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Here’s your chance to win this year’s $3.1 million grand prize home for the Foothills Hospital Home Lottery. Opening to the public in April, this over 6,000-square-foot luxury estate home by Calbridge Homes in the gorgeous lake community of Mahogany comes with $100,000 in cash.

Like the many stunning grand prize homes that came before, Calbridge Homes’ latest at 323 Marina Landing S.E. will feature a dramatic exterior that echoes history with its modern farmhouse style. It will have 4 bedrooms, 4.5 bathrooms, with a lower level boasting a steam room. As always, private dock with stunning views of Mahogany Lake from inside the home. Natural elements such as brick and wood, paired with fun shapes and bold colours, make this home not only stunning, but also cozy and inviting. Lottery winners will be announced on May 16.

Visit foothillshospitalhomelottery.com for more details, or to calbridgehomes.com to see the full line up of homes that the builder has to offer.

StreetSide’s Villas of Silverado, Konekt selling quick

StreetSide Developments’ luxurious Villas of Silverado bungalows and Konekt apartment condos are quickly selling out as the multi-family developer continues to hit its stride in 2023.

Kimberly Orr, senior marketing coordinator at StreetSide, says there are only seven homes left in the Villas of Silverado in the southwest, while Konekt condos in the dynamic inner-city community of Inglewood is 80 percent sold.

The Villas of Silverado are the last chance for executive bungalow living just steps away from an 80-acre reserve in the well-established and mature community of Silverado,” Orr tells Inside Calgary. “While our much-anticipated Konekt condo apartments in historic Inglewood will be completed for summer possessions this year. We only have a pair left of the very popular two-bedroom suites with wrap-around balconies.”

Find out more at Streetsidecalgary.com.

Introducing: Jayman Living

Jayman BUILT is renaming its land development company, Tamani Communities, to Jayman Living, as one of Alberta’s largest homebuilders streamlines its marketing brand.

The move brings the former Tamani Communities under the ‘One Jayman’ banner, which encompasses all its companies and divisions under one overarching brand. Jayman Living communities include Precedence in Riversong in Cochrane, and Southfork in Leduc. Coming up soon is Nostalgia Townlet in southeast Calgary.

“Jayman Living is a natural next step as we continue to showcase our leadership and success in Alberta,” says Jay Westman, Chairman and CEO of Jayman. “This rebrand is exemplary of the legacy Jayman will continue to have for years to come. Jayman Living communities will set the company up for success as we continue to grow and expand as a family owned and operated company.” For more information about Jayman Living, visit the website.

Morrison Homes introduces new duplex homes in D’Arcy

Morrison Homes is bringing back duplex homes in D’Arcy, as they open new models in this popular Okotoks community on March 25.

The duplex (paired homes) were extremely popular in D’Arcy they quickly sold out as soon as they were introduced. Morrison Homes’ latest models promises to bring back the same excitement with the new Kirklin and Easton duplex showhomes offering floor plans to suit all demographics, whether you’re a first time homeowner or looking to downsize.

The paired homes range between 1,485-1,596 sq. ft., the standard models offer three-bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. “The Kirklin showhome, however, shows our popular dual primary bedrooms with ensuite baths along with a center open loft area. Providing a great space for all ages, from a kid’s playroom, dads man cave/TV room or home based office,” says Morrison Homes’ Jodi Kellogg.

The Easton showhome is made of “wow!” with its centre staircase, wrought iron railing, main floor office and fully-loaded L-shaped rear kitchen.

Both the Kirklin and Easton are popular floor plans, especially with the new approvals of legal suites in Okotoks. The Kirklin allows for separate side entrances for legal basement suites whether it’s an Air BnB, mother-in-law suites or a place to call home for adult children or grandparents.

The new showhomes open on March 25. Visit morrisonhomes.ca to find out more.

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The Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s Heritage Hall was one of the most recognizable locations in Calgary where HBO’s Last of Us series was filmed.