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The Ridge is a scenic residential community in Courtenay, BC in its seventh year of development. There are already more than 100 new homes completed and many more under construction.

The community and developers are proud of their preferred builders and the new custom homes that they have built for the residents who have rmoved to The Ridge.

Four of their preferred builders are holding “open houses” in their new homes for sale. Tour these beautiful new homes on the weekends, the show home addresses and hours are listed below. If you are thinking of building a new custom home on one of the new lots coming available soon in Phase 3, contact the developer, who can assist you in choosing a lot.

The Ridge's preferred builders have the experience of building homes that match the lot you choose, some of which feature spectacular views of the mountains and the ocean.

The following open house times were accurate at the time of posting:

Custom Home Builders at The Ridge:
Lawmar Contracting 4190 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Contact Realtor Tracy Fotgmann, Remax Ocean Pacific Realty for current open house days and times
Email: tracy@tracyfogtmann.ca  Cell: 250.331.1544

Brando Construction, 4161 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Saturdays, starting May 4, from 12pm to 2pm
Realtor: Courtney & Anglin Real Estate Group
Email: bill@courtneyanglin.com  Cell:250.703.6119

Coastal Custom Homes, 4166 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC
Saturdays and Sundays from 11am until 2pm
Realtor: Dean Thompson, Remax Ocean Pacific Realty 
Email: dean@deanthompson.ca  Cell: 250.898.4777

Candor Developments 3404 Harbourview Blvd., Courtenay, BC
Saturdays,  from 12pm to 2pm
Isaac Bale Email: info@candordevelopments.ca  Cell: 778.995.2529

Contact the developer to register as a “prospective client” and receive up-to-date information and pricing on the new residential lots for sale in Phase 3 at The Ridge.   
Contact: Bruce Clapham at 250.650.8588  
Email: theridge.bruce@mail.com

According to an article in the Globe and Mail, the Comox Valley is one of three top choices to retire to in British Columbia due to its temperate climate, affordability and the Comox airport (YQQ) which offers direct flights to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and other destinations.

Its economy is strong, and the Valley, which includes Courtenay, Comox and several small towns, is known for a number of festivals, water sports and skiing at Mount Washington. There’s a new $300 million hospital under construction, large retail shopping centres, North Island College and many other amenities.

The Ridge is a new master-planned residential community, offering lots for sale in Courtenay. Approximately 30 lots in Phase I have been sold and many new residents have already moved into their new homes.  Lots at the Ridge start at $169,900 and new homes start  from approximately $430,000. Many of the new custom built homes offer ocean and mountain views. These custom homes can be built in a variety of styles, including bungalow or two-storey designs. Also, legal secondary suites can be built into your new home and in addition, a separate residential building (carriage house) can be built on the same lot - perfect for family, guests, or as a mortgage helper.

The preferred builders at The Ridge -  Brando Construction Ltd. and Lawmar Contracting - have already helped many happy homeowners build their dream homes here. Show homes are available and open house times are 12pm-2pm Saturdays and Sundays, or contact them for a private tour.

Since The Ridge isn’t on Google Maps yet, click on our map or follow these instructions to find them: 

1. Take the Courtenay Exit from Highway 19, right turn on Comox Logging Road for 1.5km until you get to Buckstone Road and turn right and turn right again on either Stoneridge Avenue or on Harbourview Boulevard.
2. If you are heading South on the old Island Highway turn right at Fraser Road, and turn left on the Comox Logging Road, and then drive for 0.5 km and turn right on Buckstone Road and then turn right again on either Stoneridge Avenue or on Harbourview Boulevard.
3. If you are heading North on the old Island Highway turn left at Fraser Road, and turn left on the Comox Logging Road, and then drive for 0.5 km and turn right on Buckstone Road and then turn right again on either Stoneridge Avenue or on Harbourview Boulevard.

Find out more! Call the developer directly:

Bruce Clapham,  Mobile: 250.650.8588

Email:theridge.bruce@mail.com

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The Gales,  a new luxury patio home and condominium development located in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island, is pleased to announce that GNB Builders Inc. are the builders involved in the construction of the new ocean view patio homes and new condos located at The Gales. GNB specializes in Built Green construction.

In 2012 GNB Builders was awarded the prestigious BC Built Green Builder of the Year by Department G of Built Green Canada, as well as one Gold Care Award and five Silver Care Awards from the Canadian Home Builders Association.

GNB Builders has built a reputation for quality building and excellent customer service.  The Gales is pleased to be working with GNB Builders Inc. to offer our clients the highest quality home construction. The Gales is located on Farrell Road in Ladysmith. Drive by and see th​e fantastic ocean and moutain views from this quiet location.

Realtor Keith Mazurenko from Coast Realty Group invites you to come by and see us at our downtown office location, 410a 1st Avenue, Ladysmith, BC, Canada - V9G 1A9. Or call us at 1.866.315.0545

The Ridge at RiversEdge, the only new home development in Courtenay that is located alongside along the Puntledge River, adjacent to Puntledge Park is seeing more new homes. Four more new homes are under construction in Phase III of this project and will be completed in the next few months.

Four more units will be built in early 2015 which will complete this phase of the project. Sixteen of the 24 new single family homes, built by Southwind Developments Corporation in Phase III of Rivers Edge have been sold.

These single family residential homes are situated in a bare land strata plan and feature landscaping, underground sprinklers, fencing and hedging. The homes in this development are one level ranchers ranging in size from 1,450 to 1,677 square feet. Prices range from $349,900 to $359,900. These new homes consist of single-family homes and ranchers with double garages.

RiversEdge developer Southwind Development Corp. has been building new homes in this new neighbourhood for the past three years and have been building new homes for the past 30 years.

Come and see the value for yourself. The show home is now open every Saturday from 1-3pm.  If you wish to have a private viewing of these new homes please contact Realtor Art Meyers directly at 250.207.1879

Every Saturday from 1-3 p.m., drop by an open house and view the beautiful new bungalows/ranchers at The Ridge at RiversEdge in the Comox Valley!

The Ridge at RiversEdge is a new residential community located in Courtenay on Vancouver Island. Fringed by the Puntledge River, The Ridge at RiversEdge is a unique development in which each new rancher/bungalow is perfectly suited for its individual lot, yet still complements neighbouring homes to create a harmonious community. The gentle sound of the river and the forested parkway along two sides of the development intertwine to create a peaceful setting for residents.

A preplanned single-family neighbourhood on a no-through street, The Ridge at RiversEdge is home to 24 single-level ranchers/bungalows. There will be no two-storey homes located in this development. In addition, you'll always have your privacy in your own back yard. Your investment is protected by a registered Homeowner Schedule of Restrictions designed to enhance quality of life and increase the  value of your home.

"The builder, Southwind Developments Corporation, is the only company in the Comox Valley that controls the entire development and building process from start to finish," says Courtenay Realtor Art Meyer, project realtor. "For projects that Southwind undertakes, they buy the raw land, service it, build the homes, and warranty each home for 10 years. You know precisely what your neighbourhood will look like. That’s the secret to Southwind’s success."

As well, the owners of Southwind Homes actually live at RiversEdge. When developers live in a community, you can feel secure knowing they'll be there for all and any issues that arise during the 10-year warranty period. The new ranchers at The Ridge at RiversEdge are also the lowest-priced new homes anywhere in the Comox Valley. Considering the quality of workmanship and materials, Southwind provides the very best products for your money, says Meyers.

Your RiversEdge Specialist is Realtor Art Meyers of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley. An open house is held from 1-3 p.m. every Saturday. For more information, call Art at 250.207.1879.