Bellewood Park a merging of country and city
Nikki Renshaw
The Vancouver Sun
Bellewood Park
Address: 1201 Fort St, 1050 Pentrelew Place, Victoria
Developer: Abstract Developments
Architect: Cascadia Architects (condos) Zebra Group (townhomes) Murdoch de Greef Inc. (landscape)
Interior design: Nygaard Interior Design
Project size: 83 one-, two- and three-bedroom homes; 819 —3,456 sq. ft.
Price: From the high $500,000s
Sales centre: 1010 Fort St.
Hours: noon – 5 p.m., Sat — Thurs
Telephone: 778-265-3464
Website: http://www.bellewoodpark.com
Bellewood Park, a new residential project that will be set in two acres of green space in the heart of Victoria, will give residents something of a country living experience near the amenities of the city centre.
Located in the Rockland neighbourhood, it is the latest from award-winning home builder and developer Abstract Developments. Bellewood Park, designed by Cascadia Architects and Zebra Group, comprises 83 townhomes and condominiums that blend modern touches with heritage-inspired design.
The site was originally home to Pentrelew, a large country house built in 1875 for the Crease family. Although it was pulled down 80 years ago, some old-growth trees that once surrounded it survived. Abstract Developments has preserved the Garry oaks, and will be planting over 80 new trees to create a green oasis. Residents will find the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria within walking distance, and Upper Fort’s wide array of shops and restaurants on their doorstep.
The project has been in the works for some time and underwent many revisions to address the concerns of the community, which wanted to maintain the integrity of the historic neighbourhood.
The 83 homes include nine townhomes, eight penthouses, seven sub-penthouses and almost 60 condominiums.
“We worked tirelessly with Cascadia to maintain the park-like environment the site provided, and create a development that was in keeping with the surrounding neighbourhood,” says Brandon Williams, Abstract Developments’ director of marketing.
The townhomes, which face Pentrelew Place, are fully customizable, providing the opportunity for owners to personalize their home to fit their needs. There are three different architecturally inspired design packages – traditional, classic and contemporary – as well as customizable floor plans for all floors that include two-kitchen-and-dining layouts, the choice of a large master with guest suite or three good sized bedrooms with two bathrooms. Lower-ground floor options include a media room, home gym or private guest suite. Self-contained two-car garages offer security and storage.
“These are the perfect homes for empty nesters who want the feel of a family home without all the upkeep that goes along with them, or young families who need more space,” Williams says. “With fully customizable interiors, we can cater to all needs and tastes.”
The townhomes’ kitchen appliances include 30-inch Wolf self -cleaning double wall ovens and 36-inch gas range cooktops, Broan range hoods with stainless steel surrounds, double dishwashers from Fisher Paykel, integrated 48-inch Blomberg fridge/freezers and built-in wine fridges.
Custom cabinetry comes in a choice of finishes, including painted Italian millwork, European flat-panel cabinets in either Napa oak or walnut, with tiled backsplashes and waterfall quartz counters.
“We’ve had very positive feedback about the design of the units,” Williams says. “We wanted an understated, neutral colour palate with a focus on natural materials like wood and stone that echo the outdoor elements of Bellewood Park.”
Homes also have matte black fixtures, pendant lighting, wide-plank oak flooring throughout, and black Montigo gas fireplaces. Homebuyers have the option of wool carpeting for the upstairs floors.
Bathrooms feature free-standing deep profile soaker tubs with deck-mounted faucets and hand-held shower wands, as well as double vanities in custom millwork finishes and motion activated under counter and vanity lighting. Floors are topped with hand-set 24-by-24-inch porcelain tile.
The penthouses, sub-penthouses and condominiums, which are set back from the Fort Street side of the property, have the same custom millwork and many of the same finishes as the townhomes, including premium kitchen appliances and wood flooring throughout. Vaulted ceilings, (in the penthouse master bedroom) large skylights and 10-foot high ceilings (11 in the penthouse) will create a feeling of spaciousness. A choice of a light or dark finishes for wood cabinetry and flooring is available.
Many of the units will also have city and harbour views with large balconies equipped with patio heaters, and water lines will be set up for outdoor entertaining. The penthouses include built-in indoor/outdoor see-through fireplaces and patio garden units are also available.
“We wanted to create homes that seamlessly blend indoor/outdoor spaces,” Williams explains. “Being surrounded by so many old-growth trees creates a truly unique experience for new home buyers.”
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