Is golf included in the condo fee?
No. Golf is separately priced through the applicable membership or pay-to-play option, which means non-golfers are not required to fund it through a blanket condo fee.
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New Tecumseth, Simcoe County, Ontario
Briar Hill Homes for Sale in Simcoe County, Ontario
Briar Hill is an established adult lifestyle community near Alliston, beside the Nottawasaga Resort. The Simcoe County regional page classifies the community as condominium/freehold and describes its phases as multiple land-owned condominium corporations. Housing includes detached bungalows and townhomes, with bungalow, bungaloft and condominium-apartment formats also represented. Exact ownership, title, corporation, fees, inclusions and responsibilities remain property-specific.
A distinctive Briar Hill advantage is choice: golf is not bundled into a blanket condominium fee. Golfers can choose the applicable membership or pay-to-play option, while non-golfers are not required to fund golf through that fee.
Adult lifestyle community
Condominium / freehold regional classification
Detached, townhome and apartment formats
Resort amenities beside the community
Golf separately priced
Briar Hill at a glance
The practical facts buyers should compare first
| Location | New Tecumseth near Alliston, in southern Simcoe County |
|---|---|
| Community history | Developed by the Nottawasaga Resort; official resort history says Briar Hill construction began in 1997 |
| Ownership | Regional classification: condominium / freehold; the regional community section identifies multiple land-owned condominium corporations. Verify the exact title, phase and corporation. |
| Housing | Detached bungalows and townhomes, plus bungalow, bungaloft and condominium-apartment formats; verify each address |
| Lifestyle | Adult lifestyle community; no formal community-wide age restriction |
| Resident centre | Briar Hill Community Centre with social, fitness, arts, games and event programming |
| Nearby resort options | 70,000-square-foot fitness club, dining, twin-pad arena, indoor recreation, pool, trails and two golf courses; confirm access and charges |
| Maintenance context | The regional page identifies professional landscaping and snow removal; confirm exact inclusions and owner responsibilities by property and corporation |
| River and walking paths | Nottawasaga River setting with river-adjacent walking paths, including the Briar Hill Trail |
| Golf cost structure | Not bundled into a blanket condominium fee; applicable memberships and pay-to-play options are separately priced |
| Dated fee evidence | $616 for one detached-condominium listing and $935 for one condo-apartment listing, observed July 23, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 44.160554, -79.807209 - open the verified Briar Hill map location |
Buyers also ask
What buyers want to know about Briar Hill
Can residents use resort amenities?
Briar Hill homeowners have access to a wide variety of nearby resort options. Confirm the membership, booking or user fee for each activity you plan to use.
Who developed Briar Hill?
The Nottawasaga Resort developed Briar Hill. Its official history records construction beginning in 1997.
Is Green Briar part of Briar Hill?
Yes. Green Briar is a distinct neighbourhood or phase within the broader Briar Hill community. It is also the first and oldest phase of the community, with the most mature feel.
Is Briar Hill strictly 55 plus?
It is an adult lifestyle community, but there is no formal community-wide age restriction.
Can residents walk beside the river?
Yes. The Nottawasaga River setting includes river-adjacent walking paths, including the Briar Hill Trail.
How is ownership classified?
The Simcoe County page uses a condominium/freehold classification and describes multiple land-owned condominium corporations. Verify the legal title, phase and corporation for the exact address.
What home formats are represented?
The regional baseline identifies detached bungalows and townhomes. Briar Hill resales also include bungalow, bungaloft and condominium-apartment formats, with ownership details varying by property.
Homes and ownership
Multiple property types within the regional condo/freehold classification
The Simcoe County page classifies Briar Hill as condominium/freehold and identifies multiple land-owned condominium corporations. Briar Hill should therefore not be treated as one interchangeable product: the phase, housing style, legal title, condominium corporation and status certificate for the exact address matter.
Detached bungalows and bungalofts
Detached formats can combine private-home living with shared services and property- or corporation-specific obligations.
Townhome condominiums
Attached layouts can offer lower-maintenance living while the unit boundaries, exterior responsibilities and rules remain property-specific.
Condominium apartments
Apartment residences can include building amenities, parking and storage arrangements that differ from ground-oriented homes.
Green Briar is the first and oldest phase within the broader Briar Hill community, giving it the community’s most mature feel.
Community relationship confirmed by Kevin Flaherty
Nottawasaga Resort lifestyle
Many options nearby without forcing every cost into one fee
The Nottawasaga Resort developed Briar Hill and remains central to its setting. The Simcoe County page highlights a 70,000-square-foot fitness club, two golf courses, a twin-pad arena, indoor recreation, pool facilities and walking trails. Access, booking, membership and user-fee arrangements remain activity-specific.
Dining and social outings
Residents can choose from resort dining rooms and restaurants, subject to current hours, reservations and public-access arrangements.
Indoor recreation
The resort currently identifies a twin-pad arena, indoor tennis, indoor mini-golf, an indoor pool and fitness facilities.
