A perfect storm of real estate investment exists in exclusive inner-city community of Currie
Crystal Creek Homes has the distinction of building luxury homes in many of Calgary’s top neighbourhoods. One of the most extraordinary is Currie, a master-planned community by Canada Lands Company (CLC).
A redevelopment of the storied Currie Barracks, the community features strict residential architectural and landscaping guidelines so buyers can enjoy the cohesive look of a new suburban neighbourhood with the character and benefits of inner-city living.
“The beauty of Currie is that you can build a milliondollar-plus home, with a high level of comfort (about the community). You know what type of home will be built beside you. It protects the integrity of the community as well as everyone’s investment. And, the location 10 minutes south of downtown speaks to everyone,” says Crystal Creek area sales manager Jason Benko.
The value in Currie, especially now, is unmatched in any other inner-city community, he says. Interest rates are the lowest ever. The top tradespeople are readily available and Crystal Creek is offering a very personalized approach even when it comes to adding value and promotion.
Benko says last year was the builder’s best year in the past five. He believes Calgary, and Canada, will bounce back from the struggling economy and current pandemic.
“We’ve sold three, very high-calibre homes recently. I would take advantage of this perfect storm right now. Opportunities don’t come around very often,” Benko says.
Crystal Creek has sold out of the 23 opportunities it had in Phase 3B of Currie, with only the show home remaining at 105 Trasimeno Cres. S.W. The almost 3,500-square-foot, threestorey home can be purchased as a leaseback, which Crystal Creek would rent from the buyer while their new show home is under construction in its next phase — Phase 6. Once the home is no longer required as a model home, the owner would take full possession of it.
The leaseback show home is the first detached singlefamily Contemporary elevation in Currie for Crystal Creek, where most of the homes have more traditional lines.
Along with Contemporary, the other approved homes styles are English Romantic, Arts and Crafts, Georgian and Modern Farmhouse, Benko says, adding that CLC is very meticulous about the streetscape in the community.
“The developer predetermines which elevations can go on what lots, so you don’t have five Contemporary models all together. The architectural controls make it a nice balance.”
All Crystal Creek custom homes in Currie come fully landscaped, as per CLC approval, which includes a custom landscaping package that includes fencing and irrigation.
The show home on Trasimeno Crescent and across from Clear Water Academy has a three-car garage off the rear lane, with a 727-square-foot carriage suite above it. The carriage suite opportunity is another advantage of building in this area. With floor plans that range from 500 square feet to 820 square feet, the suites follow city guidelines for secondary suites and are a great option for extended families. They can also be used as an office, studio or, with Mount Royal University located next door, a great source of rental income.
Last year, the Officer’s Mess Garden in Currie was officially opened and this year, another park, an amphitheatre and splash park are under construction. Next up is the dog park, says Benko.
Crystal Creek’s show homes in Currie, plus other models in Discovery Ridge, Legacy, Rock Lake and West 77th, are all open by appointment with leaseback opportunities available in each of these areas.
Visit crystalcreekhomes. ca for more information.