vmmmmgmfsm economist sunjsuntribune real estate fall builders guide saturday sept 15 2007 ballantry at cornell housing sensation in a great location later this month ballantry homes will unveil its new release in phase 3 at the coveted cornell com munity in markham one of the original builders at this remarkable community ballantry offers a collection of semidetached homes and detached homes on 30 lots just southeast of 9th line and 16th avenue in this rearlane neighbourhood garages are separate from the homes and are situated at the back of each property cornell is a model of new urbanism in canada this phi losophy of designing hew home communities as selfcon tained pedestrianfriendly neighbourhoods where residents can stroll to local shopping and parks brings people together and lessens the need for vehicles homes are closer to the sidewalks and have large porches that inspire neighbourly interaction and having the garages at the rear makes for more attractive frontages ballantrys homes fit beautifully into this charming scenario clay brick exteriors are adorned with varying combinations of soldier coursing arches keystones and other masonry detailing and some elevations include hardiplank siding whichever design you choose youll appreciate the architecturally controlled streetscapes that epitomize the concept of home in more ways than one inside ballantrys homes are just as attractive with a high level of appointments included as standard rich ceramic floor tiles grace the front foyer kitchen main or second- floor laundry powder room and all bathrooms the balance of the main and second floor and the main stairway feature luxurious 40ounce broadloom depending on the design you choose gourmet kitchens may feature a walkin or cabinet pantry or an island andor breakfast bar natural fin ish oak railings stringers and pickets from the main to the second floor add to the elegance as do colonial baseboards and trim many plans have vaulted or cathedral ceilings and the master ensuite pampers owners with a raised oval tub and separate shower in the singles you will also enjoy 9foot main floor ceilings which allow for higher windows and taller upper kitchen cabinets plus a gas fireplace in the family room ballantrys sensational semis in the new release at cornell range in size from 1170 to 1900 sq ft and the fabulous detached homes from 1560 to 2200 sq ft for over 18 years ballantry homes has provided top- notch quality and service to homeowners and has earned a reputation for offering outstanding design with meticulous attention to detail drive through any completed ballantry community to see the level of workmanship for yourself then trust ballantry to build the home of your dreams in one of canadas most wellrespected communities ballantrys cornell sales office is located on the north side of highway 7 east of 9th line hours are monday to thursday from 1 to 8 pm saturday sunday and holidays from 1 1 am to 6 pm for more information call 9052940221 or visit wwwbaliantryhomescom to register in this issue page agent phone highlights company price page agent phone company price highlights page agent phone company price highlights company price page agent phone company price page agent phone company price m highlights highlights highlights page agent phone company price highlights page agent phone company price highlights vi page agent phone company price highlights