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14 · NEW HOMES, February 3, 2006 o you may have noticed that Portfolio of New Homes has received a facelift. Two weeks ago we unveiled the fresh, new look, which we feel adds some flair to the great news and stories we publish every week. S More colour, com bined w ith eye-catch ing headlines, will engage our readers and help bring out the best this area' s builders have to offer. This week' s cover story takes an in-depth look at Valery Homes' Bronte Woods com munity. Bronte Woods is nestled in one of the city' s m ost desirable established areas, surrounded by a mature com m unity of hom es and am enities. It is literally m om ents away from the best shopping Burlington has to offer, in a vibrant new city centre. Access to major 400 series highways is easily accessible for com m uter conven ience. The new m odel has ju st been unveiled and is fully furnished and decorated. The Sandpiper at 2,205 square feet is a beautiful and functional design, w ith spaces con ducive to family living and entertaining. You'll definitely w ant to take a look at our coverage of the Fifth Annual HamiltonH alton Hom e Builders' A ssociation (HHHBA)-.State of the City Luncheon, w hich featured guest speakers Hamilton Mayor Larry Dilanni and Burlington Mayor Rob Maclsaac. It was also new HHHBA p resident Peter Serrani' s first industry address to over 200 local business leaders, elected officials representing all three levels of governm ent and various senior staff offi cial from the Cities of H am ilton and Burlington and the Town of Oakville. As always, a house isn't a hom e until you add your own personal touches, so we'll be sure to always provide you w ith the hottest trends to hit the decor scene. Most im por tantly we will do our best to guide you through the homebuying process w ith tips, financial advice, and a behind the scenes look at our ever-changing industry. For all of the m ost up-to-date informa tion on the new hom es in your area, pick up your edition of Portfolio of New Homes in Friday' s Burlington Post and O akville Beaver, as well in Friday' s M ississauga News 24 times/year. And be sure to Jog onto w w w .haltonsearch.com (look for the Portfolio of New Homes link) for your online version of the publication. It' s the best way to stay connected to your builders! Good luck, and may you find the dream hom e you've been searching for. B ran th aven H o m es is k n o w n for its im p e c c a b le th a t m e e t th e n e e d s of to d a y 's h o m e b u y e rs . This life in a B ran th a ve n h o m e is truly like. This weekend Branthaven Homes unveils its model suite in The Village Y O u r H o m es speak ou've gotten to know first hand Branthaven' s reputation for building homes of impec cable and enduring quality. A ncaster s Prem ier Tow nhom e C o m m u n ity Spectacular Condo & Freehold Townes loaded with exceptional features You've heard about the exquisite beauty and detailed craftsm anship that has gone into The Village com m unity t located at Fairview Street and Appleby Line. Now you can see for yourself w hat life w ould be like in one of Burlington' s m ost appealing locations. * This w eekend, February 4 and 5 from 1 to 5 p.m., Branthaven Homes will be holding an open house to officially launch The Village' s furnished model suite. Refreshments will be served and prospec tive hom ebuyers can take their time perus ing the suite and taking in all of the fine details, practical and spacious floor plans as well as see firsthand how convenient The Village' s location truly is. The best p a rt is if hom ebuyers w rite-up an3 offer this w eekend, they receive three m onths of free condo fees! L u xu rio u s c o n d o liv in g is y o u rs a t T h e Terraces all brick/stone/stucco exteriors 25 year shingles masonry block fire sound separation walls all units o ffe r 3 bed rooms and 2 1/2 baths extra deep lots available 1,395 to 1,850 sq. ft. Central Air or G A LLI Sat. - Thurs. 1-5 p.m., or by appo intm ent Site: GARNER ROAD 905-304-221 5 Quality Built for Generations The Terraces at The Village is a sixstorey condom inium w ith 70 large suites in varying sizes. W ith the average suite at 1,100 sq. ft., Branthaven' s floor plans are up to 25 per cent larger than the average in the Burlington area. Bigger floor plans w ith luxurious large suites have come to be the tradem ark of these u n iq u e condom inium s. Em pty nesters will love the convenience of a onefloor layout, and have the option of two bedroom s, or two bedroom s w ith a den. Three bedroom plans are also available, w ith suites up to 1455 sq. ft. in size. All plans are open concept, m aking each suite m ore accessible and com fortable. The option of being able to custom ize any of the 12 plans is also an. added bonus to hom ebuyers. Trim m ed archw ays, custom -crafted kitchen cabinetry and appliances includ ing fridge, stove and dishwasher, full-sized washer and dryer, this is ju st a taste of the finishing touches that are already m aking the developm ent so exciting to buyers. Each tw o-bedroom un it includes two full baths, w hich m eans there will never be a m ad dash to get ready every m orning. Even the one-bedroom units have 1 1/2 bathroom s to accom m odate guests, while offering residents m axim um privacy W ith condo fees in the low $200 range, you can enjoy life w ithout w orrying about the high m aintenance of ow ning your own home. All of your snow removal, sprinkler systems and gardening, along w ith w in dow cleaning will be taken care of on a reg ular basis. Add to this a true feeling of com m unity developed through com pre hensive landscaping, the security of un d er ground parking, a w alking and biking trail behind the building that links you to both nearby parks and the w aterfront, as well as Burlington' s unm atched dow ntow n shops and restaurants, and you'll soon see that this is more than a hom e, it is a new way of life. W ith two bedroom plus den and three bedroom suites startin g from ju s t $249,990, anyone can take advantage of the affordability. "A sim ilar condom inium in Toronto w ould sell for thousands more and the condo fees w ould be considerably higher. You can also see the value for com m uters too! W ith the Appleby GO Station steps away, there' s no need for a car," offers Doreen Coughlin of Branthaven Homes, sales representative for The Village. The m odel and sales centre is located at 5042 Fairview Street ju st east of Appleby Line. For m ore inform ation on the condo m inium s call D oreen C oughlin of 905-332-5151 or Branthaven Homes at 9C visit www.branthaven.com .