The housing market is difficult. You can only get what someone is prepared to pay for your home, what the market will bear. I did a book review for a book that clearly sets out guidelines for living with dignity in your golden years. Green, Lyndsay; A Perfect Home for a Long Life
This family made the news. They aren't aging in place very well, and need to move into a retirement home. Too many want to have home care and die in their homes, but this can be complicated.
This story interested me. This is a beautiful spot, or it was. I'd often drive from Manotick, where we lived, into Barrhaven for shopping. We drove up Greenbank Rd., on our way to the city, July 10th, as I was curious about this home's location.
Unfortunately, in the time we left the region and returned (2006 - 2012) a huge development has risen up on nearby farm lands. It's called Half Moon Bay development.
I think the families don't care about diminishing descriptions: 'elderly and ailing', if it gets them media pity and attention. This couple want to get top dollar for their house! I think there is more to the story than this! This is a great way to scare off buyers!
Adami- Couple worries city’s park plan will scare away buyers
Bruce Hopper, 82, and his wife, Lynne, 83, took their Greenbank Road property, which backs onto the Jock, off the market in May after learning about the plan from their real-estate agent. They also cancelled plans to move into a Barrhaven retirement residence to which they paid $7,500 [three months rent @ $2500/month] to hold an apartment unit while they were trying to sell their home.This Ottawa journalist, Hugh Adami, does stories for people with a beef. People who have issues with one thing or another, and seem to need some press to change politicians minds, or government bureaucrats. This family's potential buyers have been scared off by rumours of expropriation of their property for a park for Half Moon Bay developments. I though that builders, like Mattamy Homes, obviously making big bucks, had to reserve lands for such. What do I know? We live in the middle of a wetland!
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This story interested me. This is a beautiful spot, or it was. I'd often drive from Manotick, where we lived, into Barrhaven for shopping. We drove up Greenbank Rd., on our way to the city, July 10th, as I was curious about this home's location.
Unfortunately, in the time we left the region and returned (2006 - 2012) a huge development has risen up on nearby farm lands. It's called Half Moon Bay development.
I did some research. The story said they'd taken their home off the market, but it was on again. They show this frail man, using two canes to get to his lawn tractor. I'm wondering if he should be driving it. I wonder, too, if he drives his car? His wife slowly climbs the stairs, using two feet on one step. Perhaps they should have down-sized years earlier. Just sayin'.
The listing is interesting. It is on the market for $990,000.
- Architect-designed and completely renovated bungalow with over 2100 sq ft of unique and luxurious living space
- 4 ample sized bedrooms and 4 full bathrooms make this a wonderful executive style home
- Situated on a nearly one acre lot overlooking the picturesque Jock River
- State of the art Home Theatre provides an at-home movie experience
- Ceiling mounted projector display on the over-sized retractable movie screen with surround sound
The interior photos on the listing are amazing!
Amazing neighbourhood, just south of Barrhaven's shopping malls. Mattamy Homes is an international developer.
The location is prime, on the Jock River. There is a traffic circle and hundreds of homes.
Then, there are these 4 homes, nesting on the shore, prime land and taxes of $5660.
Then, there are these 4 homes, nesting on the shore, prime land and taxes of $5660.
