Curious about all the buzz about the new Claridge Homes in the Mer Bleue Conservation area? Have you been hearing about these homes but haven’t had the chance to get out there yet? In this piece I will be taking a closer look at this development and giving you an insiders peek at what has been eating up the new home market share in Orleans / Navan.
First and foremost, I should provide you with the Spring Valley website, which is http://www.claridgehomes.com/Find%20A%20New%20Home/Spring%20Valley%20Trails/index.html .
Second, a little history…
In 1971, Bill Malhotra immigrated to Canada and took up jobs as a consulting engineer and then Chief Structural Engineer for the city of Ottawa, where he developed a strong understanding of the local development community. In 1986, Mr. Malhotra built his first home and started the Claridge Homes Group of Companies which now employs more than 150 full-time people and has become a market leader in home building and high-rise property development. Enough History.
Fast forward to today: One of their more recent developments is Spring Valley Trails, located in the Mer Bleue conservation area in Navan.
Entry to this development starts at $231,900.00
One of the major appeals of this area has to be the surrounding environment and its appeal to the outdoor enthusiast. This community is riddled with stunning views, sprawling parklands and walking trails that will attract buyers just as much as the homes themselves will ( don’t worry – I’ve included pictures!)
Spring Valley Trails has a variety of bungalows, semi-bungalows, singles homes varying frontages to give you as much yard as you desire, semi-detached homes and the ever row-unit townhome models. Between these five housing types, there are up to THIRTY NINE models to choose from, so you can find a great match to suit your personality and lifestyle.
Some of the more popular features and finishes in these homes include:
- Embossed, colonial-style steel sectional, overhead garage door
- Architecturally styled, exterior and brick details as per plan
- Central vacuum system rough-in
- Water saver low-flush toilets
- Pre-moulded or Roman tub in ensuite bathrooms as per brochure
- China sink in all bathroom vanities as per brochure
- Gas burning fireplace as per brochure
- Solid oak handrails and spindles as per plan
- Quality crafter kitchen cabinets and countertops from builders standard samples
- Pre-cast patio stone walkway
- One year warranty with Claridge Homes
It should be noted that the official website boasts over 80 features and finishes in their new homes!
Furthermore, they are offering a special bonus offer on their Semis and Towns that see a fridge, stove, dishwasher, finished basement recroom and gas fireplace (excluding the Avondale model) all included! Singles are offering included hardwood in living/ dining and lower hall area, ceramic in main and ensuite baths and nine foot ceilings!
To get to the Sales office, you can go down Page Road, then right after Navan road you would turn right down Renaud. Alternatively, you can take Mer Bleue down to Renaud and go right as well.
Note: These photos are slightly outdated.
Quick shots of surrounding environment:
Friends of mine who have recently purchased a Claridge home have said the following:
“We chose to buy from Spring Valley Trails because of the amazing location in the rapidly growing area of Orleans. They have gorgeous floor plans, many of which have that open concept which we truly adore. The prices were quite reasonable, and while we chose to purchase some upgrades, the base models were also very attractive and of high quality.”
Another one said :
“Here are some of the reasons why we bought our Claridge home (which, P.S. we’re moving into in about TWO WEEKS TIME! Eeeeee!)
- Spring Valley Trails offered us great incentives which included hardwood flooring on the main level, ceramic tiles in the kitchen, foyer, and bathrooms, a finished basement, air conditioning, a gas fireplace, and $1250 towards appliances.
- We are outdoor enthusiasts and love the location of this new development. It’s very close to the Mer Bleu Conservation Area and the Navan Township.
- The Trim and Innes (Avalon) areas boast beautiful homes, but we find it much too congested for our liking. Although it will grow, Spring Valley Trails is tucked away from the busy shopping and traffic on Innes Road but still provides great access to everything we need.
- We wanted to buy into Phase 1 of a new development to allow for a greater profit when we sell.”
For more information on Spring Valley Trails, please feel free to contact me at any time! It would be my pleasure to provide you with any kind of information or services that I can.
I’m here to help!
All the best,
The Evans Real Estate Group Blog 