Features & Finishes

Welcome to Gala
• One & two-bedroom spacious homes set in the Central Gordon Estate neighbourhood

• Nearby urban conveniences include transit, restaurants, shopping, schools, parks

• Presented by Essence Properties, a reputable family owned, local builder

• Designed by award-winning Focus Architecture

• Indoor & outdoor amenity space

• All street and greenway ground level units offer convenient direct entry

• All units come with one dedicated parking stall

• Plenty of resident parking underground

• Convenient guest parking in the courtyard

Easy Living Inside
• Modern interiors by The Collaborative Design Studio

• Spacious & well thought out floorplans for living well

• Luxurious vinyl plank flooring through the living, dining and kitchen areas

• Lush carpeting in all bedrooms

• Spacious 9’ ceiling in all homes with 11’ ceilings in select homes

• Horizontal faux wood window blinds on all windows

• Family-sized, Samsung washer & dryer

• Large, functional laundry rooms in select homes

• Covered deck or ground floor patio extends living space to outside

• Two colour schemes to choose from: Modest and Formal

Chef-Inspired Kitchens
• Open concept with grand island, spacious pantries for ample storage (select units), convenient breakfast bar and designer pendant lighting

• Shaker style cabinetry with soft close hinges and undermount task lighting

• 4x12” ceramic backsplash

• Polished chrome pull handles

• Scratch, stain, and heat resistant quartz countertops

• Double-bowl undermount stainless steel sink with DELTA pull down spray faucet

• Stainless-steel Samsung appliance package includes:

- 31” Electric range

- 30” Microwave/hood fan

- 32” Refrigerator with French-doors

- 23” Dishwasher

Enviable Bathrooms
• Low maintenance quartz countertops with undermount sinks

• Modern DELTA chrome faucets & shower system

• Contemporary, large-format 1x2’ matte porcelain wall and floor tiles

• Elegant vanity bar lighting

• Modern polished chrome towel bars, robe hooks, tissue and towel holder

Safe & Secure
• All homes are pre-wired for technology with connections for high-speed fiber optic cable and internet, and CAT 5e wiring

• Hard-wired smoke and carbon monoxide detectors to keep you breathing easy and fire sprinklers for added safety in all homes and common areas

• Doors feature heavy deadbolt locks and door viewers

• Digital recording cameras for added assurance in select common areas

• A wireless security system is standard on ground floor homes

• Secure storage lockers for all units

Enhanced Quality Design
• Dimensionally stable TJI joists resist warping, twisting & shrinking that can lead to squeaky floors

• HardiPlank siding is an eco-friendly product that protects against cracking, rotting, hail damage, and termites for up to 50 years. It is also fire rated

• 2x6 sturdy exterior wall construction complete with a rainscreen technology system

• Oversized premium windows with low-E glazing to reduce UV-light damage and improve energy efficiency

• 1 1/2” concrete topping between floors

Home Warranty + Information
• New Home information package including:
- Comprehensive online library with interactive maintenance plan
- Printed homeowner guide with detailed product
specifications and information of all trades/suppliers involved in the construction at GALA
- 24/7 homeowner care department to respond to your urgent needs

Premium Warranty by National Home Warranty:
- 2 years coverage materials & workmanship
- 5 years coverage building envelope, including water penetration
- 10 years coverage for major structural defects

Resident-Only Amenities
• Exclusive access to The Collective Lounge:

- Multi-purpose area with kitchen, billiards table, media lounge, bathroom and patio
- Age-friendly outdoor amenity finished with a firepit lounge, play area and barbeque

Final Touches (Upgrade Options)
• Built-in closet organization system

• Premium glass bathtub enclosure

• Additional parking (Limited supply)

• Air Conditioning

Elevator

Playground

Storage