Features
- Outstanding architectural features include a prominent use of brick, stone, stucco, and detailing such as keystones, banding & sills, decorative columns, and raked front genuine clay brick masonry joints as per elevation.
- Full brick construction to the second floor with full brick on rear and side elevations (as per plan).
- Architecturally controlled color schemes by builder’s selections to create a visually appealing streetscape.
- Maintenance-free black exterior, white interior vinyl casement windows with low e glass, argon gas, and warm edge spacers throughout. Basement windows are vinyl sliders. Front elevations with internal grills. All operating windows have screens. Vinyl sliding patio doors with low e glass, argon gas, and warm edge spacers with screens (as per plan).
- Covered Front Entries and Porches with pre-finished maintenance-free aluminum soffits, fascia, eavestrough, downspouts, and ceilings (as per plan).
- Quality painted metal insulated front entry doors with half glass, sidelights with a black grip set with a smart deadbolt lock.
- Elegant coach lamp at entries and garage openings (as per plan).
- Modern aesthetic metallic finish house number on the front elevation for a pleasing streetscape.
- Metal insulated interior garage access door (if grade permits with steps) complete with a safety door closure.
- Two-coat paved asphalt driveway.
- Premium quality insulated sectional roll-up garage doors with heavy-duty springs and lifelong rust-resistant hardware.
- Landscaping: Fully sodded front and rear yards. Professionally landscaped front yards with perennials and shrubs (as per plan).
- Unique decorative patio pavers from the front door to the garage and precast step at the rear (as per plan).
- Four (4) exterior electrical outlets, including one in the garage, one waterproof electrical outlet at the rear of the house and one at the front. Holiday receptacle installed in the soffit near the front entry with a separate switch in the foyer.
- Two (2) hose bibs: One in the garage and one at the rear of the house.
- Roofing includes self-sealing asphalt shingles with a twenty-five (25) year warranty and/or standing seam/metal roofing accents (as per plan).
- Poured concrete garage floor with reinforced grade beams.
- Wood decks are included in cases where decks are required at the rear patio door due to grade conditions (“lookout basement”) the following features are standard and included in any premium: A wood deck (5’ x 8’ or equiv.) with stairs to grade. Full walkout basements to have a wood deck (5’ x 8’ or equiv.) with no stairs.
- Rear lot fencing with a wooden fence, side yard fencing at one side on lots 4 & 8.
- Ceiling height is ten (10’) throughout the main and 9’ on the second floor, except in areas with bulkheads and drop ceilings as required.
- Smooth ceilings throughout all rooms.
- Raised ceilings and open two (2) storey areas (as per plan).
- Elegant full oak staircases open to second storey areas and lower landings (as per plan). Oak railings, newel posts, handrail, and square pickets to finished areas (as per plan). Custom stair stain color matched to client design selections.
- Primary bedrooms complete with ensuite and walk-in closets (as per plan).
- Interior passage doors are “shaker” style, complete with satin nickel interior levers and hinges.
- Natural gas fireplace complete with a cabinet-style mantle (as per plan).
- 3 1/4” flat style casing on all archways, doors and window frames as well as 6 1/4” step bevel style baseboards throughout. Painted white (no trim to archways with columns).
- Garage fully drywalled, sanded, primed and painted, except block walls.
- Sound (2” x 6”) exterior wall construction.
- 3/8” roof plywood sheeting.
- R60 attic insulation, R22 batt insulation in exterior walls and R31 spray foam applied to the ceiling of the garage.
- All windows installed with vapor barrier and caulked.
- Poured concrete basement walls with heavy-duty damp proofing and upgraded drainage membrane on the exterior and R20 continuous blanket insulation on the interior, thus creating a trouble-free basement.
- Gas forced air high-efficiency furnace complete with electronic ignition power vented to the exterior.
- Air conditioning sized and installed in accordance with mechanical specifications.
- XPA composite and ABS plumbing throughout.
- Energy recovery ventilator, to manage humidity and air quality.
- Rough-in for a future electric vehicle charging station, consisting of a conduit connected to an electrical box in the garage, location to be determined by the builder.
- High-efficiency gas-fired hot water heater on a rental basis power vented to the exterior.
- Programmable smart thermostat centrally located on the main floor.
- Steel beam construction in the basement.
- All wall framing members are to be spaced not more than 16” apart.
- Smart front door lock with a touchpad.
- Enhanced home security with an integrated doorbell camera featuring two-way talk and motion detection.
- Three (3) swidget smart switches to monitor air quality, home security, and control home lighting.
- Convenient USB power plugs in the kitchen and primary bedroom.