Outdoor setting
Two golf courses, the Nottawasaga River and river-adjacent walking paths add to the green-space setting around Briar Hill.
The Briar Hill cost lesson
A long list of amenities can be attractive, but it does not follow that every activity should be bundled into every owner’s condominium fee. At Briar Hill, golf is separately priced. Golfers can buy the applicable membership or pay to play, while non-golfers are not required to fund golf through a blanket condominium fee. That preserves choice and keeps the cost tied more closely to actual use.
Review the resort’s Briar Hill information or see current public recreation options. Memberships, rates, schedules, reservations and access rules can change.
A resident-loved natural feature
Walk beside the Nottawasaga River without leaving the Briar Hill area
One of the lifestyle benefits Briar Hill residents regularly mention is the Nottawasaga River winding through the community and resort setting. River-adjacent walking paths make it possible to enjoy a scenic walk and stay active without first driving somewhere else.
The Briar Hill Trail
The resort’s official information describes the Briar Hill Trail as a moderate 3.5-kilometre round trip over gravel and limestone with several elevation changes.
A practical everyday amenity
For residents, the value is not merely having a trail nearby. It is being able to walk along the river while remaining within the familiar Briar Hill and resort area.
Resident community life
The Briar Hill Community Centre is the social hub
The Community Centre is distinct from the resort. Its official information identifies a library and lounge, pool table, table tennis, darts and a changing calendar of fitness, arts, cards, games, concerts and social events.
Everyday gathering space
Residents can use the centre as a place to meet neighbours, participate in activities and build community connections.
Programs change
Activities, schedules, registration, ticketing and any activity fees should be checked with the centre when they matter to your decision.
Monthly fees
Use address-specific fee evidence
There is no responsible single fee quotation for all of Briar Hill. These current-listing examples show why buyers must confirm the amount and inclusions for the exact home. The regional page identifies professional landscaping and snow removal, but the applicable service scope, standards, exceptions and owner responsibilities must be verified for the specific property and corporation.
$616per month
Detached-condominium example
An active resale at 222 Ridge Way reported this fee on July 23, 2026. Its public listing did not provide a complete itemized inclusion list.
$935per month
Condominium-apartment example
An active apartment resale at 4 Briar Hill Heights reported this fee on July 23, 2026. A current building profile lists common elements, building insurance, parking and water among that building’s inclusions.
These are dated property examples, not minimums, maximums or community-wide rates. The current status certificate, budget and governing documents provide the final information for a purchase.
Read the Ontario guide to monthly community fees.Live MLS pathway
See Briar Hill homes currently for sale
Inventory, asking prices, taxes and property details change. Use the dedicated Briar Hill search for the live market, then compare each home’s ownership, fee, corporation, layout and lot position.
Buyer checklist
Eight checks before buying in Briar Hill
- Compare the exact address, phase, legal description, home style and condominium corporation.
- Review the current MLS listing, taxes, inclusions and property details.
- Inspect the home, systems, renovations, lot position and any finished lower level.
- Obtain the status certificate and review it with your lawyer.
- Confirm the current fee, inclusions, exterior responsibilities and insurance arrangements.
- Review pet, parking, guest, leasing and alteration rules for the exact corporation.
- Confirm Community Centre, golf and resort memberships, bookings and user fees.
- Plan your current home sale, financing, conditions and closing dates.
For Briar Hill homeowners
Thinking about selling a home in Briar Hill?
Kevin has represented both buyers and sellers in Briar Hill for decades. Kim Flaherty, CPA and Flaherty Team member, worked as Briar Hill’s controller and managed its sales team for over 10 years. Whether you are buying or selling in Briar Hill, the Flaherty Team’s experience and deep knowledge give you an unfair advantage in understanding the home, phase, condominium corporation, floor plan, lot position and resort setting.
A Briar Hill selling plan should also coordinate preparation, pricing, marketing, conditions and closing dates when the move depends on another purchase.
Seller-help video library
Planning to sell before moving to an adult lifestyle community?
These five videos from Kevin Flaherty explain the seller marketing plan and questions that can matter when your current home is funding your next move.
How to Get Top Dollar for Your House
A backstage tour of the seller marketing plan and online showing system.
10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a REALTOR
Essential questions to ask any agent before listing your current home.
Why Didn’t My House Sell?
Common reasons a home may fail to sell and what owners can reassess.
How to Avoid Legal Mistakes When Selling
Practical reminders about avoiding common legal problems in a home sale.
Preparing for the Buyer’s Home Inspection
What sellers should consider before the buyer’s inspection takes place.
Client reviews
What clients say about working with the Flaherty Team
These are Flaherty Team real estate client reviews, not testimonials about living in Briar Hill. Review wording appears exactly as published, including original spelling and punctuation.
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Briar Hill buyer questions and direct answers
Where is Briar Hill?
Briar Hill is in New Tecumseth near Alliston, Ontario, beside the Nottawasaga Resort in southern Simcoe County.
Is Briar Hill formally restricted to buyers age 55 or older?
Briar Hill is an adult lifestyle community, but there is no formal community-wide age restriction.
