Nowhere in Ottawa is springing into life more at the moment than Lebreton Flats. The site next to the Canadian war museum is undergoing a major redevelopment, taking prime undeveloped land downtown and turning it into a vibrant community. With proposals for the site including a new arena for the Ottawa Senators, museums, concert venues and residential and commercial developments, Lebreton is set to become the city's new hot spot.
Already established at Lebreton is Claridge Homes' Fusion development. A three building project, the community includes six storey and eight storey condo buildings joined together by a row of stacked townhouses. There are also several 2 storey condos overlooking Fleet street mews, which will become a pedestrian street. With beautiful views over the Ottawa River and the Lebreton flats, green space is an essential factor in the development – 40% of the land will be dedicated green space making it an attractive oasis just minutes from the downtown core. Green living is a constant theme in the Fusion development, which has targeted LEED silver certification. Environmental choices such as a green 'vegetated roof' provides further insulation and regional materials have been used where possible to support the local economy and reduce unnecessary transport emissions.
The grand two storey lobby has a botanical wall and a concierge on duty 12 hours a day. Facilities on site include an outdoor swimming pool, a fitness room and a clubhouse with a kitchen and bar. The rooftop terrace offers gardens and panoramic views over the aqueduct, Parliament hill and towards the Gatineau Hills. No matter which direction you turn, there's a stunning view to be seen.
Every unit comes upgraded as standard with hardwood flooring throughout, granite counters and 6 appliances. A number of model suites have been fully furnished and range in size and price from the 613 sq.ft Lily which starts at $264,000 to the 1215 sq. ft Daisy which starts at $584,000. Both of these are available as models for viewing, along with the 1150 sq. ft Lilac and the 1030 sq. ft Tulip which start at $560,000 and $495,000 respectively.
The Lily, despite it's diminutive size, offers plenty of space for a single person or couple. With one bedroom and bathroom, features like the full sized kitchen and washer/dryer have not been compromised. There is also room for a dining table so entertaining and dinner parties are a breeze.
The Tulip, with its large open plan living/dining room offers a huge island/breakfast bar, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and on some floors, three balconies! The foyer of this model feels particularly grand, with a wide, open entrance. The second bedroom is on the corner and offers dual aspect windows. The stylish monochrome interior of the model is brightened up with pops of pink and reflects the kind of style urbanites buying into Fusion might appreciate.
The Lilac offers a very different feel design wise: all white with bright accents of yellow and green. With views overlooking the river and the aqueduct, this unit feels very spacious. The master bedroom has both an ensuite and a walk in closet and the second bedroom includes the unusual addition of a glazed panel between the bedroom and the living room. This distinctive architectural feature creates a sense of openness throughout the space and disperses light from room to room. The 23' living/dining/kitchen offers a roomy living space, with a balcony giving you the perfect vantage point to enjoy the stunning sunsets over the Ottawa River.
The largest of the four models, the Daisy has a unique plan, with one entire curved wall of windows creating a show stopping space, far removed from the rectangular rooms we are used to. The furniture in the model unit has been carefully arranged to show potential buyers how they could position their pieces in the Daisy. With a separate study area and a large living/dining room, the kitchen, whilst definitely open plan, feels like it's own designated space due to the floor plan arrangement and is more than large enough to fit a table and chairs for informal kitchen suppers. Two bedrooms and two bathrooms complete the space with the master including a walk in closet and ensuite.
It's the views and the windows that set these condos apart from others. Claridge has taken advantage of the stunning views in every direction by ensuring each model is filled with large floor to ceiling windows. Situated just minutes from the downtown core, residents can walk to the bars and restaurants of the market or take advantage of the nearby light rail once it's completed to travel with ease across the city. Perfectly positioned to take in the sounds of Bluesfest or ride your bike along the river parkway, Fusion is a great option for those looking for urban life away from the hustle and bustle of the downtown core. Inventory units are available with immediate occupancy and indoor parking is available for $30,000.
For more information visit the sales centre at 300 Lett Street or
www.claridgefusion.com
http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/03/27/claridge-brings-fusion-to-lebreton-flats
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