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Apr 29, 2021
Get to Know the Preferred Builders at The Ridge in Courtenay
The six preferred builders at The Ridge in Courtenay have an established track record of building fabulous family homes. Over the past six years, 125 new homes have been built have been built in this mountain and ocean view community. These builders were all chosen for their knowledge and expertise in building custom homes in Courtenay, BC. They are ready to help bring your new home ideas to life.
New Home Lots Available in Phase 3B
Phase 3B, the newest phase to be built at The Ridge, features 61 large residential lots. These new home sites are suitable for a variety of home styles and even allow for homes with legal suites. A few lots are suitable to build a main house with a separate carriage home. Now is the time to start the journey of building a new custom home in one of the most scenic and desirable locations on Vancouver Island - while there are still lots available.
Rancher for Sale at 3298 Eagleview Crescent, Courtenay, BC
If you need something sooner, one of the preferred builders, Smits Construction, has a new rancher style home under construction at 3298 Eagleview Crescent in The Ridge. This 1,877 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms and 2 baths, with a large open-style great room. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and an ensuite with a tiled shower and double sinks. A gas fireplace adds a bit of coziness to the cooler winter nights and the HVAC system provides air conditioning in the summer months. This home is ideally situated steps from the walkway that leads directly to the local park and to other pathways throughout the community.
This home is expected to be completed in September of 2021. For more information, contact Nathan at Smits Construction: Nathansmits@hotmail.com or Cell: 250.792.1560
Residents “Love Living at The Ridge!”
Community residents love life at The Ridge. It is an every-age-friendly community, welcoming a mix of young families, retirees and residents of all ages.
Find out more. Contact one of the Preferred Builders at The Ridge:
Lawmar Contracting | lawmar.ca
Lawrie McIntyre Phone: 250.338.7637 Email: lawrie@lawmar.ca
Brando Construction | brandoconstruction.com
Realtor: Bill Anglin Cell: 250.703.6119 Email:info@courtneyanglin.com
Coastal Custom Homes | coastalcustomhomes.ca
Dean Vershuur Cell: 250.465.2205 Email: dean@coastalcustomhomes.ca
Candor Developments Inc. | candordevelopments.ca
Isaac Bale Cell: 250.702.7339 Email: info@candordevelopments.ca
Grand Legacy Homes
Wayne Schick Cell: 250.702.2251 Email: wayne@grandlegacy.ca
Smits Construction Ltd. Nathan Smits
250.792.1560 Email: Nathansmits@hotmail.com
To find out more about our available lots, go to the site plan page. Take a drive through of The Ridge in Courtenay, BC on beautiful Vancouver Island and see for yourself! The ocean and mountain views are amazing!
Apr 18, 2021
Meet Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island's Designer
Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island is locally owned and operated, and offers the same great service from several locations across the Island. One of the great services Budget Blinds offers, that you’ll never find at a big box store, is their complimentary design consultations.
Budget Blinds customers enjoy the opportunity to meet with Rebeccah Stefina of their design team. As a designer and sales manager for the Ladysmith location, Stefina works with clients in all of the communities Budget Blinds serves on Vancouver Island.
She has more than six years of experience in design and working with builders, contractors and interior designers on their projects of all sizes.
Her education in design, portfolio of clients and eye for detail will have you feeling confident in your project from start to finish.
"I love what I do,” Stefina says. “I like to turn my clients wants, needs and dreams into their reality. From single family projects to multi-home construction, I'm your local contact for the best residential and commercial window coverings in Canada."
If you’re ready to update your window decor for summer, or need to consider home automation, call your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island. Their complimentary consultations can be done in your home, following Covid safety protocols, or set up a virtual visit.
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Contact Rebeccah directly at rstefina@budgetblinds.com or 250-924-2150
Apr 17, 2021
Top 10 Reasons to Make the Move to The Ridge in Courtenay
The residents of The Ridge often have told us what they love about their community and here are some of their thoughts:
“Life at The Ridge is very family-friendly, there is a nice mix of young families who interact with each other, retirees and other residents of all ages. The community is being built to a high standard and there is a relaxing atmosphere in the neighbourhood. We love living at The Ridge!”
Brianna and Jeremy
“The area surrounding The Ridge is so beautiful, and we love walking around the many trails here and seeing the mountains and the ocean, it is like living in paradise: we see trumpeter swans, Canadian geese and eagles flying right over our house. Plus it is so close to many top-rated golf courses”
Jim and Donna
“I was looking for a home where my mom could move in with me and we learned that The Ridge allowed legal suites to be built within the subdivision. We went to see The Ridge and fell in love with it. This is a quiet neighbourhood with beautiful views and pathways and parkways for walking and biking. We are located walking distance to the ocean. It feels like we are living in the countryside within the city.”
Jean & Brenda
Here are the top 10 reasons to consider making the move:
The ocean and mountain views are stunning.
A large park located within The Ridge.
A quiet community with no thru traffic.
No overhead wires to affect your views.
Pedestrian friendly, with wide sidewalks throughout the neighbourhood.
Easy access to nearby forest trails and the ocean.
Close proximity to amenities and shopping.
Generous sized residential lots.
Welcoming neighbours.
Mild Pacific climate.
Contact their preferred builders for more information on available lots in Phase 3B.
