Units: N.A. | Built In: 2023 | Avg. Price Per Sqft: $395.10
With a colour palette inspired by nature featuring tones and textures that complement as much as they are complemented by the treed backdrop and adjoining protected parkland and the wealth of trails on the doorstep, the collection of contemporary townhomes at The Southbend offer investors, first time home buyers, those raising a young family or who are starting a new chapter of their lives, tastefully-finished, functional, garden access, and forest-view homes that embrace the natural setting within which they are located. Providing the space to grow both inside and out, The Southbend will set the standard for active, inspired living.
Tucked away on the corner where Ninth Street meets Howard Avenue in the increasingly in-demand south end of Nanaimo a stone's throw from the Parkway Trail and a short drive from a wide range of amenities and services, all levels of schools including VIU, and a host of parks and recreational opportunities, The Southbend fronts the newly constructed Ninth Street extension and features a thoughtfully designed land and streetscape providing an inviting and inspiring environment in which to live. Foliage will provide living screens for privacy in the warmer months and visual interest in the fall and the spring, while compact and ornamental shrubs will create calm and beautiful outdoor spaces for all to enjoy with a gazebo becoming the perfect place for the community to gather and the water feature adding a touch of serenity.
Thoughtfully and purposefully designed, the exterior of these tastefully finished townhomes is adorned with a combination of horizontal vinyl siding as well as the more timeless board & batten and shake look, with ledge stone adding a modern flair to many of the units while the interior boasts contemporary fixtures and fittings throughout, appealing to even the most discerning eye. Situated within fourteen buildings strategically located throughout the property to promote a sense of space and flow, each of the forty-seven townhomes features versatile and functional floor plans offering nearly 1,500 sqft of floor space with three bedrooms and four bathrooms over three levels. Crafted to maximize the available interior living space in a way that reflects and complements today’s busy and diverse households, the stage will be set for memories to be made while the private yard space reserved for each owner's exclusive use extends your living space. The private, attached garage and driveway will help meet your parking and storage needs, while a community bike rack and E-vehicle charging station will appeal to those looking to reduce their carbon footprint.
Built by the reputable and highly respected Akers Property Solutions offering quality service and workmanship, the townhomes at The Southbend offer the optimal blend of design and functionality in the perfect setting where the city is close but nature is closer. The ideal place to call home.
**This is not an offering for sale. Any such offering can only be made after a Disclosure Statement has been filed and by way of the filed Disclosure Statement. Renderings are artistic concepts only and may differ from the finished product. The developer reserves the right to make changes to plans, specifications, materials, features, and dimensions. E.& O.E.
The Southbend Forest View Floor Plan
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Conveniently situated in the south end of Nanaimo, The Southbend offers those fortunate enough to call it home, pedestrian-friendly recreation literally on your doorstep with a full range of services and amenities a short distance away in this evolving community that is fast becoming the destination of choice for growing families with active lifestyles.
From only a kilometer away at Harewood Heights where you will conveniently find Quality Foods, a pharmacy, liquor store, and Co-op gas station, to the newly renovated University Village Mall 2.1 km away or the Southgate Shopping Centre just a 3.1 km drive from home, all your grocery, pharmacy, and household needs will be met while a variety of dine-in and fast-food or take-out restaurants and coffee shops are also located within easy reach and are sure to satisfy any craving.
Residents of The Southbend community will also appreciate the close proximity to some of Nanaimo’s most popular attractions, facilities, and amenities. Vancouver Island University (VIU) is a mere 2.1 km. away, while recreational opportunities abound with the Nanaimo Aquatic Centre and the Ice Centre both just over 3 km from home, The Harewood Centennial Park is located 1.2 km away, and the Beban Park Recreational complex, offering arenas, pools, tennis and pickleball courts, sports fields, a bike park, and gym, is a 9 km drive. For those looking for a more rural setting, the Colliery Dam Park can be found a mere 1.2 km away, the Morrell Nature Sanctuary 3.2 km, and Westwood Lake 6.6 km, while Nanaimo’s waterfront Maffeo Sutton Park with parking and access to the picturesque harbourfront seawall walking path is just 4.3 km away, just to name a few, setting the stage for an active and engaging lifestyle, enjoying all that Nanaimo has to offer.
Rich in history and with a community spirit that has spanned the ages, the south end of Nanaimo boasts character homes, new developments born from the subdivision of larger pieces of land, and everything in between. A convenient place to live due to its proximity to the downtown core and to the University, this area has seen an influx of young families and students and those looking to enjoy the many benefits this wonderfully diverse area has to offer. Significant investment has led to much revitalization with the renovation and restoration of heritage sites and the enhancement of local area services and amenities designed to meet all your daily needs while the neighbourhood plan has focused on neighbourhood beautification and on the creation of safe, vibrant, mixed-use communities. With an abundance of both natural and manmade attractions, the south end is also home to some of the City’s most popular recreational venues, many within walking distance with others just a short drive away. From tranquil walking and hiking trails found at the Colliery Dam Park, Buttertubs Marsh Park, and the Morrell Nature Sanctuary, to swimming and skating at the Nanaimo Aquatic and Ice Centres, and to both free play and organized activities at the sports courts, skate and water parks, and playground found at the Harewood Centennial Park. Unparalleled, the countless and diverse attractions are enjoyed year-round by local area residents and those from other communities alike making this the ideal place to put down your roots.
The fifth fastest-growing urban centre in the province, Nanaimo is the economic hub of central and northern Vancouver Island. Located on the east side of the Island a mere 20 minutes by plane from downtown Nanaimo, 1.5 hours from the mainland by ferry, and 113 km north of Victoria, this West Coast community is considered the gateway to the recreational playground and retirement haven Vancouver Island is known and loved for.
Steeped in natural beauty from its shoreline, one of the longest in Canada, to its forested, mountain backdrop, Nanaimo is recognized as having one of the mildest climates in the country due to its above-zero temperatures throughout the fall and winter, and comfortable weather in the spring and summer, providing year-round recreational opportunities and an exceptional quality of life.
A family-owned and operated business with strong beliefs in positive family values, Akers Property Solutions is an Island-based company focused on enhancing communities by setting the bar for quality development and construction services.
The Jahelka Real Estate Group (licensed through Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty) provides boutique real estate sales, development project marketing, and advisory services in Nanaimo and surrounding communities on Central Vancouver Island.
