Cedarstone Homes walked away with the award for Tract Housing: Single Detached Home 2,000-3,000 square feet.

The 2,014-square-foot Kingsbury bungalow located in Richmond Oaks in Richmond is a new design. Kim Pijselman, Cedarstone owner, said the Kingsbury was designed after many customer requests for a bungalow with two separate wings in which the master bedroom is on one side of the house and the other two bedrooms are in the other wing.

Tarion Awards of Excellence Finalists Announced 11,000 Home Buyers Determine Builder Award Recipients (Toronto, ON, August 28, 2007)

Tarion Warranty Corporation (‘Tarion’) today announced the finalists for the 2007 Tarion Awards of Excellence which recognize residential home builders for their commitment to customer service.

“Each of the Tarion Awards of Excellence finalists has achieved best in class after-sales service, as determined by one of the largest home buyer surveys conducted in Canada,” said Greg Gee, President and CEO of Tarion Warranty Corporation. “The Tarion Awards of Excellence are the only awards in Ontario that focus exclusively on a builder’s after-sales service performance. The awards program that is now in its seventeenth year, takes on an even greater significance for 2007 as the finalists were determined based exclusively on the opinions of more than 11,000 new home buyers”.

Recipients of the 2007 Tarion Awards of Excellence were identified based on the results of a survey conducted by Decima Research with 53,000 Ontario consumers who took possession of a new home between January 1 and December 31, 2006. Over 11,000 consumers responded to the survey either by mail or online. Award winners will be announced at a black tie gala event to be held in Toronto on Thursday, September 20, 2007 at the Royal Ontario Museum in the spectacular, new Michael Lee Chin Crystal.

Builders compete in four award categories: Small Volume, Medium Volume, Large Volume, and High-Rise. To be eligible for an award, builders must have had at least five new home possessions during 2006 and a specified number of completed questionnaires must have been received by Decima. In addition, finalists must have achieved a minimum score for new home buyer satisfaction. The finalists in each category are listed below.

High-Rise Builder Category

The Daniels Corporation - Toronto, ON Monarch Corporation – Toronto, ON Tridel - Toronto, ON

Large Volume Builder Category

Arista Homes - Vaughan, ON Hayhoe Homes - St. Thomas, ON Mattamy Homes – Toronto, ON Mountainview Homes – Thorold, ON Tribute Communities - Toronto, ON Medium Volume Builder Category Gregor Homes – Barrie, ON Ivystone Homes (1991) Ltd. – Waterloo, ON Neilcorp Homes – Ottawa Valley Region Noah Homes – Kingsville Region Policella Homes – Welland, ON

Small Volume Builder Category

Cedarstone Homes Limited – Ottawa Region Menard Bros. & Associates Ltd. – Cornwall, ON O.C. Long Contracting Ltd. – Grey Bruce County Rinaldi Homes – St. Catharines, ON Rochon Construction (853040 Ontario Inc.) – North Bay,

ON Tarion Warranty Corporation is a private corporation established in 1976 to serve as the Regulator of the home building industry in Ontario. In this role, Tarion licenses all new home and condominium builders pursuant to provincial legislation. This statute requires home builders to provide purchasers with warranty coverage that is guaranteed by Tarion. The Corporation also establishes minimum time standards for after-sales service, and adjudicates warranty coverage issues between homeowners and builders. Over 1.45 million homes in Ontario have been protected under warranty by Tarion.

Savvy homeowners chose Cedarstone Homes, March 2006

In 1989, Kim Pijselman founded Cedarstone Homes, building wonderful homes that gave their owners features they wanted in a custom design without exorbitant costs. In the past 16 years, Cedarstone Homes has concentrated primarily on building in and around the village of Richmond, where you will find Cedarstone’s two subdivisions of King’s Grant Gardens and Richmond Oaks. Both of these sites offer larger lots where you’ll find a wonderful mix of bungalows, single-family homes and fully custom designs – all architecturally designed for wonderful curb appeal.

