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Of the 97 units that will complete the development, 43 are occupied. The second and final phase is now being sold. “Ifyou’re interested in doing this. you should be reserving." Mrs. Cogar said. “This is the one, last time. We won’t be building anywhere else." You can reserve a home up to 18 months from now. There are discounts in the five units that remained in the first phase, as of last week. A numbered, nonâ€"profit organi- zation operates the development. It’s one of 40 such projects across Ontario, including nearby Eastern Gate and a section of Parkview in Stouffville. Local contractors, suppliers and architects are being used. Financ- ing is available through PACE credit union. “Norm wanted to do something for Stouflville,” said Susan Oogar, who is selling the units with fellow Sutton Group Town and Country Realty Ltd. agent Ron Elliott. The project was launched in September 2006. It’s a growing community within a growing community. Northern Gate Retirement ("pm- munity is nestled behind Easfllidge Church and next to the Stoufl'ville Country Market on the Tbnth lina - Them-acre parcel was given to the project by Norm Clements of the market and National Sports fame. Fina] phase 0f development now for sale BY "M MASON Staff Writer Residents don't buy the land and the home with their $275,000 to$297,500.'[heyownalifelease, which can be resold. They also pay utilities and $253 to $335 a month in fees That 00v- ers everything from snow removal and grass cutting to the watering of Of the 97 units that will complete Northern Gate Retirement Community in Stoufl'ville’s east end, 43 are occu- pied and the rest are oflered for sale. A numbered, non-profit organization operates the development. It’s one of 40 such projects across Ontario. Many residents of non-profit’retirement’ community still work “You turn your key in, say when you'll return and just go,” Mm Cogar “It operates much like a private club,” Mr. Elliott said “A lot of con- plants while on vacation. There’s a lifetime warranty on all appliances, which are included dominium buildings were so-called seniors projects But that was only for the first buyers.” There are rules to govern that. Only two people can live in one of Northern Gate’s attached brick bungalows and one of them must be 55 or older. Auguzzoall. A model unit is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm. and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 to 3 pm. Most buyers have been from Toronto and Scarborough. More were expected from Stoufi'ville. A community centre is sched- uled to open this fall. Residents are being asked to serve on a commu- nity board There were considerable delays building the first phase, especial ly the units near the communal pond. Workers hit an unmapped spring on the lot, leading to much red tape between conservation authorities and levels of government. It also meant many thousands of dollars to the developers and delayed clos- ings for some buyers. There were more delays getting power to the site. The units are deceivineg large, at 953 to 1,261 square-feet with nine- foot ceilings. Many residents dou- ble their living space by having the basement finished by the builder, adding rec rooms, a third bedroom and bath for guests and storage. The word “retirement” in the title is deceiving. Many residents still work. many semi-retired, but almost all wanted to downsize. D Go to northemgate.org or call 905-642-2203 0: 905-640â€"0888 for more information.