New Home Builders in Cochrane at Sunset Ridge.

Gorgeous sunsets, amazing mountain views and peaceful living are some of the reasons why people live in Sunset Ridge in Cochrane. Perched in the foothills above downtown Cochrane, it’s an area to grow and play within a short distance to the big city of Calgary. Essential amenities are just minutes away in downtown Cochrane for groceries, dining, health and all your retail needs. For your convenience, there is also a medical centre, movie house, several places of worship/retreats, RCMP, recycling depot and veterinary clinics. Residence can look forward to future soccer pitches, ice rink/multi court, splash pad, outdoor exercise circuit, and community gardens.

Children have an opportunity to attend local schools right here in Cochrane. Ranche View ranging from kindergarten to grade 8 and St Timothy Jr/Sr High School provide a great education only steps from home. There is also a before and after school service.

The motto for Sunset Ridge is…live here, grow here, stay here.  How can you say no to that?

Families can thrive in this community, with lots that back onto a ravine or pathway, offering ample space to grow and breathe. The spacious single-family detached homes, some with walkout basements, feature stylish architectural details like varied roof pitches and decorative craftsmanship elements such as gables, brackets, and trusses. Each home is unique and built to the highest standards using high-quality products, including hardy board siding and beautiful stone accents.

Sunset Ridge boasts five playgrounds to keep kids entertained and active. A playground within walking distance includes a lovely gazebo and a man-made lake, perfect for picnics and outdoor enjoyment. You can have peace of mind knowing your children are safe in the close-knit community of Sunset Ridge. Just a few hundred meters from your home, enjoy a walk or run on the 5.5 kilometers of pathways through six green spaces via linear parks.

For families looking to stay active, there are two sports areas, baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness centers, and two golf courses within Cochrane. At Douglas Homes, we are dedicated to delivering more for less, ensuring that your dream home is truly remarkable within reach.

As most Albertans can attest, there is always a large draw to the mountains for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, rock climbing and many more activities. Living in Cochrane makes it that much easier to get there. Cochrane has its own hiking club you can join to increase your motivation and activity level regularly. The flexibility to live and play in and around Cochrane with only a 35 minute ride to downtown Calgary makes Cochrane one of the most desirable places to live.

Just outside Cochrane are a few provincial parks to enjoy the outdoors and stay active. The first is called Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and is only 9 minutes away on Highway 1A. This day use provincial park houses 25 kilometres of pathways for hiking, mountain biking, cycling, geocaching, or scenic picnics. The second provincial park is called Big Hill Springs Provincial Park with only 16 minutes away from town. This provincial park has all the amenities as the Glenbow with an added bonus of a stunning cascading water fall flowing throughout.