From Drake:

Already under construction, this new community will introduce 135 homes to the neighbourhood with a variety of homes from efficient studios to stunning penthouse suites with incredible views. An array of different housing options awaits buyers at Drake, each designed around today’s active downtown lifestyle. Roughly one third of the 135 residences are studios , one third are one-bedroom suites with the remainder a mixture of spacious two-bedroom/two-bath suites, and seven two-storey ground-level town-homes featuring direct access to the tree-lined street.

Sitting on the corner of 7th Street and 15th Ave. SW, Drake is in the heart of the trendy 17th Avenue and Beltline neighbourhood, within walking distance of many boutiques and restaurants, including 1410, Una, Caffé Beano, Melrose Café and Bar and The Ship and Anchor Pub.

Drake’s design is smart and green. Designed to LEED standards, the building sports some of the latest eco-friendly technologies, including water smart plumbing and energy efficient building envelope systems. It incorporates over-height ceilings in most living areas and clever floor plans that maximize space. All homes are equipped with luxury features like a European-style ceramic backsplash, composite stone countertops, engineered wood flooring and stainless steel appliances. Buyers have the choice of 2 designer colour schemes by the award winning InSight Design Group.

Community Room

INTERIORS

• One of two interior colour schemes to select by the award-winning Insight Design Group
• Contemporary laminate wood flooring in shades of Midnight or Tan in living areas with high performing acoustical underlay
• Soft, warm carpet in all bedrooms
• Blomberg washer/dryer (with Energy Star rated washer) in Neat White
• Low VOC paints used throughout all homes
• Overheight ceilings in most living areas for a roomy, expansive feel
• Aluminum and glass railing details on all patio

KITCHEN

• Modern kitchen cabinet doors and drawers with contemporary finish in
shades of Cinder or Grey Cocoa
• Sleek, contemporary cabinetry hardware
• European, matte white ceramic tile backsplash of varying thicknesses for
a three-dimensional look
• Durable, polished kitchen countertops in black stone
• Samsung Energy Star stainless steel refrigerator with bottom freezer
• Fulgor stainless steel cook top
• Fulgor built-in wall oven with Cool-Touch door
• Samsung Energy Star rated stainless steel built in dishwasher
• Panasonic stainless steel microwave with stainless steel built in trim kit
• Rolling in-drawer bin for waste and recycling
• Stainless steel undermount sinks with chrome faucet and pull-out nozzle
• Recessed pot lighting and under-cabinet task lighting
• Surface track lighting with moveable lamps in the studio home

BATHROOM

• Bathroom cabinet doors and drawers in contemporary finish
• Polished chrome bathroom accessories, including towel bars and paper holder
• Flat, polished-edge vanity mirror
• Large ceramic shower wall tiles in a crisp, matte white finish
• Large porcelain floor tiles in one of two colours, Light Smoke or Mist
• Polished white stone countertops (studios, 1-bedroom and master ensuite
in 2-bedroom homes)
• Polished composite stone countertops (main bathroom in 2-bedroom
homes and powder room in townhouses)
• Water-smart plumbing fixtures in all bathrooms and kitchens
• Energy-efficient, low-consumption dual flush toilet by Toto
• Undermount porcelain sink with chrome faucet
• Sliding glass or framed shower doors and deep, contemporary soaker tub