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2- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday May 5, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com ADVERTORIAL A Unique Building Opportunity in Historic Downtown Oakville The Town of Oakville is a beautiful lakeside community with a strong heritage, preserved and celebrated by residents and visitors alike. n established landmark in historic downtown Oakville, St. John's United Church is celebrating its 175th anniversary this year. The church was founded as the Oakville Methodist Church in 1832. Over the period of years between 1851 and 1919, the existing parcel of land on Dunn Street between Randall and Church Streets was acquired. The current beautiful Gothic style Sanctuary was built on the site in 1877. Initially, a manse and a sexton's house occupied the southwest corner of the property. These buildings were demolished in 1969 and the Town of Oakville has leased that portion as a parking lot ever since. Lusk Hall, housing the Sunday School, reception facilities and the church offices, was built in 1923. Dunn Street in 1956 with a view of St. John's United Church when the manse was still at the corner A It was their combined profile that created the opportunity to put together a proposal for the Church. Last spring, the congregation of St. John's provided very strong support for the plan submitted by CreekBank Developments. "Legend Homes was selected, both because of its financial package and Facilities Renewal Committee is obtaining congregational input for the renewal plans. An architect will be selected over this summer and the main renovation work will be undertaken during the summer of 2008. St. John's will invest the balance of the proceeds and use the annual returns to help finance church operations locally and beyond. Plans are already underway for the development of this exclusive parcel of land with such a unique history. Legend Homes disclosed their exciting and exclusive designs for 12 condominium suites, representing a new benchmark in ultra-luxury living in historic downtown Oakville. Considering the significance of the site in terms of caliber, history and uniqueness of opportunity, William Hicks of Oakville's Hicks Partners Architects was brought onto the team to create the architectural vision for this special project. Plans feature 12 uncommonly large suites, ranging from approximately 2,400 square A few years ago, the St. Dunn Street in 1956 with a view of St. John's United Church when the manse was still at the corner. feet to 3,200 square feet with John's congregation decided to 2 parking spaces per suite. investigate an alternate use of some of its property because its proposed building design is very com- Offering an exterior and interior finish schedule as a way to improving the church facilities and patible with the church buildings", said Ross that would rival some of Oakville's finest custom finances. A Property Renewal Committee was Hutchison, Chair of the Board of Trustees for the homes, only the very best will be featured.... someformed, headed by Ross Hutchison, Chair of the Church. thing Legend Homes is very familiar with having Board of Trustees. A request was issued to local built some of Oakville's finest custom homes. developers to submit plans for the purchase of and Although currently just a parking lot, the With attention to detail and with the focus on development on the southwest parking lot. Property Renewal Committee of St. John's was offering the finest of luxury living, clients will firm that the use of the property be respected. receive personal consultation with professional In the Fall of 2005, the CreekBank Commenting on the importance of their decision interior designers in selecting the finishes in their Developments Limited/Legend Homes team was Todd Cullen, President of CreekBank home/suite. honoured to be selected by the Church's advisory Developments Limited, shared his thoughts: "We group to be one of a short list of certainly believe it was the team's acute attention Legend Homes anticipates commencing condevelopment/building groups to submit proposals to detail and respect of the history and aesthetic of struction this fall with residents moving in the folto St. John's United Church for the purchase of the historic church which helped us to succeed in lowing fall of 2008 and early spring 2009. For their lands, deemed surplus, adjacent to their hisour campaign with the Church's selection comtoric Church at the northeast corner of Church more information on these super-luxury condomittee". and Dunn Streets. CreekBank Developments miniums, please contact Christopher Invidiata, Limited has a wealth of experience in developing St John's plans to use part of the proceeds from Sales Representative with RE/MAX Aboutowne sensitive infill properties in Oakville and across the the sale of the parking lot to improve Lusk Hall Realty Corp. Brokerage at 905-338-9000. GTA. CreekBank's building partner Legend with the objective of having very attractive meet- Marketing of this project is by The Invidiata Team Homes is one of Oakville's and Mississauga's preing space for its congregation's use as well as that located in downtown Oakville at 83 Reynolds eminent builders of custom homes of significance. of the wider Oakville community. Currently a Street.