Description

Tranquillity surrounds you

At Aura, the wind and water are your neighbours, and serenity is a way of life. Inside is comfort and quiet sophistication; outside is a statement of graceful living.

Quiet sophistication

At just four stories high, Aura features West Coast modern architecture quietly at home with its surroundings. Built by award-winning Homewood Constructors Ltd., Aura offers an exclusive collection of 34 condominium homes where you can choose from one, two and three-bedroom layouts carefully designed to enhance the lifestyle that draws you to this peaceful corner of Sidney.

An incredible lightness of space

From the airy over-height ceilings, two professionally curated colour scheme palettes, Oak cabinetry and engineered Oak flooring to premium energy-efficient stainless steel appliances and a natural gas fireplace, everything at Aura is designed for elegance and flow.

BUILDING FEATURES

Quiet Sophistication & Lasting Quality

• An exclusive collection of 34 one, two and three-bedroom condominiums in Sidney, BC. Built by award-winning local builder Homewood Constructors Ltd.

• Architecture by the acclaimed dHKarchitects, a local Victoria firm.

• Sleek, stylish rooflines, extensive glazing, cedar siding, rock veneer, cementitious composite sheathing and glass deck railings.

• All construction meets or exceeds the current Step Code Certification standards which integrate sustainable building techniques and materials, energy conservation and waste management measures.

• Rainscreen exterior envelope technology and earthquake-prepared design.

• Energy-efficient, thermally isolated, double-glazed, vinyl-framed windows and doors.

• Suite wall and floor insulation systems provide superior party wall sound separation.

• Every suite features an energy-efficient recovery ventilator system with a programmable smart controller.

• Prewired for high-speed internet and digital cable connections.

Serene Interiors

• Polished interiors by Heather Kallos Design Inc. featuring two colour palette options.

• Signature brushed wide plank, matte finished, engineered Oak wood flooring in main living areas.

• Trackless contemporary carpeting throughout bedrooms and dens with a 25-year warranty.

• Airy, smooth painted over-height 9-foot ceilings with architecturally boxed, vaulted or raised ceiling areas.

• Sound resistant painted solid core wood suite entry doors.

• Moulded interior swing doors (including most closet doors) are smooth, painted Fineline flush, with satin steel finished lever sets.

• Opaque glazed French swing or pocket doors to some ensuites and powder rooms.

• Stylish, linear, clean natural gas fireplace in the living rooms. Heat generating and direct vented, it acts as the primary heat source in the suites.

• Condensing on-demand gas hot water heater in every suite.

• Balancing energy-efficient lighting fixtures, some with dimmer switch controls.

• Modern aluminum light-controlling 2-inch horizontal Venetian window blinds throughout.

• Full-size stacked front-loading high-efficiency Samsung washers and dryers. Inspired Kitchens

• Custom open-island or galley style kitchens are simply designed for ease-of-use and are perfect for entertaining.

• Finely crafted premium Oak wood cabinets by Benson Industries with face-mounted brushed steel pulls, soft-close door/drawer hardware, hidden touch latches and/or under-mount pulls.

• Built-in cutlery tray and pull-out recycling bins.

• Polished solid quartz countertops with combination quartz and white glass tile backsplash.

• Undermounted, double bowl, stainless steel, satin finish sinks.

• Sleek European-style, single lever, tower faucets, complete with a pull-out spray wand.

• Rough-in provided for installation of future garburators.

• Recessed under-cabinet LED puck lighting, pendant lighting and overhead pot lights throughout the kitchen.

• Premium energy-efficient stainless steel appliances.

INSPIRED KITCHENS CONTINUED

• Two and Three Bedroom Suites:  Bosch 36-inch counter-depth, French door refrigerators.  Bosch 30-inch self-cleaning wall ovens with Bosch 30-inch microwaves.  Bosch 30-inch gas cooktops in black.  Bosch ultra-quiet dishwashers.  Venmar Chef powerful pyramid chimney range hood fans.

• One Bedroom Suites:  Electrolux Energy Star 24-inch refrigerators with 12 c.f. of storage.  Frigidaire slide-in gas ranges.  Bosch ultra-quiet dishwashers.  Whirlpool low profile microwaves with hood fans. Rest-Inspired Ensuites & Bathrooms

• Imported handset designer ceramic tiled floors and bath/shower surrounds.

• Floating custom cabinetry in the ensuites, with solid white quartz countertops and motion sensor-activated LED strip lighting under vanities.

• Sleek European-style deck-mounted single-lever faucets with under-mounted basins in the ensuites.

Other bathrooms feature two-handle faucets and drop-in basins.

• Nuheat Systems heated floor tiles in all bathrooms provide soothing warmth.

• Spacious walk-in showers feature rain shower heads with rolling bi-pass glass doors in the ensuites and glass screens around the soaker bathtubs.

• Elongated elegant toilets with powerful ultra-low flush systems and slow-close seats.

• Classic full height mirrors with chrome trim and sconce lighting mounted on the mirrors in the ensuites.

Graceful Outdoor Living

• Landscaping designed by award-winning LADR Landscape Design Ltd.

• Hard and soft landscaping transitions residents to the outdoors with large private ground floor patios and easy access to outdoor walkways and surrounding spaces.

• Upper-level homes feature spacious balconies with aluminum and glass railings and exterior lighting for outdoor entertaining and enjoyment.

• Gas barbeque outlets are provided on every deck and patio.

Peace of Mind: Security & Convenience

• Main entrance controlled by an Enterphone system with card access and video security monitoring.

• Secure underground parking for all suites with electronic and Enterphone access to the parkade.

• All parkade stalls have been roughed-in for electric vehicle plug-ins.

• Secure individual bike storage can be provided at each parking stall.

• Exterior covered short term bike parking.

• Travelers’ Insurance Company of Canada 2-5-10 year warranty, Canada’s most comprehensive workmanship, building envelope and structural warranty.

• Homewood Constructors Ltd. customer care warranty.