New School and Innovative Designs Breaking Ground in Arbours of Keswick

The vast potential of Arbours of Keswick is swiftly coming to fruition, as the young and dynamic community in southwest Edmonton not only fulfills the promise of a “Live, Work, Play, Learn,” lifestyle, it also brings in choice and convenience in the mix too.

Excitement is ramping up even more for this Rohit Land Development community, especially after it was announced that a $33 million K-9 public school will be breaking ground in Arbours of Keswick this September. It is one of two elementary schools that will open for the 2022-23 school year in the greater Keswick area; the other one will be a $31 million K-9 Catholic school that is also conveniently located close to Arbours.

This new public school in Arbours has everyone excited; it is the cherry on top of what is already a community overflowing with ease-of-living amenities.

“Edmonton Public Schools believes that students deserve a great education and high-quality places to learn no matter where they live. The new public Kindergarten to Grade 9 school in Keswick provides an opportunity to do just that,” says Chris Wright, Managing Director of Infrastructure at Edmonton Public Schools

In partnership with the province, the school has been designed using the Division’s 21st century learning model. Situated in the central west portion of the Keswick neighbourhood, the school site includes space for sports fields, a future playground and future community facilities. “Edmonton Public Schools is deeply appreciative of the support provided by neighbourhood developers and the City of Edmonton in securing a site for this school, which will serve this developing community for many years to come,” he adds.

The school is designed around six learning communities, each supporting a cohort of students with classroom spaces, collaborative learning spaces, washrooms, art or science areas, and space for teachers to collaborate. There is space for classroom instruction as well as quiet individual work, and smaller collaborative spaces for group or paired work. The school is designed to be more open than traditional school design and will feature lots of natural light

The new school undoubtedly adds value to the Arbours of Keswicks already amenity-rich location. But Rohit doesn’t stop there and is continuing to build and improve on infrastructure here.

There is now a new park with a playground and gazebo and even a second access point that makes getting in and out of the neighbourhood that much easier, Rohit’s Senior Project Manager, Land, Doug Vander Brink, says.

“The new park completes the heart of the community, connecting to Gordon King Pond via a short walk down King Gate. It has a wonderful playground, covered picnic area (with power) and lots of open space to throw a football or frisbee with generous seating throughout. It’s a wonderful setting to gather, or even just to sit and read or surf.”

He adds that accessibility into the community has been improved with a new direct connection from 170 Street. “There is now a choice when travelling north between Anthony Henday and the option of 170 Street or Rabbit Hill Road.”

It’s no wonder the community has grown spectacularly in just a short period. “With the completion of Phase 4 in September, we have developed 97 of our 160 acres in only four years. The velocity of this neighborhood compared to neighboring developments is extraordinary, as buyers clearly see that the Arbours is something special,” Vander Brink says.

As new phases in Arbours of Keswick open up, most of its eight builders of single-family estate, streetscape and duplex homes have new show homes or are in the process of building new ones to open in the fall.

This only goes to show that not only does Arbours of Keswick have the amenities fit for the times but has also the selection of homes that suit every lifestyle.

Caroline Bliss of Dolce Vita Homes, says their recently opened brand new estate show home, Casoria 30, reflects the family-friendly values of the community.

The 2,549-square-foot front-drive estate home has three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths has poise and grandeur with its two-storey great room and a fireplace that stretches all the way to the ceiling. It starts at $649,900. The Dolce Vita show home is open by appointment only from Mondays to Thursdays, and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends.

Functionality that only a mother can understand is at the heart of Kimberley Homes’ Emerald 32 show home. “I designed this home myself,” says Amie Brown, New Home Expert at Kimberley Homes. “Being a mother myself, I know what is important for a family home to function best.”

From the mud room with a walk-in coat closet broom closet and dog wash, to a main bath that has a door separating the toilet and shower from the sink so two children can get ready for the day simultaneously, function is emphasized throughout. It doesn’t lack in glam either with soaring 18-foot ceilings in the great room. Prices start from the $600,000s.

Victory Homes offers duplexes in Arbours of Keswick and their location fronting a park gives them a unique advantage. “At Arbours of Keswick, we have built a unique product fronting a spectacular park view. Children can enjoy time at the park, while parents can lounge in the front porch after a long day and unwind,” says Victory Homes’ Amanjot Kaur.

“Our 1,750 square-foot duplex show home features a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and tiles on the main floor. There is an option to build a secondary suite (that can help pay down the mortgage) conceptualized to give maximum space and natural light,” she says. “We encourage walk-ins as well as appointments,” Kaur says.

The rear-attached-garage homes from Happy Planet Homes also offers a new perspective on a convenient and stylish lifestyle.

“We are excited about our upcoming homes in Arbours of Keswick. These single-family homes will offer a unique layout, spacious floor plan, and modern interior finishing. Our Arya, Citta, and Elina layouts all include rear attached double garages, three bedrooms, and all include a separate side entrance to the basement (great potential to add legal suites),” says Karan Bhatara, project manager at Happy Planet Homes. These models range from 1,525 to 1,732 square feet, and prices are from the $400,000s.

The Streetscape homes of Arbours of Keswick brings an innovative approach to the traditional family home. They present a friendlier curb appeal with a more prominent façade that provides both the convenience of a front attached double garage, and a good-sized veranda for a welcoming feel.

Art Homes is one of the three builders that offers this curb-friendly design and its Niro show home is now open. Art Homes’ Arman Pandher says these wide-shallow homes offer a stunning curb appeal without losing any of the convenience of a front attached garage. “It has lots of windows on the front, and the back is almost a solid wall of glass,” says Pandher.

His wife, Neetu, designed the interior of the show home and she put extra care in making sure that the Niro will have a lasting impression on visitors. The 18-foot tall sheer concrete wall demands attention lending the interior a modern look softened by all the sunlight that the huge windows let in. Art Homes offers 10 streetscape models in Arbours of Keswick srating from $475,000.

Rohit Communities’ Lozano, Kanvi Homes’ Element, and Excel Homes’ Newcastle streetscape models are also available to view in the Arbours of Keswick. Kanvi Homes also offers estate homes, and their Bespoke Onyx show home is also open.

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