summerlyn village now open

GREATNEWS
The Great Gulf Homes Newsletter SUMMER 2008
The 3,150 sq. ft. Maple (Elevation B) on a spacious 40’ lot
SUMMERLYN VILLAGE NOW OPEN
Great Gulf Homes chose the scenic town of Bradford for its newest
community, Summerlyn Village. Situated at the intersection of Highway
88 and Professor Day Drive, this residential destination is gaining in
popularity because of its ideal locale. Highway 400 and Yonge Street
are handy, so Toronto is only a 30-minute drive, and Vaughan and
Barrie lie just 20 minutes away. This convenient location offers a high
quality of life with it’s own community park, and an extensive trail
system. When you live in Bradford, the only thing you leave behind are
GTA prices. Summerlyn Village offers semis from the $260’s, detached
homes on 36’ lots from the $320’s and on 40’ lots from the $360’s.
This community is also steps from existing elementary and secondary
public and separate schools, and will feature acres of protected
woodlot/green space, community parks, a future school and town
centre. Residents of this carefully planned, family-friendly community
will enjoy a wealth of amenities all within a few blocks. It’s a quick
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drive to parks, shopping venues, a library, conservation area, golf
course, community centre, arena, the GO station, and some of the best
farmer’s markets in Ontario.
Great Gulf’s renowned design flair is showcased in the eclectic
combinations of exterior architectural highlights such as peaked
gables, dormers, front porches, shutters, accent windows and masonry
trim. Inside, appointments include rich ceramics, custom-quality finished
cabinets and countertops, 9-foot ceilings in the 40’ designs, and much
more. By utilizing only the highest quality materials and working with the
industry’s most respected suppliers, Great Gulf creates truly superior
designs that inspire the pride of home ownership.
The Sales Office is located on Highway 88, just west of Professor Day
Drive. Travel north on Highway 400, exit Highway 88 (Holland Street
West), travel east. For more information, call 905-775-3461.
GREATCOMMUNITIES
TAKE THE PLUNGE IN NIAGARA FALLS
How does a detached home on a 50’ lot priced from the low$300’s sound? This value-packed find can be yours at Edgewood
- an exciting residential neighbourhood in an exceptional location
in Niagara Falls. Edgewood’s bungalows and two-storey detached
homes set on spacious 50’ lots up to 130’ deep (some backing onto
treed areas) are situated across from the Ontario Golf Associationrated Niagara Falls Golf Club, one of the region’s premier courses.
This 18-hole, par 70 course is enjoyed by local and international
golfers because of its variety of hole designs, rolling landscape,
wooded areas, bunkers and ponds that add challenge and striking
visual appeal.
Featuring Great Gulf’s newest and most sought-after designs,
Edgewood is surrounded by a desirable collection of amenities,
making it a great place to raise a family. The community is close
to public and separate elementary and high schools, shopping, a
community centre, library, and is just 10 minutes from the heart of
Niagara Falls’ entertainment centre. Attractions await, including
waterparks, the fabulous Fallsview Casino, and much more. When
eating out is on the agenda, you will find everything from trendy
coffee shops to fine dining offering international cuisine – and of
course, fine wines. This area is renowned for its thousands of acres of
vineyards, and the award-winning wines produced across Ontario’s
wine-growing belt. Although the region’s climate is different from
Europe, the temperate climate critical to fine wine production is
similar. And, nearby historic Niagara-on-the-Lake is home to the
renowned Shaw Festival.
Edgewood features some of Great
Gulf’s most sought-after designs
Edgewood is situated a brief walk south of Lundy’s Lane, so it is easy
for residents to access shuttle service to downtown Niagara Falls.
The community is also convenient to Highways 58, 420, the QEW
and Thorold Stone Road.
Edgewood is characterized by charming streetscapes lined with
homes that are architecturally integrated – a first in the area.
Interiors will offer both open-concept and private spaces to
accommodate the needs of today’s families. Watch for model
homes coming this fall.
The Edgewood Sales Centre is on Garner Road, south of Lundy’s
Lane, north of McLeod Road. From Toronto, take the QEW Niagara
to Niagara Falls, exit at McLeod Rd. (Exit 27). Travel west on
McLeod Road to Garner Road. Turn right on Garner Rd. For more
information, call 905-356-9408.
The 3,030 sq. ft. Erie (Elevation B)
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GREATCOMMUNITIES
AFFORDABILITY IN ERIN MILLS
The dream of living in prestigious, master-planned Erin Mills in
Mississauga can come true for first-time buyers, young professionals
and empty-nesters seeking affordability, now that Great Gulf has
introduced Garden Villas on Thomas. This special collection of only
194 innovative condominium residences priced from just the $220’s
is offered as two-storey Upper and Lower Level Villas, plus there is
also a three-storey three-bedroom conventional townhome design
– each with exclusive use of a patio, deck and/or balcony as per
plan.
