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B ra n th a v e n H o m e s ' a w a rd w in n in g c o n d o m in iu m s o ffe r h o m e b u y e r s m o r e fo r th e ir m o n e y gardening, snow removal, window washing - all the responsibilities may have conjured images of smaller and more confined spaces - of owning a home. The truth is our society is busy, whether it be but no more. Thanks to Branthaven Homes, thoughts of smaller with careers, travel, long commutes, and they simply don't want to spaces will forever be a thing of the past. Prepare yourself to enjoy use every spare minute of their extra time to take care of a home. all the benefits of superior community living, spacious rooms in For this particular homebuyer, a condominium is the ideal option. With condo fees in the low $200 range, you can enjoy life with which to grow, and a true luxury that makes time at home into time out worrying about the high maintenance of owning your own well spent. These are The Terraces at The Village. The Terraces at The Village is a six-storey condominium with 70 home. All of your snow removal, sprinkler systems and gardening, large suites in varying sizes. With the average suite at 1,100 sq. ft., along with window cleaning will be taken care of on a regular basis. Branthaven's floor plans are up to 25 per cent larger than the aver Add to this a true feeling of community developed through com prehensive landscaping, the security of underground parking, a age in the Burlington area. Bigger floor plans with luxurious large suites have come to be walking and biking trail behind the building that links you to both the trademark of these unique condominiums. Empty nesters will nearby parks and the waterfront, as well as Burlington's unmatched love the convenience of a one-floor layout, and have the option of downtown shops and restaurants, and you'll soon see that this is two bedrooms, or two bedrooms with a'den. Three bedroom plans^ more than a home, it is a new way of life. "This gives residents more time to enjoy all the amenities The are also available, with suites up to 1455 sq. ft. in size. All plans are Village has to offer. There are walking and biking trails, so when open concept, making each suite more accessible and comfortable. they come home from work they can simply take a few steps to the The option of being able to customize any of the 12 plans is also an path and go for a long jog or bike ride," says president of added bonus to homebuyers. Branthaven Homes, Steve Stipsits. Trimmed archways, custom-crafted kitchen cabinetry and appli With two bedroom plus den and three bedroom suites starting ances including fridge, stove and dishwasher, full-sized washer and from just $249 990, anyone can take dryer, this is just a taste of the finishing touches that are already "A similar 750 sq. ft. condominium in making the development so exciting to buyers. Each two-bedroom Toronto would sell for thousands more unit includes two full baths, which means there will never be a mad and the condo fees would be considerably dash to get ready every morning. Even the one-bedroom units have higher. You can also see the value for 1 1/2 bathrooms to accommodate guests, while offering residents commuters too! With the Appleby GO maximum privacy. Station steps away, there's no need for a The Somerset model in particular proves how spacious and car," offers Doreen Coughlin of accommodating a condo suite cah truly be. "It's difficult to find a Branthaven Homes, sales representative three-bedroom unit in Burlington," Evelyn says. What's great about the Somerset is that the two main bedrooms are divided by the liv for The Village. With model suites open to ing room, which offers privacy - something that is rare to find in the public starting February 4, and with most condominium buildings. Gone are the days when you feel condominiums ready for occupancy this cramped and restricted. Now, you and your family members can all year, the time has never been better to see for yourself just what Branthaven can have your own personal space. The accolades have already begun to roll in, and Michael and for you. For more information on the condo Cheryl Kearney couldn't be happier with the new lifestyle that m iniums call Doreen Coughlin of Branthaven has allowed them to experience. "Branthaven and their Branthaven Homes at 905-332-5151 or contractors have been a pleasure to work with," Michael explains. visit www.branthaven.com. The award"Whenever anyone walks into our condo their mouths just drop open. They can't believe this is a condo once they are inside our winning sales office for The Village is unit, as it feels like luxurious home - just in a smaller package. located at 5542 Fairview Street, just East Branthaven's service and quality is truly what makes this company of Appleby Line. They are open from stand out above the others. We are encouraged now more that ever Monday to Thursday 1 to 6 p.m. and to keep following your developments and look forward to workir with you in the future." Today's homebuying industry is so diverse - many people seel the -modem and functional designs that a new home offers, bu they don't want the added work of a front and backyard, lawn care In the past, the words "Condom inium life" Photos by Chantal Ayotte