Though retirement is a time many adults
should look forward to, some may have reservations about retirement living because of common myths. Some
believe that retirement living is uneventful, isolated from the city, and that one must give up their
independence and privacy.
However,
Ballantrae Golf and Country
Club offers a unique retirement experience for both the avid golf enthusiast and the
retiree who simply chooses to enjoy an active lifestyle.
Located just north of
Stouffville, Ont., the Ballantrae community is the first of its kind in the
province. It consists of individual brick homes surrounding an 18-hole championship golf course, and is
conveniently located near major shopping areas and Highway 404. The community has won numerous awards like
the Ontario Home Builders’ Association award for most outstanding adult lifestyle project, and its builder,
Schickedanz Bros., is the only company in Ontario to receive Audubon recognition for its commitment to making
the golf course environmentally sensitive.
Ballantrae allows homeowners to own their home without having to worry about lawn and
driveway maintenance during the year. “It creates a wonderful lifestyle and the ability to carry on working
so you can come and go as you please, and when you come back your yard looks just as good as you left it,”
says Hugh Macklin, project manager of Ballantrae.
“A lot of retirement homes
geared towards adults are high-rise or multi-connected. Ballantrae is unique in that it provides you with benefits of condominium living and it
provides you with your own homes not connected in any way to your neighbour.”
Ballantrae also houses a recreation centre where residents can swim, exercise, play cards
and billiards, and engage in many other activities. In addition, there is a restaurant with a fully licensed
dining room and terrace that is open during the golf season.
“People can stay within
the community if they want to, so really the only time they have to leave is to buy food,” says
Macklin.
Residents choose from
interior plans provided by the builder, and an on-site decor centre ensures their concerns will always be
heard.
“When residents buy a
home, they can go into the decor centre and make the changes that are necessary whether it be flooring or
countertops,” says Macklin. “We are in touch with our residents at an almost day-to-day basis and with their
feedback we can provide all the amenities they require.”
With its distinct concept
and design unmatched anywhere else in Canada, Ballantrae will have you enjoying days of relaxation and the life you’ve always dreamed
of.•
Photo Courtesy:
Schickedanz Bros Ltd.
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