Twin Brooks Homes for Sale in Edmonton
Included below are homes for sale and real estate in Twin Brooks, AB.
Twin Brooks is a residential neighbourhood located in southwest Edmonton. It's a unique community sandwiched between Blackmud Creek Ravine and Whitemud Creek Ravine, which converge just outside the neighbourhood's northern boundary. Twin Brooks is attractive to home buyers as it is a newer community and features modern single-family homes, condos and duplexes. It also features luxury estate homes that back onto the ravine. Residents enjoy easy access to amenities located in nearby Ellerslie Road and Heritage Square. These include a Safeway, a Freshco, Shoppers Drug Mart, restaurants, banking services, etc. Other nearby centres like South Edmonton Common, Century Park Mall and Southgate Centre are just minutes away. Commuters have access to the city's transit service, with bus routes 44 and 48 providing transit to areas like Southgate Centre and Blackburne. Also, Century Park LRT is a few blocks away to the north. Drivers enjoy easy access to major road arteries including, 111 Street, Anthony Henday Drive, Gateway Blvd and Queen Elizabeth Highway.
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Twin Brooks History
The name Twin Brooks comes from the fact that the neighbourhood is located at the confluence of Whitemud Creek Ravine and Blackmud Creek Ravine. Twin Brooks sits on land annexed to the city of Edmonton in 1980. Residential construction began during the late 1980s and continued through to the 1990s. However, the majority of the construction occurred in the 1990s.
Single-family homes are the most common type of residence by over 80%. These mostly feature attached garages, two-storey designs and split-level designs. Other housing types include condominiums and duplexes.
The community is represented by Twin Brooks Community League, established in 2002.
Twin Brooks is bounded by Whitemud Creek Ravine to the west, Blackmud Creek Ravine to the north and east, and Anthony Henday Drive to the south.
Twin Brooks Outdoor & Recreational Activities
Twin Brooks has a small park and a stormwater pond. The park features ample space for taking walks beside the pond and through the green spaces and a nice field for soccer and other activities like kite flying.
The community league also maintains an ice rink and community hall equipped with a kitchen, meeting rooms, outdoor patio, etc, which is suitable for bridal showers, parties and other events. It also offers programs for skating, soccer, hockey, summer programs and a seniors program.
Proximity to the ravine provides lots of opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities and escape the busy streets. To the east, in Blackmud Creek Ravine, residents can explore Big Bear Park, a nature park great for hiking. The park features an off-leash area that can keep the dogs busy, plenty of green space, and access to scenic nature trails by the water.
To the west in Whitemud Creek Ravine, residents have access to more trails and off-leash areas. Popular spots include Twin Brooks District & Nature Park, Larch Sanctuary and MacTaggart Sanctuary.
Derrick Winter and Golf Club
The Derrick Winter & Golf Club is just a few minutes away to the north and is easily accessible via 11 Street and 119 Street. The facility is more than just a golf club as it features tons of amenities for fitness, sports, etc.
Golfers have access to greens and fairways in great shape and golf lessons by professional trainers. Their 18-hole golf course features a vintage layout from the 1930s and offers a fun experience for both recreational and low-handicap golfers.
Other amenities offered include indoor tennis, virtual golf, curling, childcare & playroom, tennis courts, badminton, basketball, gymnastics, martial arts, parkour, pickleball, aquatics, swimming and much more.
There's also a restaurant on-site worth checking out as it features some of the best drinks, snacks and meals. The Derrick Winter and Golf Club is also a popular spot for events such as weddings, conferences, etc., as people like the scenic green environment and exceptional catering services from their restaurant.
Best Restaurants in Twin Brooks
Sicilian Pasta Kitchen South is an Italian restaurant just off 23 Avenue, serving authentic Italian cuisine in a lively and trendy atmosphere. They also have a sleek patio. They have everything from delicious pasta combinations, salads, appetizers, vegetarian and an extensive main course menu. Diners love the mushroom soup, cannelloni and generous portions.
Good Taste Chinese Szechuan Cuisine is the place to go for Chinese cuisine. Situated in Heritage Square, the restaurant features Great Wall mural decorations and serves the best ginger beef, pork wraps, Liang pi, chow mein and an extensive menu of seafood, appetizers and specials.
Nomiya Ellerslie is a Japanese restaurant located just off Ellerslie Road. They serve delicious meals on their menu which includes sushi combos, sashimi, ramen dishes, Tempura, Teppanyaki and a whole lot more. The ramen broth and salmon dishes are among the favourites for the restaurant's diners.
The Melting Pot Edmonton is a fondue restaurant chain popular with romantic date nights or celebration dinners. They serve the best chocolate fondues, cheese fondues and salads. They have salads and a variety of chocolate fondues including, peanut butter, turtle and S'mores, and cheese fondues such as Wisconsin Cheddar, Spinach Artichoke and Quattro Formaggi.
Twin Brooks House Prices
The average price for a house in Twin Brooks is around $729,000. The lowest price is around $155,000, and at the high end, houses can reach as high as $3 million.
Twin Brooks Schools
George P. Nicholson Elementary School is the only school within the neighbourhood. Other nearby schools include S. Mackenzie Junior High School, Harry Ainlay High School, St. Teresa Catholic Elementary School and Louis St. Laurent Junior/High School.