Part of Great Gulf’s Neighbourhoods of Churchill community, the
new Garden Villa collection is located at Thomas Street and 10th
Line. Residents appreciate living close to existing schools, the Erin
Mills Town Centre, other shopping centres, Credit Valley Hospital,
Erin Mills Twin Arenas and Erin Mills Athletic Fields, as well as
dozens of parks and woodland areas along the Credit River. They
also enjoy easy access to Highways 403, 401, 407 and the QEW.
Great Gulf’s new Garden Villas
in prestigious Erin Mills
One of the new Garden Villa designs is the 1,590 sq. ft., threebedroom Richmond Upper Villa, which showcases a stately brick
exterior featuring an articulated roofline framing an elegant
arched window. The living room is infused with natural light from a
front-facing window, and the kitchen features a breakfast bar that
is handy to this main living area. The den, which could double as
a home office or extra bedroom, offers sliding door access to the
outdoor back deck. On the upper level, the master bedroom has
two walk-in closets and an ensuite, and the two other bedrooms
share the main bath.
First occupancies are slated for Spring 2009. Great Gulf’s Erin Mills
Sales Office is located on the northwest corner Eglinton Avenue
West and Winston Churchill Boulevard. For more information, call
905-858-7522.
Garden Villas’ principally brick exteriors are adorned with
articulated rooflines; porticos, covered entries or front porches;
soldier coursing, pre-cast and masonry detailing as per elevation;
with decorative accents in stone, stucco and/or vinyl siding as per
plan. Interior layouts in varying combinations include kitchens with
a breakfast bar, a family room, den that can double as a home office,
large master with private ensuite, and more. Plus, all of the Garden
Villas include five appliances, air conditioning, and one parking
space, which enhances their value even more.
The 1,590 sq. ft. Richmond Upper Villa
BUILDING GREAT NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR OVER 30 YEARS
CONDO UPDATE
CHARLIE IS HERE
The wait for Charlie – “Condos That Love You” is
over. Great Gulf has just introduced this elegant new
condominium to offer a coveted lifestyle at a pivotal
location at King Street West, just east of Spadina and
Charlotte Street. Suite owners will live just minutes from
the city’s entertainment, fashion and financial districts – a
locale that is attracting a variety of purchasers from firsttimers to those seeking to move-up and down-size.
Charlie is both classic and contemporary, and sets the stage
for fashionable city living in an eclectic neighbourhood
that never sleeps. The design team of award-winning firms
includes Diamond and Schmitt Architects, who created the
trend-setting architecture for this 32-storey tower, which
will feature a glass exterior on a foundation of heritage
brick. Landscaping is by Janet Rosenberg + Associates
Landscape Architects + Urban Designers.
Interiors by award-winning Cecconi Simone Inc. include
the hotel-chic lobby where guests and residents will
access 24/7 concierge service. The entire seventh floor is
reserved for The Zone amenity space with a state-of-theart fitness centre, aerobics/yoga studio, co-ed steam room,
library lounge, billiards room, dining room, plus a garden
roof patio with an outdoor pool and poolside lounge.
The suites feature opulent textures layered with modern
nuances to create surroundings that ooze panache.
Appointments include 9-foot ceilings; pre-finished
engineered wood flooring in the foyer, living/dining area
and kitchen; 40-ounce carpet; contemporary kitchen
cabinetry designed by Cecconi Simone; choice of granite
or Corian® countertops; porcelain tile backsplash; EuroStyle stainless steel kitchen appliances; and porcelain
tiles in the master bath. Prices start from the mid $200’s.
First occupancy is slated for Fall 2011.
The Sales Office and fully decorated model suite are
located at 345 Adelaide Street West, at Charlotte – just
north of King. For more information, call 416-927-9772 or
visit www.charliecondos.com.
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CONDO UPDATE
TOWER THREE NOW OPEN
Tower Three is the 28-storey condominium that continues the
tradition of high-quality designs and construction excellence
established here. Renowned Page + Steele Architects designed
the new tower, as well as the first two towers that are nearing
completion. The community will be anchored by a one-acre park
by NAK Design.
Mike Niven Interior Design created the exceptional interior spaces
including The Club at One Sherway. This recreational/entertainment
space includes a state-of-the-art fitness centre, indoor swimming
pool with access to an outdoor terrace, hydro pool, co-ed steam
room, sun room, his and hers saunas, media lounge, theatre, billiard
room, party room with an upper lounge, and private dining room
with servery. Tower Three will also feature 24-hour concierge
service and an on-site Recreational Activities Director.
