Elegant new ARIA Condominiums overlook ravine expanse at Leslie and Sheppard.
What happens when you bring three of the GTA’s top condominium builders together as partners and set them to work on one of the city’s best mid-town sites, right on the new Sheppard subway line at Leslie Street?
The result is exactly what you might expect: a stunning condominium project superbly designed and affordably priced, adjacent to beautifully preserved greenbelt lands. One-bedroom suites start as low as $199,900.
The new community has been named ARIA, a name which perfectly blends the romance and mood of an idyllic, European, pastoral setting with a remarkable, urban location. Comprised of two towers overlooking a wooded ravine, it is only a short stroll from the intersection of Leslie Street and Sheppard Avenue.
The site is also located across from the North York General Hospital, and until the three developers acquired it three years ago, it was one of the most hotly contested condominium sites in the GTA. No wonder – it sits just steps away from the new Sheppard subway line and at the conjunction of two major traffic arteries. In addition, both Bayview Village and Fairview Mall are minutes from the project, as are Hwys. 401 and 404.
The name perfectly reflects the ambience. An “aria” is an unforgettable melody from a classic opera, one that captures the imagination and lingers forever in memory. This ARIA does the same for the condominium lifestyle. The project highlights a central urban location in perfect harmony with nature.
“ARIA is really a labour of love,” says Danny Salvatore, President of Fernbrook Homes. “Imagine, driving north along Leslie Street. There in the distance, overlooking a ravine and conservation lands, two towers rise above the canopy of trees. Tucked away behind them is an enclave of elegant townhomes, sheltered in the lee of the towers just as southern European villages nestle against their local castle or chateau.”
“The mansard roofs hint of French chateaux. They shimmer in the sunlight. There is an enormous amount of romance to this project. Frankly we all love it,” adds Steven Menkes, President of Menkes Developments.
That affection is easy to understand. All of the suites in the two towers and the 45 townhomes reflect the dedication to superb design shown in previous projects. Interiors are light years away from traditional, rigid, rectangular spaces.
Architect Andrew Bigauskas has taken advantage of the innovative exterior design to create suites with appealing interior forms, and uses the towering dramatic windows to flood interiors with natural light. In some cases not just living/dining areas open onto terraces and balconies, but kitchens, breakfast areas and bedrooms as well.
Nor has the trio forgotten affordability. Prices of one-bedroom suites start at $199,900 while extra-large two-bedroom and den units top out at over $700,000.
ARIA stands apart in yet another way. The builders have taken pains to create a project which incorporates the existing natural topography.
“Again, it is that southern European influence,” says Sam Crignano of Cityzen Development. “These people want to live as part of nature. They don’t want artificial borders.
“At ARIA, the dramatic balconies and terraces, which go with every suite, deliver panoramic views of not just cityscapes but of natural beauty as well. Just a few short steps outside the lobby doors are landscaped grounds and pathways leading to trails through the woods and ravines.”
The team behind ARIA brings decades of experience. The Cityzen Development Group is the creator of such distinctive communities as London on the Esplanade and 88 on Broadway. Fernbrook Homes is the developer of Mississauga’s innovative new Absolute community, in which Cityzen is also a partner. Menkes Developments Ltd. brings over 50 years experience to the group and is one of the largest and most successful condominium developers in the city. Some of Menkes’ North York projects include Ultima, Pinnacle and Royal Pinnacle at Empress Walk, Spectrum and Luxe.
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