Anthem Metro Towns Make Waves in Barrhaven
Amidst the fall colours and fresh air, an enthusiastic line formed the day before the grand opening at the Barrhaven Sales Centre. Eager buyers, including parents supporting their kids in their first home purchases, were happy to take a closer look at this innovative community.
Among the interested attendees to the launch were first-time home buyers attracted to the prospect of owning at Anthem, with contemporary Metro Towns. The human-centred Union and Leaside models of these townhomes are redefining attainable home ownership. Due to their lucrative investment opportunity, these units also drew investors this first release.
“First-time home buyers recognized how ideal this neighbourhood is for them,” says Anthony Minchella, vice-president, sales & marketing, Minto Communities. “From the central amenity space to the appealing streetscapes, our new Metro Towns are an alternative to traditional condos, giving homeowners additional living space with low maintenance living.”
The low-maintenance condo lifestyle offered by Metro Towns was a key factor in the success of the grand opening. In this community, homeowners don’t have to think about the typical upkeep usually associated with home ownership – exterior maintenance is taken care of, lawns are mowed, and snow is shovelled. And, with most homes offering coveted underground parking that will safeguard vehicles from the elements, many are looking forward to fewer winter worries.
The contemporary Metro Towns and their carefree lifestyle are complemented by Anthem’s strategically positioned location within the future Barrhaven Town Centre. The community offers amazing connectivity to a variety of shops, restaurants, transit, trails and parks. Homeowners were happy to be investing in a future where exceptional amenities are just steps away.
Barrhaven is part of the evolution and modernization of communities in the Ottawa area looking to establish a vibrant urban tapestry. In recent years, Barrhaven has garnered a stellar reputation for its extraordinarily rapid growth and popularity.
“What really stands out about Anthem is its walkability and proximity to existing and future amenities,” Minchella says. “In addition to Chapman Mills Marketplace, transit, restaurants, and green spaces, which are currently all close at hand, homeowners can look forward to the LRT transit hub and city-planned Civic Complex coming in the future.”
The Barrhaven Town Centre Vision is proposed to feature high-quality urban design, efficient transportation, planning for future growth, wide sidewalks, stepped buildings and a civic square with adjacent shops.
As Barrhaven’s new downtown emerges, Anthem will experience all the benefits of this new “15-minute neighbourhood” where everything is just a 15-minute walk or bicycle ride away. Walkability, diverse shops, pet-friendly facilities and inviting green spaces are part of the city’s projected experience.
