4 reasons why you should buy a luxury home in Aurora
By Lucas on Jan 07, 2016
One luxury community that is opening this spring that we are very excited about is Glen Ridge Estates in Aurora by Fairgate Homes and OPUS Homes.
These two well known family oriented builders are teaming up to bring 28 French Chateau-inspired single detached homes to a ravine setting just off Yonge Street, north of Bloomington.
The 28 luxury homes will be available on 50’ and 60’ lots with some depths reaching more than 200’! Glen Ridge Estates will feature both bungalows and two-storey homes, ranging up to 5,000 square feet.
We are still waiting to see the first renderings of the Glen Ridge Estates elevations, but with Fairgate and OPUS’ stunning track record, we have high hopes! OPUS saw great success last year selling out at Aurora Trails, so it’s clear that they already have a firm understanding of what buyers are looking for in Aurora.
As we were sitting around chatting about how Glen Ridge Estates is going to be a homerun for the town, we decided to look into why Aurora is such a highly sought after town in which to live.
Listed below are four reasons why you need to buy a luxury home in Aurora:
1) A rich heritage
Aurora Cultural CentreAurora was settled in the mid-1800s and though it is one of the fastest growing areas in York Region, it has maintained it’s small-town charm. In 2008, the Town of Aurora was awarded the Prince of Wales Prize for its commitment to preserving its heritage buildings. According to the National Historic Site and Monuments Board, the Hillary House in Aurora is one of the country’s best examples of Gothic revival architecture. In the same year the Town received the Prince of Wales Prize, $2.5 million was invested in redeveloping 1866 Church Street School into the Aurora Cultural Centre. 2) Opportunities for recreation
DiamondBack Golf ClubTo the north and south of Glen Ridge Estates, you will discover a wide range of recreational opportunities, including a number of recreation complexes. Throughout these complexes and other public areas, you will discover many pools, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, ice pads, tennis courts, and playgrounds. There are also, splash pads, skate parks, and scenic trail systems. Plus, the golfer in the family will enjoy living near many courses, a few of the closest being Beacon Hall Golf Club, King’s Riding Golf Club, and DiamondBack Golf Club. 3) A strong economy
According to businessaurora.ca, as of 2011, the average household income in Aurora was over $130,000 and only showed signs of rising. There are over 1,300 businesses in Aurora, 150 of which represent major industries and head offices. The labour force in Aurora is comprised largely of people specializing in commerce, engineering, applied sciences, technology development, and educational services. Over the next 15 years, the population is expected to rise to over 70,000, and with more people will come more businesses, services, and opportunities.
Glen Ridge Estates site4) High levels of education
Over 45% of Aurora residents have a University education and the town is home to the world-renowned St. Andrew’s College, which was founded in 1899. Aurora also offers a wide range of schools that operate with French as the primary language, promoting bilingualism. These four factors alone are enough to understand why Aurora has been growing in popularity over the years, not to mention the stunning natural landscape that many new home builders have done a good job at maintaining while also providing new housing for the thousands of people who are looking to call Aurora home.If you consider yourself to be among the thousands of people who are looking for a new home in Aurora, then you should definitely register for Glen Ridge Estates by Fairgate Homes and OPUS Homes. Remember, there are only 28 ravine lots available in total! When the community opens in spring 2016, prices will start at $1.6 million.
