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
