High-end living awaits occupants of Avani Centre
ROBIN BRUNET
The Vancouver Sun
It’s rare for homeowners to be able to say their residence sits atop a world class-branded hotel, and equally rare are the advantages and long-term value this provides, as is the case with the new Avani Centre from Avani Investment Group, a 30-storey residential tower atop a seven-storey Hilton-branded hotel rising at the entrance of Surrey City Centre.
Aside from bragging rights of association with the Hilton brand, all Avani residents are offered striking views of the city and North Shore Mountains, the Fraser Valley and the surrounding areas – thanks to the residences starting on the eighth floor.
The hotel’s proposed wine bar, fitness centre and swimming pool will also be accessible to homeowners (the latter two amenities via a convenient pay-per-use basis). This is in addition to amenities exclusive to the residential tower, which include an enclosed dog run on the rooftop deck with outdoor yoga platform, fire pit and barbecue kitchen.
Additionally, there will be two entrances to choose from: residential-only lobby or the hotel’s designer lobby.
Eight two-level walk-up city homes flanking 98th Avenue will also be available, and this too is significant in that the owners, like those in the tower, will be at the heart of Surrey’s new downtown core. “Surrey City Centre gives residents many new shops and a convergence of transit hubs for direct access to New Westminster, Burnaby, Richmond, Vancouver and the Tri-Cities,” says Joyce Li, sales manager at Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing Ltd.
And even though Surrey City Centre is a bracing urban experience, peace can be found in nearby Holland Park, a gathering place with colourful horticultural displays, tree-lined promenades, water feature and public works of art that is home to many festivals and events.
As the gateway to City Centre, Avani required a striking appearance, and award-winning Montreal-based ACDF Architecture created a building whose hotel base is wrapped in a shimmering curtain wall, with the residential tower rising in a dramatically angular column, its concrete `ribs’ being the deep, fully covered decks for homeowners to enjoy, of the structure’s 217 homes.
Giraffe Design created Avani’s alluring gold and silver interior schemes; each home boasts clean, angular lines with an abundance of warm wood features and floor-to-ceiling windows.
The residences range from studios at 349 square feet up to three-bedroom units at 1,232 square feet, with the decks of each of these units ranging from 60 to over 300 square feet (and, because they are fully covered, they can be enjoyed year round).
Avani is now selling, and a presentation centre with two full designer display homes is open for viewing. “Prepare to be amazed,” says Li. “This is a unique lifestyle opportunity, so I would urge those who are interested to visit or register today.”
The presentation centre at 13586 98 Avenue in Surrey is open daily from noon to 5 p.m. (closed Fridays). Call 604-588-3232 or email [email protected] for more information.
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