This spring saw the introduction of One Sherway Tower Three,
just steps from fashionable Sherway Gardens Shopping Centre in
south Etobicoke. Response has been enthusiastic, with purchasers
of all ages welcoming yet another opportunity to live at the highly
successful, master-planned One Sherway community by Great
Gulf Homes and Menkes Developments. This location offers easy
access to the QEW and Highway 427, and TTC will be right at the
doorstep.
Gourmet kitchens are graced with One Sherway “Signature
Collection” cabinetry, granite countertops, a ceramic tile backsplash,
stainless steel appliances, and breakfast bar (as per plan). Flooring
choices include porcelain and ceramic tiles, engineered wood
flooring, and 40-ounce broadloom (as per plan).
Suites in Tower Three begin in price from the $210’s; first occupancy
is slated for Fall 2011. Ask about the remaining suites in Tower Two
priced from the $210’s, with occupancy available this Fall.
The One Sherway Sales Office and model vignettes are at
700 Evans Avenue. For more information, call 416-695-3535 or
visit www.onesherway.com.
X MARKS THE SPOT
When first introduced, X The Condominium sold so quickly, that
Great Gulf closed the Sales Office early to start excavation at Jarvis
and Charles well ahead of schedule. Sales are still underway by
private appointment until the new Sales Office opens this summer.
Situated within walking distance to the subway, restaurants and shops,
X is also close to Bloor Street, Yorkville Avenue and Church Street.
The sleek 44-storey design by Peter Clewes of architectsAlliance
offers year-round city and lake views. Cecconi Simone-designed
interiors include a two-storey lobby with 24/7 concierge, and
“The Scene” amenity space with its lounge and games room, bar
overlooking the roof garden, outdoor pool surrounded by sundeck,
and fitness centre.
For the second year in a row, this condominium was honoured with
the Best Suite Design under 750 sq. ft. award by BILD, this year for
the stylish 736 sq. ft. Stirling design. In 2007, X captured numerous
BILD awards plus an Award of
Excellence from ARIDO for the
Sales Centre and Model Suite
designed by Cecconi Simone.
In 2006, the Sales Centre won a
Design Exchange Silver Award.
Prices begin from the $350’s.
Occupancies are slated for
Spring 2010. To reserve an
appointment, contact our
Sales
Representative
at
xsales@xcondos.com or call
416-927-0080.
BUILDING GREAT NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR OVER 30 YEARS
SNAPSHOTS FROM HOME
Catherine and Mike
For Catherine and Mike, Garden Villas in exclusive Erin Mills offered the perfect
opportunity for the couple to realize their dream of homeownership. As first-time
buyers, they were happy to find a beautiful townhome they could afford in a
great location. “Mike grew up in Mississauga and works in his family’s mechanic
shop in the city,” Catherine says. “I’ve lived here most of my life, and I’m an
athletic therapist at a sports medicine clinic in Port Credit. Our commuting time
is minimal.”
She says their decision was also based on lifestyle. “Erin Mills is close to
everything, and there is a fair amount of green space here. There’s a lot of
opportunity for people to keep active and enjoy the outdoors.”
Mike and Catherine bought the 1,665 sq. ft. three-bedroom Mayfair Garden
Villa. “We loved the fact that our home is an end unit and has so many windows,”
Catherine says. “The open-concept on the main floor works well, and the three
bedrooms are all a good size. And we really appreciate the walkout rooftop patio
over the garage.”
Catherine says she and Mike have had a totally positive buying experience. “Great
Gulf has gone above and beyond; you can tell they really care. They even held a
meet-and-greet barbecue for the neighbourhood once everyone moved in.”
The couple like their home so much, that they referred Mike’s brother and Catherine’s
cousin, who also bought at Garden Villas. “We’ll definitely buy from Great Gulf
again when we’re ready to move up,” Catherine adds.
LIANA AND DON
When Don and Liana had their third child in 2001, they decided to move from their
south Etobicoke home in a mature neighbourhood to a community with younger
families. “We wanted to be in a community filled with kids for ours to play with…
just like the neighbourhood where we grew up,” Liana says.
The couple purchased a four-bedroom home from Great Gulf at this established,
sold-out community in Woodbridge, and moved in 5½ years ago. Liana says they
are very happy there. So are their three sons, Andrew (12), Daniel (9) and
Matthew (6). “If we even suggest moving some day, they get upset,” Liana
says. “They have many friends here, plus we have three large parks we can
walk to. Everything we need is close by.”
“It was a big decision for us,” Liana explains. “We chose Sonoma Heights
because of its location and because of Great Gulf’s solid reputation for
building a good home. We’ve had excellent service.”
Both Don and Liana like the design of the Warren. “The brick colour and large
porch have a lot of curb appeal,” Liana says, “and the open-concept kitchen
and family room is where we spend all our time. Our home is 2,880 sq. ft. in
size – and we use it all!”