One of this builder’s greatest strengths is that the company can do almost anything you want. In fact, a large part of the business is custom building. The final home designs are developed based on the needs, interests and ideas of the homeowner. Cedarstone Homes does offer some stock plans, but mostly, homebuyers are delighted to discover they have such freedom in the design that inevitably, the final plan becomes customized for them. Some homes in the subdivisions are fully customized, a fact which not only solidifies the investment value of all the homes, but really creates a sense of exclusivity.

Even throughout the construction process, Cedarstone Homes will do their best to accommodate changes. If the changes are made at the right time, in some cases, there may be little or no cost associated with them. In all instances, the builder works very closely with each homebuyer to ensure that all options are fully understood and there are no surprises.

Cedarstone Homes makes it easy to build the home of your dreams and move into it quickly – you don’t have to wait.

You can choose from inventory homes, which are already built and include many of the standard features offered by Cedarstone Homes. Eaves troughs, air conditioning, alarm systems and garage door openers are all included in the inventory homes. These homes reflect the quality of today’s construction technology, products and finishes, as well as the most popular design features and details. Cedarstone always uses high-quality heating/ventilation systems, insulation systems and window systems. The plumbing consists only of copper pipe throughout the home. Flooring is typically of natural products, as less vinyl and carpeting are being requested by home buyers. Quality hardwoods are used, including 3/4 inch select oak, birch or maple. Instead of using pre-finished material, the flooring is primarily finished on- site for a rich-looking result.

Buyers also notice the quality fixtures throughout and the wonderful use of large windows all around the house, not just at the front of the home. Kitchens shine with granite, stone and natural, solid-surface countertops. Instead of PVC products, cabinetry is also natural wood: rich maple, birch and cherry finished in natural stains.

If you are looking for a single-family home, consider Cedarstone’s six different two-storey plans, including loft designs. The Balmoral model home design won the 1996 OCHBA AWARD for Best Single Family Home Design and it is currently available in Richmond Oaks.

If you prefer a bungalow design, don’t wait. Cedarstone Homes offers six different bungalow plans, and the lot sizes are amazing. The minimum is about 65 by 110 ft. deep. Some larger ones are also available.

You’ll enjoy working with in-house design services and the long-time trades people of Cedarstone Homes. You can include all the wonderful features you have dreamed of: soaring spaces or more formal floor plans, special sanctuary areas in your home, a lavish ensuite spa retreat, an amazing home entertainment system, or a fabulous games area.

The builder’s strong team approach makes all the difference, particularly with the experienced homebuyer who chooses Cedarstone. For the last two years, Cedarstone Homes has been one of the five per cent of all builders nominated for the Tarion "Excellence in Customer Service" award. Through strong referrals and word of mouth, it is very common for family members and friends to become new homebuyers. As extra assurance, this is one builder that has never missed a closing date in all its years in business. For more information, call Kim Pijselman at 613-838-4663 or check out the website at www.cedarstonehomes.com. You can also visit the model home located in the Richmond Oaks community. It is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends or by appointment.

New Homes and Condos January 2006

Buy Cedarstone Homes’ beautiful show home in Richmond Oaks and move right in!

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity! It couldn’t be easier to move right into a community which is already growing beautifully. Phase 1 of Richmond Oaks is almost sold out. Only one home is left. Phase 2 is also 50 per cent sold! Cedarstone Homes will be building a new model home and some inventory homes this year. So now, not only can you buy a great home by Cedarstone Homes here, but you can buy Cedarstone Homes’ existing show home, the "Coventry"

Who wouldn’t want to live in a home decorated and finished like a gorgeous model home? As in most builders’ show homes, there are lots of wonderful extra features in this show home, including a pre-wired alarm system and eaves troughs.

The "Coventry" is situated on a large lot on Tarryn Terrace, in Richmond Oaks. Priced at only $339,000, this is a two-bedroom 1,550-sq.-ft. bungalow with two baths, specially designed for empty-nesters. It has everything you need, plus all the bells and whistles. There is lots of room for all the toys inside, including a built-in sound system. There is also a very spacious triple-car garage.

