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Our beloved neighborhoods: November's Spotlight - Portland Hills

11-12-11
Merv Edinger & Associates
Merv Edinger & Associates: Real Estate Broker in Halifax, NS
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  • Office: (902) 497-1217
  • Mobile: (902) 497-1217
  • Secondary: (902) 471-2012

An example of the executive style homes in Portland Hills

Just off Portland Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, lies the entrance to the sought after successful community of Portland Hills. Masterfully designed to integrate gently descending streets with natural surroundings, this exceptional community offers home sites of gorgeous views of the Portland Valley, the Dartmouth skyline, to peaceful wooded tranquility on the shores of Morris Lake. It is an extension of the communityof Portland Estates along Portland Street(Route 207). One of the municipality's new bus rapid transit, The Link, routes has a terminus in PortlandHills.Designed for those who want to live in an upscale neighborhood with all the amenities near at hand but who still enjoy an active lifestyle with public lake access, tennis & basketball courts, sports fields, and multiple trailways to be enjoyed.The sought-after neighborhood is still expanding with the recently added extension of Bellbrook, addition of Pebblecreek, & soon to be available extension of Cherrywood.These newly added areas also offer Natural gas as an option.

Being a mixture of families & retirement living, Portland Hills offers many amenities all within walking distance, including but not limited to gyms, shopping, restaurants, bars, spas, physio clinics, yoga, car washes & more.

Another reason for its popularity is that many of the homes feed into the Portland Estates Elementary School, a P-3 school built in 2000.Owned & operated by Scotia Learning, PEES offers programs from grade Primary through grade 6.The school community is a very active & supportive one rich in diversity & opportunity.The school offers several musical & physical educational opportunities as well as The Power Play Program, a voluntary student asset development program aimed at grades 5 & 6.Pees believes in the strong link between home & school is critical to a child’s learning. Other schools for the area include: Bel Ayr Elementary, Ellenvale & Eric Graves Junior Highs, & Prince Andrew High School. For more information on all schools within the Halifax Regional School Board, please visit http://www.hrsb.ns.ca .

If you would like more information regarding Portland Hills, homes being built in Portland Hills, or homes for sale in this terrific neighborhood, please call ( 902 )497-1217. In the mean time, feel free to visit our website at http://www.MervEdinger.com.

Arial view of the Portland Hills neighborhood

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Opportunity Opens at the Fairfield in Portland Estate, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia

02-11-11
Tina Parker and Sylvia Large
Tina Parker and Sylvia Large: Real Estate Agent in Halifax, NS
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  • Office: (902) 434-9090
  • Mobile: (902) 229-5799

Excellent Opportunity to live at the "Fairfield"

77 Russell Lake Drive, Unit 312, Dartmouth, NS B4B 1S7 View Map

Move into this 3 Bedroom condo and forget the shovelling! EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE AT `THE FAIRFIELD` condominium situated on the lakeshore of Russell Lake in Portland West, one of Dartmouth`s finest residential communities and natural settings. Unit 312 is well appointed including 9ft ceilings, crown moulding, 1465 sq ft living area, hardwood flooring, Master features ensuite and walk in closet. Bright and spacious living/dining rooms. Efficient kitchen with island and 5 appliances included. Laundry room in the unit. Roughed in for central vac & air conditioning. Not to mention the views of the city and lake access. The Fairfield is a secure building with 24 hour on-site management, underground parking and storage lockers. Fitness centre, meeting & party facilities, car wash bay and emergency electrical power. There are many amenities within walking distance like the Woodlawn Library & Portland Street Superstore.

Details

Asking Price:
268,500
MLS:
41173394
Sq. Feet:
1465
Bedrooms:
3
Bathrooms:
2 full
HOA/Maintenance Fees:
336.14
Subdivision:
Portland Estates

Property Amenities

    - Range/Oven
    - Full Refrigerator
    - Washer/Dryer
    - Dishwasher
    - Kitchen Island
    - Security System
    - Deck
    - Hardwood floors

Community Amenities

    - Garage Parking
    - Guest Parking
    - Secured Entry
    - Fitness center
    - Recreation Center
    - Lake
    - Laundry on-site
    - Manager on-site
    - Additional Storage space(s)
    - Elevator
    - High-speed Internet
    - Wheelchair access
    - Common lake view deck
    - Exquisite lobby

Contact Info

Tina Parker & Sylvia Large
REALTOR®, ABR®, CSP™, SRES™



Main Sylvia: 497-4074
Dir Tina: 229-5799
Email | Website


Tina Parker
 RES Home Staging Group
32 Madeira Cres
Dartmouth, NS B2W 6G6
902-462-0014
Email | Website

All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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Check Out This New Listed Property in Cole Harbour Nova Scotia

10-23-10
Tina Parker and Sylvia Large
Tina Parker and Sylvia Large: Real Estate Agent in Halifax, NS
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  • Office: (902) 434-9090
  • Mobile: (902) 229-5799

Open House Oct. 24th 2 - 4 PM.

You'll fall in love as soon as you enter this updated 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath semi-detached home. New flooring throughout (includes ceramic, laminate & Berber), 2 new bathrooms, updated kitchen (countertops, ceramic floor, faucett, cabinet knobs, breakfast bar), new light fixtures, new wall switches & outlets, new paint throughout, vinyl windows (only livingroom window hasn't been updated), fridge & stove are included, good sized deck, 8x8 shed, level yard, paved driveway. Walk to Superstore, pub, Metro Transit Link. On a quiet cul de sac in popular Colby Village. Call to view before it's gone! Property Taxes $1275. Lot dimensions on Property Online , no plot plan. No PCDS- owner has never lived in property. TLA: 1366 sq.ft.

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Why contact John J F Harvey for your Real Estate Needs.

01-07-10
John J F Harvey
John J F Harvey: Real Estate Agent in Dartmouth, NS
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  • Office: (902) 405-3948
  • Mobile: (902) 488-6879
  • Secondary: (902) 434-4989

When you are considering who to contact if you, or a friend or a relitave

are considering buying or selling a property, who should you choose.

In my experience in any sales and service occupation, I believe that

the CLIENT is the most important person in any transaction.

If you consider using me as your Realtor, I promise YOU that

I will keep you informed as to all progress in your situation.

I will also strive to use all or any method to promote the selling of

your property to the best of my ability. If you are looking to find your

Dream Home, I will stop at nothing to find you the best home for you.

Please do not hesitate to call me for any questions or concerns

you may have. I am here for YOU!

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King's Wharf Condominiums Update for free condo fees.

12-17-09
Mike Smith, Halifax Nova Scotia REALTOR®
Mike Smith, Halifax Nova Scotia REALTOR®: Real Estate Agent in Halifax, NS
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  • Office: (902) 209-6745
  • Mobile: (902) 209-6745

Here is an update to my original post on the King's Wharf Condominium Development in Dartmouth Nova Scotia. There are only 9 units left which qualify for the free three years condo fees. If you have been thinking of buying a condo is this fabulous development the time is now. Please call me now and I'll take you to their office to put down your deposit and sign the papers... (Mike Smith, REALTOR® | 902.209.6745) Below is a very short video of their 3D model which I would be happy to show you as well. And here is the link to the official King's Wharf website.

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