Published Mar 14, 2025 by Andrea Cox from the Calgary Herald.
Tucked into the trees on the banks of the Bow River in the tranquil mountain community of Cochrane is River Pointe Villas — a new boutique collection of 33 villas designed by Renova Homes and Renovations.
“This product is really unique in Cochrane. River Pointe is a higher-end multi-family development and it’s located in a very picturesque and exclusive spot — it’s very low traffic and it has direct access to the Bow River and the pathway system along the river,” says Justin Mauro, president of Renova Homes and Renovations.
Located in the established community of Riversong on the south side of the Bow River, this luxury collection of villas is within in short walk of downtown Cochrane and the Spray Lakes Recreation Centre. It is a luxurious and low-maintenance lifestyle development.
Comprised of 19 bungalow-style villas and 14 two-storey townhome villas, the collection exhibits unique architecture with sweeping angled rooflines and dark earth tone colours to blend and accentuate the natural surroundings. Mauro calls the style urban architectural. Hardie Board siding and aluminum and glass railings add detail and texture.
Designed with empty nesters and young professionals in mind, floor plans cater to a relaxed ease-of-living with low-maintenance appeal.
The bungalow designs — there are two of them: the Bridgeland and the Montgomery (like all Renova models, they are named after heritage Calgary neighbourhoods) — feature a luxurious owners’ suite on the main floor with a spa-like ensuite, a den (Bridgeland only), oversized windows, a walk-in pantry and mudroom and chef’s kitchens. Both home plans offer 1,248 square feet of living space on the main level and a two-car front-attached garage. The lower-level offers an opportunity to add two additional bedrooms, a recreational room, a home gym or office, a bar and a full bathroom, totalling between 1,035 and 1,047 sq. ft. of living space.
The 1,916-sq.-ft., three-bedroom, two-storey model — The Hillcrest — is grouped in pods of three and four and the innovative architecture allows for a two-car drive-under garage and front-covered deck and a front-covered porch with main floor living spaces walking-out to another deck at grade in the rear.
“This allows for a ton of light in the main living area,” says Mauro. An optional fourth bedroom and ensuite can be worked into the lower-level floor plan.
The finishes are high-end and include features such as 10-ft. ceilings, built-in appliances including washer and dryer, high-end cabinetry, quartz countertops throughout, built-in wood closet shelving and gas fireplaces. Many of the homes back onto the river and some have opportunity for walk-out development.
One of the best qualities of this project is its location in the quaint Town of Cochrane — there is endless recreation on the doorstep from all that living close to the Bow River offers, an intimacy with nature, walking and running trails and a deep-seated connection with the outdoors. Renova recognizes the pluses and is strong on the Town of Cochrane — they have several projects on the go.
“Cochrane is a thriving community with all the amenities of a city but with a small-town size and feel. You are close to Calgary, and can easily access the Rocky Mountains quickly,” says Mauro.
THE DETAILS
DEVELOPMENT: River Pointe Villas, a collection of 19 bungalow-style villas and 14 two-storey villas, some with direct river access. Walk-out designs are available.
COMMUNITY: Riversong in Cochrane, Alta.
BUILDER: Renova Homes and Renovations
HOMES: Bungalow-style villas include the Montgomery and the Bridgeland. Both offer 1,248 sq. ft. of living space on the main floor with 10-ft. ceilings and high-end finishes. An optional 1,035 to 1,047 sq. ft. of living space can be developed on the lower-level. The two-storey plan is the Hillcrest, which offers 1,916 sq. ft. of living space and three-bedrooms, with an option for a fourth bedroom.
PRICE: Bungalow-style villas start at $825,000, while two-storey villas start at $680,000. Prices include GST.
SHOW HOME: Two bungalow-style villa show homes are available for viewing — the Montgomery and the Bridgeland. They are located at 92 and 96 297 River Height Dr. in Cochrane in the community of Riversong. They are open Monday through Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Sunday and holidays from noon to 5 p.m. They are closed on Friday.
INFORMATION: riverpointevillas.ca
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