South Shore’s family-friendly appeal leads to booming demand

By Pepper Rodriguez
April 8, 2025

Idyllic, recreation-centred living by the lake is the promise in South Shore, and that promise has come true for than more than 250 residents that now call this dynamic Chestermere community home. But now the opportunities of owning a new home here might soon run out as this booming, young community approaches build out.

New home construction is nearly completed in Phase 1, and about two-thirds completed in Phase 2. Land and road work is ongoing in Phase 3 with new home construction slated to begin within the next couple of weeks, with new showhomes slated to open later this year.

Also now completed are the two playgrounds in the community, as well as most of the pathway systems that allow all residents connectivity to access the amenities and Chestermere Lake. Vehicular access is now open from the east side of the community, providing a critical link for the community and the City of Chestermere.

Lake lifestyle

Offering the last developable lots overlooking the shores of iconic Lake Chestermere, South Shore brings a sophisticated lakeside lifestyle with plenty of recreational opportunities and amenities that make living here a breeze.

Aside from the lake-side location, South Shore also features a relaxed, walkable community feel, with a variety of new home styles, and a quality of architectural design and craftsmanship that will surely sustain the distinct nature of South Shore for many years to come.

Developed by GDS on behalf of Edgewater Communities, South Shore is located near the south shores of Chestermere Lake. It is comprised of 77.5 gross acres interlaced with pathways, playgrounds and shoreline.

New builders, new showhomes

South Shore’s builder group includes Prominent Homes, and Sunview Homes, who are still actively marketing their homes including open lots and ready-to-move-in (spec) homes in Phase 2. Alliston at Home and Green Cedar Homes are each offering the last of the duplex lots available in the community.

Green Cedar, Alliston at Home and the recently-added Mighty Homes are now offering the highly desirable Phase 3 lots. “They are each working on new show homes in Phase 3 to open in the late Fall of 2025. These Phase 3 lots are all large single-family options, with nearly half of them with rear yards that are lake-adjacent,” says Adam Oruclar, Partner at GDS.

Timeless appeal

Home designs are reminiscent of modern and popular architecture styles, and the quality, award-winning home builders deliver top-quality new home specifications with custom home choices to make it a viable long-term investment “not only in real estate, but in your quality of life,” Oruclar says.

“In South Shore, we are seeing a variety of family compositions purchasing homes. There are options for first time buyers with the townhome and duplex product; however, the majority of the home buyers are families looking for a larger home footprint that will accommodate growing and/or multi-generational families.”

Beyond the strong community feeling, and onsite amenities, South Shore residents also enjoy the access that living in here provides to the expanding amenities in Chestermere but also to easy access to Glenmore Trail, 17th Avenue and the East Hills amenities.

Visit liveatsouthshore.com for more information.

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Pepper Rodriguez

Pepper Rodriguez is a writer, editor of New Home + Condo Guide's Calgary and Edmonton editions.

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