"We come out here at night and it's quiet. There are no lights shining, just the stars. We're away from it all, yet everything we need is a five minute drive from here"

Cathy and Danny Acchiones' Woodbridge home was slowly being surrounded by apartment buildings, townhomes and the increased traffic that goes along with high density housing. They've had planning to start winding down at their beauty products manufacturing company, Enzyme Canada, and they were at that stage in their lives where they wanted a smaller home in a quieter setting. Then an acquaintance told them about a sign he'd seen advertising Berkshire Homes' Bateman Lane community. Danny went to take a look, but hesitated because he wasn't sure they were ready to uproot themselves just yet. But when Cathy and Donatto went to look at Berkshire Homes' model home, they were impressed with the quality. They began to think if they didn't make a move now they probably never would. In deciding to move forward with the purchase of a home in Bateman Lane, the couple chose the Avondale model because they liked the large window and vaulted ceiling at the front of the house and how the bedrooms were situated away from the main living area. While the couple did upgrade their kitchen, they chose not to opt for the loft and have no immediate plans to finish their lower level, because there are just the two of them and they don't feel they need the extra space. Cathy and Danny recently moved into their home and Cathy says they are pleased with their whole experience with Berkshire Homes and in particular, they have found the sales staff to be very helpful. The couple appreciates the spaciousness of their new home and Cathy notes, "I was a bit concerned that my kitchen was going to be too small, but I was surprised when we moved in how spacious it is." The emphasis Berkshire Homes places on energy efficiency is also important to the couple. Cathy really likes her home's heat recovery ventilation system (H.R.V.) and the way the air circulates all the time.

But perhaps the thing the Acchiones appreciate most about their new home is its' tranquil, natural setting. The couple enjoy their quiet backyard that looks out onto the conservation area and in contrast to their previous home, they don't look out onto any neighbouring homes. The only thing the Acchiones, who are both still working, find lacking in their new lifestyle is the time to fully enjoy the beauty that surrounds them and to explore the trails throughout the community. But they both agree that day will come...it's just a matter of time... and at least the time they do have is spent surrounded by nature, instead of concrete.