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4- The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday September 15, 2007 www.oakvillebeaver.com ADVERTORIAL Legend Homes Reveals Exclusive Elevation for London-style Single-level Private Residences By Rebecca Sum Living in downtown Oakville puts you in the centre of it all; it's an urban lifestyle that offers unique opportunities and convenient living. It puts you close to everything that makes downtown living special - parks, theatre, museums, galleries, harbour, cafes and restaurants. In the heart of it all lays Legend Homes newest and most exclusive venture. Launching their highest standard to date, The Coventry is a collection of 12 ultra-luxury singlelevel private residences located in historic downtown Oakville. Offering the unique opportunity of downtown living but feeling the presence of privacy and blue skies with unique roof top terraces, The Coventry is the perfect residence for distinctive owners that want city living but don't want to give up their privacy. As one of Oakville and Mississauga's largest and most prestigious custom homebuilders, Legend Homes continues to raise the bar. Recognizing a unique niche in the housing market that would offer single-level living in private residences that exude luxury, the elite launch of their newest brand The Legacy Collection was born. Ultra-luxury, as referred to by some industry experts, is the new standard of what a sumptuous residence should be like. As a result, meticulous plans for The Coventry feature uncommonly large residences, ranging from approximately 2,400 square feet to 3,200 square feet. Offering an exterior and interior finish schedule that would rival some of Oakville's finest custom homes, only the very best will be featured. With exterior elevations newly revealed, Christopher Invidiata, a long-time resident of Oakville and Sales Representative with The Invidiata Team RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage shared his thoughts on The Coventry's exclusive design: "The detailed exterior will surely make this a landmark building, designed and constructed to look like its been there for a 100 years." He continued, "the building materials and proportions in the archtrims are not easily found today in new construction." Dedicated to their attention to detail, Legend Homes formed an exclusive team to offer the ultimate in designing these distinctive residences. A leader in his field, William Hicks of The Hicks Partnership Inc. was brought onto the team to create the architectural vision for this special project. With their combined experience and architectural panache, design plans for The Coventry exude European flair - the strength of London style with a twist of Paris elegance. Commenting on the historical architectural significance of the building's design, William Hicks disclosed: "In the same way that the great buildings of the Beaux Arts tradition drew upon the forms of ancient Greece, so too their composition and ele- The Coventry ments were admired and reinterpreted in Great Britain - and later North America. From the overall massing down to the window detailing, and from its rusticated base up to its balustraded cornice, the Neo-Classical design elements of The Coventry have stood the test of time throughout the cities of Europe and North America." Accordingly, with the exterior design of The Coventry, it was essential to reproduce these elements of design. "A series of raised pilasters support a mid-level and upper cornice to frame the building, lending visual strength and compositional clarity to the façades. Between these pilasters, the rusticated wall surface adds depth and character, punctuated by carefully proportioned and pedimented windows. An elegant balustrade atop the upper cornice crowns this classic tri-partite vertical composition" shared Hicks. Further details include twin foyer towers punctuating the horizontal lines of the residence, flanked by variegated brick walls - adding colour and texture to the overall composition while distinguishing the entry elements from the principal stone exterior. Against this strong masonry backdrop is set the decorative wrought iron of the railings and the upper floor window screens. With strong architectural detail and elements of design, Legend Homes continues to insist on using the very best building materials available to complete the 100-year old look of this exceptional building. From the precise colour of stone to the rich contrast of the brick, no substitution in quality will be considered. With custom designed pilasters, detailed crown moulds, window surrounds, cornice and panels, the list goes on. Windows will be clad casement, elegant railings are wrought iron and the rooftop terraces will consist of exquisite landscaped areas, detailed wood trellis, copious planting beds, functional firepit and convenient BBQ gaslines. Appreciating their clientele and their discerning tastes, Legend Homes welcomed Ariel Muller of Ariel Muller Designs Inc. to the team to provide his talent and passion for creating beautiful interiors for elegant living. Recognizing their clientele live extraordinary lives and often define themselves by the passions they pursue and the quality with which they surround themselves, exclusive designs for these private residences will feature design appointments such as 10 foot ceilings, a walk-in temperature controlled wine cabinet, semi-private elevators, exclusive roof-top terraces and private parking spaces with immediate access into the building. Every convenience has been planned to perfection, "It meets the needs of the population in Oakville that are looking to reduce the size of their living environment and yet remain within the active urban core of the village" said William Hicks. The allure of residing in a community that combines a luxurious lifestyle with the advantages of single-level living will attract buyers quickly. "The concept of one floor bungalow living are rarely found in a condo suite of 2,400 to 3,200 square feet, so it's like having a bungalow in the heart of downtown without the maintenance" shared Christopher Invidiata. With its upscale features and offering the very best in luxury living, this development represents a lifestyle opportunity unlike any other found in this area. As a result, these residences will emerge as a `must-have' for adult buyers who are trading in larger single-family homes with no longer needed bedrooms for the countless advantages of carefree living. ATTEND A OF THESE ULTRA-LUXURY RESIDENCES on SATURDAY OCTOBER 13TH, 2007 from 10am-5pm at 83 Reynolds Street in Downtown Oakville Call to pre-register at (905)339-3444 x238 For more information please contact Christopher Invidiata, Sales Representative with RE/MAX Aboutowne Realty Corp. Brokerage at 905-338-9000 x238. Marketing of this project is by The Invidiata Team located in downtown Oakville at 83 Reynolds Street. SPECIAL PREVIEW