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March 07, 2018 | Tyler Difley
More than meets the eye
Top attractions in picturesque Priddis
When many people think of Priddis, the first thing that comes to mind is often the quiet hamlet southwest of Calgary that bears the name. However, the Priddis area has so much more to offer, including world-class golf, beautiful acreage properties, luxury homes and vast natural areas to explore.
When many people think of Priddis, the first thing that comes to mind is often the quiet hamlet southwest of Calgary that bears the name. However, the Priddis area has so much more to offer, including world-class golf, beautiful acreage properties, luxury homes and vast natural areas to explore.
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Feb. 14, 2018 | Kathleen Renne
Acreage allure
Navigating the road to rural living
Dave Mahlow grew up on an acreage, and knew he wanted to return to the rural lifestyle, even after living in Calgary with his wife Kathy for many years. Last June, the couple made the move, purchasing a 12-acre property near Millarville.
"We wanted to get away from the city and enjoy the peace and quiet," said Mahlow.
Dave Mahlow grew up on an acreage, and knew he wanted to return to the rural lifestyle, even after living in Calgary with his wife Kathy for many years. Last June, the couple made the move, purchasing a 12-acre property near Millarville.
"We wanted to get away from the city and enjoy the peace and quiet," said Mahlow.
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Feb. 14, 2018 | Gerald Vander Pyl
Heritage homebuilding
Classic timber-frame and log homes are the perfect fit for many Alberta acreage properties
Attractive acreage properties lend themselves beautifully to some classic building methods: timber-frame construction and natural log homes.
Each has its own appeal, and while the homes come at a premium cost, Alberta specialty builders say the results are worth the money.
Attractive acreage properties lend themselves beautifully to some classic building methods: timber-frame construction and natural log homes.
Each has its own appeal, and while the homes come at a premium cost, Alberta specialty builders say the results are worth the money.
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Feb. 23, 2018 | Marty Hope
Love of the land
Silverhorn acreage development focuses on conservation and enhancement of nature
For 25 years, Mark Kwasnicki has not only been living in the Bearspaw area on the doorstep of Calgary's northern boundary, he has also been building large, custom homes for some who would become his neighbours.
He knows what people want when it comes to acreage homes – including the high-end construction specs, impressive designs, and all the bells and whistles – but he also knows what they want from the development itself.
For 25 years, Mark Kwasnicki has not only been living in the Bearspaw area on the doorstep of Calgary's northern boundary, he has also been building large, custom homes for some who would become his neighbours.
He knows what people want when it comes to acreage homes – including the high-end construction specs, impressive designs, and all the bells and whistles – but he also knows what they want from the development itself.
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Feb. 14, 2018 | Andrea Cox
Return to their roots
Finding the right home in a welcoming community
When Chris and Carly Dykstra sold their home in Victoria's Oak Bay neighbourhood last spring, they debated what their next step would be. They had lived on the West Coast for close to 10 years, raising their three girls who are six, 10 and 11. But when push came to shove, the Dykstra family decided to move back to Calgary, where Chris had started his career and the couple's two eldest girls had been born. They found their perfect home, one that would accommodate three children, three Golden Retrievers, a cat and a bunny – a 4,500-square-foot, open-concept, custom home in the family-friendly neighbourhood of Watermark in Bearspaw.
When Chris and Carly Dykstra sold their home in Victoria's Oak Bay neighbourhood last spring, they debated what their next step would be. They had lived on the West Coast for close to 10 years, raising their three girls who are six, 10 and 11. But when push came to shove, the Dykstra family decided to move back to Calgary, where Chris had started his career and the couple's two eldest girls had been born. They found their perfect home, one that would accommodate three children, three Golden Retrievers, a cat and a bunny – a 4,500-square-foot, open-concept, custom home in the family-friendly neighbourhood of Watermark in Bearspaw.
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April 11, 2016 | Kathleen Renne
Life as a country mouse
Acreage living brings unique challenges and opportunities
Frankie-Lou Nelligan is no stranger to country life. She grew up on farms and acreages before returning to that lifestyle three years ago. Even so, Nelligan still experienced some maintenance surprises when, for example, she turned on her sink taps and the kitchen filled with the odour of rotten eggs. As she discovered, she needed to "shock" the well, or disinfect it with chlorine.
