Downsizers and move-up buyers alike have an enticing new option among the towers popping up in Burnaby’s popular Brentwood neighbourhood.
From the award-winning developers of downtown Vancouver’s Dolce Vita at Symphony Place, Chinatown’s Keefer Block and Squamish’s Eaglewind comes Milano, a 30-storey highrise on Alpha Avenue, just two blocks south of Lougheed Highway and the Brentwood SkyTrain station.
“Brentwood is a red-hot market, so we anticipate some savvy investors taking advantage of the market and our new landmark building in Brentwood,” says Laura Rizzo, vice-president of marketing for Solterra Group of Companies.
With its central location and proximity to the SkyTrain and retail centres such as Brentwood Town Centre, it’s no wonder Brentwood is a hot spot. And with Brentwood mall undergoing a full renovation as part of a major redevelopment plan, the neighbourhood’s fortunes look bright indeed. Also close by are Madison Centre, anchored by Save-On-Foods and Winners, and a new commercial centre headlined by Whole Foods under construction at the corner of Willingdon Avenue and Lougheed Highway.
Near the centre of the action, yet tucked away on a quiet side street, is the future home of Milano. Designed by renowned GBL Architects of Vancouver, Milano will be a modern, contemporary tower of 176 homes and nearly 150,000 square feet in total. With the tag line “High Living, High Style,” the development aims to please homebuyers who appreciate luxury finishes and exacting attention to detail, according to Rizzo.
“Solterra has a reputation for unique, distinct buildings with stellar interior design, luxe finishing detail and superior construction quality,” Rizzo says.
Aiming to make a spectacular first impression, Milano will feature a grand three-storey lobby with concierge and elegant finishes and furniture, as well as a striking water feature out front with a large-scale public art piece, Rizzo says.
Plan configurations will include one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment residences, eight townhomes and eight three-storey “work/live homes.”
“There are residences that suit every lifestyle,” Rizzo says.
Homes will feature gorgeous Italian-imported, dual-tone kitchens with premium appliances, elegant quartz countertops and full-height backsplashes. Spa-like bathrooms will boast European faucets and Italian cabinetry, and every home will have air conditioning for summer comfort. For the ultra-discerning, Solterra’s exclusive Private Collection residences on the top eight floors will offer upgraded finishes and details throughout, Rizzo says.
Building amenities will include an outdoor landscaped terrace with a barbecue and dining area, fire pit, lounge areas, outdoor movie theatre, putting green and children’s play space. Other planned amenities include underground parking with optional electric vehicle charging stations, bicycle storage, car wash area, dog-washing station, fitness gym, indoor hot tub, steam room, a guest suite and a party room.
Sales begin in mid-November, with prices starting at $298,900 for one-bedroom homes and $468,900 for two-bedroom homes. For more information or to register for VIP previewing from early November, call 604-294-8989, email info@milanoliving.ca or go to www.milanoliving.ca.