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SPRING & SUMMER MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST
Helpful Hints For The Great Gulf Homeowner
• Check furnace filter.
• Check air conditioning unit before the hot days arrive to ensure that it is functioning properly, i.e. blowing
cold air through the vents.
• Test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.
• Clean humidifier.
• During the hot months you may notice that condensation may occur behind the vapour barrier on the
basement walls. This is a result of excess humidity in the home and should be removed by way of circulation
of dry air or the use of a de-humidifier.
• Water lawn regularly. New lawns must be watered in order to promote good strong root growth.
The majority of new sod failures can usually be attributed to lack of water.
• Fertilizer is a very important step to a healthy green lawn and should be applied three times per season:
Spring application - April/May Summer application - July/August Fall application - September/October
SEEING IS BELIEVING
Across the GTA, you’ll find an exciting variety of new home
neighbourhoods from multi-award-winning Great Gulf Homes.
Cobblestone
Mews
luxur y townes
Mississauga
Winston Churchill and Eglinton
Single Family Homes
905-858-7522
Mississauga
Thomas and 10th Line
Garden Villas Townhomes
905-858-7522
Mississauga
Thomas and 10th Line
Luxury Townhomes
905-858-7522
Bradford
Hwy 88 and Professor Day
Semis and singles
905-775-3461
Ajax
Taunton and Salem
Townhomes and Singles
905-619-3637
Oshawa
Taunton and Harmony
Townhomes and Singles
1-888-579-7235
Toronto
King and Charlotte
Condominium suites
416-927-9772
Toronto
Jarvis and Charles
Condominium suites
416-927-0080
Etobicoke
Evans Avenue and Sherway Gate
Condominium suites
416-695-3535
COMING
SOON!
A new neighbourhood at Castlemore Rd. and Hwy. 50 in Brampton,
near Hunters’ Glen Golf Club. This neighbourhood will feature semidetached and single family homes with quick access to Hwys. 7 and 427.
version 3.3
Aurora
Bayview and Wellington
Single Family Homes
905-841-0610
Niagara Falls
Garner and Lundy’s Lane
Single Family Homes
905-356-9408
A new neighbourhood of townhomes
at Thomas St. and 10th Line in the heart
of prestigious Erin Mills.
BUILDING GREAT NEIGHBOURHOODS FOR OVER 30 YEARS
13th ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
TO SUPPORT SUNNYBROOK FOUNDATION
On Friday, August 15th Great Gulf Homes’ employees, trades and
consultants will tee off for the company’s 13th Annual Charity Golf
Tournament. As for many years, this well-attended event will be held
at The Cardinal Golf Club in Newmarket. This popular tournament
is a prime example of Great Gulf’s ongoing commitment to raise
the quality of life in the communities in which they build.
The beneficiary of the Tournament will be Sunnybrook Foundation,
with funds directed for the second year in a row to the Department of
Neurosciences at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre. At the 2007
tournament, Dr. Ken Shulman, Sunnybrook’s Chief, Neurosciences
Program, underscored the importance of this program that deals
with understanding and treating disorders of brain structure and
function. Neurosciences’ multidisciplinary team strives to destigmatize these conditions and provide a process of care that
makes it easier for patients and families to navigate the health care
system. The Neurosciences Program focuses on specialty areas
related to disorders including stroke, neurodegenerative disorders,
mood disorders, and traumatic brain injury.
chaired by Great Gulf’s Production Manager Gus Platis, Site Works
Manager Eugene Filice, Vice President Sales & Marketing Sandra
Frasson, and Manager of the Decor Centre Karen Norton.
Since 2001, the Great Gulf golf tournament has collected over
$470,000. Each year, the Great Gulf Charitable Foundation supports
a wide range of charities, with an emphasis placed on high-priority
needs of families and children. Great Gulf is the founding sponsor
of the endowment fund for “The Starlight Starbright Room at the
Hospital for Sick Children,” currently serving children on the 9th
floor in the Oncology Department.
Last year, Great Gulf donated $112,570 to this cause by matching
the total raised by the trades and consultants. That long-standing
tradition will be carried out at the 2008 event, which will be co-
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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Great Gulf Homes, 3751 Victoria Park Ave., Toronto, ON M1W 3Z4
Tel: (416) 449-1340 Fax: (416) 449-6438
E-mail: information@greatgulfhomes.com
Visit our website at www.greatgulfhomes.com
Prices and specifications subject to change without notice. E.&O.E. All illustrations are artist’s
concepts. All square footages are approximate. Actual usable space varies from stated floor area.
Sales Office Hours: Monday to Thursday from 1 to 8 p.m. (6 p.m. for condos);
closed Friday; Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (5 p.m. for condos)