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THE IDEAL MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY. INSPIRED BY NATURE. BUILT FOR YOU. IF YOU LIKE THE OUTDOORS, THIS MASTER-PLANNED COMMUNITY IS A NATURALTHE NATURE OF HOME Why do they call it the “great outdoors”? Because it’s great no matter how you look at it. If you ever dreamed of living surrounded by parks and green space, say hello to Hillsborough. If you’ve ever yearned for a more active, enjoyable lifestyle, you’ll find it here, whether your idea of recreation is golfing, biking, or just tending your backyard garden. NOTHING SAYS YOU’RE HOME BETTER THAN A WARM WELCOME Artist’s concept With some new communities, it’s not always clear where one ends and the next one begins. But Hillsborough is different. It’s a master planned community with real presence, thanks to its handsome stone entrance gates that warmly welcome you, and proudly announce that you’re home. It’s one of the many things that sets Hillsborough apart, and gives the neighbourhood an identity all its own. Context is everything. It’s not enough to build a beautiful home. You’ve got to ensure that all the neighbouring homes are beautiful too. Different yet complementary. We spent a lot of time planning and designing the streetscapes at Hillsborough. The result is a collection of streets, roads and cul-de-sacs where the homes have real curb appeal, both individually and in harmony with their neighbours. A STREET OF DREAMS Life isn’t a race… unless you want it to be. More often we’re looking for a life that can be conducted at a more leisurely pace, even when you’re busy with a young family. Hillsborough is a good place to relax, to play, to savour the simple things in life, and to just watch your family grow. It’s got a small town vibe while being close to all the big city amenities, offering you and your kids the very best of both worlds. SPACE TO PLAY FREEDOM TO GROW ROOM TO RUN MASTER PLAN A COMMUNITY YOU’LL BE PROUD TO CALL HOME Pride of ownership goes beyond your new home here in Hillsborough – you’ll be proud of the whole community. That includes the big community park. The ponds that are strategically placed within the site. The two new schools that have been proposed for the neighbourhood. And the stone entrance gates that tell the world they’ve arrived at a very special place. Artist’s concept PROPOSED PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PATHWAY SOFTBALL FIELD At the heart of Hillsborough is its 10-acre community park. There’s a ball diamond perfect for the neighbourhood little leaguers, and basketball courts for the aspiring Raptor. A playground and splash pad provide the perfect spot for a kid to cool down on a hot summer day. There are sitting areas for those seeking the sun and a gazebo for those seeking the shade, and it’s all linked by pathways that weave in and around the community. SEATING A destination for joggers, bikers and dog-walkers, it’s a green and glorious AREA sanctuary that will be cherished by Hillsborough residents young and old. A 10-ACRE PLAYGROUND OUTDOOR SHELTERED CLASSROOM SEATING AREA COMMUNITY SPLASH PAD WILL BE THE HEART OF HALF YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD BASKETBALL TRAILHEAD COURTS PARK PROPOSED CATHOLIC SHELTERED ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SEATING AREA SWINGS PLAYGROUND TRAILS *The final fit, finish and construction of the Community Park is controlled and implemented by the Town of East Gwillimbury. The rendering is an artist’s concept and represents the design as currently approved. E. & O. E. June 2015. Artist’s concept Lake Simcoe YONGE STREET Scanlon Creek SILVER LAKES Conservation GOLF& COUNTRY CLOSE TO Area iver CLUB Holland R Albert’s Marina South Bay Andrin Map.. Hillsborough 18 March... BRADFORD Harbour Marina Gave to Kristen to Proofread DOWNTOWN River Drive Kristen & Client gave lots alteration BRADFORD BARRIE STREET Park Soldier’s HOLLAND STREET WEST HOLLAND STREET EAST Community Bay Queensville 20 March. BRADFORD Centre Marine Community Centre SHOPS & YONGE STREET BRIDGE STREET QUEENSVILLE SIDE ROAD EVERYTHING23 Finishing changes..Kristen needs to look at it again. RESTAURANTS BRADFORD French Park Holland QUEENSVILLE 6 2 apr. needs to be approved by client HIGHLANDS Landing Nature GOLF CLUB Reserve Elgin West HIGHWAY 11 RIVER DRIVE FAR FROM ORDINARY Community 4 May.. some more change AND ADDITIONS PARK Centre SIMCOE ROAD Conservation ALSO EXTEND IT LESLIE STREET YONGE STREET BATHURST STREET Area Whatever6 may more you cosmetics want AND or CHAGES need etc.. is close at hand when living at Hillsborough. PDF TO Kristen DOANE ROAD Situated here at the top of Yonge Street, you’re surrounded