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New urbanist living in Abbotsford at Aston Row.
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n a recent poll conducted by the City of Abbotsford, 41% of respondents said that it was important to live within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and other services. This “new urbanist trend” is rapidly gaining momentum throughout North America, and has gained huge popularity in our neighbouring communities. Garrison Crossing located in Chilliwack is an exteremly popular example of a new urbanist styled development that has been a huge success. Algra Bros, national award winning builders of Garrison Crossing are now bringing their new urbanist styled developments to Abbotsford with Aston Row. Aston Row’s 46 custom-built rowhomes are on a mature tree-lined street in the Midtown District of Abbotsford. Nestled between the university district to the south and Historic Downtown to the north, Midtown offers unparalleled access to everything Abbotsford has to offer. Quickly becoming Abbotsford’s hottest new neighbourhood, Midtown is home to several major developments that are quickly changing the Midtown landscape and paving the way to Abbotsford’s newest walkable vibrant
neighobourhood. A short two minute walk from Aston Row reveals the Shops at Midtown, coming in 2016. The Shops at Midtown will have 20+ restaurants, food stores, shops, and Cabellas. Broadening your walk from Aston Row, within 10 minutes you will be able to discover a host of shops and services such as Restaurant 62, Peoples Drug Mart, Buckets Fresh Flower Market, Wild Orange Spa, Little Japan Sushi, Tim Hortons, Hoon Park, Lee’s Chicken, Shoppers Drug Mart, Subway, Abbotsford Medical Tower, and Steamer’s Coffee House. A less than 15 minute walk will bring you to the Abbotsford Centre, The University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre, Fraser Valley Regional Library, Abbotsford Middle and Senior Secondary Schools, Abbotsford Arts Centre, and Mill Lake Park. Stop in at the Aston Row showhome and as you look at the handsome brick facades and walk along the new tree-lined walkways you’ll think you’re in London or Manhattan’s Upper West Side. The showhome is open daily 1-5 PM. www.astonrowhomes.com
Walkable communities like Aston Row are growing in demand. In a recent poll by the City of Abbotsford,* 41% of respondents said that it was important to them to be within walking distance of restaurants, shopping, and other services. Within a short walk of Aston Row are amenities such as Restaurant 62, Abbotsford Centre and coming soon, The Shops at Midtown.
*“Abbotsfwd. Shape Your City,” City of Abbotsford, 2014
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Innovative designs make downsizing at Aston Row a step up.
our home has been good to you. You’ve raised your family here. But now the kids are starting to move out, the rooms are empty, and around every corner you see another project that needs your attention. Your weekends are spent doing yard work and painting rooms while your friends are busy vacationing in Hawaii or golfing at the club. What are the options? Condos are convenient but there’s very little space to entertain your friends and family. Conventional townhome complexes often create the fishbowl effect and don’t offer the privacy you value. Aston Row, 46 custom-built rowhomes in the Midtown district of Abbotsford, is the answer. Built by Algra Bros, national award-winning builders of Garrison Crossing in Chilliwack, Aston Row has the space, level of quality, and carefree living perfectly suited to the discerning downsizer. Aston Row’s exteriors recall London’s elegant Terrace Row homes of the Victorian era.
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However, 19th century London ends when you walk through the front door into the open concept main level. The kitchen, dining room, and living room are bright, spacious, and designed with livability in mind. An island is the centrepiece of the gourmet kitchen, perfect for guests to gather around as you prep dinner. The living room, with a sunny bay window, easily fits a full suite of furniture, including a large screen television. You’ll find the dining area roomy enough to comfortably host holiday dinners. Aston Row’s soundproof concrete common walls provide the privacy and quiet you require. Options abound to make Aston Row the home of your dreams, including personal electric elevators, hardwood floors, and custom cabinetry, With two, three, and four bedroom floorplans, Aston Row offers you plenty of living choices. The showhome is open daily from 1-5 pm. McCallum and Highway 1. www.astonrowhomes.com
Innovative use of new technologies, such as the private electric elevators available at Aston Row, above, allow you to downsize and maintain large and luxurious living spaces
Gourmet kitchens with large islands and stone countertops are perfect for entertaining friends and family.
