. This servicing certainly includes hydro,
cable, and gas lines as well.
The
exact placement of the roads is now apparent as the curbs have been poured and
the first layer of asphalt is down. After the houses have been built, a
pavement crew will return for the second coat of tar. I find it interesting
that the initial asphalt rolling is completed before another crew come in and
immediately cuts the road open to properly install the sewers (man-hole
covers).
At
least seven things are still missing from these new roads – street lights,
sidewalks, stop signs, super mailboxes, homes, trees, and of course basketball
nets at the end of the driveways.
As
I have noted in other entries, Woodstock has a few terrific builders, and the
proprietors of the Alberni connection are 5 builders who have combined their
efforts as municipal developers and are simply called The Builders Group,
consisting of Deroo Brothers Ventures, Oxford Builders (George Geerlinks), Karl
Reyneveld, John Goodman, and also Marc Deroo Fine Homes.
After
this subdivision is completed the area known as Lansdowne Meadows will also be
completed, so there will be no more homes built on the north side of Devonshire
as the land immediately east is recreational and the city has about 95 acres
that could be developed all into recreational uses, but is beginning with 3
ball diamonds, a playground and splash pad. Going further east and closer to
Toyota lands, the properties are all designated for commercial / industrial uses
as there is a perimeter around TMMC which does not permit new residential, but
many other uses such as warehousing, light industrial and manufacturing.
Quality
Builders
John
Goodman has been quite busy for more than 12 months completing a high-end condo
complex with ranch-style plans on Munnoch street frontage.
Deroo
Brothers, meanwhile, can also be seen off Mill Street in what is called the
Boot Hill subdivision.
By
the way, while driving to Princeton the other day, I saw a Deroo sign on a
brand new ranch-style home on Highway 2 – another impressive project from the
Deroo family.
If
you’re considering a new build in Woodstock, call me today, so I can introduce
you directly to one of these builders, or another local home builder.
LINKS:
www.cometothecrossroads.ca
http://cometothecrossroads.com/site-selectors/real-estate-listings/For-Sale/85-Devonshire-Ave-Parcel-1
Mark Schadenberg, Sales
Representative
Senior Real Estate Specialist
(SRES designation)
Royal LePage Triland Realty
Independently Owned & Operated, Brokerage
757 Dundas St, Woodstock
(519) 537-1553, cell or text
Email: mschadenberg@rogers.com
Twitter: markroyallepage
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