Crystallina Nera offers families room to adapt
Variety of housing choices, parks, schools and good transportation links await
A peaceful oasis tucked away in northeast Edmonton, Crystallina Nera is a hub for families who want to take a break from fast-paced city life without feeling too disconnected.
The northeast Edmonton community boasts a wide range of homes by some of Edmonton’s top homebuilders, and gives families the chance to move in when the kids are young without having to leave the neighbourhood when the kids have grown up.
“Because of Crystallina’s multiple housing options, residents can move up as their families expand,” said Shane Leppky, development manager with Genstar Development.
Homes in Crystallina Nera include single-family homes with front-attached garages, duplexes with both front-attached and rear-detached garages, as well as townhomes. The single-family homes start in the high $300,000s, while the duplexes are competitively priced starting in the high $200,000s.
Crystallina Nera offers a variety of homes, from townhomes by Streetside Developments and Park Homes, to traditional singlefamily homes by Coventry Homes, Daytona Homes, Excel Homes, Ironstone Homes and Park Royal Homes. New lots for duplexes and laned single-family homes are now available as well.
Not only are the homes in Crystallina Nera a great part of the neighbourhood, but so too is the entire atmosphere and landscape — a storm water pond is surrounded by a paved walking trail, as well as an urban forest protected by the City of Edmonton, creating a botanical atmosphere that is ideal for nature lovers.
Nature lovers will also be impressed by how the neighbourhood works to remain environmentally friendly. LED streetlights and native plants and grasses complement Crystallina Nera’s natural environment, promoting sustainable community design, which is a major selling feature for prospective homebuyers who are passionate about environmental awareness.
If your kids need to let off some steam, two new parks opened this year with plenty of space to run around, and if they want to embrace their inner DeMar DeRozan then Crystallina Nera also boasts a half-court basketball court.
Several other natural amenities lie beyond the neighbourhood’s borders, including the Poplar Lake natural area, the Schonsee natural area and Klarvatten community park. As Crystallina Nera is targeted toward families, Leppky said there are plenty of schools nearby, giving parents myriad options for where to send their kids.
While a neighbourhood needs to be attractive, people are also looking for how accessible it is to the city in which they live, and Crystallina Nera doesn’t disappoint. With direct access to 82 Street, commuters are able to head in and out of the downtown core with ease. Nearby access to Anthony Henday Drive and Yellowhead Trail benefits residents who frequent areas in and around Edmonton.
To learn more about Crystallina Nera, visit the website at www. LiveCrystallina.ca. Better yet, visit the showhomes on Crystallina Nera Drive, located east of 82 Street, north of 167 Avenue. Showhome hours are 3-8 p.m.