Editor's Choice: Georgian International - Braestone

Braestone at Horseshoe Valley: the country estate, rethought.

When it comes to living the dream, Georgian International's Braestone community goes beyond normal expectations to deliver a lifestyle that can only be described as remarkable. No wonder Braestone was judged the Best New Home Community in Canada in 2016 by the Canadian Home Builders' Association.At Braestone, in the heart of the Horseshoe Valley, families experience authentic Remarkables, a term coined for the many timeless amenities that have grown organically from the community's stunning landscape. A full 60 per cent of the land is set aside as a nature preserve with forests and trails and ponds and more. Horseback riding, Nordic skiing, maple sugar tapping and orchard and berry picking are just some of the many remarkable experiences homeowners will enjoy living here.There are literally dozens of Remarkables to experience in every season. From skating on the pond and sliding down Toboggan Hill, to a working community farm, picking pumpkins in the pumpkin patch or watching the stars shine atop the observatory hill called Starfall, residents at Braestone can experience this glorious style of living every single day.The homes at Braestone are breathtaking. Their unique artful architecture combines a simple yet strikingly modern interpretation of country style influenced by the farmhouses, barns and sheds of the Oro-Medonte region with refined contemporary finishing details. Bungalow and two-storey floorplans have been designed using a "continuation architecture" approach, with principal rooms at the home's core, resulting in more majestic homes with wider, more expandable and more interesting layouts that better complement Braestone's minimum 100-foot to 300-foot deep lots. In addition, strict architectural guidelines for exteriors ensure a consistent look with the high level of quality that defines Braestone.Two must-see model homes at Braestone showcase attainable luxury that reflects the stature of this exceptional community. The 2,720-square-foot Thoroughbred model, with an optional finished coach house and covered country porches, showcases many of the available upgrades. Natural materials such as rich woods and stone are juxtaposed with modern materials for an ideal "today" look. White kitchen cabinets with a subway tile-style backsplash contrast the dark centre island. The master bedroom features a walk-in closet and spa with a deep soaker tub that faces the window.The 2,658-square-foot Morgan model features an optional finished loft. A vaulted ceiling tops a dramatic floorto- ceiling stone fireplace in the living room. Many of the other features and finishes are standard, highlighting the luxuriousness included in all homes.Construction is in full swing at Braestone with families already moved in and experiencing the remarkable lifestyle available at the country estate, rethought.Don't miss your opportunity to call Oro-Medonte's last master-planned estate community home.GEORGIAN INTERNATIONALBraestone Located at 3246 Line 9 North, Oro-Medonte, the Sales Centre and Model Homes are open;Monday to Friday from noon to 4 p.m.,Saturday, Sunday and holidays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.(705) 727-5656Braestone.ca

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