by parks, 1 Holland 7 may-changes on looks a lot Oriole nature reserves and conservation areas. Restaurants, the public library, H Landing O Park L EAST L Community A community and recreation centres, golf courses – all are conveniently N Kelly Kristen OKd 7 may 2015 HIGHWAY 400 HIGHWAY D Centre GWILLIMBURY 404 HIGHWAY L A N close. Enjoy shopping at Upper Canada Mall and the big box stores on D IN Also pdf to Kristen same day Samuel G HOLLAND ver R Ri Lount Park O Green Lane. Take a short drive north to Lake Simcoe. You’ve got easy lland A LANDING Ho SALES D 12 May 2015 Completely by the client and Cristen &Shawn OFFICE MOUNT ALBERT ROAD FARR AVENUE access to the new 407 extension, as well as the East Gwillimbury GO SPRUCE AVENUE SITE T 2 3 13 more corrections - Kristen Nataloie reading it E Station with direct connections to downtown Toronto. T BATHURST STREET E E SHARON East E R T R r S H e Rogers T Gwillimbury v I i G S E R H G E Reservoir Sports Complex Yet another minor change Natalie Kristen.. Done W d N n G a A l l Conservation O N Y o Y O H Holland 1 4 t Area Y 1 D s L a E 21 may Marsh O and more and more DUFFERIN STREET Rogers LESLIE STREET SCHOOL LEGEND in Server T Reservoir 5 Cawthra E MORNING SIDEROAD E 1. Park Ave. P. E. Mulock R T S 2. Holland Landing P. E. Nature LA FITNESS 11 June.. more alteration E 3. Good Sheppard S. E. Preserve G LOWES N 12 june.. and more addition 4. Our Lady of Good O EAST Y LCBO GWILLIMBURY Counsel S. E. MILLER’S SIDEROAD GREEN LANE WEST GREEN LANE EAST 5. Sharon P. E. COSTCO SILVER CITY 6. Queensville P. E. 7 Denne 7. Phoebe Gillman P. E. WALMART FRESHCO Recreation 8. Dr.John M. Denison P.H. LOBLAWS Centre N 9. Denne. P. E. TOWNSHIP SUPERSUPER CENTRE STORE 8 10. Alexander Muir P. E. OF KING 9 11 12 11. Poplar Bank P. E. UPPER 12. Maple Leaf P. S. FOR POSITION ONLY 10 CANADA MALL NEWMARKET DAVIS DRIVE WEST DAVIS DRIVE YONGE YORK Thornton Bales AURORA DAVIS TOWN NEWMARKET Conservation Area CENTRE SQUARE YONGE STREET MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE WEST MAJOR MACKENZIE DRIVE EAST Artist’s concept RICHMOND HILL HIGHWAY 407 THE PERFECT BLEND OF TRADITIONAL COMFORTS AND FRESH IDEAS Architects used to look at a house as a series of separate rooms, each with their own purpose. But today, interior design has involved and the idea of “open concept” has opened up a whole new range of possibilities, with not just rooms but “living zones”. The result is homes that are built for the way people live today. While the design thinking has changed so too has the selection of features and finishes available to today’s new home buyer. Andrin has sought out the latest and the best, including a range of colours that are both contemporary and classic. We build sustainability into each and every home BUILDING A 1 All homes are targeting ENERGY STAR® qualification SMARTER HOME FOR and shall receive inspections and an air tightness test. Superior wall insulation to R25 and attic to R50 for A BETTER FUTURE 2 improved indoor comfort and energy savings. On-demand hot water recirculation system to ensuite 3 bathroom on second floor designed to reduce wait time for hot water. Refrigerator, dishwasher and clothes washer appliances 4 to be Energy Star® qualified. Energy Star® rated exhaust fan vented to the outside in 9 5 all bathrooms, powder room and laundry room (where 1 applicable). HRV (heat recovery ventilator) exhausts stale indoor air and 2 6 replaces it with fresh outdoor air. Heat from the expelled air is captured and used to pretemper the incoming fresh air. Drain Water Heat Recovery (DWHR) installed on the main 7 7 shower stack. Heat from the shower drain water is used to 3 pre-temper incoming cold water before it is heated in the storage tank. 5 Improved indoor air quality with the use of low volatile 8 organic compond (VOC) paints, sealants and adhesives, 4 carpet and underlay. 8 6 Solar conduit from attic to basement. Roof trusses 9 designed to support the weight of future solar panels. Sustainability features are as per the Town of East Gwillimbury’s sustainable development Incentive Program Implementation Guidelines (SDIPIG) January 2015 (or as amended). Features depicted are included in the home purchase subject to its inclusion in Schedule B to the Agreement of Purchase and Sale in effect at the time of purchase and as required by the Town of East Gwillimbury and are subject to change without notice. E. & O. E. Artist’s concept YEARS 30 YEARS OF MAKING DREAMS A REALITY As it is the 30th anniverasary of ANDRIN HOMES this year, it continues to build one outstanding community after another, with thousands of homes completed across the GTA and beyond.
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