BRESLAU, ONTARIO, JULY 15, 2008 – Recently, Empire Communities introduced 23 brand new fabulous designs at Riverland – a master-planned community now under construction in scenic Breslau. Empire’s collection of detached homes on 30’, 36’ and 44’ full-depth lots is ideally situated near the Grand River, adjacent to Breslau Park, next to Kitchener and close to Cambridge. Residents will live only five minutes from Highway 7, 15 minutes from the 401, and less than an hour from the GTA. The community will eventually be home to 1,300 families who will enjoy easy access to a wealth of existing local amenities, plus a brand new retail complex will be built close by.

In fact, they can save up to 30 per cent, which is the equivalent of four months of energy for free! Empire has twice been awarded the EnerGuide Builder of the Year award from the EnerQuality Corporation.

Just one of the new designs is the 2,261 sq. ft. Brookshire bungalow (Elevation A) with the optional loft. Two gables, one of them trimmed, and an inviting covered front porch characterize this attractive home. The open-concept main living area includes the great room, which features a stunning bowed window at the back, plus the kitchen and breakfast room with a handy angled breakfast bar island. The laundry room is conveniently situated just off the kitchen. A separate dining room with decorative columns and a coffered ceiling offers a beautiful spot for elegant dinner parties. The master bedroom encompasses a walk-in closet and private ensuite, and the second bedroom is right next to the main bathroom. The loft includes a large lounge area and a third bedroom, both of which have a door into the shared ensuite on this level. Purchasers may choose the alternate loft layout with two bedrooms, a computer area and shared ensuite.

To fully appreciate the design and construction excellence in all of Empire’s designs, tour the three professionally decorated model homes: the 1,575 sq. ft. Peony (Elevation A) on a 30’ lot, the 2,218 sq. ft. Hudson (Elevation B) on a 36’ lot, and the 2,852 sq. ft. Walnut (Elevation D) on a 44’ lot.

The Walnut design offers four different layouts, and the model is the plan that incorporates Empire’s Super Family Room. This model includes many sophisticated upgrades to appeal to executive purchasers. Walls are done in heritage paint colours such as antique gold, and rich teal and terra cotta accents. The overall décor is transitional, with suggestions of both traditional and contemporary elements.

The front parlour is finished as an office, and the kitchen is European style. The cook-top area and island feature a granite counter, and the built-in ovens look sharp. The dining room has a traditional ambience, with elaborate window treatments in teal silk with dark embroidery, and Parson’s chairs in dark brown and antique gold.

The master bedroom has a classic bed upholstered in a menswear fabric, with a wingback chair-style headboard. Even the sideboards and foot rail are upholstered. Cream-coloured bedding and lovely artwork finish the room, and the large upgraded ensuite has a Jacuzzi tub, walk-in shower and two vanities.

Detached homes on 30’ full-depth lots range in size from 1,009 to 1,774 sq. ft. and start from $224,990; on 36’ full-depth lots from 1,773 to 2,225 sq. ft. from $294,990; and on 44’ full-depth lots from 1,947 to 2,683 sq. ft. from $332,990. Empire is currently offering thousands in Upgrade Bonuses, plus a limited-time Extra Bonus of an oak staircase or home air conditioning. Additionally, Empire purchasers benefit from mortgage rate discounts of up to 1.25 per cent off posted rates that are capped for up to 18 months.