[Langford] Kettle Creek Station | U/C
#1
Posted 30 March 2010 - 05:31 PM
From their website it looks like a lot has gone up already and there is more to come, does anyone know of any other detailes about this?
http://www.kettlecre...on.com/main.php
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#2
Posted 30 March 2010 - 11:29 PM
They are small houses on small lots at a reasonable price.
There are no upstairs neighbours, just for you seberry.
They have sold a ton of these places. Contractor is SCANSA, they build a decent place.
#3
Posted 31 March 2010 - 12:02 PM
Are these strata lots? How much customization do builders usually allow or are they typically fairly ridgid in their designs and fixtures?
http://www.kettlecre...es/detached.php
"The Summit" design would probably be the most interesting one for me as it has a basement (great for home theater junkies like me) and a carport which presumably could be enclosed to form a proper garage (if there's no pesky strata to veto it..)
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#4
Posted 31 March 2010 - 06:57 PM
There are several basic plans that you can customize with upgrades, different materials etc.
If I had to make a choice between one of these or a less than stellar condo downtown I would pick the SFH every time.
But there are lots of people who don't want to maintain a house or are not handy so they prefer a condo. It is all about choices, which is a good thing.
#5
Posted 31 March 2010 - 07:56 PM
#6
Posted 01 April 2010 - 05:14 PM
"The Summit" design would probably be the most interesting one for me as it has a basement (great for home theater junkies like me) and a carport which presumably could be enclosed to form a proper garage (if there's no pesky strata to veto it..)
I asked, the carport is actually a $6000 upgrade (which is available on all or most of the designs). I toured a Summit but didn't like the regular-height ceilings...I felt too closed in. The Malahat has the same floorplan but mirrored, vaulted ceilings and a loft (no basement, mind you). I believe you are not allowed to enclose the carport...can't remember where I read that though.
There is no strata, but I expect some sort of community group to be formed as they have a list of rules, eg. no boats or RVs can be parked on your driveway, no hanging laundry outside, pet limitations, and no car repairs in your driveway...
#7
Posted 01 April 2010 - 05:17 PM
I would like to see this concept - yet in townhouse form - somewhere in the outlying core.
I think the plan is for townhouses at Kettle Creek in a future phase
#8
Posted 01 April 2010 - 05:28 PM
There is no strata, but I expect some sort of community group to be formed as they have a list of rules, eg. no boats or RVs can be parked on your driveway, no hanging laundry outside, pet limitations, and no car repairs in your driveway...
There go half the benefits of having a SFH...
If that's the case, I'd rather live in a condo.
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#9
Posted 01 April 2010 - 06:45 PM
There is no strata, but I expect some sort of community group to be formed as they have a list of rules, eg. no boats or RVs can be parked on your driveway, no hanging laundry outside, pet limitations, and no car repairs in your driveway...
It would seem unlikely for the rules to be enforced. Without a strata, would people have to initiate court action themselves?
#10
Posted 01 April 2010 - 07:34 PM
There is no strata, but I expect some sort of community group to be formed as they have a list of rules, eg. no boats or RVs can be parked on your driveway,
A bit harsh, but whatever. Some of those things are as big as a small house and I guess I wouldn't want one beside me.
no hanging laundry outside
Sorry, stupid rule.
pet limitations
I wonder what they mean exactly. No tigers or alligators? Or do they mean large dogs? Because in my experience it's usually the small dogs that cause the most annoyance.
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#11
Posted 01 April 2010 - 07:51 PM
It's like some of the nightclubs I visited in my youth. Wearing jeans was frowned upon, but somehow the plastic cups the drinks came in were perfectly acceptable.
#12
Posted 01 April 2010 - 08:10 PM
Anyone remember the song "Langford Man" that used to play on the Q?
#13
Posted 01 April 2010 - 08:45 PM
posh in Langord to me is using cinder blocks to hoist up your Trans Am in your front yard, not firewood. Oh, and the washing machine goes inside the house.
Anyone remember the song "Langford Man" that used to play on the Q?
http://www.theq.fm/!data/audio/The_Q!'s_All_Bad_Band_-_Langford_Man.mp3
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#14
Posted 02 April 2010 - 08:31 AM
#15
Posted 02 April 2010 - 10:03 PM
posh in Langord to me is using cinder blocks to hoist up your Trans Am in your front yard, not firewood. Oh, and the washing machine goes inside the house.
Anyone remember the song "Langford Man" that used to play on the Q?
When were you last there? 1970?
I thought we moved past the gratuitus slagging.
#16
Posted 03 April 2010 - 08:45 PM
There is no strata, but I expect some sort of community group to be formed as they have a list of rules, eg. no boats or RVs can be parked on your driveway, no hanging laundry outside, pet limitations, and no car repairs in your driveway...
Shirley, you jest. April Fools joke? I hope so. No car repairs in your driveway???
A short play by Snub;
RCMP: Sir, I was driving by and noticed you had the hood up on your car.
Me: Yes sir, I was just checking my oil level.
RCMP: Why do you have a screwdriver in your hand?
Me: I was going to check if there were any loose hose clamps on the water hoses. I don't want antifreeze leeking on the ground. It is harmful to animals if they drink it.
RCMP: AHA! You are working on your car. Since this is a first offence I will write you a ticket. Cost is $167.00. Next time I catch you it's of to jail for you.
Me: Thankyou for being leniant.
The End.
#17
Posted 03 April 2010 - 09:07 PM
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#18
Posted 03 April 2010 - 09:09 PM
Let's bring this thread back on topic, please
Know it all.
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#19
Posted 03 April 2010 - 09:42 PM
#20
Posted 03 April 2010 - 10:10 PM
These aren't too bad. It's nice to see a new house that doesn't have an ugly two car garage as its main feature.
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