Lusso Urban Towns

Overview

Lusso Urban Towns is a new townhouse community by Lucchetta Homes at 24 Grapeview Drive, St. Catharines. The community was completed in 2022. Available units range in price from $999,900 to $1,099,900. Lusso Urban Towns has a total of 16 units. