5 Reasons to Buy a Home in Gull Lake Alberta
Wednesday, November 4th, 2015Reasons to Buy a Home in Gull Lake Alberta – Gull Lake Alberta Properties for Sale
To be honest, when most people picture Central Alberta they don’t exactly envision expansive sandy beaches bookended by lush scenery and a tropical-tinted sunset to conclude each day. But you’d better believe it, one of the most scenic towns in all of Canada is found here, tucked between Edmonton and Calgary and just 30 minutes from Central Alberta’s epicenter of Red Deer. If you’re considering buying a house (vacation property?) in one of the province’s recreational hot spots while still seeking a quaint place to call home you may very well have found it here.
Five Things that Make Gull Lake One of the Best Places to Live in Alberta
- Outdoor Recreation
The lake itself is one of the most pristine in the province, making it one of the most popular recreation destinations around. Outdoor enthusiasts including families, young professionals, executives, seniors, and travelers alike all flock to Gull Lake to take advantage of the activities available. Water sports include boating, kayaking, sailing, waterskiing, wake boarding, stand-up-paddling, swimming, and of course fishing (Northern pike, walleye, and lake whitefish). Even if water sports don’t float in your cup of tea, the village area has so much more to offer. Gull Lake Golf Course in nearby Rimbey is a major destination for those attentive to tee time. Casual outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the numerous (and breathtaking) walking, hiking, and biking trails surrounding Gull Lake while those that prefer to let four legs do the trotting can take advantage of horseback riding stables in the area. Of course Gull Lake is not just for the warm spring and summer months. The winter is ripe with access to skiing and snowboarding with Canyon Ski Resort located a hearty snowball’s throw away. The outdoor possibilities are endless in this resort town.
- The Demeanor of its Beach Town Residents
The residents of Gull Lake, both permanent and part-time vacation property holders, are exactly what you’d expect from a beach town. Laid back, friendly, welcoming, and always looking out for one another, you won’t find a better community to call home. The quaint demeanor of Gull Lake is only matched by that of its like-minded residents. Gull Lake will embrace you, your family, and all who come to visit your new resort village home.
- Convenient Access to all Alberta has to Offer
Gull Lake couldn’t be located in a more convenient place. Want to take-in big city life in Calgary for the day? You’re only an hour and 45 minutes from doing so. Big Edmonton Oilers fan (we won’t judge)? Catch the game live with an hour and 30 minute drive. Do you work in Red Deer, Sylvan Lake, or the surrounding area? Your commute will feel like a walk to the park. Whether you are considering shopping, leisure, work, or education you won’t find a resort town in the province with more open access. The world of Alberta is your oyster when living in Gull Lake.
- Beautiful Homes and Properties
The new home developments in Gull Lake are unlike any other in Central Alberta and the options are seemingly endless. Looking for an extraordinary all-year family community with a classic cottage country feel? The Meridian Beach development may be perfect for you. Is an RV resort community with a boat slip at your front door more your style? Then the Raymond Shores or Sandy Point RV resorts are calling. Perhaps you place a premium on stunning lakefront views with a prairie backdrop and a golf course a five-minute walk away. If so, then Westlake Estates with its offering of 144 exquisitely planned country estate properties is the community best suited to you and yours.
- Investment Value
Everything that you’ve read above details why Gull Lake is an amazing place to live and vacation in. But what it also tells you, is that owning a home in Gull Lake is a wise investment. Being a major draw for area residents as well as visitors from around the country and northern U.S. states (Idaho and Montana) means that there are always interested buyers/renters should you decide to sell or rent your property in the future. Buying a home in Gull Lake today is an investment in your future.
Are you considering buying a home (or vacation property) in Gull Lake? It all begins with a casual conversation to address any questions you may have before making this Central Alberta oasis your permanent (or part time) address. Call the Dusty Smith Team at 403.347.0744 or contact us here anytime.
