Boulder Creek Villas at Wildstone—complete and for sale
Enjoy carefree living at Boulder Creek’s lovely villas
Now you can enjoy carefree living at Boulder Creek—photo by Joni Krats
h3. What is the projected timeline for completion of the Boulder Creek build—right down to the landscaping? The final road works, driveways, and landscaping works are all underway, and if the weather co-operates, they will be complete in early July. At that time all 43 villas and the entire site will be 100 per cent complete. h3. Although most of these units are attached, they don’t feel like condos. Please describe how that was achieved. We worked at length with our architects and engineers to achieve that feel. You are correct that seven of the units are single detached units, but the remaining 36 are comprised of 18 duplex units. The majority of the duplexes have been designed such that the garages and entry to the units are visually and physically separated from the other side of the unit. That gives each unit its own sense of arrival as well as some degree of privacy at the entrance. h3. The project went dormant along with the golf course last year. Now that golf course construction is going full swing, please describe the impact on your development. The commencement of the completion of the golf course is of great significance to the entire development. The past couple of years have been challenging to developers throughout North America and we are no different here. We are pleased that the golf course will be completed. With the many projects that were halted or stalled as a result of the economic downturn, it is the only golf course project in Western Canada that at this time is being completed and scheduled to be opened. This is of course very important to all the existing owners at Wildstone, but also an integral part of our message as we re-launch the sale of some of the units here in Boulder Creek. Cranbrook and the East Kootenays are well positioned to lead Western Canada out of the downturn and we are hopeful that the new investment in this project in Cranbrook will position us to be a big part of that. h3. Please discuss the main-floor living concept. While all the villa units here have a full walk-out basement, we recognize that there are people who prefer not to have to go up and down stairs to live their daily lives, so these units have been designed so that you can live completely on the main floor. The master bedroom—complete with closet and large en suite, kitchen, dining, great room and laundry—are all on the main floor. There is also at least one additional room that can be used as a den or additional bedroom on the main floor, along with some storage space. The deck is off the main floor, and there is a patio on the lower level off the walk-out basement. The garages access the main floor as well. h3. Please discuss the title/ownership of these homes. Are there strata fees? While these units are designed to feel more like a detached home or perhaps townhouse, for the purpose of delivering a fully maintained property it has been registered as a condo-style strata project. One of the things we consistently heard from clients is their wish for a carefree lifestyle, so that’s how this project has been developed. The strata is responsible for the insurance of the units, all exterior maintenance, all landscaping and yard maintenance and snow removal. This allows the owners to come and go at their leisure for short terms or extended periods if they like, and the unit and surrounding areas will be fully maintained, along with no worries about the exterior of the units. For this level of service we feel that the strata fees as budgeted are very reasonable at $242 per month. h3. Is there anything else you would like to say to western Canadian golfers about Boulder Creek? A number of things of course. They are located right on and overlooking the Gary Player Design Companys’ first course in Canada, which has been designed to be a great track, walkable if they wish, and designed specifically to allow a great experience for all levels of golfers from the beginner to the scratch golfer. The majority of us who are 20 plus handicappers will find it to be very playable. The intent was that it would be not only a visually rewarding round with the Rocky Mountains and Fisher Peak prominent in the design of many of the holes, but also an enjoyable experience for all. All that and as a bonus Boulder Creek is located in the middle of a mecca of great golf here in the East Kootenay region. Within an hour’s drive, owners here can enjoy more than 14 great golf courses. It is a true golfer’s paradise, to say nothing of the ample additional four-season recreational opportunities that abound all around us.
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