Shiraz Gardens
Residential Community for Adults 50+ in Hammonds Plains
About Shiraz Gardens
Located within the Voyageur Lakes area of Hammonds Plains, Shiraz Gardens is designed as a residential community for adults aged 50 and over. The community includes a mix of apartments and townhouses connected through landscaped surroundings and a beautiful residential setting.
Shiraz Gardens continues to grow through phased development, with completed residences, active construction, and planned future expansion.
Surrounded by wooded landscapes, nearby lakes, and local amenities, the area offers a more relaxed pace while located close to everyday services and major routes into Halifax Regional Municipality.
Rendering of the new Martingale Drive townhouses currently under construction within the Shiraz Gardens community in Hammonds Plains.
Community
Shiraz Gardens includes a mix of modern apartment buildings and townhouses designed to support comfortable day-to-day living. The community has been planned with a focus on practical layouts, accessibility, and landscaped surroundings.
Community Features:
- Apartments and townhouses
- Landscaped residential setting
- Surface parking and integrated site planning
- Quieter suburban surroundings
- Accessibility-focused building design
- Ongoing phased development and expansion
Living Options at Shiraz Gardens
Part of the Voyageur Lakes Community
Shiraz Gardens is part of Voyageur Lakes, a larger long-term community development in Hammonds Plains by United Gulf Developments. Over time, Voyageur Lakes has expanded with new residential construction and commercial plazas, with additional phases of development currently being planned.
The broader vision for Voyageur Lakes has focused on creating a connected community that combines housing, services, and everyday convenience within a quieter suburban setting.
Aerial view overlooking the forested landscape, lakes, and surrounding residential growth within the broader Voyageur Lakes community in Hammonds Plains.
Location
Shiraz Gardens is located off Hammonds Plains Road in the Voyageur Lakes community of Hammonds Plains. With convenient access to Highway 103 and Highway 102, the community is positioned within a quiet suburban setting surrounded by forests and lakes while still remaining close to Halifax, Dartmouth, and Tantallon.
Approximate drive times from Shiraz Gardens include:
- Bedford — 7 minutes
- Bayer’s Lake — 15 minutes
- Tantallon — 17 minutes
- Downtown Halifax — 30 minutes
- Dartmouth — 30 minutes
Nearby amenities include grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, professional services, recreation facilities, and many more everyday essentials.
Current & Future Development
Construction is currently underway on Shiraz Bordeaux, the newest and largest apartment residence within the community to date. The project represents another phase in the continued growth of Shiraz Gardens as additional housing options are introduced over time.
New townhouse construction is also progressing on Martingale Drive. These residences are designed to provide additional space and amenities for those looking to downsize from a home or upsize from an apartment.
Townhome features include:
- Two-bedroom and three-bedroom layouts
- Select den configurations
- In-floor heating
- Ensuite bathrooms
- Walk-in closets
- Laundry and mudrooms
- Attached garages
- Electric vehicle charger availability
- Private patios
Rendering of Shiraz Bordeaux, the newest apartment building currently under construction within the Shiraz Gardens community in Hammonds Plains.
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