Activa creating homes for every lifestyle in Waterloo

By NextHome Staff
June 21, 2019
Activa is one of the largest and most active land developers and homebuilders in the Region of Waterloo. Considering itself a partner to homebuyers, the company understands that buying a new home is not just a financial investment, but a personal and emotional one, too. That's why Activa has developed a streamlined and stress-free process that makes your homebuying experience second to none. From your colour selections appointment and the first walk-through of your home at pre-drywall, to your pre-delivery inspection and after move-in care, Activa provides you with the best in quality, service and satisfaction and ensures you are informed and looked after at every step.Activa currently has two condominium projects underway in prestigious Waterloo neighbourhoods – Trailside at Grey Silo Gate, in the city's northeast end, and Reflections at Laurelwood in the northwest. These midrise condos present the opportunity to reside in established residential communities while living a carefree condo lifestyle.

Trailside at Grey Silo Gate

Trailside at Grey Silo Gate is set within the upscale Carriage Crossing community, located at the head of the Walter Bean Trail and surrounded by Grey Silo Golf Course, the sports fields and skating rinks of RIM Park and Manulife Financial Sportsplex.Construction has begun on the three, four-storey midrise condominium buildings featuring 32 premium suites each. Suites are stunning and spacious and come with underground parking. The buildings include a rooftop terrace with barbecues, fire pits and seating for summer living and entertaining. There are seven layouts available, with open-concept living spaces encompassing the kitchen and Great Room.All suites are a two-bedroom, two-bathroom design, excluding the limited number of one-bedroom, one-bathroom, 918-sq.-ft. Maple model, with prices from $359,900. Interior layouts on the second through fourth floors are the two largest suites. The 1,325-sq.-ft. Spruce model has a base price of $446,900, while the 1,354-sq.-ft. Hickory model starts at $454,900.

Reflections at Laurelwood

Reflections at Laurelwood is a seven-storey, 89-unit award-winning condominium community located just minutes from the Laurel Creek Conservation Area, with a grocery store, restaurants, shopping and renowned schools within walking distance. First rate on-site amenities include a private, state-of-the-art theatre room for cosy nights in, entertainment lounge with billiards table, fireplace and kitchenette, and central gazebo with barbecue and food preparation area for the summer.Limited remaining two-bedroom, two-bathroom units range from the 1,050-sq.-ft. Laurelwood, priced from $327,900, to the 1,180-sq.-ft. Westmount, priced from $374,900. All the suites are bright and spacious with those on the first and second floors boasting nine-ft. ceilings. Units are move-in-ready – so you can tour your future home in person. As well, 30-day occupancies are available on select units.

Why Waterloo Region?

Less than an hour from the GTA, Waterloo Region offers all the benefits of the big city, without the downtown price tag. For the same $500,000 you could spend on a downtown bachelor pad, you can get a spacious two-bedroom condo, a three-bedroom freehold townhome with easy access to Hwy. 401, or with just a little more budget you can get away from sharing walls in your own single-detached home.Waterloo Region is home to hundreds of parks, and more than 125 kms of trails to walk, bike or jog. Just minutes from the Hwy. 401, the Region is less than an hour's drive from Mississauga and has several busses and trains to Toronto – making for a reasonable commute however you travel. The Region also boasts incredible and unique restaurants, renowned schools for all ages, multiple produce markets and entertainment hotspots for live theatre, movies, and outings alike.Whether you're looking to spread out with more space or hoping to save some coin on your new home purchase, you'll find a great place to live in Waterloo Region.

Homes for every lifestyle, just down the 401

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