There's a moment that every home buyer knows, the one where a neighbourhood stops feeling like a place you're looking at and starts feeling like a place you could actually live. Rosabella, InDesign Homes' flagship community in Richmond Hill, Ontario, tends to create that feeling quickly.
It's a community of townhomes and semi-detached homes built with a level of standard finishes that most builders reserve for their upgrades, and right now, homes at Rosabella priced from $1 million* are eligible for the new Ontario HST rebate, which can save qualified buyers up to $130,000* on their purchase. More on that below. First, let's talk about what makes Rosabella worth the drive.
What Is Rosabella?
Rosabella is an InDesign Homes community located in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Enjoy nearby parks, top schools, and shopping at Hillcrest Mall, all with quick access to highway 7, 407, and Langstaff GO Station. It's the kind of location that makes sense for families and professionals alike: close enough to the city for commuting, far enough away to breathe.
The community offers two home types: townhomes and semi-detached homes, each designed with architecture that takes cues from classic European streetscapes, clay brick, natural stone, stucco finishes, soldier coursing, precast surrounds, arches and keystones. These aren't homes that blend in.
The Homes: What's Actually Included
This is where Rosabella genuinely stands apart. What InDesign Homes calls "standard" reads like many builders' upgrade lists. Here's what comes included with every home, you can download the full Features & Finishes sheet here or the Standout Features overview here.
Architecture & Structure
The exterior elevations are architecturally controlled, meaning no two stretches of streetscape look identical. Homes feature clay brick, stone, and stucco combinations with premium detailing like precast surrounds, arches, and keystones as per the applicable model. Every roofline uses secure self-sealing asphalt shingles, and driveways come with a two-coat paved finish. Basement walls are poured concrete with membrane waterproofing and weeping tiles.
Ceiling Heights That Actually Impress
Both the townhomes and semi-detached homes come with soaring 10-foot ceilings on the main floor with 8-foot door openings, and 9-foot ceilings on the second floor with 7-foot door openings. If you've toured a lot of new builds recently, you'll know this isn't standard, it's exceptional.
The Kitchen
Kitchens feature extended 39½" upper cabinetry from InDesign Homes' standard selection, a double under-mounted stainless steel sink with a single lever pull-out spray faucet, and stone countertops included as standard. The full appliance package, electric range, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washer and dryer, is included in the purchase price.
Smart Home, Out of the Box
Every Rosabella home comes with smart home automation built in as a standard feature. That includes a video doorbell, a smart lock for the garage-to-home entry, two programmable smart light switches, two flood sensors, and a smart thermostat, all connected through an M4 panel. This isn't an add-on. It comes with the home.
Bathrooms Built to a Higher Standard
The master ensuite features a luxurious free-standing soaker tub and a frameless clear glass shower, both standard. All tub enclosures and non-glass shower walls are finished with modern 4x16 ceramic tile to the ceiling, and every bathroom has a vanity mirror and cabinet with laminate countertops from InDesign's standard collection.
Floors and Interior Finishes
Main floor living areas are finished with 7" wide durable laminate plank flooring. Foyers, bathrooms, mudrooms and laundry rooms feature 12x24 porcelain tile. Bedrooms and upper hallways are finished with premium 35 oz polyester broadloom carpet with an underpad. The main staircase is a classic oak design with oak treads, risers, stringers, and handrails, paired with classic metal pickets.
Practical Details That Matter
200 amp electrical service
Three-car parking
Smooth ceilings on the main floor
Classic wrought iron pickets on the staircase
Colonial-style baseboards: 4" on main floor, 4" on second floor
Walk-out basements available on select semi-detached homes
Lookout basements on townhomes
Ability to assign your home*
Full Tarion Warranty coverage
The HST Rebate: What It Means for Rosabella Buyers
If you're purchasing a Rosabella home priced at $1 million* or more, here's something that should be front of mind: the new Ontario-federal HST rebate program is in effect right now, and it changes the math on buying significantly.
Through a partnership between the federal government and the province of Ontario, eligible buyers of new homes can receive a rebate on the full 13% HST, the federal 5% and Ontario's 8%, on homes valued up to $1.5 million. The maximum combined rebate is $130,000.
Unlike the federal First-Time Home Buyers' GST/HST Rebate (which is limited to first-time buyers), this expanded Ontario program also covers repeat buyers purchasing a primary residence, meaning you don't have to be buying your first home to qualify.