- Imported 12” x 24” ceramic floor tile in the powder room, laundry room, and all bathrooms (as per plan).
- Engineered hardwood throughout the main floor in all non-ceramic areas.
- 35 oz. Broadloom (or equivalent) with 1/2” underpad in all bedrooms and upper-level hallways (as per plan). Purchasers to choose from two (2) color selections as per builder’s selections.
- 5/8” tongue and groove sub-flooring throughout.
- All subflooring is sanded, screwed, and nailed.
- Concrete basement floor with drain.
- Custom designed kitchen cabinets with a wide choice of styles, from builder’s selections.
- Deep fridge upper with one (1) or two (2) gables (as per plan).
- 100 cm uppers on kitchen cabinets.
- Extended height uppers that provide additional storage.
- Stainless steel square single bowl undermount sink.
- Quartz countertop, selected from builder’s standard samples.
- Moen align kitchen faucet in satin nickel.
- Microwave shelf with a dedicated electrical outlet (as per plan).
- Stainless steel exhaust fan with vent to the exterior.
- Breakfast bar (as per plan).
- Rough-in electrical and plumbing for a future automatic dishwasher, with open space in cabinetry.
- Heavy-duty electrical outlet for a future stove.
- Dedicated electrical outlet for a future refrigerator.
- Electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances.
- Step-in shower to have 12” x 24” ceramic tiles on the wall in a stacked pattern, standard level mosaic tile base and quartz jam, tiled ceiling with (1) pot light and glass enclosure with door (as per plan).
- 12” x 24” ceramic tiles in all bathtub enclosures up to the ceiling in the main bath(s) and ensuite (as per plan).
- Rectangular or oval soaker tubs in the ensuite (as per plan).
- Choice of quality cabinetry from builder’s standard samples.
- Quartz countertop on all bathroom vanities from builder’s standard samples.
- Quality plate mirrors in all bathrooms.
- Single-lever faucets with pop-up drains throughout.
- Washer/dryer area to be curbed, with pan and drain.
- Pressure balance temperature control valves in all showers.
- Ground fault interrupter protection in all bathrooms and powder room.
- Exhaust fan vented to the outside in all bathrooms and powder room.
- Laundry room to feature base cabinets and uppers (as per plan). Quartz counter and stainless steel undermount sink.
- Heavy-duty electrical outlet and outside vent for a future dryer.
- 3-piece rough-in washroom in the basement as standard, with rough-ins for sink, toilet, and tub/shower combination.
- Moen align faucet in satin nickel.
- Water shutoffs under all sinks and plumbing fixtures.
- 200 AMP electrical service with a labeled circuit breaker panel and all copper wiring.
- Modern light fixtures throughout all bedrooms, hallways, living room, kitchen, den, and dining room (as per plan).
- Upgraded vanity lighting in all bathrooms and powder room.
- One (1) or two (2) garage door openers as per plan.
- Interconnected smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, with one (1) on each floor, and in each bedroom for added protection.
- Rough-in for a central vacuum system, rough-in to the garage.
- Rough-in for two (2) telephone outlets and three (3) cat 6 (internet) wiring.
Purchasers shall have the following choice of colours from the builder’s samples for the following items: (Provided that the materials have not already been installed or ordered at the time the Agreement of
Purchase & Sale is signed).
- All cabinets, countertop, and door hardware.
- Ceramic tiles.
- Luxury carpet (2 colors maximum).
- Paint for the decoration of interior walls (2 colors maximum).
- Optional features list to select from to further customize your home during your Design Studio appointment.
DeSantis Homes invites you to visit our stylish Design Studio where you will be greeted by our in-house designer who will assist you in exploring various possibilities to help personalize your home to suit your taste and lifestyle. Experience the difference of custom-crafted quality features and finishes. Your unique design preferences, coupled with our design expertise, will bring your dream home to life.
DeSantis Homes’ warranty is backed by the Tarion warranty program. Our outstanding service history has been acknowledged as an industry leader by Tarion. Your home is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for one-year.
A two-year warranty protection ensures the home is free from defects in workmanship including caulking, windows and doors so that the building envelope prevents water penetration. Additionally, it covers defects in workmanship and materials in the electrical, plumbing, heating delivery and distribution systems.
A seven-year warranty protection ensures coverage of major structural defects.
From product and construction warranties to courteous service, DeSantis Homes is committed to providing satisfaction and enduring value throughout the home buying process.
Notes
The Vendor reserves the right to substitute alternative materials and fixtures of equal or better quality. Specifications and conditions subject to change without notice, E. & O.E. November 10th, 2023.