It’s not too often you hear a home builder talking about love. But Watercolour and Land Ark exist because of love. We ❤️ to build community bonds and homes that take care of their occupants and the earth. We ❤️ our village and its many incredible volunteer-run organizations that bring opportunities and possibilities to life. We ❤️ our Land Ark family.… Continue reading Westport Weekend Giveaway! 🎉
Families are central to creating community, but so are the friends you choose as your family. We become a strong community together with friends, and life becomes full of opportunities to grow and nurture one another over a lifetime. At Land Ark Homes, we are creating a place where family and friendship thrive, fostering a… Continue reading 4 Newly Furnished Move-In Ready Homes to Tour Family Day Weekend
We are excited to introduce a well-loved floor plan with some new flair. We took our Frontenac attached home and made it into a single-family home, but with some unique changes. But before we dive into the floor plan… let’s talk about why moving is a good idea. When you are buying a new home,… Continue reading It’s Floor Plan Friday! 🎉🏠
Once the Christmas retail season ends, have you noticed a pattern? It’s quickly followed by a wave of organization and storage ads. New bins, shelves, baskets and label makers. All of a sudden, you need to be able to put your hands on that rarely used pair of pillowcases. If not, your home is a… Continue reading A Not-So-Big House
Construction creates legacies. Think about the beautiful promenades of Paris or the piazzas in Italy…not the pizza, the piazzas. They are enduring legacies from the generations gone by. In Canada, our housing stock is aging. Considering the average life expectancy of homes in Canada, based on homeowner maintenance, can be 70 -100 years. The average… Continue reading The Apples, Oranges, and Lemons of Homebuying
Watercolour is surrounded by water. The Upper Rideau Lake, Mill Pond and Westport Sand Lake. Connected streams and a vast array of nearby lakes make Westport a destination for spending time in the pristine beauty of the area. Living in a home in Watercolour means you are at the intersection of two UNESCO World Sites,… Continue reading Take the Journey into Nature & Neighbourhood
A Heartfelt Message from Stephen Rolston Westport truly shines at Christmas. The lights, the special events, and the neighbourly spirit remind us why this village is such a special place to call home. What a privilege it has been this year to welcome new families into our growing community and to see Westport’s story continue… Continue reading JOY, PEACE & NEW BEGINNINGS
We love the movie, straight out of Chris Van Alsburg’s 1985 classic fictional tale, The Polar Express. Inspired by his own childhood doubts about Santa that melted away with one chime. It’s a heartwarming story. We all have those moments, when something bigger pulls at you. That feeling that something big and magical awaits, if only you… Continue reading Hear The Bell? Your New Home Is Calling! 🔔✨
Our move-in ready homes come with some spectacular, pre-Christmas savings. The Charleston Bungalow + Loft at 137 Hearthside Drive is a beautiful home with a large, open-concept main level. The home has custom-designer finishes and impressive upgrades + a 673 square foot loft for extra living space. This is the most stress-free way to purchase a new home. Plus,… Continue reading Move in Now, Save $79K: You Could Be Settled By Christmas
Westport is the village that the Hallmark movie watchers dream about. This weekend, the dreams become a reality. Santa Parade, hot cocoa by the fire, gingerbread house competition, shops brimming with Christmas gift ideas and an old-fashioned Christmas outdoor market. Watercolour will be hosting artisans in the model home. These local merry makers have unique, beautiful designs, from… Continue reading Little Village, Big Christmas Charm
By this Christmas you could be hosting friends and family in your new home, enjoying this perfect little village with the people you love the most. November and December are great months to move. At this time of year movers are far less busy, offering greater scheduling flexibility and more focused attention on your transition. … Continue reading Westport is a Magical Place in December
This is one of our favourite seasons in Westport. The brisk, clean morning air almost pulls you out of the house onto the trails that crisscross the village. Hiking opportunities abound around Westport. The Rideau Trail runs through the village, and of course, Foley Mountain Conservation Area is a must-visit at this time of year. There is Harvest… Continue reading Hike the Trails Through and Around Watercolour!