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ELAD Canada's master-planned Emerald City community is among the largest condominium communities in North York. Across Sheppard Avenue from the busy Fairview Mall, the development now boasts three towers and a dozen townhomes, and is set to continue growing well into the future with the next set of three new towers launching shortly. The first of these to hit the market will be Biyu, a 13-storey WZMH Architects-designed building. New construction doesn't occur overnight though, so for those looking to move in the short term, units are still available in the recently-opened Emerald City towers.
In the 25-storey Dream Tower, a new incentive package is being offered for the 861 square-foot, two-bedroom 'Charm' suite layout. The Charm suites start in price at $411,900, and for a limited time, developer ELAD will cover buyers' estimated mortgage, property taxes and maintenance fees on the unit for a year, up to a maximum of $31,000.
Potential buyers are given a taste of the 'Charm' layout by visiting the the model suite, which was furnished and staged by Joan Stirling of Stirling Home Studio. “We envisioned the buyer of this suite as someone who appreciates modern décor with a touch of traditional,” said Stirling. “Nowadays, that covers the sensibilities of purchasers of all ages. They like classic styling with a twist. We are finding that this model is appealing to sophisticated young couples and empty-nesters who are downsizing in square footage.”
The main living area's eclectic mix of classic and modern styles is apparent in the accompanying photographs of the model suite. “The white Pasha chairs are a great example,” said Stirling. “Their design is classic, but these are done in polycarbonate. It’s a fun look.” The bright space is set off by contrasting tones and ample natural light, with a muted colour palette that gives the unit a light, airy feeling. “By placing a glass dining table in the living area, we helped to keep the look airy,” said Stirling, “and the chrome in the small living room tables adds sparkle. Using two tables instead of one larger coffee table is popular practice today.”
The suite's two bedrooms are located on opposite ends of the unit to maximize privacy. Like the main living area, both bedrooms feature ample natural light and a muted colour palette. “Everything we chose for the Charm accentuates the functionality of the layout,” said Stirling. “Buyers appreciate the full-size stainless steel appliances in the kitchen. Wood flooring throughout, except for the bedrooms and baths, increases the value in these well-appointed suites.”
Additional information and renderings are available in our dataBase files for Emerald City, linked below. Want to get involved in the discussion? Check out the associated Forum threads, or leave a comment in the space provided at the bottom of this page.
