Rocky Sethi from Rohit Communities talks about the company’s new development in Black Mountain.
Published in the Kelowna Capital News, June 27, 2010
Shauna Nyrose, Contributor

Cypress Point is a very fine collection of golf course villas and bungalows  overlooking Black Mountain golf course. The current homes start at less than $500K and feature more than 2,800 sq.ft of living space and include hardwood flooring, granite counters, cultured stone fireplaces, large outdoor decks, and much more.  Living on one of Kelowna’s best golf courses, a short 15 minute drive to the Kelowna waterfront, and 40 minutes to Big White means that Cypress Point offers both proximity and value for our buyers.

 

 

The Black Mountain Golf Course community is designed around the stunning Black Mountain golf course and the future 100-acre lake. There is a cross section of people within the development and the community as a whole. People have purchased homes here because they were looking for the Okanagan dream of luxury living, access to natural amenities that make Kelowna such a great place to live. Cypress Point’s Black Mountain location also makes Big White very accessible.  And there are various hiking trails and parks nearby.  It really is ideally located close to the city while still being, in essence, integrated into the more pastoral Okanagan landscape.

Today’s buyer is really looking for value without compromise. Our homes feature some of the lowest dollar per square foot costs in the valley, and access to the best amenities that Kelowna has to offer. With all levels of schools, the YMCA, shopping, and restaurants all close by, yet the ability to retreat into a quite haven every night, there are few communities in the Okanagan that can offer the quality of life which is a part of our community.

  

Today’s buyers are more aware of what they want, and less willing to pay for what they don’t need. The ability to purchase our exceptionally finished, completed homes today, or customize their home for possession before the end of 2010, really speaks to our clients.   The villas at Cypress Point are extremely luxurious homes, and there are very few comparables for this type of home in the area.

 

We are seeing interest mostly from locals, specifically those that live in the immediate area and know the benefits of living here. In addition, there has been strong interest from the Vancouver area, Alberta, and even from Eastern Canada. All clients are looking for quality of life, and value.

 

Prospective buyers are all very surprised and impressed with the finishing we offer.  These are not cookie-cutter homes.  Hardwood flooring, large granite counters, high ceilings, large covered decks and creature comforts such as audio & TV wiring have all been well received by our buyers.

 

 

The development industry has changed significantly due to the “rationalization” of purchasers of our homes. Buyers are looking for value and willing to do with a little less space, while maximizing quality. Our homes feature a range of floor plans, some as small as 1071 square feet on the main floor, but the quality is not spared.  Clients have recognized and appreciated this, and chosen to make their investment with us.

 

Maximizing efficiency of floor plans, new finishings, and increased wiring within homes have all been increasing trends. I think these are the way of the future, and ROHIT has pulled these off with great success at Cypress Point. All homes are ‘smart wired’ and feature TELUS smart panels, floor plans minimize wasted space such as hallways, and all homes feature the latest products and finishings the markets have to offer. These homes are truly among the best in the Okanagan.

ROHIT has been building homes for 25 years, in Greater Edmonton, Fort MacMurray, and the Okanagan region. We are proud members of the Urban Development Institute, where I sit as a Director of the Board, the Canadian Home Builders’ Association, and warranty organizations in both B.C. and Alberta. We have just finished the ARTISAN at Hwy 33 and Taylor Road, which we are extremely proud of, and won numerous awards for building excellence at the local Tommie Awards. We have also won several awards for Cypress Point, and just received the ‘Builder of the Year’ award for Edmonton.

 

Our awards are only important in that they signify public recognition of the excellence of each of our developments. We strive each day to build homes which exceed both building industry standards, and client expectations, and to be recognized for that is an incredible reward itself. We have won awards for our show-homes, landscaping, marketing, and design, so we have pretty much been recognized in every aspect of what we do. Considering we have only been in the Okanagan for 3 years, and that we have won more than 20 awards, it is actually quite special.

 

 

We love the Okanagan, and Kelowna in particular. In the years ahead, we feel confident that Kelowna will continue to grow and prosper, and that great people and families will continue to move here. We are embedded in the community through our financial investments, charitable work, and community involvement. Our motto is truly that you get what you give, so we endeavor to make Kelowna a better place, so that we can continue to grow and be a part of it.

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Cypress Point is located at 875 Stockley Street, just off Hwy 33 and Black Mountain Drive.

The show home is open Wednesday to Sunday, 12-5 PM, or by appointment. View the Listings.  Contact the Sales team.