What if you could have the feeling of a sublime summer getaway but with the convenient location and modern infrastructure of a traditional home? That’s what the voters of Branthaven Homes’ Lake House development had in mind when they selected the second annual People’s Choice Award.

A transformative, new master-planned community of townhomes and mid-rise boutique condos on the edge of Lake Ontario in Grimsby, Lake House features an outstanding waterfront location, long stretches of beach and promenade, authentic coastal architecture and resort-style interiors that provide easy-breezy living—every day.

“What sets Lake House apart from other so-called waterfront developments is its actual location directly abutting the shore—17.5 acres of prime waterfront real estate,” says Steve Stipsits, president of Branthaven Homes. “The site’s unusually wide strip of land and expansive lake frontage is unprecedented and unmatched in the region. There is no other development in the region that provides the opportunity for truly attainable lakefront home ownership.”

Stipsits notes that Lake House is the last large-scale developable parcel of land within the Golden Horseshoe (Oakville, Burlington, Hamilton, Grimsby and Stoney Creek). With thousands of feet of lake frontage, its parks and pathways, beach and boardwalks have all been designed with waterfront orientation and pedestrian-friendly accessibility in mind, including linkages to the ever-expanding Waterfront Trail System. 

“Year round, Lake House residents will be able to lead a healthy and satisfying lifestyle by strolling, biking, jogging or walking their dog on the trails, practising yoga on the beach or simply enjoying the beautiful sunrises and sunsets that this rare location offers,” says Kristen Bellamy, Marketing and Brand Manager of the Burlington-based homebuilder.

Townhomes will have authentic nautical notes and a contemporary flair, with New England beach style evident in the traditional high-quality materials, including premium siding and maintenance-free, cedar-profile shakes. The Waterfront Townhomes blend the classic Cape Cod styling of angled peaks and flared columns, stone and shakes, with modern accents like contemporary glass-panelled balconies and large windows—creating a distinctive custom-crafted look. 

At Lake House, there will a range of two-storey and three-storey towns. The 21’ wide, two-storey towns—some just 35 metres from the beach—will have full waterfront walkouts. There will also offer boutique condo residences at the heart of the residential waterfront community. Designed with a West Coast Contemporary style, each of the two mid-rise condos will be wrapped in rich brick and large terraces and offer amenities that rival five-star resort living, including an outdoor pool and patio, garden area, fitness and yoga room, party and games room—even a pet spa for a much needed clean-up after a day at the beach.

Lake House condo suites are truly open-concept living spaces designed to capture as much of the panoramic views as possible. Floor-to-ceiling windows and balcony sliders will not only provide fresh air and lots of natural light but will be the perfect place to sit and admire the breathtaking lake views that this community offers. Glass balcony railings are a modern touch and also add to the uninterrupted vistas. With 1- and 2-bedroom options available, Lake House Condo suites will range from 465 to 1,185 SF, each featuring Branthaven’s designer kitchens and spa baths.

Branthaven Homes will continue to respect the context of the site’s waterfront location by delivering authentic architecture with upgraded elevations of character, Stipsits promises. “Our award-winning architecture and elevation styles are always sensitive to their locale context. They are never designed in isolation or out of character. With BeachHouse, Wave Condos, and Bravo-by-the-Lake, our customers have come to expect exceptional architecture that pays homage to a site in which it rests, and that’s just what we will do at Lake House, the last landmark site on the shores of Lake Ontario.”

Branthaven’s Lake House votes were garnered through both organic and paid posts on Facebook and social media (Branthaven has one of the largest followers of any local builder on these networks), which were specifically targeted to the buyer profiles that this project’s lifestyle catered to. This resulted in an acute demand from the marketplace, with very limited traditional forms of advertising utilized