The Interior
Interiors:
• choose from four professionally selected nature inspired colour schemes
• custom wood cabinets with oil rubbed bronze hardware
• double bowl stainless steel sink
• complete six piece appliance package: 18 ft.³ fridge, glass top range, dishwasher, over the range
microwave oven and stacking washer/dryer
• custom wood vanities - colour and style may be selected from four different colour schemes
• full-length shower stalls outfitted with glass doors
• over height 9 foot ceilings throughout the main floor with the majority of plans offering vaulted ceilings
• durable laminate flooring throughout the main living space (hardwood as an optional upgrade)
• plush pile carpeting throughout the non-living room floor
• Custom tile installed in laundry and bathrooms. Selection varies by colour scheme.
• staircase finished with carpet and cottage style wood picket railing
• expansive windows provided in the main living areas
• central vacuum roughed-in for Hillside and Lakeside homes
• 2 inch blinds installed on all standard height window. Blinds not installed on obscure windows.
• Standard Security system roughed in (Smart Security available as upgrade)
Upgrades Included in Downhill & Lakefront Homes – available in all other homes:
• Laminate in basement great room and hallway.
• Cabinets that extend to the ceiling with glass upper doors and a full height custom pantry
• quartz countertops in the kitchen with under-mount stainless steel sink
TELUS Fibre-Optic Community:
The Cottages the first fibre-optic community in the South Okanagan. The first year of service is free.
The Exterior
Architecture and Design:
• conceptual design by award-winning Rositch Hemphill and Associates
• ample outdoor living space to soak up the South Okanagan sunshine
• dramatic meadow green space runs throughout the development
• 2 600 feet of concrete walking trails
• over 1800 feet of lakefront with 500 feet of sandy beach
• 156 boat slips available
• Hillside, lakefront, and meadow homes with a garage have two car spaces in the garage
• Meadow homes without a garage have an adjacent surface parking stall
• Ample visitor parking available
Exteriors:
• exterior walls are clad with Hardi-plank or similar siding, shingles, and board and batten in true cottage style
• open soffits with exposed wood rafters
• durable long-lasting thirty-year laminated architectural shingle roof
• screened porches are standard on most meadow and some lakefront homes and available as options on others
• stamped concrete in screened porches
• exterior hose bibs
• energy Star Windows with low E glass and screens
• fully landscaped
• extra insulation to achieve high Energy Star ratings
• Geothermal heating and cooling system:
• Each home is equipped with an individual ground source geothermal system. This is a clean, energy efficient and environmentally friendly form of heating and cooling your home.
Warranty
• 2/5/10 Home Warranty included on all homes (Provided by WBI Home Warranty)