Inside, this open-concept home features nine-ft. ceilings throughout the main floor and transoms on the windows. Lots of natural light flows into the beautiful kitchen and onto the fireplace and built-in bookcases in the Great Room. The foyer is marble and other features include 60-oz. carpeting, hardwood and ceramic flooring. Both bedrooms have their own ensuites. Then again, in the tradition of a custom builder, Cedarstone also included special trim detail, wainscoting and chair-railing. This home is just waiting for the right owner, so don’t wait to buy. In fact, all lots in Richmond Oaks are bigger than standard city lots. The minimum is about 65 by 110 ft., with even larger ones are available as well.

Cedarstone Homes offers six different bungalow plans and six different two-storey plans, including loft designs. The in-house design services allow Cedarstone to create custom designs to suit clients. You can either build on your own lot or at Cedarstone Homes’ two current locations: Richmond Oaks or King’s Grant.

New this year, Cedarstone is building new inventory homes. One bungalow and a pair of two-storey designs enable homeowners to move into the community this spring. The "Stephanie" is a 2,000-sq.-ft., three-bedroom more ‘formal’ plan. The "Hastings" is a three-bedroom 2,400-sq.-ft. home and the "Gibraltar" is a four-bedroom, 2,300-sq.-ft. home.

All inventory homes feature luxurious hardwood, air-conditioning and a fully ducted HRV system for good air quality. They are also fully hard-wired, with an alarm system and other features. Basements are wide open, with rough-in for a future bathroom. All Cedarstone homes are situated on fully-sodded front and back lots, and include a two-car garage and paved driveway. Welcoming front porches create a wonderful sense of community.

What a nice place in which to live! Fresh air, lots of open spaces and a laid-back, unhurried lifestyle combine to give Richmond Oaks its own personality. It is conveniently located adjacent to the town of Richmond, near Barrhaven. After the more hectic pace of the city and working all day, it’s nice to come home to a quiet, relaxing environment. This is where Cedarstone Homes has been developing and building a new community of single family and bungalow homes. As an added new feature, Cedarstone Homes offers every new buyer the option of having an Energy Star certified home. For more information, call the builder, Kim Pijselman at 613-838-4663 or check out the Cedarstone website at www.cedarstonehomes.com. You can also visit the model home which is open from 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends, or by appointment.

New Homes and Condos May 2005

Cedarstone Homes offers room to breathe at Richmond Oaks

Follow the country air and pastoral scenes in a southwesterly direction and you will discover the delights of the town of Richmond and its rural surroundings. Richmond is only 12 minutes to the Corel Centre and an easy commute to Ottawa. The town offers are numerous parks, an arena, an active curling club, golf courses and lots of seasonal community events such as the renowned Richmond Fair.

Close by in the new community of Richmond Oaks, Cedarstone Homes offers a superb variety of single family and bungalow designs which offers a style to suit all types of homebuyers. This award-winning builder has been building in the Richmond area for 16 years. Cedarstone Homes has maintained an excellent rating with the home warranty program, won awards with OCHBA and was a finalist in the current Tarion Service Awards.

As the developer and builder of the subdivision, Cedarstone Homes has watched the community evolve and grow over the past few years. When it is complete, there will be about 200 homes on spacious lots, with the nearby amenities of Richmond and close proximity to other west-end communities.

For homebuyers wanting to take possession quickly, you can choose from three inventory homes available for sale immediately. These bungalows – the most popular designs right now – are built on larger lots. In fact, all lots in Richmond Oaks are bigger than standard city lots. The minimum lot averages 65 by 110 ft. Larger lots are also available.

Cedarstone Homes offers six different bungalow plans and six different two-storey plans, including loft designs. Cedarstone will also create custom designs to suit clients. So far, the most popular bungalow designs have been the Richmond III and the Stephanie.

Each of these designs includes various upgrades and both are currently available as inventory homes, ready to move in.

The 1,700-sq.-ft. Richmond III is a three-bedroom, two-bath, open-concept plan with a kitchen in a French country style with solid surface countertops.

The Stephanie plan is approximately 1,975 sq. ft. This formal-style home has defined living room and dining room areas. It also has three bedrooms with two baths. As in all bungalow plans, the laundry is on the main floor.

All inventory homes feature generous hardwood, air-conditioning and a fully ducted HRV system for superior air quality. The homes are also fully hard-wired with an alarm system. Basements are wide open, with rough-ins for a future bathroom. All homes are situated on a fully sodded front and back lot and come with a two-car garage, paved driveway and eaves troughs. Welcoming front porches create a sense of community.

Cedarstone Homes has just opened an exciting new model. The Coventry, situated on a large lot, is a two-bedroom, 1,550-sq.-ft. bungalow with two baths and a spacious three-car garage for all your toys. This open-concept home features nine-ft. ceilings throughout the main floor and transoms on the windows. Both bedrooms have their own ensuites. Located on Tarryn Terrace, this model is available to view now.

The Coventry has all the bells and whistles, including a marble foyer, beautiful kitchen, fireplace and built-in bookcases in the Great Room. Other features include 60-oz. carpeting, an alarm system and a sound system. Following in the tradition of a more custom builder, Cedarstone also included special trim detail, wainscotting and chair rails. These homes are lovely and ready to view. For more information, call the builder, Kim Pijselman, at 613-838-4663 or check out their website at www.cedarstonehomes.com.

You can also visit the model homes, open from 1 to 5 p.m. on weekends, or by appointment.

New Homes and Condos November 2004

Join in the quietly rich life of a small town in Cedarstone Homes’ King’s Grant

Small-town life has charms of its own and Cedarstone Homes at King’s Grant in the Village of Richmond gives you quality new-home living in that welcoming environment. Surrounded by farms, stables, and the rushing Jock River, Richmond has kept its traditional rural character, right down to the 160 year-old Richmond Agricultural Fair held each autumn. From playgroups and Scouts to the Historical Society and Lions Club; from curlers to hockey players to golfers; from Legionnaires to library patrons; clubs and service organizations exist for every age and interest, making it easy and fun to enter town life.

King’s Grant is just off Perth Street, so there’s no feeling of suburbia. Walk to the bakery and the butcher’s. Buy flowers for your brand new yard at the nursery further up the street. The King’s Grant community has grown naturally over the last 14 years and boasts a population and range of custom homes as diverse as the village itself.

Cedarstone’s comfortably laid out model home, the three-bedroom Richmond, is a lovely light-filled space, situated on a 65 foot by 110 foot lot. Upon entering the model, one is struck by the tall windows, sense of openness, and the long lines from front door to fireplace. A mosaic floor in the hallway and leaded glass doors add to the natural elegance of the entranceway. Large rooms joined by French doors are spacious and have gorgeous details, such as the formal trim in the dining room and the gas fireplace with a raised granite hearth and surround. Large, energy-efficient windows look out on all sides for comfort and warmth. The model exhibits premium Icynene insulation, which combats moulds and allergens while minimizing noise. One-piece acrylic tubs, solid wood cabinetry, structured wiring, four-piece ensuites, and air-conditioning are a few of the many standard features available.

These custom homes aren’t just pretty either. Kim Pijselman, President of Cedarstone Homes Limited since its inception in 1989, is justifiably proud of all his homes and ensures quality construction. In fact, last year the Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders’ Association awarded the People’s Choice Award for Best Model Home in Barrhaven/Richmond to Cedarstone. The company also won an award in the Best Single Family Home between 2,200 to 2,799 sq. ft. category, in the past.

Lots of fabulous designs and options entice the buyer, with eight two-storeys and six bungalows, all custom-built to your needs. Purchasers deal directly with the builder, ensuring complete satisfaction. Pijselman’s workforce of dedicated professionals, most of whom have worked with him for many years, provide a coordinated effort, enabling Cedarstone maintain great customer satisfaction, to close their sales on time, and to maintain their high standards.

A special new feature is the ability to track the progress of your home on the Internet. The easy-to-navigate website will show periodic development, listed by address, providing much-appreciated piece-of-mind to buyers, as well as a wealth of local information for those considering buying west of Ottawa.

