Garden Loft come in two sizes
The GL480 one bedroom
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The GL480 is a 476 square foot one bedroom that has all the amenities of a small apartment. It’s our best seller and ideally suited for both singles and couples.
The GL380 studio
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The GL380 is a 378 square foot studio that has all the safety features of the larger unit in a footprint that’s similar to a room in a lodge. It’s a perfect option in small lot situations.
The Exterior
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Garden Loft has durable, low-maintenance cement board siding and a low profile sloped roof that overhangs the cedar faced front entry window wall.
Pricing
The cost of a Garden Loft is a combination of the unit purchase price, the site preparation costs for screw piles, utilities, deck/ramp construction, and landscaping as well as the cost to deliver and place the unit in the backyard. The unit cost varies with optional selections and the site prep and delivery costs vary with each property.
Our complimentary Feasibility Report provides a customized budget estimate based on your property for the site preparation and delivery/ placement. We will fine tune the unit cost when we discuss the finish, fixture, and safety feature options you need.
Budget Pricing - GL380
Unit Cost starting from $230,000.
Delivery and Install from $10,000.
Site Preparation from $25,000.
Total Budget Estimate from $265,000. (gst not included)
Budget Pricing - GL480
Unit Cost starting from $285,000.
Delivery and Install from $10,000.
Site Preparation from $25,000.
Total Budget Estimate from $320,000. (gst not included)
Financing
Garden Loft purchases can be financed through the Alberta Treasury Branch’s Residential Outbuilding Program.
When combined with a Home Equity Line of Credit or other mortgage product, up to 100% of the purchase could be financed. Work with our ATB mortgage specialist to determine your financing options.
Warranties and Deposit Insurance
Garden Loft is part of the Alberta New Home Warranty Program and has the same protection as any other new home in Alberta.
The warranty includes 1 year on materials and labour, 2 years on delivery and distribution systems, 7 years on the building envelope, and 10 years on the structure. Garden Loft purchasers also have 100% deposit insurance.
Sustainability
Garden Loft has a high-performance building shell and mechanical system designed for Northern Alberta’s climate zone that minimizes energy use and maximizes comfort. Garden Loft has an optional solar panels upgrade package.
Customization
Garden Loft has a variety of finish, fixture, and appliance options to customize the interior to your particular needs and style. The exterior siding, trim, and window frame colours can also be customized to complement your main house and garden.
Reselling Your Garden Loft
As a prefabricated structure, Garden Loft can be sold and moved off your property when it is no longer required. This recoups a large part of the unit’s original purchase price. With Garden Loft’s expected service life of 50+ years and a rapidly increasing senior’s population who are looking for an alternative to life in a lodge or retirement home, we believe that the market for preowned Garden Lofts will be strong.
By recapturing a large part of your initial investment, the net cost of living in a Garden Loft can be less than renting in most lodges and retirement homes - even when you include a monthly allowance for food, activities, utilities, insurance, and property taxes. Book a complimentary initial meeting to go through a detailed cost comparison and see how much money you can save by living in a Garden Loft.