Excel Homes offers diversity in Chinook Gate

By NextHome Staff
February 04, 2022

Diversity rules in Chinook Gate, and Excel Homes may just be the king, as they open four new showhomes that exemplify the varied homeowning opportunities in this growing Airdrie community.

The latest Excel Homes showhomes include a brand-new front-drive garage model, a best-selling laned home, and two new duplex models that are being showcased for the first time.

“They include floorplans and upgrades we’ve never showcased before,” says Excel Homes Marketing Manager, Kristina Plank. “They offer thoughtfully laid out and spacious floorplans which provides a generous amount of living space for families, and the option to add a developed basement suite or third floor loft.”

With starting prices from the $400,000s, Excel Homes in Chinook Gate promises to have something for every lifestyle and budget needs.

The Newbrook is a four-bedroom front-drive model that addresses all the wants and needs of a growing family. It is the first showhome of this model that Excel is building.

The Windsor was Excel Homes’ best-selling laned model last year, as it appeals to many first-time home buyers looking for more space and privacy.
While the Willow and Magnolia are three-bedroom duplex models that are making their showhome debut.

Plank says bringing such a diverse offering is perfect in a community as amenity-rich and family-friendly as Chinook Gate.

“Chinook Gate is a very popular community for us, there is a lot of interest in Airdrie; it is a rapidly growing and developing area. Chinook Gate has a strong sense of community and coming together – we love being apart of that. “

Their new showhomes promise to bring a new energy to the community with exciting designs and trendy finishes that offer a fresh new take on the homeowning lifestyle.

The Newbrook is a 2,280-square-foot beauty with four bedrooms standard as well as two-and-a-half baths. It is as elegant as it is functional with an open concept floor plan perfect for families getting together and entertaining.

 

Newbrook
Newbrook

 

A spacious main floor layout allows for the perfect area to entertain, featuring a gourmet kitchen opening up into the great room for all to gather. The showhome also has two bedrooms in its developed basement suite to give everyone an idea of its full potential. This is perfect for extended family or even future rental opportunities.

With oversized windows, the three-bedroom, 1,767 square-foot Windsor welcomes plenty of natural light that make it seem more spacious. The main floor is seamlessly designed for family living, featuring an open-concept kitchen with tasteful selections and finishings, a generous island made for gathering, and a large pantry.

The kitchen easily flows into the dining nook and sunny great room, with extra space in the flex room at the front. Upstairs features a central bonus room providing separation between a master bedroom with walk-in closet and ensuite, and two secondary bedrooms with a full bath and a linen closet.

The Magnolia is the bigger of the two new duplex models at 1,394 square-feet. It delivers a thoughtfully laid out main floor, perfect for open concept living, which is inviting and great for entertaining. A large kitchen with plenty of counter space will allow your culinary creativity to run wild. Upstairs, two bedrooms and a luxurious master suite awaits for you to unwind and relax after a long day.

While the Willow is a versatile 1,238 square-feet with a roomy great room to relax in, and a stylish kitchen designed for those who love to cook. Head upstairs to find a large master suite with walk-in closet, as well as two additional bedrooms for guests, or to transform into a home office.

Both are three-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath models with optional basement development that provides the opportunity for more living space, or a legal basement suite.

There are a host of options available as well, like side entrances, nine-foot basement ceilings and even a main floor bedroom (depending on the size of the floorplan) that can make any of these new models suit a variety of homeowner wants and needs.

Plank says that Excel Homes always strives to offer homes suited to the ever-changing needs of home buyers. “A large portion of our buyers currently in the new home market is made up young growing families looking for more space. This means a main floor flex room, bonus rooms, third floor lofts, developed basements and more!”

She says demand for multigenerational living designs is also on the rise, which is why Excel has come up with models that aim to give more privacy to each member of the household.

Finally, Excel also has sustainability on top of mind, and homes are BUILT GREEN certified. “Having an energy efficient home has become increasingly more popular with our buyers, especially with the rising cost of living. High efficiency windows, energy efficient appliances, and more really do help lower those costs each year,” she says.

“With families spending more time at home, we have seen a rise in demand for more at home gyms, at home offices and large master retreats. With the pandemic, homes are becoming the place where we live, work and play.”

Chinook Gate, developed by Brookfield Residential, provides the perfect environment for these homes, she adds. Located on the west side of Airdrie, it is offers plenty of nearby amenities, and is the closest new Airdrie neighbourhood to the north edge of Calgary.

Chinook Gate is a place where people get outdoors and get active, get to know one another, and get bragging rights for living beside the city’s most spectacular outdoor attraction, Chinook Winds Park, a 55-acre amenity that offers four seasons of fun for everyone.

For more information on, visit Excel Homes’ Chinook Gate sales centre at 355 Chinook Gate Close or go to excelhomes.ca.

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