All in all, Cedarstone does everything possible to make your selection of one of their homes an easy choice. Besides King’s Grant there are homes and lots available in Richmond Oaks, Richmond, and in Granite Ridge in Stittsville. And if you have the perfect lot already and are looking for the right builder, Cedarstone Homes will be happy to build the exact home you need on your own lot. So take a look at their beautiful designs. Visit the website, www.cedarstonehomes.com or contact the builder, Kim Pijselman at 613- 838-4663. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. The King’s Grant sales office and model home are located in Richmond in the Richmond Oaks subdivision, across from the firehall.

Join in the quietly rich life of a small town, without sacrificing quality or comfort.

President's Achievement Award Recipients Ontario New Home Warranty Program 2001

The President's Achievement Award is given to all builders who met the high standards of service excellence needed to qualify for the 2001 Ernest Assaly Builder Awards Program. Cedarstone Homes has been recognized for its contribution to the new home construction industry and the part it plays in creating a secure and enjoyable home buying experience.

Enbridge Gas Ready Program August 2001

Close-knit Gas Ready Communities Enjoy A Slower Pace of Life

The Township of Goulbourn, situated in the southwest corner of the Ottawa-Carleton Region, has been in existence since the early 1800's and today offers a varied landscape and population. A desirable location in which to live and work, this amalgamated township is home to such urban centres as Stittsville and Richmond. While offering a choice of small town or rural living, the city amenities of Ottawa, the Capital of Canada, are only twenty minutes away. Currently developing two Gas Ready communities, Granite Ridge in Stittsville and Richmond Oaks in Richmond, is semi-custom builder Cedarstone Homes.

Bursting with built-in advantages, the Gas Ready program ensures that these homes are outfitted with properly sized gas supply lines that will accommodate future upgrades in natural gas appliances and services quickly, easily and cost-effectively. Proud to be setting a new standard in energy efficiency, this program ensures the comfort, convenience and enjoyment inherent in the many benefits of gas living. Whether for today or for down the road, new home buyers appreciate the choices a Gas Ready builder makes possible.

Award-winning Cedarstone Homes builds quality Gas Ready residences either from one of their carefully thought out plans or from a plan brought to them by a potential client. From their family to yours, Cedarstone Homes proudly stands behind their pledge of personalized service and care to build the best residences possible.

"Our proven designs combine traditional elegance with modern needs of today's new home buyer. The floor plans are highly functional and are thoughtfully designed to maximize comfort and convenience without compromising style. We made an important decision a long time ago to only use the finest tradesmen and construction materials available. And as a result, all of our models are equipped with spacious modern kitchens, plush wall-to-wall carpeting, oak railings, cozy fireplaces, double car garages and oversized master bedrooms with ensuite baths. Forced air high-efficiency gas furnace and a gas fired hot water tank (rental) are standards. We've never sacrificed quality in order to offer competitive prices," explains Kim Pijselman, Owner, Cedarstone Homes.

"Our Granite Ridge community enjoys a village atmosphere where people care about their homes and their neighbours. These larger lots are closer to the must-have amenities without having to have a plaza sitting in the backyard. Over in the semi-rural area of Richmond Oaks, seniors and move-up buyers seem to be choosing the bungalows also on larger lots."

Overall, development in Goulbourn has taken place at a comfortable pace that's been good for residents and for the Township, which has been able to meet the demand for increased services. This growth has been carefully planned to be in harmony with the existing environment.

Through the Gas Ready program, a co-operative venture between certain high-quality new home builders in Ontario and Enbridge Consumers Gas, Cedarstone Homes is able to offer their homebuyers the increased value that results from using cost-effective, clean burning natural gas. "I've been involved with this program since its inception. If I were to suggest an improvement to an already good thing, getting a bit of credit for the gas piping would be it. This first-rate initiative is starting to become known by buyers - must be from the good marketing support that comes with it," observes Pijselman.

Enbridge Consumers Gas, Ontario's leading energy supplier, is the country's largest natural gas distributor, serving approximately 1.5 million customers in central and eastern Ontario. Cedarstone Homes is just one of the over 110 innovative and quality committed Gas Ready builders throughout Ontario.

