# A WWII Airbase Becomes a Neighbourhood

> Prince Edward County's Base31 is adding homes, and the first village goes on sale this fall.
- Title: A WWII Airbase Becomes a Neighbourhood · House & Home
- Summary: Prince Edward County's Base31 is adding homes, and the first village goes on sale this fall. Hilltop sells proximity as much as square footage: porches, 10…
- Keywords: prince edward county, real estate, community design, base31, walkable neighbourhoods, WWII, Airbase, Becomes, Neighbourhood, House & Home
- Source: House & Home — https://houseandhome.com/decorating-and-design/a-new-way-to-live-in-prince-edward-county
- Author: Theresa Rogers
- Published: 2026-09-09T14:37:44+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: prince edward county, real estate, community design, base31, walkable neighbourhoods
## A historic site gets new life
Base31, in Ontario's Prince Edward County, is opening a residential chapter called Base Living. Homes sit inside a destination that already draws visitors.

> A historic site in Ontario's Prince Edward County is entering a new chapter
## From airbase to homebase
The land was a Second World War airbase before it became a year-round hub for arts and entertainment. Hilltop, the first village, opens for sale this fall.
## Built for walking, not parking
Hilltop is laid out around walkable streets, front porches and green space, with varied finishes and transitional architecture so the blocks do not repeat.

> Varied architecture and models give the streets character.
## Ten kilometres of trails
More than 10 km of trails run through the neighbourhood, so getting outside means stepping off your porch rather than driving somewhere first.

> Trails create a neighbourhood designed for exploring.
## A garden neighbours share
A community garden gives residents a shared reason to show up: grow something for dinner, spend an afternoon outdoors, meet the people on your street.

> A community garden gives neighbours a place to grow together
## The district is the amenity
B31 District puts arts, food, culture and year-round events within reach of home. Registration is open now for grand opening details and priority access.

> there's always something happening at Base31
## Key takeaway

Hilltop sells proximity as much as square footage: porches, 10 km of trails and a community garden, with an arts and food district already built next door.