NEW HOME LIVING

Reach for the Sky - Custom-built homes make Wexford Estates a one-of-a-kind community - Pepper Rodriguez

these days of mass production housing, it’s often difficult to find a home that reflects individual personalities and character; even more difficult is finding a community that reflects this same kind of individuality and distinctiveness. That is until builtbySKY and Wexford Estates came along.

builtbySKY is the home building branch of 7S Group, the developer of Wexford Estates community in Wentworth along the western edge of Calgary. This exclusive enclave will have homes from only selected custom homebuilders who were invited to build in this exciting new community.

“No two houses are the same, each and every house here will be unique,” says 7S Group’s Kishan Gajjar. “We have stringent architectural controls in Wexford Estates, the majority of homes have traditional designs and the community as a whole has a very family-oriented feel to it.”

Its idyllic location in an area known for its large lots and million-dollar homes, featuring long stretches of scenic pathways that wind through ravines and woodlands, easily makes Wexford Estates one of the hottest properties around town. There are only 108 lots in the community and Gajjar says sales so far have been very strong as they are amongst the largest lots and best priced in all of West Springs and East Springbank.

Gajjar says these modern homes are meant to attract young families who want a home with a contemporary feel to it and with a larger lot size than can normally be found elsewhere in the area. “We want to attract families who want a larger home for their family to grow into but also want to maintain a modern lifestyle. We feel these Jeremy Sturgess-designed homes will be a perfect fit.”

builtbySKY has been doing such brisk business that their show homes have mostly been sold, but it is still possible to check out their outstanding workmanship at 63 Wentworth Hill, a 2,810-square-foot, two-storey manse with developed basement and a triple car garage. Most Wexford Estate Homes have triple car garages, Gajjar points out.

It’s easy to see the outstanding quality and care used to build this particular home, with the tremendous amount of built-in shelving and cabinetry it has. Designed with a modern twist to the country cottage, the home exemplifies family values with its vast kitchen and vaulted ceiling in the great room. It also has a flair for the dramatic with its eye catching arched entry and built in detailing from the foyer to the main living area.

This custom-built home includes a large kitchen with Bosch appliances, a large island with elegant granite countertops, a built-in wine fridge and wine rack and a three-way fireplace. The master bedroom features a large walk-in closet with built-in shelvings and drawers, and the attached ensuite has a Bain ultra air tub with heated backrest, granite tub surround, oversized glass shower with bench and heated flooring. The fully developed basement with a tricked-out home theatre is another feature that has been popular with visitors. It has been conditionally sold but is still available for viewing by appointment.

“builtbySKY is a small sized home builder who has steadily built a reputation for providing specialized designs for our discerning customers,” Gajjar says. “We have come to realize that our clients prefer a high degree of customization for their homes and we can do this by keeping our output to about 12 - 15 homes per year. This allows us to meet with our clients on a one-on-one basis and find out what their home needs and preferences are.

By doing this we can design and build a custom home that integrates the home design with their lifestyle and thus enriches their home experience.

The minimum size of two-storey homes that builtbySKY builds is 2,600 square-feet, while bungalows are 2,100 square-feet. Prices at Wexford Estates start around the $800,000 mark.

“What we offer is individuality, your home is as distinct as your personality,” Gajjar adds. 

FAST FACTS:

BUILDER: builtbySKY

AREA: Wexford Estates

DEVELOPER: 7S Group

STYLE: Two-storeys and bungalows are offered

Size: Two-storeys start at 2,600 sq. ft., bungalows at 2,100 sq. ft.

PRICE: Starts at $800,000

ADDRESS: 63 Wentworth Hill S.W.

DIRECTIONS: West on Bow Trail, turn north on 85th Street and west on 9th Avenue and follow the signs.

HOURS: By appointment only

For more information, visit www.builtbysky.ca

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