Why Lac Ste. Anne?
Never heard of Lac Ste. Anne? Here are just a few of the reasons why The Estates at Waters Edge chose Lac Ste. Anne as the location for our community:
- Only 45 Minutes west of Edmonton and 35 minutes west of St. Albert
- Large Central Alberta Lake with a total area of 54.5 km² and an average depth of 4.8 m
- Great, convenient commute on paved roadways and highways from Edmonton and surrounding Alberta communities
- Large portion of the lakefront is undeveloped maintaining the natural habitat
- Less traffic on the lake and lakefront than other Alberta lakes such as Pigeon, Wabamun and Sylvan Lake
- Great local area amenities (Gunn, Alberta Beach, Ross Haven, Onoway, Barrhead, Spruce Grove and Stony Plain all within close proximity)
- Abundant Northern Pike, Whitefish, and Walleye fishing
- Lac Ste. Anne provides for 4 seasons of recreational activities
Why Waters Edge?
Why buy in our secure, gated, fully serviced community with resort style amenities? It obvious… Here are 7 great reasons:
1. Homes at Waters Edge have municipal water.
It is very rare for rural communities and summer villages to have municipal water services. Did you know it costs $8,000 to $12,000 to have a well put in? And not only the that but you are constantly dealing with the hassles related to well water like ‘smelly’ water and maintenance of filtration systems. Water at the Estates At Waters Edge is treated in our on-site provincially licensed and monitored water treatment plant. (Water is included in the monthly condo fee).
2. Homes at Waters Edge have a hassle free septic system.
Did you know it can cost between $5,000 and $9,000 to put in a septic tank and it costs $150 to $250 to pump it out each time. The average vacation home owner would have to pump out their septic tank once or twice a month, and the average full time resident would have to pump out their tank weekly. Not only that but you have to deal with worrying about coordinating the septic vacuum company and maintaining the tank. (All septic costs are is included in the monthly condo fee).
3. Waters Edge property management maintains the piers.
Did you know a small pier system of the same quality as the ‘flo’ system at Waters Edge costs for an average cabin about $10,000. At waters edge the property management team puts the pier in the lake in the spring and takes it out in the fall – so you don’t have to worry with taking your pier in and out. As well, you don’t have to deal with the hassle of obtaining permits and maintaining the pier throughout the seasons and over the years. (Pier maintenance is included in the monthly $120 condo fee. Boat slip rental is collected and includes reserve fund to provide for pier replacement).
4. Waters Edge has a private on-site boat launch.
Forget about trekking to a public boat launch and waiting in line for your turn. At the Estates at Waters Edge we have an on-site boat launch available for the convenience of our residents only! Our boat launch is the only private boat launch on Lac Ste. Anne and available for easy, at-your-doorstep use.
5. Your investment at waters edge is protected.
Our architectural controls and condo bylaws are designed to protect your investment. You can be assured that your neighbours will maintain the integrity of the community and that the quality of your neighbours’ home matches yours, in turn ensuring that your property and home value will continue to increase. At Waters Edge we provide restrictions that ensure fast and efficient construction schedules that will not allow for your neighbour’s construction to carry on for years on end.
6. Waters Edge is secure & gated w/ 24 hr on-site management.
Did you know that living in a 24 hr monitored, secure, gated community reduces your annual insurance cost? As well living at Waters Edge you have piece of mind knowing that someone is looking out for your best interest while you are away.
7. We take care of all construction w/ ‘turn-key’ possession.
Some may argue that they can obtain a ‘better deal’ by going straight to a builder. It is important to realize that all of our floorplans are architecturally designed using high quality energy efficient materials guaranteeing a standard of quality unique to Waters Edge. Our purchase price includes all of our time managing and coordinating construction, the home’s foundation, transportation of our homes, craning of our homes, and finishing of homes on-site. Our pricing also includes all services to the residences, outdoor decks, exposed aggregate sidewalks, paved driveway and fully landscaped yards including sod, trees and shrubs. Your home is complete in every sense, literally move-in ready! There is immense value in the hassle free and worry free nature of our construction experience leaving you more time to relax and enjoy!