Ottawa Citizen12/12/00

Builders raise $1,790 for Hospice at May Court

Ottawa builders momentarily put aside site plans earlier this month and asked staff to pick up glue guns and craft four wreaths for an auction to raise money for the Hospice at May Court.

Crafty types from Minto, Phoenix, a Cedarstone homeowner and the head crafter at Michaels Arts and Crafts Super Store at Pinecrest Shopping Centre curled pine shavings, twisted pine boughs and made shimmering glass balls for the second annual wreath auction at the December meeting of 260 members of the Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders' Association.

In about 30 minutes, auctioneer for the night, Citizen columnist Dave Brown and his main helper, John Montpetit, sales and marketing manager for Phoenix Homes, brought in $1,790 toward the renovation project of a 10-bed wing at the Hospice at May Court on Cameron Avenue in Ottawa South.

"It made sense for us to put the money to the renovations because it is found money," says Megan Doyle, director of development for the hospice. The night's financial outcome was a thrill for Ms. Doyle. "It's great. It's completely unexpected." The 10-bed hospice, which will give end-of-life care for men and women who don't want to stay in hospital and can't stay at home, officially opens Jan. 22. The $176,000 renovation is still $20,000 short of its goal and there are also plans to turn a summer room into a year-round sunroom, says Cedarstone sales representative and key auction organizer Paddy Richer.

This is the second year for the auction. Last year, there were nine wreaths and ornaments and builders raised $1,600 for the Shepherds of Good Hope. "It's important to give back to the community," says Ms. Richer. "It makes us all stronger."

Cedarstone president Kim Pijselman asked Richmond homeowner Judy Barbaro to use her skills for the auction and she quickly said yes. "I do crafts because it's fun and relaxing," says Ms. Barbaro, who sold an urban townhome to buy a large piece of land and live in a single home in the small Ottawa Valley town last June. "I put in birds and bird houses because there are a lot of birds here in Richmond," says Ms. Barbaro, who works in the photo and floral sections of Loblaws. Ms. Barbaro's wreath raised $250 for the hospice.

Ottawa Citizen 8/19/00

New Model Home

You can forget the pressures of city living and move to King's Grant on the edge of Richmond. Cedarstone Homes has opened a new model home, the two-storey Hasting. The three-bedroom home offers 1,800 square feet of living space and another 500 square feet of finished space in the basement. The base price for the home is $221,000; the model home, including the finished basement, is $237,000. The model is located at 29 Moore St. in King's Grant and is open from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Call 838-home for further information.

Ottawa Citizen 4/15/00

Granite Ridge

Cedarstone Homes has opened Granite Ridge in Stittsville, with a wide selection of bungalow and two-storey homes on 60-foot lots. Pre-construction prices start at $218,000. For details, visit the web site at www.cedarstonehomes.com or call the King's Grant sales office in Richmond at 838-4663.

OCHBA Newsletter 10/23/99

Person of the Year

This year’s winner of the Enbridge Hall of Fame Award is Merkley Supply Ltd, who are recognized as having made an outstanding contribution to housing in Ottawa-Carleton for several decades. Canada Mortgage & Housing Corporation were named "Company of the Year" and Paddy Richer of Cedarstone Homes was named "Person of the Year."

Ottawa Citizen 11/30/99

King's Grant

Big lots and beautiful homes are what you'll find in King's Grant in the scenic village of Richmond, five minutes south of Bridlewood. Three builders -- Bulat Homes, Cedarstone Homes Ltd. and Maple Mountain Homes -- have joined forces to develop a subdivision of quality custom homes priced from $169,900. For details, call 723-1008 (Bulat), 838-4663 (Cedarstone) or 838-1201 (Maple Mountain).

Township of Goulbourn 11/30/96

1996 Award Winner

Mayor Bradley noted that the Ottawa-Carleton Home Builders Association recently held an awards ceremony. Several Goulbourn builders received awards. He congratulated Kim Pjiselman of Cedarstone Homes, who was in attendance. He noted that several other builders in Goulbourn had also won awards, and congratulated them as well.

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