Sifton Properties unveils RiverBend in London

Sifton Properties has gained quite a reputation in London for building uniquely designed communities including Fanshawe Ridge, The Villas of Upland Hills, Wickeron West, and Andover Trails. Now in its 85th year, Sifton Properties has helped London become known as a great place to call home.

The newest feather in Sifton Properties' cap is the RiverBend Golf Community. RiverBend is southwestern Ontario's first gated golf community built on 400 acres of rolling hills and surrounded with ecologically preserved Carolinian forest.

RiverBend is designed specifically for 50+ buyers who want to live their life to the fullest. Activities at RiverBend include aerobics, yoga, 'mixed Euchre Fridays' and of course, over 150 acres devoted to the 18-hole golf course.  At the heart of the active and vibrant community is the RiverBend Clubhouse - 28,000 square feet of first-class dining and top-notch fitness facilities and a beautiful saltwater pool - a place where residents can share a new experience every day.

RiverBend Golf Community is a neighbourhood close to every modern amenity imaginable including Byron Village Centre, the new Oakridge Centre and the Village of Hyde Park. Close to churches of every denomination, London's spectacular Springbank Park and a collection of recreational facilities that augment the already abundant offering within the community, RiverBend is the best of all worlds.

Sifton Properties has designed exceptional living arrangements for their members.  Many of the homes and villas offer an extraordinary view of the golf course and in good range for all homeowners to easily take advantage of the vistas offered.  Its single-family models offer a wide range of floor plans from a comfortable 1,812 sq. ft. to a spacious 2,548 sq. ft. priced from $284,300.  RiverBend also offers a collection of uniquely styled Villas from 1,478 sq. ft. to 1,779 sq. ft. priced from $237,300.

The Tamarack

The Tamarack is the largest Villa offered in RiverBend at 1,779 square feet including 2 bedrooms and bathrooms. The great room, breakfast area and kitchen are framed by a dramatic tray ceiling, as is the master bedroom. If you don't need the second bedroom, this space becomes a beautiful formal dining room perfect for entertaining.

The Redwood

For those interested in a smaller living space, the Redwood is a perfect fit! This 2-bedroom villa measures 1,561 square feet and features a high-top breakfast bar and walk-in pantry in the kitchen. Featuring an open concept great room and dining room as well as high ceilings throughout the home creates a spacious and luxurious lifestyle for you and your partner. The master bedroom also includes his and her walk-in closets.

The Sawgrass

RiverBend is pleased to introduce the Sawgrass -2,548 square feet of luxury living at its best. The foyer opens onto the impressive Great Room with soaring 10 foot ceilings and a double-sided fireplace. The Sawgrass is fully equipped with 3 bedrooms, the choice of their use is yours: cozy den, spare bedroom, etc. There are 2.5 baths and the master bedroom includes a sitting area and beautiful ensuite. This beautiful layout acts as a home-away from home!

The Pinehurst

The Pinehurst's unique floor plan is full of dynamic angles creating interesting shapes and a home that's truly different. This spacious 1,952 square foot plan gives you both open concept living and private areas to which you can escape. With 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a large covered back porch, Pinehurst is a desirable home anyone would love to call their own.

RiverBend is an extraordinary community currently with just under 200 homes. When complete, Sifton Properties will have built over 400 homes in the rolling hills of London. To find more information on RiverBend golf community, or to view more models of single-family homes visit www.riverbendgolf.com or call the presentation centre at 519.657.4333.

Jade Towle is a third year student at York University, majoring in Journalism and English. As a writer, she strives to offer readers investigative and informative articles on a wide variety of topics.