Side-by-side homes, or semi-detached units, whatever you choose to call it, the duplex has always been one of the best options for a wide range of homebuyers. Excel Homes is bringing all the excitement and potential that this twin home lifestyle holds, as it introduces new duplex models to Edgemont.

The attractive price point, the versatility in design, and the enormous amount of storage space compared to apartments have been why duplexes have remained a favourite among homebuyers. Whether you are looking to own a home for the first time, or scaling down your lifestyle, or even starting a family, duplexes are a great fit. Add to it Excel Homes’ penchant for bringing added value to their homes and you can bet the Edgemont duplexes will be a sure-fire hit.

“We are introducing three new duplex models, specifically tailored for our Edmonton buyers,” says Excel Homes’ Marketing Coordinator, Zachary Boyce. These models are all front-attached garage models that can fit two vehicles.

“Front attached garages on duplexes are unique. Plus, all our duplexes come with full basement development options to provide homeowners with even more space to fit their lifestyle. The best part about it, is that there are no condo fees,” Boyce adds.

New to the model line are the Emerson, Bentley and Orion models. These duplexes all feature three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths and range in size from 1,358 to 1,555 square-feet. They all have an upper floor laundry for extra convenience, lots of storage space including sizeable kitchen pantries, and an open concept design that allows room to entertain.

Excel Homes has gained a reputation for its modern and ultra-functional floor plans that have always been a central point of their appeal. Each duplex home comes standard with luxury vinyl plank (LVP) flooring on the main floor and carpet on the second. Laminate countertops and thermally fused laminate cabinets add stylish functionality to the kitchen and baths, and the nine-foot high ceilings on the main floor bring an air of spaciousness and light to the interior.

All these, plus the fact that Excel Homes follows BUILT GREEN® standards, and homeowners get a home they will love and that will love them back.

Excel Homes says that the BUILT GREEN® standards will improve the potential resale value of your home, and it is a smart investment. “Future owners will also benefit from the healthier indoor-living environment and reduced utility bills that your low-maintenance, energy-efficient BUILT GREEN® home provides,” Boyce says.

Everything is aimed to please, and prices starting from the mid $300,000s are very appealing. All three models have unique features that can find a fit for any lifestyle, but Boyce believes the largest model, the Bentley, will be the most popular.

“The Bentley has a great floorplan with a large L-shaped kitchen in the back with plenty of natural light, nothing is better than a sunny kitchen. It also has a central great room which families will love. Combined with a laundry on the second floor and a huge master bedroom suite with a walk-in closet and three-piece ensuite, the Bentley is the poster child of stylish functionality.”

The Excel presentation centre is now open at 7144 Edgemont Way NW. “We will be running a quick possession program with finished homes available for purchase in the next few months,” Boyce says. “And you can tour the floorplans online.”

The community of Edgemont is also perfect for duplex buyers as it is a young, established community with mature trees surrounded by amenities. The Excel Homes duplexes are also located in an established part of the neighbourhood where buyers will feel they are part of a completed community.

Developed by Brookfield Residential, Edgemont is a true west Edmonton gem. It is a stone’s throw away to the nearby Wedgewood Creek Ravine, with close access to the river valley walking trails and picturesque pathways right outside your door.

“It comes with all the perks associated with living in a Brookfield community, lots of amenities close by, golf courses, shopping, short drive to West Edmonton Mall, Kinsman Sports Centre, and much more,” Boyce says.

Residents can also stay active with the abundance of nearby recreational facilities or play a round or two of golf with the nearby public and semi-private courses. Excel Homes’ newly curated collection of duplex homes will fit seamlessly within this exciting new community, Boyce says.