Amexon introduces nature-inspired, master-planned community – The Residences at Central Park

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Every now and then, a residential opportunity comes along that is unlike any other. That’s what Amexon Development Corp. has in mind for Central Park, its 12-acre, master-planned, mixed-use community on Sheppard Avenue in the Bayview Village neighbourhood. Central Park has been designed to be a vibrant, environmentally sustainable community and a nexus between the urban and natural worlds. Residents enjoy proximity to a range of urban conveniences, have the subway and GO Transit at their front door, and direct access to the East Don Parkland’s sprawling, forested ravine that surrounds the property in lush nature.

Jason Shiff, executive sales manager, explains: “Central Park is a nature-inspired upscale community unlike anything else in Toronto. We’re tremendously excited about launching sales. Central Park will be a quiet oasis in vibrant urban surroundings, where outdoor lovers are going to be able to immerse themselves in nature all year long. The ravine is part of the Don River Valley parklands where there’s a network of walking and cycling trails to explore that lead all the way downtown. And the community is connected, with the Leslie subway station and the relocated Oriole GO station right at your front door. Getting around the city, the GTA and beyond will be incredibly convenient.”

Lifestyle potential

Bayview Village Shopping Centre is just down the road, with Loblaws, Pusateri’s Fine Foods, Oliver & Bonacini Cafe Grill and a variety of other shops and services, ranging from restaurants to lifestyle and wellness. Yorkdale, Fairview Mall, golf courses, parks and other destinations are within easy reach with immediate access to public transit, Hwy. 401, the DVP and the 404.

“We took a lot of time and care planning the look and lifestyle potential of Central Park,” Shiff adds. “It’s going to redefine how residents live, work and play.”

The community itself will feature outstanding shared amenities, retail, restaurants and services – including an on-site daycare. The award-winning Central Park Common is at the heart of the community – an artfully landscaped, three-acre urban park. Think traditional village green, where residents can gather and connect in person along pedestrian-friendly streets lined with bike paths, casual dining venues, fountains and reflecting pools. Year-round programming will include a farmers’ market and a picturesque skating rink.

Amexon enlisted an award-winning team to craft a development destined to become a local landmark. CORE Architects’ artful exterior for the residential condominiums is in harmony with the natural surroundings, with facades displaying an organic leaflike design in a constant interplay of sun and shade. Balconies are a full six ft. deep with vista views, and floor-to-ceiling suite windows invite the outdoors in for a stunning effect. “We wanted to break away from the conventional,” explains CORE’s Deni Poletti, “to express a harmonious coexistence between sparkling glass and nature. It was important to be respectful of the tower’s natural setting above the East Don Parkland.”

Visionary design

The visionary design features an elegant, hotel-inspired, port-cochere that provides an inviting sense of arrival, with an artisan-designed fountain and lush landscaping by renowned Cosburn Nauboris Landscape Architects.

Sophisticated suite and amenity interiors continue a contemporary vibe, with modern features grounded in natural materials and earthy colours. “We were really inspired to create something new and fresh,” says Dan Menchions of II by IV DESIGN. “We want these spaces to evoke the allure and comfort of nature, with detailed features and finishes that unite a love of the outdoors and creative living.”

In keeping with the “lifestyle like no other” approach of this development, residents will have the use of 55,000-sq.-ft. of fitness, wellness, leisure and social amenity space offering something for residents of all ages. The Park Club will be home to indoor and outdoor saltwater pools, a state-of-the-art fitness club, half-court basketball, a screening room/theatre, recording/media studio, event space, piano/wine lounge, kids’ club, guest suites and yoga studio. Among the leisure-inspired amenities will be rooftop Zen gardens, barbecue areas, a skating rink, bowling alley, golf simulator, hobby studio, and pet daycare/grooming facilities. Working from “home” will be made easy in the spacious 5,000-sq.-ft. co-working space, featuring smart technology, meeting rooms, hot desks and a business centre.

Environmental sustainability is high on the priority list, and Central Park will be built to Amexon’s Green Development Standard, incorporating industry-leading Green features. The tower’s glass crown has reflective solar panels that supplement the building’s energy needs, and Green roofs that reduce energy consumption. A thermal building envelope minimizes energy usage and next-generation mechanical systems incorporate advanced airflow and filtration systems. Central Park is the first large-scale project of its kind in Canada to include EV charging stations in all parking areas. There will also be on-site auto-share and bike-share options available.

Superior design

The community will eventually encompass more than 1,500 suites, in suites ranging from one- to three-bedroom plus den layouts, in sizes from 439 to 1,200 sq. ft. Among the superb features and finishes will be nine-ft.-high, smooth-finish ceilings, European-inspired kitchen cabinetry designed by II by IV DESIGN, and granite or quartz-surface slab countertops. Prices will begin from the $600,000s.

For a true appreciation of Amexon’s superior design and meticulously detailed craftsmanship, visit the must-see, 10,000-sq.-ft. all-glass Presentation Centre at 1200 Sheppard Ave. E. Spectacular gallery-like surroundings include kitchen, bathroom and walk-in closet vignettes that display many of the high-end appointments that come standard here. In the Finish Gallery, designer packages ensure a design-driven suite for every aesthetic sensibility.

Amexon Development is one of Toronto’s most prominent and innovative real estate developers, building its reputation as a multi-award-winning firm by delivering superior-quality properties. The Residences at Central Park is a world-class residential destination that sets new standards in the condominium industry.

The Presentation Centre will be located at 1200 Sheppard Ave. E. 416.252.3000 centralparktoronto.com