Available Features & Finishes for Gorsebrook Park

Features and Finishes

Building

  • 8 storey (south side) and 10 storey (north side) modernist brick and glass building containing approximately 165 suites, designed by Toronto- based Architects and Halifax-based Michael Napier Architects
  • Two storey high residential lobby on Wellington Street, with executive concierge service++; opening to a shared lounge with a double-storey view onto Gorsebrook Park
  • Two residential elevators
  • Underground parking containing approximately 140 parking spaces
  • High security features including Enterphones in the lobby and parking vestibules; a fob-based access system at all condominium entry points and to the amenity areas; and strategically located security cameras

Amenities

  • Double height party room containing a kitchen, dining area and lounge seating, with wireless internet access and a large screen TV, opening to the outdoor terrace and Gorsebrook Park beyond
  • Fully equipped exercise room with free weights, weight machines and state-of-the-art cardio equipment
  • Outdoor common area with communal seating surrounding two fire pits
  • Heated outdoor pool with loungers, overlooking Gorsebrook Park
  • Entire outdoor amenity to be visually open but secured from Gorsebrook Park

Suites and Townhouses

General

  • High-design suites with 9’ high exposed concrete ceilings***
  • Solid core suite entry doors with security viewers
  • Open concept designs with rolling “barn doors”*
  • Single plank engineered hardwood floors** in all areas other than washrooms
  • Oversized windows extending from the floor+ to approximately 300 mm (1’) below the ceiling, with sliding doors onto balconies*
  • Brushed aluminum contemporary hardware
  • Interior wood stairs# in townhouses and penthouses with rooftop access
  • Forced air heating and cooling based on in-suite heat-pumps, allowing for seasonal and shoulder season heating and air conditioning

Kitchens

  • European-style flat panel kitchens with open shelves, valence lighting and stone countertops**
  • Single stainless steel sinks, with retractable single-lever chrome faucets
  • Ceramic backsplash**
  • Four stainless steel appliances consisting of a frost free refrigerator, self-cleaning oven, dishwasher and microwave
  • In-suite stacked washer and dryer

Bathrooms

  • European-style flat panel bathroom vanities with stone countertops** and contemporary faucets
  • Matching medicine cabinet
  • White, contemporary designed dual-flush toilets
  • Tubs or showers*, with full height tile tub / shower surrounds**
  • Glass shower doors for separate showers*
  • Porcelain tile flooring**
  • Temperature controlled valves in all showers

Electrical

  • Service panel with breakers at suite entry
  • Pre-wired telephone and cable outlets in living areas and bedrooms to be connected by owner
  • Switched controlled receptacles in living areas and bedrooms, wall sconce fixture(s) or pot lights in foyer, track lighting in kitchen and rough-in for overhead fixture in dining room
  • Smoke, CO2 and heat detectors as per code

Green

  • Gorsebook Park is being developed on an urban site, close to public transit, using existing municipal infrastructure – “smart” urban development is probably the single most important step we can take in ensuring that we build sustainable communities for the future
  • All suites will have dual flush toilets and water efficient faucets and showerheads; sustainable hardwood flooring; and zero VOC-emitting paints and low-emitting paints, coatings, adhesives, sealants and flooring
  • Overall energy usage will be reduced by using energy efficient windows and lighting, Energy Star appliances, and energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) that recover heat typically exhausted from suites
  • An advanced recycling system will be installed in the building, allowing residents to separate recyclable materials at source.

Larry Allen, REALTOR®

I have had the privilege of serving my real estate clients, both buyers and sellers, in the Halifax region for the past 16 years. My focus has been to provide the best professional service possible, whether it be for the first time home purchaser, resale home or for a large new construction subdivision development or condominium project.