Is Green Briar part of Briar Hill?
Yes. Green Briar is a distinct neighbourhood or phase within the broader Briar Hill community. It is also the first and oldest phase of the community, with the most mature feel. The legal description and condominium documents identify the exact corporation and obligations for a particular home.
What types of homes are available in Briar Hill?
The Simcoe County regional baseline identifies detached bungalows and townhomes. Briar Hill resales also include bungalow, bungaloft and condominium-apartment formats. The design, title and condominium details vary by property.
Is Briar Hill a land-lease community?
No community-wide land-lease model is identified. The Simcoe County page classifies Briar Hill as condominium/freehold and describes multiple land-owned condominium corporations. Confirm the legal title, phase and corporation for the exact address.
How much are Briar Hill condominium fees?
Fees vary by property type, phase, building and corporation. As of July 23, 2026, one active detached-condominium listing reported $616 per month and one active condominium-apartment listing reported $935 per month. These are examples, not community-wide rates.
What do Briar Hill condominium fees include?
The regional page identifies professional landscaping and snow removal, while other inclusions vary by address and corporation. Review the current listing, status certificate, budget and governing documents to confirm services, insurance, exterior work, common costs, exceptions and owner responsibilities.
Is golf included in Briar Hill condominium fees?
Golf is not bundled into a blanket Briar Hill condominium fee. Golfers can choose the applicable membership or pay-to-play option, while non-golfers are not required to fund golf through that fee. Confirm current products and rates with the resort.
Can Briar Hill residents use Nottawasaga Resort amenities?
The resort describes Briar Hill homeowners as having access to a wide variety of nearby amenities. Individual facilities can require a membership, reservation, ticket or user fee, so confirm the current arrangement for the activities you plan to use.
Which Nottawasaga Resort amenities are near Briar Hill?
The Simcoe County page highlights a 70,000-square-foot fitness club, two golf courses, a twin-pad arena, indoor recreation, pool facilities and walking trails. Current resort information also identifies dining and other recreation. Hours, access, memberships, bookings and charges can change.
Can residents walk along the Nottawasaga River without leaving the Briar Hill area?
Yes. The Nottawasaga River winds through the Briar Hill and resort setting, with river-adjacent walking paths that residents value for staying active without leaving the community area. The official resort trail information includes the 3.5-kilometre Briar Hill Trail.
Does Briar Hill have a community centre?
Yes. The Briar Hill Community Centre is a resident gathering place with a library and lounge, pool table, table tennis, darts and a changing calendar of fitness, arts, cards, games, concerts and social events.
Are pets allowed in Briar Hill?
Pet permissions and restrictions can differ by condominium corporation. Confirm the current rules for the exact home, including the number, type or size of pets and common-area requirements.
Where can I see Briar Hill homes currently for sale?
Use the dedicated Briar Hill MLS search for changing inventory, prices, taxes, photographs and property details.
Which documents should a Briar Hill buyer review?
Review the legal description, status certificate, declaration, bylaws, rules, current budget, reserve-fund information, insurance, notices, litigation disclosure and any special-assessment information with your lawyer.
Helpful buyer guides
Helpful guides for planning your Briar Hill move
25 Questions to Ask Before Buying
A due-diligence checklist for community, ownership, fee and lifestyle decisions.
Read the guideRules and Restrictions
Understand common pet, parking, leasing, guest and alteration rules.
Read the guideMonthly Community Fees
Compare fee structures, inclusions and buyer documents.
Read the guideHow to Choose the Right Community
Match ownership, location, housing and activities to your priorities.
Read the guideDownsizing Checklist
Plan what to keep, prepare and coordinate before moving.
Read the guideFinancing an Adult Lifestyle Home
Review financing questions across different ownership structures.
Read the guideSell Before You Buy
Coordinate the sale of your current home with your Briar Hill purchase.
Read the guideResale Value
Understand how ownership, fees, condition and buyer demand can affect resale.
Read the guideSources and important information
Page alignment reviewed August 9, 2026 using the live AdultCommunities.ca Simcoe County Briar Hill section as the governing regional baseline, together with official community and resort sources, current listing evidence and Kevin Flaherty’s firsthand Briar Hill experience.
Community, resort and listing sources
- AdultCommunities.ca - direct Briar Hill community section
- Dedicated current Briar Hill MLS search
- Briar Hill Community Centre - about
- Briar Hill Community Centre - ownership and associates
- Nottawasaga Resort - history and Briar Hill development
- Nottawasaga Resort - Briar Hill and homeowner access
- Nottawasaga Resort - current public recreation options
- Nottawasaga Resort - dining options
- Nottawasaga Resort - twin-pad arena
- Nottawasaga Resort - golf
- Nottawasaga Resort - river and nature trails
- Flaherty Team Briar Hill experience
Important information: Fees, inclusions, amenities, memberships, rules, access and property details can change. The current MLS listing, status certificate, governing documents, inspection and advice from the appropriate professionals provide the final information for a specific purchase.