Arkell Lofts: Coming Soon to Guelph
By Lucas on Aug 30, 2013
From Granite Homes
Granite Homes is excited to announce their newest Guelph Community – Arkell Lofts.
This unique urban style community offers sleek, contemporary loft-style living in Guelph’s South End. There are only 32 residences available in this exciting new development being built on Arkell Road just East of Gordon Street.
The exterior consists of a stunning mix of glass, natural limestone, treated wood and extensive landscaping. All of this combined together creates an urban style living in a rapidly developing area of Guelph. Granite Homes worked closely with award winning Altius Architects (www.Altius.net), recognized for clean contemporary designs and environmentally friendly practices. Together they have created a community that is unique, modern and very different from anything that has been constructed in Guelph to date.
These architecturally stunning, unconventional units fan out allowing sunlight to penetrate the spaces between buildings creating a very distinctive street-scape on Arkell Road and within the development. Large overhangs and recessed windows combined with passive solar design ensure shading in the summer months while maximizing light in the winter.
Arkell Lofts will feature 3 distinct styles of units ranging in size from 1160 to 1710 square feet. Thoughtfully designed Bungalow and 2-level layouts include expansive open-concept, socially minded main living spaces with practical bedrooms and luxurious washrooms and ensuites. Two-bedroom, Three-bedroom and Two-bedroom + den plans are available boasting 9’ ceilings, huge gourmet kitchens with granite counters where friends and family can gather , modern trim and finishing details as well as private balconies and terraces. The top two floors of the buildings are linked together with a “bridge” connecting neighbouring buildings allowing pedestrian traffic to flow underneath.
From the onset, this project has been thoughtfully planned. During the approval process use of the land was donated to local organizations to grow organic produce for local consumption at restaurants, food banks and sold at the Guelph Farmer’s Market. The original property had a single house on it which will be demolished as part of the development. Prior to demolition, Granite Homes donated the house to the local Fire Department and Police Department to be used for training exercises. Anything that could be recycled from the house was donated to Habitat for Humanity. Even the mulch created from clearing the site was used to create trails.
With prices starting in the low 300’s and condominium fees averaging approximately $200/month this is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a carefree, unique and affordable lifestyle. This project is fully approved and site construction will begin this fall. Occupancy as early as Summer 2014!
REGISTER TODAY at GraniteHomes.ca for more information on these contemporary, luxurious and affordable loft style condominiums.
