408 Dallas. Bringing the Outside In.
Victoria’s most sophisticated seaside townhomes throw the window wide on the wild Pacific
Victoria residents have watched with interest the construction of four eye-catching townhomes at 408 Dallas Road, where the funky James Bay neighbourhood meets the Pacific Ocean. Rarely does multi-family housing arrive in such a sophisticated, contemporary form, but the zoning allowed for it – and developer Steve Mann of Don Mann Excavating Ltd. recognized it as a chance to build an extraordinary offering for those who love both the city and the great wilderness beyond.
Few cities on the planet can offer front-of-the-house seats for the comings and goings of cruise ships, whale watching boats and world-class yachts. Yet at 408 Dallas, that’s what you’ll see from the southwest-facing floor-to ceiling windows — or from the 340-square-foot rooftop terrace. With its built-in outdoor kitchen (complete with sink, fridge and gas barbecue), the rooftop patio presents an unrivalled locale for gathering friends to watch the sun go down over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Guaranteed you’ll see whales and seals…and maybe a wily Giant Pacific Octopus patiently waiting for a seagull lunch along the Ogden Point breakwater.
With their eye-catching aluminum and clear cedar window blocks, the four townhomes are among the most sleek and modern residential designs on Victoria’s waterfront. “We like to be informed by the past, but we like to create buildings that speak more of current times and potentially will be looked at as an elegant building for a long time,” says architect Jackson Low, of Chow Low Hammond Architects. Built well beyond current green standards and reinforced to withstand whatever plate tectonics can throw at it, 408 Dallas walked away with the Gold 2013 CARE Award for Best Multi-Family Project and Best Millwork, as well as Silver for Project of the Year. Subcategories in kitchen, bath and interior also brought home Silver.
Built by GT Mann Contracting Ltd., the 2400-square-foot townhomes are open-plan on the main level and suffused with warm, adjustable light throughout. “There are a hundred and ten pots throughout the whole home,” says builder Graeme Mann, “and under-soffit lighting at all levels. So when you drive in at night, and around the back, its lovely.” Completely wired for life in the 21st century, including wiring for stair lifts, owners enjoy one-touch control of the heating, lighting and alarm system – even the oven – from any linked device, including your phone, no matter where you are in the world.
There’s parking for each unit, as well as four guest spaces. Storage is plentiful on the entry level and is tucked into intuitively-placed drawers and closets throughout the upper levels. Heated tiles warm your feet while an efficient heat pump manages your utility bills with ease. With dense insulation between levels, between units and along the outer walls, life at 408 Dallas affords a peaceful retreat amid a bustling urban seawall setting.
Two large bedrooms up complement a spacious media room down to allow numerous uses. Bathrooms offer pleasing lighting, tiling and designer touches, right down to the chic and fun chandelier over the master tub. The open kitchen links the living and dining room areas with ease, making entertaining an easy, natural option. And the rooftop terrace…well. We’ll let the view speak for itself.
“In Victoria, you have terrain and vista changes that affect the residence,” says Low. “We wanted to be unique, and take advantage of the site and its ability to connect with the outdoors.”
For the discerning buyer who recognizes the ease of the condo lifestyle but wants that feeling of a distinctive single-family home, 408 Dallas sets a new bar. Imagine coming home…to this.
For more information or a private tour: Eli Mavrikos | www.mavrikoscollective.com
Victoria residents have watched with interest the construction of four eye-catching townhomes at 408 Dallas Road, where the funky James Bay neighbourhood meets the Pacific Ocean. Rarely does multi-family housing arrive in such a sophisticated, contemporary form, but the zoning allowed for it – and developer Steve Mann of Don Mann Excavating Ltd. recognized it as a chance to build an extraordinary offering for those who love both the city and the great wilderness beyond.
Few cities on the planet can offer front-of-the-house seats for the comings and goings of cruise ships, whale watching boats and world-class yachts. Yet at 408 Dallas, that’s what you’ll see from the southwest-facing floor-to ceiling windows — or from the 340-square-foot rooftop terrace. With its built-in outdoor kitchen (complete with sink, fridge and gas barbecue), the rooftop patio presents an unrivalled locale for gathering friends to watch the sun go down over the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Guaranteed you’ll see whales and seals…and maybe a wily Giant Pacific Octopus patiently waiting for a seagull lunch along the Ogden Point breakwater.
With their eye-catching aluminum and clear cedar window blocks, the four townhomes are among the most sleek and modern residential designs on Victoria’s waterfront. “We like to be informed by the past, but we like to create buildings that speak more of current times and potentially will be looked at as an elegant building for a long time,” says architect Jackson Low, of Chow Low Hammond Architects. Built well beyond current green standards and reinforced to withstand whatever plate tectonics can throw at it, 408 Dallas walked away with the Gold 2013 CARE Award for Best Multi-Family Project and Best Millwork, as well as Silver for Project of the Year. Subcategories in kitchen, bath and interior also brought home Silver.
Built by GT Mann Contracting Ltd., the 2400-square-foot townhomes are open-plan on the main level and suffused with warm, adjustable light throughout. “There are a hundred and ten pots throughout the whole home,” says builder Graeme Mann, “and under-soffit lighting at all levels. So when you drive in at night, and around the back, its lovely.” Completely wired for life in the 21st century, including wiring for stair lifts, owners enjoy one-touch control of the heating, lighting and alarm system – even the oven – from any linked device, including your phone, no matter where you are in the world.
There’s parking for each unit, as well as four guest spaces. Storage is plentiful on the entry level and is tucked into intuitively-placed drawers and closets throughout the upper levels. Heated tiles warm your feet while an efficient heat pump manages your utility bills with ease. With dense insulation between levels, between units and along the outer walls, life at 408 Dallas affords a peaceful retreat amid a bustling urban seawall setting.
Two large bedrooms up complement a spacious media room down to allow numerous uses. Bathrooms offer pleasing lighting, tiling and designer touches, right down to the chic and fun chandelier over the master tub. The open kitchen links the living and dining room areas with ease, making entertaining an easy, natural option. And the rooftop terrace…well. We’ll let the view speak for itself.
“In Victoria, you have terrain and vista changes that affect the residence,” says Low. “We wanted to be unique, and take advantage of the site and its ability to connect with the outdoors.”
For the discerning buyer who recognizes the ease of the condo lifestyle but wants that feeling of a distinctive single-family home, 408 Dallas sets a new bar. Imagine coming home…to this.
For more information or a private tour: Eli Mavrikos | www.mavrikoscollective.com