For Rosabella homes priced at $1 million*, this means buyers could effectively recover up to $130,000* in tax they would otherwise have paid, money that stays in your pocket, not the government's.
To understand exactly how the rebate works, how to apply, and who qualifies, read our full breakdown: Everything You Need to Know About the First-Time Home Buyers' GST/HST Rebate.
Two Home Types. Two Ways to Live.
Velvetrose End Townhome
The Velvetrose is Rosabella's end-unit townhome, offering the added benefit of extra windows, more natural light, and greater privacy compared to interior units. Townhomes at Rosabella feature lookout basements, giving the lower level a sense of openness that standard basement models don't offer.
Download the Townhome Floor Plans to see the full layout, or take a 360° virtual tour of the Velvetrose model right now, no appointment needed.
Crimsonrose Semi-Detached
The Crimsonrose is Rosabella's semi-detached model, larger footprints, more lateral space, and select lots with walk-out basements that open up the lower level to the outdoors. For families who want the feel of a detached home without the fully detached price point, this is the model worth looking at closely.
Download the Semi-Detached Floor Plans or walk through the Crimsonrose in a full 360° virtual tour before you ever step through the door.
Plan Your Lot: Site Plan & Colour Package
Already thinking about which lot works for you? The Rosabella Site Plan gives you a full bird's-eye view of the community layout, lot positioning, orientation, and which units offer walk-out or lookout basements.
If you're thinking about how your home will look from the street, browse the Exterior Colour Package to explore the palette options available for your elevation.
All of these resources, along with the sample Agreement of Purchase and Sale and the Rosabella Worksheet, are available through the Rosabella Purchaser Portal.
Richmond Hill: The Location That Makes It Work
Richmond Hill isn't a compromise location; it's one of the most sought-after addresses in the GTA, and Rosabella sits right at its centre: the corner of Yonge Street and 16th Avenue.
Richmond Hill offers the kind of balance that's genuinely hard to find. Yonge Street puts cafés, restaurants, and retailers at your doorstep, while Hillcrest Mall covers the bigger retail needs. Green space is woven throughout, from Richmond Green Sports Centre to trails and conservation areas that give the city a surprisingly unhurried feel despite its scale.
The city also ranks as one of the safest communities in Canada, with low crime rates and a strong sense of community spirit.
Commuting is straightforward. Easy access to Highways 7 and 407, the Langstaff GO Station, and York Region Transit (YRT) buses means getting to Toronto or anywhere across the GTA is rarely a problem, and the future Yonge Subway Extension will only make it easier.
Richmond Hill is also one of Canada's most multicultural cities, with a population of over 202,000 speaking 126 languages. That diversity shows up in the food, the festivals, and the community events that give the city its energy year-round.
For a deeper look at what makes Richmond Hill one of the best places to live in Ontario, read InDesign's full guide to the city.
The InDesign Difference
InDesign Homes was built on the idea that a new home should feel finished, not like a starting point for expensive upgrades. Rosabella reflects that. From the stone countertops to the smart home automation to the soaker tub in the ensuite, every feature on this list comes standard. What you see in the model home is what you get in your home.
The Rosabella Purchaser Portal gives registered buyers access to the full suite of documents, site plans, floor plans, features and finishes sheets, exterior colour packages, and the full appliance package details, so there are no surprises between signing and moving in.
While you're exploring, don't miss the other InDesign Homes community at Castles of Caledon, where the last lot (Lot 18) is move-in ready now and equally eligible for the HST rebate.
Ready to Learn More?
Rosabella is available now, and with the HST rebate window open until March 31, 2027, buyers who move during this period have a real financial advantage.
To explore floor plans, download the full features sheet, or get in touch with a sales representative, visit indesignhomes.ca/rosabella.
You can also reach Riccardo del Rosso, Broker of Record at Your Advocates Realty Inc., directly at 416-566-2733 or rdelrosso@indesignhomes.ca.
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. HST rebate eligibility is subject to program terms and conditions. The Ontario expanded HST rebate program applies to purchase agreements signed between April 1, 2026 and March 31, 2027. Speak with your sales representative and a qualified tax professional for guidance specific to your purchase. E.&O.E. © 2026 InDesign Homes. All rights reserved.
