Aristotle development from ML Emporio Properties puts the focus on families in Langley
Simon Briault
The Province
If you bought at the right time, it’s no secret that there has been money to be made from owning — and then selling — a residential property in the Lower Mainland. Developers know this well and have been on a building spree to meet unprecedented demand in recent years.
But in a real estate market that has often seemed preoccupied with investment value, it’s refreshing to find developments that are genuinely focused on liveability. ML Emporio Properties’ Aristotle, a new multi-family residential development in Langley, is all about end-users – the people who will actually be living in one of the forthcoming project’s 173 homes.
Sim Brar, vice president of construction at ML Emporio Properties, says the project’s liveability is the result of a long process at the company to deliver the best possible end product for homebuyers.
“We take a lot of pride in being a locally based company with a team of dedicated young professionals that is always looking for new ways to make great homes,” said Brar. “A lot of us come from humble beginnings. I’ve lived in condos and townhouses for many years, so I really understand these types of homes. Just because somebody tells you it’s 1,000 square feet, that doesn’t always mean all of that is functional space. We spend a lot of time and energy making sure our layouts are super functional.”
Aristotle homes will have one, two or three bedrooms. They will range in size from 650 to 965 square feet and are priced from the mid-$300,000 range. The project website lists no fewer than 19 different plans to choose from and Brar says the company is expecting buyers from a wide range of demographics, including young families as well as downsizers who no longer want the responsibility of looking after a single-family home.
“We expect to have many end-users buying homes at Aristotle,” said Brar. “When you look at the layouts you can really plan your living space — how you would configure your couches, where you could put your TVs and so on.”
“With the state of the real estate market these days it’s so important to make sure you get the best value for our buyers’ dollars, which is why we’re also very strategic with the project sites that we choose,” Brar added. “There’s a bus exchange just north of the property offering express buses to the SkyTrain station or we’re only a couple of minutes by car from the highway.”
Aristotle provides easy access to three local parks, a wide variety of eateries, two golf courses, multiple retail options and several schools. The development will comprise two residential buildings in the community of Willoughby in the Township of Langley on 84 Avenue and 200 Street.
“We had an opportunity to have just one tower on the site and, frankly, from a construction point of view we would have saved a buck or two if we had gone with that,” said Bar. “But we really wanted people to be excited about coming home to this development and our vision began to form around the idea of having complementary structures.”
The homes at Aristotle will feature balconies and/or patios, expansive windows that maximize natural light, nine-foot ceilings and Shaw Welcome Packages: free internet service for the first year with the option to renew for a discounted rate. There is wide-plank vinyl flooring throughout kitchen, living and dining areas, plush carpet in all bedrooms, and energy efficient front-loading Whirlpool washers and dryers.
“We give homebuyers options that you might not get in other developments — things like electric vehicle charging, air conditioning, smart programmable thermostats, and heated floors in the bathrooms,” said Brar.
Bathrooms at Aristotle feature solid quartz countertops, flat panel cabinets with soft-close hardware and large-format polished and matte tile flooring. Ensuite or main bathrooms come with mirrored medicine cabinets for added storage. Second bathrooms include large format tiles for floors and white chevron patterned tiles for walls. There are soaker-style bathtubs in main bathrooms, chrome Grohe faucets and accessories throughout and quiet-close toilets.
Kitchens feature full-height, custom cabinetry with under-cabinet lighting, soft-close drawers, quartz countertops, tiled backsplashes and stainless-steel appliance packages by Samsung. There are double-bowl, under mounted stainless steel sinks, Grohe chrome faucets with pull-out sprays and USB charging ports.
On-site amenities include a fitness centre, a yoga studio, a business centre, a workshop and hobby room, and a games room equipped with a TV, billiards and games table.
“We’re really excited about getting this done,” said Brar. “We’re not too far away from breaking ground and we’re looking at the third or fourth quarter of 2022 for completion. We really manage the construction process carefully so that people are genuinely excited to move in. It’s about eliminating buyers’ remorse and people feeling they’re not just buying a real estate asset; they’re buying a home.
Aristotle
Project location: 20203 84 Avenue, Langley
Project size: 173 homes with one, two or three bedrooms, ranging in size from 650 to 965 square feet and priced from the mid-$300,000 range.
Developer: ML Emporio Properties
Architect: Wilson Chang Architect
Interior designer: Creative Spaces by Janet Hardy
Sales centre: 4-8948 202 Street, Langley
Sales phone: 604.239.1559
Website: aristotleliving.com
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