Loving Legacy’s laned homes

There is already a lot to love in Legacy. But this award-winning, master-planned, family-oriented community in Calgary’s southeast is getting even better, as it continues to grow its vision as an estate community for everyone.

It already is a complete community with lush parks and green space, dynamic commercial areas and amenities to enjoy. But its all-encompassing range of housing opportunities is what has set this community apart.

The winner of consecutive Community of the Year BILD Awards in 2015 and 2016, Legacy has majestic homes along its premium lots in The Ridge and The Woods in Legacy, as well as front-drive garage homes, duplexes, townhomes and condos through its various phases. There are, in fact, more than 40 show homes in the community.

There will be even more as Legacy announces the opening of five new models of single-family, detached garage laned show homes in its latest phase. “These new show homes will be the third set of laned show homes in the community,” says Kalida Manarin, marketing manager at WestCreek Developments, the developers of Legacy. “Some will be open by May, the rest in June.”

She says the newer phases will feature both rear laned, as well as smaller, front-garage 27-foot homes. “We have built this smaller front drive product in earlier phases of the community and it has been very popular. We will also soon release a whole new laned phase (Phase 30), which will front both green space as well as park and playground space of Legacy’s latest park coming this summer - the Yellow park.”

Legacy proudly offers a virtual rainbow of parks already (Orange, Blue, Red and Green), all of which feature rubberized surfaces and a mix of different playground equipment for different age groups. “Yellow marks the fifth park to join the community with many more to come,” Manarin says.

It is all about choice in Legacy, and the new laned show home parade will feature models from Jayman BUILT, Shane Homes, and the Look Stepper Group – a partnership between Calgary’s Stepper Homes and Look Master Builder of Edmonton.

“The new parade will feature some completely new models to the community and a new location and offering of homes,” Manarin says.
Offered are both 27- and 25-foot homes that include bungalow laned homes at 975 square-feet, up to two-storey 1,900-square-foot models. Laned homes in Legacy start from the $340,000s.

Also among the most anticipated new releases are those smaller front-drive homes that have been very popular in Legacy. “We’ve had them in some previous phases but they tend to sell out very quickly before most realize they are available,” Manarin says. Although these models won’t be part of the new parade, all laned home builders will be able to offer these limited opportunities.

Jayman BUILT will have its best-selling Sonata and Renew as their new show homes in this new parade. Like all Jayman BUILT homes, these show homes will have as part of its standard features a home automation and solar panel package.

“These new show homes will have $16,600 worth of energy efficient upgrades at no additional cost to the customer and includes solar panels, smart home automation package, electric vehicle charging outlet, and more,” says Jayman BUILT area manager, Todd Broadbent.

He adds that most of their laned home buyers in Legacy are first-time homebuyers and right-sizers. “The competitive advantage of using Jayman BUILT, either as a first time home buyer or second time, we have the best transition team to help you make the move. We are a ‘one-stop-shop’ when it comes to purchasing a home.”

Shane Homes will feature The Aries II and the Vilano laned home models. “The Aries II is our newest model and its most appealing feature, apart from the low price, is that it comes with a double sink in the master ensuite. Both are three bed, two-and-a-half bath homes that are great for any buyer,” says Shane Homes’ Laurier Tremblay.

The Aries II, a brand new model is 1,493 square-feet, while the Vilano at 1,634 square-feet. “Exclusive to Legacy is the use of Hardie Board siding on the front elevation. This gives the home longevity and fantastic styling,” he adds.

This makes it a perfect fit of or their wide range of clients. “We have individuals, families, first time buyers, right-sizers, and investors. Shane’s advantage is that we customize our homes to suit the buyer. As we say: “Love It or Customize It!” Tremblay says.

Look Master Builder of Edmonton and Calgary’s own Stepper Homes teamed up to introduce new laned models in Legacy’s new parade through the Look Stepper Group, and Look’s VP Sales and Marketing, Kristin Young, says they are excited for the opportunity.

She points out that Look and Stepper have been collaborating in Edmonton since 2002 and have built over 1,250 homes in the Edmonton region since.

“Over the years that relationship has evolved into more joint investments and more synergies so we made the decision to have the group of companies come under one brand, the Look Stepper Group. We are very excited about our expansion into Calgary and our first show home position in Legacy. We are looking forward to working with the team at WestCreek Developments in continuing to add great homes to such a vibrant community.”

The Look Stepper Group’s show home, Cascade, is a zero lot line laned home. “It will showcase a lot of our standard features but will also highlight some upgrade options,” Young says. “We want our homeowners to be confident that are getting great value in our standard features while still being able to explore options to customize and make the home truly theirs.”

Stepper itself still has some terrific laned home opportunities in Legacy, says Stepper marketing manager Erin Page. “We have a some great lot opportunities available in Phases 26 and 28, with some quick possession homes available for a quicker move-in.” She adds that a limited time offer of free detached garage or $15,000 in options or upgrades has sweetened the pot considerably.

Manarin says these new laned home opportunities are one more way Legacy is proving itself as an estate community for everyone. “It is a community for everyone, where families can put down roots. Where you can buy your first home and move on to a bigger family home and onto a downsizer home without leaving the community. It has all the amenities you will ever need close at hand and you can see even more coming in the horizon,” Manarin adds.