Epic Homes to release second phase of Bertrand Creek
10 HOMES WILL GO ON SALE THIS WEEKEND AT ALDERGROVE DEVELOPMENT
After a successful roll-out of phase one of its Bertrand Creek development , Epi c Homes has started construction of the Aldergrove location’s secondphase.
“Because sales were so strong leading into the summer, we’ve been limited with our home availability over the summer months, and into fall,” said Epic Homes general manager Ryan Connolly.
“We had to let our construction department catch up. Now we’re ready to go and release the majority of the remaining product.”
This weekend, an additional 10 homes will go on sale. Tomark the occasion, the developer is opening a second showhome.
The Bertrand is the predominant layout in the second phase of the 61 single-family home development. Last year, the project’s first show home opened, highlighting the Anderson layout.
Like the other homes in the second phase, the show home is in the rear cul-de-sac of the property, an dbacks on to greenbelt. The greenbelt is home to stands of red cedar, alders, maple trees and Douglas firs.
Hal f of the self- contained community is, in fact, protected greenbelt. Walking and nature trails, a pedestrian pathway, a dog park, and a bike and walking path around the perimeter of the site are part of the plan. The project also features a large landscaped centre island. Bertrand Creek, a salmon-bearing stream, runs through the site.
Like the Anderson, themain floor is an open area with great room, kitchen and dining area—what Connolly calls “a bright and open floor plan.”
Themain floor features German designed wide-plank laminate flooring. Stained poplar millwork, commissioned by Epic, accents the home.
The kitchen is L-shaped and opens on to a covered deck. A Frigidaire Professional Series appliance package includes a double-door fridge. Other features include softclose cabinetry, tile backsplash and a pantry.
The Bertrand’s upstairs level has three bedrooms, with an option for a fourth. That room can also be used as a lounge or other space. A gas fireplace for the room is also an option.
“You could have a secondary family living space,” Connolly said.
Master bedrooms easily accommodate a king-sized bed. There is also a large walk-in closet and main bath. Extras include double doors for the bedroom and spa-style door for the ensuite, which comes with a soaker tub, shower and double sinks.
Epic is offering the option of a fully finished one- or two-bedroom legal suite in the basements.
“That’s huge for people,” Connolly said. “When you can offset your mortgage payments with a $1,000plus rental payment out of your basement, it definitely makes life a little easier.”
Bertrand Creek is five minutes from the Canada/USA border, nine minutes to Highstreet Shopping Centre in Abbotsford, and 12 minutes to the Abbotsford Airport. Depending on traffic, Vancouver is an hour or so away.
There has been “a tremendous amount of interest locally, from Aldergrove and Langley,” Connolly said. But interest has also come from closer to Burnaby, South Surrey and the surrounding areas.
Among the Langley community’s many charms are Metro Vancouver’ s last surviving drive-in theatre, raspberry fields and road side stands selling farm-fresh eggs.
Homes start at $879,980 with floor plans ranging from 2,935 to 3,494 square feet. The sales centre is located at 2778 275A Street in Aldergrove and is open from noon to 6p.m. daily. Formore information visit www.bertrandcreek.com or call Ken Klaassen and Janine Mackie at 604-262-2965.