"My husband is a city mouse and I'm a country mouse. If you want to live on an acreage, you definitely have to have a country mouse," says Nelligan, who along with her husband and three children, live on five acres in Springbank.
"You're responsible for a lot more on an acreage. Every year, some kind of maintenance needs to be done on the septic tank or the well."
Frankie-Lou Nelligan is no stranger to country life. She grew up on farms and acreages before returning to that lifestyle three years ago. Even so, Nelligan still experienced some maintenance surprises when, for example, she turned on her sink taps and the kitchen filled with the odour of rotten eggs. As she discovered, she needed to "shock" the well, or disinfect it with chlorine.
"My husband is a city mouse and I'm a country mouse. If you want to live on an acreage, you definitely have to have a country mouse," says Nelligan, who along with her husband and three children, live on five acres in Springbank.
"You're responsible for a lot more on an acreage. Every year, some kind of maintenance needs to be done on the septic tank or the well."
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Oct. 21, 2015 | Kathleen Renne
Next door to nature
Residents tout benefits of acreage living
Anna Garcia loves her neighbours.
The Bragg Creek resident says they're relatively quiet, active and the kids are cute.
Did she mention they're a family of moose?
"We saw her (the mom) almost daily, licking right off our deck. Those moments are spectacular. It makes us feel exceptionally lucky," said Garcia.
The lure of living so close to nature was too much for Garcia and her husband to resist when the couple uprooted from Willow Park in southeast Calgary to their largely forested Bragg Creek acreage in 2001, where Garcia's husband also owns a furniture business.
Anna Garcia loves her neighbours.
The Bragg Creek resident says they're relatively quiet, active and the kids are cute.
Did she mention they're a family of moose?
"We saw her (the mom) almost daily, licking right off our deck. Those moments are spectacular. It makes us feel exceptionally lucky," said Garcia.
The lure of living so close to nature was too much for Garcia and her husband to resist when the couple uprooted from Willow Park in southeast Calgary to their largely forested Bragg Creek acreage in 2001, where Garcia's husband also owns a furniture business.
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June 10, 2015 | CREBNow
Back to your roots
Acreages and rural living provide room for growth, sense of community
Alberta's come a long way from its historical roots of buffalo herds and settlers.
More than 600,000, or 17 per cent of, Albertans lived in rural populations in 2011, according to Statistics Canada. That's a far cry from 75 per cent who lived rural rather than urban in 1901.
Yet a pioneering spirit still remains throughout the province, said Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson.
Alberta's come a long way from its historical roots of buffalo herds and settlers.
More than 600,000, or 17 per cent of, Albertans lived in rural populations in 2011, according to Statistics Canada. That's a far cry from 75 per cent who lived rural rather than urban in 1901.
Yet a pioneering spirit still remains throughout the province, said Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Verlyn Olson.
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April 30, 2015 | CREBNow
A unique city
Calgary distinctive in offering both metropolitan and acreage luxury
Calgary's housing market has evolved to include a luxury segment offering buyers just about anything their hearts desire, suggested a local industry expert.
"We have those individuals who want to experience the city life, so that's the downtown metropolitan living," said Mary-Ann Mears, managing broker with Sotheby's International Realty Canada.
Calgary's housing market has evolved to include a luxury segment offering buyers just about anything their hearts desire, suggested a local industry expert.
"We have those individuals who want to experience the city life, so that's the downtown metropolitan living," said Mary-Ann Mears, managing broker with Sotheby's International Realty Canada.
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Feb. 19, 2015 | CREBNow
Don't fence me in
Acreages provide room for growth, rural sense of community
For more than two decades, Ray Howell has lived "free" on an acreage west of Calgary.
It's a freedom that Howell doesn't take lightly.
"I enjoy the opportunity to do what I want, within reason," he said, noting the added benefits of raising children around animals, plus the smaller student-to-teacher ratio at school.
"We have a large garden and have had many animals throughout the years. Overall, you have more freedom to do what you want."
For more than two decades, Ray Howell has lived "free" on an acreage west of Calgary.
It's a freedom that Howell doesn't take lightly.
"I enjoy the opportunity to do what I want, within reason," he said, noting the added benefits of raising children around animals, plus the smaller student-to-teacher ratio at school.
"We have a large garden and have had many animals throughout the years. Overall, you have more freedom to do what you want."