Core Development, modern living in Birch Cliff

By NextHome Staff
March 14, 2019

Urban Towns offer brand-new homes in an established community

You don’t have to go far in Toronto to find a diverse and distinctive neighbourhood.

The city is blessed with many great pockets of culture and commerce, each with its own strong sense of community.

While living in an established neighbourhood is a point of pride for most Torontonians, interested buyers are hard-pressed to find reasonably priced, brand new, ground-related living in these areas, amidst all of the demand.

Core Development Group looks to tackle this problem head on, with its multi-site plans for Toronto’s underdeveloped Birch Cliff neighbourhood; three inspiring builds are poised to revitalize the east-end enclave.

“Birch Cliff truly is a hidden gem,” explains Bryan Nykoliation, President of Core Development Group Ltd. “The neighbourhood is a charming tapestry of idyllic well-kept homes, leafy boulevards, trendy cafés and storefronts…and it’s just steps away from the lake.”

The current development, coming this month, is set at the southeast corner of Kingston Road and Birchcliff Avenue.

Birchcliff Urban Towns is, indeed, a short distance from the Beach and perfectly situated in an area bustling with restaurants, parks and schools.

The fact that the modern townhome development is so incredibly close to transit, as well as Queen East and Danforth Village, will attract professionals and culture-lovers alike – making Birchcliff Urban Towns the perfect “close enough, far enough” neighbourhood.

With its beige-stone façade, elegant brick and oversized windows, the design is sleek and sophisticated. True to its reputation as environmentally conscious architects, RAW Design has also ensured that the homes have plenty of greenspace, highlighted by a landscaped courtyard garden, and an aesthetic in keeping with the surrounding beauty.

“We wanted a design that was connected to the community,” says Nykoliation. “And RAW came up with a master plan that seamlessly blends into the neighbourhood fabric while retaining a uniqueness all its own.”

Much of that uniqueness comes from the work of award-winning designers, U31. Noted for its clean, functional, urban flair, U31 has appointed Birchcliff’s 52 modern urban towns with features and furnishings that are at once elegant and modern.

Homes that range from 823 to 1,677 sq. ft. of indoor and outdoor space boast genuine natural oak staircase treads and wide plank laminate flooring. And with nine-ft. ceilings and expansive windows, the open concept one-, two- and three-bedroom units are bathed in natural light shining in from the balconies and terraces.

The European-inspired open-concept kitchens at Birchcliff come with an island and cabinetry in a choice of two standard schemes. Each kitchen features under-cabinet lighting as well as an elegant ceramic backsplash.

U31 had customized comfort in mind when designing Birchcliff’s spa-inspired bathrooms. The quartz countertops, porcelain floor tiling and soaker tub are paired with European-style cabinetry that comes in a choice of two standard schemes.

And the team’s commitment to modern, green living means a host of environmental features for residents, including a geothermal heating and cooling system and energy efficient windows.

Outdoor living spaces abound at Birchcliff, and the rooftop terrace in particular is made for entertaining, with ample space for residents to host family and friends and enjoy the views of the city. But it’s the exquisite garden courtyard in the centre of the development that is most striking.

Lit walkways, mini-parkettes and shaded benches provide a natural refuge from the city, while keeping it all within reach.

You really don’t have to go far in Toronto to find a diverse and distinctive neighbourhood. It’s called Birchcliff Urban Towns, and it’s a new vision of lakeside living.

To learn more about these homes, register now at coredevelopment.ca.

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