Why 1/2 Acre Lots are the Perfect Size – 3 Feature Lots FOR SALE!

While many people dream of owning an acreage with several acres of land, the vision is sometimes more enticing than the reality. The solitude of living rurally combined with the amount of work involved in maintaining that much property is a big adjustment! When speaking with acreage owners, we have often heard the term “acreage” replaced with “workreage” to convey the impact that taking care of their land has on their lifestyle. 

Not only that, but the cost to landscape a larger lot adds up fast. With lots that are under one acre, you can have a beautiful garden with perennials, grow your own veggies, and still have plenty of room for a fire pit — all without breaking your landscape budget.

Here, one of our young residents shows her bounty…

When designing the community, Spring Lake Ranch determined that for a balanced lifestyle, 1/2 an acre is the “perfect-size lot”. Surrounded by Environmental Reserve, a forested ravine, and a spring-fed lake, our lots give residents the space they want without having to dedicate all their free time to maintaining it. AND they have the privacy of country living while still being part of a community.

Today, SLR is home to so many wonderful residents enjoying the lifestyle we envisioned. Our remaining 1/2 acre lots feature all the aspects our community is known for: Stunning views, easy access to nature, and peaceful serenity. Ahhhhhhh.

Looking for land? Here are three SLR properties FOR SALE…

#8 SPRUCE CORNER 

This 1/2 acre lot is ready for your dream home. Wake to the sound of loons on the lake, take a stroll along a ravine trail, and spend the afternoon canoeing, fishing, or snowshoeing. Check out all the details on MLS here.

$149,900

#43 REDWING HAVEN

Located on Spring Lake Drive, Redwing Haven features a view of Spring Lake and backs onto an expanse of Treed Environmental Reserve, making it a prime Spring Lake Ranch property. Part of the Estates of Pelican Bay, it offers an array of home design options, a walkout basement, and southern light. A private, gorgeous property.

$224,900

51 WATER’S EDGE

This prime Lakefront lot offers residents stunning views of of Spring Lake with versatile home options for optimizing the serene location. Glowing with southwest light, Water’s Edge backs onto an expanse of treed Environmental Reserve, giving it optimal privacy and scenic surroundings. One of Spring Lake Ranch’s most beautiful locations.

$379,900

Our Residents Say:

“The walkout bungalow design is what we have always wanted and to get it with a lake view is a serious plus. This lot size is perfect, big enough to run around in but not so big that the yard work will be overwhelming. We love how all we can see is the lake and beautiful trees out our windows.” ~Chris + Ange, Owners of The Lakeview

“We love the fact that we are so close to nature (the trails and lakes) but we are still just steps away from a playground for our kids. We have a large yard but also have neighbours close so we don’t feel isolated! It’s the best of both worlds. We are amazed at how quiet it is here, just a sense of peace!” ~Stephanie + Hugh, Owners of The Hawkswood

“We were also impressed at the thought and detail that went into the layout of the community. Ensuring that each lot maximizes the beauty of the area, the addition of walking trails and leaving as much of the natural landscape as possible during construction are a few of the highlights.” ~Meghan + Murray, Owners of The Lakewood

Learn more about our the community here and Book Your Viewing with Sarah Corker at 1.888.867.1055.

Spring Lake Ranch  has a few remaining lots for sale, which you can find here. Custom builds can be done with any builder of your choosing.

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Sarah Corker

Sarah has been designing homes for more than 15 years, specializing in custom homes in Edmonton, Alberta and surrounding areas. She loves collaborating with her clients to build stunning, yet functional homes that will age gracefully as design trends come and go. She loves working with natural materials, such as rock and wood and then coupling them with modern building technology and design.