Frequently asked questions
Escape from the congestion and hectic environment of other parts of Lethbridge, yet find rapid access to the core and south end. In addition, Whoop-Up Drive is now twinned on the West Side.
The West side is the fastest growing sector of Lethbridge with expanding amenities such as grocery stores, banks, restaurants, medical and dental offices, etc., all very near Edgemoor.
Lethbridge University and all of its venues.
New schools.
The new West Lethbridge City Hub includes the Crossings, the ice arena and Phase 2 of the ATB Leisure Centre, just a few minutes away. And much more yet to come.
Except for Edgemoor, there are no longer any available lots as perfect as these: one-acre mountain and river valley views (and these are quite dramatic ground-level views) on the city boundary, with the convenience of proximity to amenities and essential services, the serenity and closeness to nature, and the escape from daily stresses. Once these are sold (11 of the 18 are now sold), there will be nothing quite like this in the future. Please refer to the 2016 Lethbridge City/County Intermunicipal Development Plan.
City water, power, gas, communication lines (underground) to the property lines. Specifically, although this is just inside the county, Edgemoor consultants deemed it best to provide 200 amp service for, among other things, hot tubs, new induction stovetops, and even charging of hybrid and other vehicles as they come into production. Also, fiberoptic cable will ensure that there is more than enough bandwidth to work from home and for family needs, including home automation and security. Current county acreage standards require individual potable water cistern attached to the city water line and a septic field system.
Home sizes should start at 2000 square feet, but larger homes can be easily accommodated because of the 1+acre lot sizes. However, beauty of design, not size, is emphasized. Accordingly, a nicely crafted modest-sized bungalow home for retirees would also be welcomed. See comments by Tony Mancini, Architect.
The architectural guidelines create a harmony among quietly discriminating residences and have set the standard for an exceptional country residential development in the Lethbridge area. Enthusiasm is being generated as each new design is created and a new home materializes. Property values will be protected and have actually increased in this environment.
This is the opposite of a high-density neighbourhood. There is more than enough room for amenity structures such as a pool, gardens, larger pergolas or a tennis court. There is just enough distance from neighbours for privacy, yet proximity enough to form great neighbour ties. The end of laneway privacy is also appealing. The vast private coulee land provides privacy and security for Edgemoor at Sunrise Point.
All roads are paved. Whoop-Up Drive is now twinned on the West Side.
Nearby high school and public schools on the west side can be reached in 3 minutes, and the University in 7-8 minutes.
Compared to the south side of the city, this area is much less congested. Although most shopping on the West Side can be reached from Edgemoor in between 5 and 10 minutes, Costco can be reached at "rush hour," using Scenic Drive, in 13 minutes, and the southernmost limits of the City in 16 minutes. Thirteen current resident physicians in this area benefit from this rapid route to Chinook hospital.
Highway 3 is also a few minutes away.
