Page 40, Whitby Free Press, Wednesday, May 3, 199 UL URi LES lHE iClRiA LLE MA SIOIS ARRIVE N WHITBY Location, Location, Location "Location is a key factor to wise real estate," says J.R. Faulkner, Contract Manager for Victoriaville Mansions. He has just opened a "Luxury for.Less" model home/sales office to showcase his newest project, to be built at the corner of Dundas and Garden Streets in Whitby, for occupancy in the fall of 1995, "We expect to sell 300 homes in 8 weekends, just as we did in Peterborough over the winter months." So, what's been causing al] the excitement? "Homes for under $100,000.00! Luxury for less." Our purchasers say "This sounds too good to be true. How is it possible?" Well, the builder is Tribe Group, a consortium of trades and material suppliers, where each partner shaves a little off his price to save a lot for the purchaser. "Victoriaville is not being built so much by business people as it is by construction people. Our President is an astute professional engineer. There is a team of committed engineers,'trades people and building material suppliers that has put their money into this project to prove a point: that luxury living for less is very achievable in the 90's. Why? Technology: technology that is hi-tech but proven. New homes are better built homes; our homes are best built." "Our homes are all concrete for true structural integrity, for true fire separation. Our homes are totally sound-proofed and completely waterproof." Downsizers "And yes, I am excited. We have a formula that is welcomed and embraced by downsizers, seniors, professionals and first-time buyers. We could architecturally rebuild Ontario for the coming century - low-rise, luxury for less, worry free and more...." Faulkner is a five-star, certified R-2000 builder, acclaimed, immitated and featured in Canadian national magazines. He has been a prolific infill replacement home builder of "monster homes" in North York and Toronto, transforming neighbourhoods to the extent that coachlines now tour those streets made over by him on their site seeing tours. Faulkner is still building mansions but no longer just for the rich. He brings to the Victoriaville condo homes attention to detail and all of the technology he incorporated into his million dollar monster homes: extra height ceilings, 40 oz. carpets, decorative Victorian mouldings... the effect is stunning and one marvels that these homes are being offered at luxury for less prices: an 810 sq. ft. two bedroom sells for $87,900.00. "And there is no wasted space," adds Faulkner. "No staircases. Our homes operate on one level." Incredible Miracle in Housing What you're getting lends credence to Victoriaville's ad slogan: An Incredible Miracle in Housing. Every condo has its own 94% high-efficiency gas-fired fumace, which will heat a two bedroom floorplan for $17 a month. year round. You individually control your own heat. hydro and air conditioning. Windows and exterior french doors, manufactured by FCI, are rated #1 in terms of energy efficiency by the Canada Research Council. Victoriaville Mansions, it should be noted, is perhaps the most environmentally-responsible home development in the country. Worry Free and More "Wood isn't as important as it used to be in construction," says Victoriaville's Contract Manager. "We use metal studs now. And our handrails and crown comices are crafted from high density foams. These are better building materials... ask any carpenter who has to cut a mitered corner and he'll confirm what I say." "Our exterior walls are coated in a super-material called.Durock. Not only is it gracious and dignified, but it holds the heat in better than brick. It's an acrylic application, which makes it totally impenetrable.by moisture, and more resilient to Canada's temperature extremes." "We even have recyclable garbage chutes on every floor," he adds. Prepare to be Amazed Recent reports indicate that new home sales are in a terrible slump in Ontario, but Faulkner counters that the problem is less recessionary in nature than the media reports. "Look at our reservation cheques," he says, waving a thick file folder. "People are a lot more careful about their purchases... in everything!l They are more discerning. They want more value for their money. They want homes that are unique, extraordinary. But priced right for the 90's. There's nothing wrong with real estate that the price won't cure. Purchasers want to be proud to open their door when company arrives for dinner. They want anxiety-relieving grounds to tour, and gazebos where they can meet and chat with friends. Homes have to live, breathe and nurture lifestyle,"Faulkner says, "Prepare to be Amazed. Victoriaville Mansions are luxury for less." SOMEONE Il VENTS A BiTER MOUSETRAP. WEABSOLUTELYDARE YOU TO SHOP AND COMPARE!