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15 Maki Dr. is the first condominium to be built in Greater Sudbury since 1988.
Right place, right time
VICKI GILHULA
Spring 2008 |
The distinctive looking building, which will face southwest, has four floors, including a garden floor and a penthouse. There will be a walk-out door to the lake, as well as a day-use dock and a barbecue facility. All units have views of Lake Nepahwin.
One, two and three bedroom suites are available, with living areas ranging from 728- to 1,590-square feet. The units start at $299,900.
Each unit contains a large living and dining area, kitchen. laundry facilities, spacious glass-railed balconies (on the first three floors). and a large master bedroom with en suite bath and walk-in closet. Living rooms, dining rooms and master bedrooms have nine-foot ceilings.
Owners have the choice of ceramic flooring in the kitchen, bathroom(s), laundry room and foyer. Upgrades
include fireplaces, granite counter tops and breakfast bars.
This is the first condominium project in the city since 1988, and they have been well received, explains Dalron project manager Sharon Clarke.
With construction to be completed by September 2008, and without a model unit, Dalron has sold more than half of the units.
Dalron developed 15 Maki with empty-nesters and young retirees in mind, says Clarke.
Many of the buyers are a decade away from retirement but are planning ahead. As they grow older, convenient shopping and easy access to services will be key since many seniors don’t want to be totally depend on their vehicles.
Buyers are interested in having a nice place to live, with a lake view and without the worry of yard maintenance. Some are single women looking for the security and noworry maintenance condo living affords.
Tribury Construction constructed the building’s shell and is using “insulated concrete forms.” By using these forms, the resistance factor (R-factor) of each unit will be increased, meaning residents will save on heating and air conditioning costs.
“It also ensures each unit is virtually sound-proof,” says Clarke. “You won’t hear showers running or footsteps pacing from adjacent suites or above.”
