Finding balance at Encore West Grove Estates

Attaining lifestyle balance has been the goal for today’s families and finding a community that gives residents the ability to enjoy home life to its fullest is key to achieving the goal. In this, Encore West Grove Estates seems to have all the answers.

Bri-mor Developments’ latest offering has unlocked the secrets to finding this elusive lifestyle. Encore West Grove Estates is surrounded by a well-established community with amenities that answer every family’s needs; 7.5 acres of greenspace, playgrounds and pathways for outdoor enjoyment; and lastly, new home designs that are suited to today’s busy, modern lifestyles.

Cedarglen Homes, the exclusive builder in this community, opened two new showhomes in June that give buyers a taste of just what life here can be like. But Encore West Grove Estates had been a hit even well before that.

“Our biggest surprise is that we were 50 per cent sold out prior to the showhomes being open, which is a testament to the quality of product and price point being offered in this community,” says Bri-mor Developments Managing Director, Aleem Dhanani. “The response has been overwhelmingly positive from the market.”

Keep in mind, much of this success was achieved in the middle of last year’s lockdowns, which proves the powerful draw Encore has over young families that have, so far, made up the bulk of its buyers.

Dhanani explains that much of Encore’s success is a direct result of the momentum Bri-mor has achieved in completing the previous neighbouring communities of The Rise at West Grove Estates and West Grove Estates. Together, the synergy created among these three communities have solidified Bri-mor’s vision for creating the perfect residential environment.

They are doing more with Encore. “Encore brings the classic West Grove Estates design elements from the Rise, with a modern twist. We have added two new modern home designs to Encore: Farmhouse, and Transitional that reflect a more contemporary taste. And for the first time, we are also allowing three storey homes,” Dhanani says.

“This (three-storey homes) will allow homeowners the benefit of an office, bonus room, or even a patio with a view of the mountains. You can see all this showcased at the new showhomes.”

Cedarglen Homes introduced to Encore the three-storey Lacombe 3ST and Clairmont 26 and they have been a smash among visitors. Both offer stylish, innovative designs that perfectly fit family life in today’s world.

The two-storey, three-bedroom 2,423-square-foot Clairmont 26, and the three-storey four-bedroom, 2,685-square-foot Lacombe 3ST show how Cedarglen and Encore West Grove Estates developer, Bri-mor Developments, were able to work together to offer affordable semi-estate living in the sought after southwest.

“They are perfect for new beginnings. Buyers are coming from all over and buying a home of their own for the first time. These are homes for growing families - or those looking to start one – who want to set down roots for their future,” says Cedarglen Homes Area Sales Manager, Kimberly Holstein.

“While we have created an affordable price point offering with Encore, we did not want to compromise the Estate community feel,” Dhanani explains. “We are living in a new economic reality in the City and consumers are now simply looking for ‘real value’ – that means great quality, lifestyle, curb appeal, amenities, greenspaces and all of this, at an affordable price starting in the mid $700’s.”

The first Encore residents will be moving in and joining nearly 300 homes in West Grove Estates as new neighbours, he adds. “With an active community, over 7.5 acres of greenspace, and access to great schools and amenities, the decision to join this amazing community is easier than ever.”

Bri-mor has nurtured the entire West Grove Estates community to fruition, putting in place everything that was needed to bring out the full lifestyle potential of living in the southwest. There are a multitude of schools nearby, a diverse choice of restaurants, groceries and boutique shops that are a mere five minutes away. And within the community itself, life is ready to be lived – and enjoyed.

The well-maintained greenspace throughout the whole West Grove Estates area is the glue that binds these communities together, as they were designed to strengthen and boost the community spirit and connect its three distinct developments.
There is a junior football field, and a skating rink that has become a focal point of social life in the community this winter. There is a reflective park that gives dog walkers and joggers a moment of contemplation, and the ravine and natural reserves surrounding it along with thick stands of aspen complete a close-to-nature character.

Encore West Grove’s location in the southwest has also been a key component to its success. It is closer to the mountains than many of Calgary’s outlying communities, commute to the downtown is easier through the recently improved Bow Trail, and if driving isn’t your thing, then the 69th Street LRT Station is just down the road.

The lively 85th Street SW corridor is just a few minutes away with its full line up of groceries, fast food chains, diners, coffee shops, and pubs. There are excellent day cares and dental clinics, fitness centres and more are scattered throughout. And the nearby West 85th commercial centre that Bri-mor itself developed has provides many of these key conveniences and services.

“One of the key benefits of Encore is that buyers are welcomed to an already flourishing community including all the amenities, facilities, and neighbours ready for them to enjoy,” Dhanani says.