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Alex Kotai
President & Senior Mortgage Advisor – Your Mortgage Source
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lex Kotai started off his lending career working for a major Bank. He spent most of this time in management roles and was responsible for significant mortgage targets during his time there. As time went on though he became disheartened with organizational politics and the way customers were treated. “At the end of the day everything came down to numbers with the customers” says Alex. “How much revenue could you make off of them and how many services could
you get from them.” As the focus shifted more and more towards this he had enough and decided to go on his own as a mortgage broker 8 years ago. Alex has always been a “people focused” and “customer service” driven person and becoming an independent broker allowed him to keep this mantra while still working in the business he loved. After several years as a broker he decided to open his own brokerage Your Mortgage Source. In the last 5 years this brokerage has
grown from a single man operation to having over 20 brokers and has become Abbotsford’s largest mortgage brokerage. “I believe if you work hard and treat people honestly and fairly it will all work out in the end” says Alex. Your Mortgage Source is a franchise of one of the nations’ largest mortgage brokerages Verico Financial Group Inc. Through this membership in Verico, all of its brokers have access to the best mortgage rates and products in the industry. Your Mortgage Source is able
to place your mortgage with many different banks, credit unions, online lenders and other sources including private lenders. The days of having to walk into your local branch to get a mortgage are long gone. Just ask the thousands of people in the Abbotsford area and across the country who have used their services. With Your Mortgage Source you have a one-stop full service shop for all of your mortgage needs. Please visit our website at www.ymscanada.ca or call 604-556-3893 for more information.
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About Mill Tower
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uilt in 1968 as an impressive grain mill to service area farmers, the Mill Tower stood as an icon of the rapidly growing ag agri-business that would make Abbotsford the agriculture capital of Canada. Although A Abbotsford remains a leader in the agri-busines agri-business, the need for the grain mill changed over time, the land was sold and the tower was later developed by Conwest Developments, part of the Conwest Group of Companies. The redevelopment in 2009 revealed a transformation unlike any other in the lower
mainland. The tallest building in Abbotsford at 245 feet tall, Mill Tower is a landmark in Abbotsford’s Railway District, boasting bright, unique and inspiring office spaces that stem from solid roots in the Abbotsford community. The redevelopment of such a unique building was a challenging but rewarding process. Careful attention was taken to address pieces of the tower from the grain mill’s operating days, such as the large grain silos that ran the full height of the building. The silos remain as they were too large to remove but they were carefully cleaned and then sealed top and bottom. Clues of its former use can be found throughout the Mill such as the massive 42” hexagonal concrete pillars and steel knobs
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on the ceilings where giant hoppers were attached. The Tower’s height is equivalent to that of a 20 storey building, however, because of the unique layout only 5 floors can be occupied, but they do not disappoint with 20 ft open ceilings, exposed steel rafters and 16 ft windows that take in picture perfect views. Two state of the art elevators move quietly and quickly between floors. When you enter the lobby, you get a sense of the upscale finishing and attention to detail, from polished concrete floors to granite in every washroom. It’s not a surprise that Mill Tower was awarded Best Commercial Renovation/Restoration project in the Fraser Valley.
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Waterleaf Luxury Condos Janae Nicole of Myriad Pacific Development Group
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aterleaf Luxury Condominiums are for those who desire to be an owner rather than a renter, live in a prime area that is still affordable, and who want their home to also be their retreat. Waterleaf believes that coming home should be “the best part of your day,” and are making that possible with their new luxurious condos, located at 2242 Whatcom Road, with Sumas Mountain Village Mall and North Parallel Mall only steps away. “People love the display suite,” says sales manager Janae Nicole. “They say, ‘thank goodness Abbotsford is getting with the times!’ The fireplace is really sleek and modern and buyers love the contemporary bathroom with walkin shower and double sinks.” This fully loaded feature list comes standard! Nine foot ceilings, granite coutertops, ceiling height cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, kitchen pantries, 50" linearelectric fireplaces,
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wide-plank laminate flooring, walk-in closets with organizers, soaker tubs, bedroom air conditioning, secure underground parking and storage. The same philosophy of not having any surprise upgrade costs or extra fees applies to the pricing as well. “It’s great that we are transparent with everything we do. The price for each condo is posted on the website for 24/7 access,’’ comments Nicole. “I hear from many purchasers that they were able to crunch the numbers and make their purchase decisions well into the evening hours.” Waterleaf is remarkable value for mountain view homes,” says Nicole. “It’s the smart buyers who know it’s well worth the wait. Buying during the construction stage not only gets them into the market at the lowest price, it also allows them to choose what floor they live on, choose their views and select the colour scheme.”
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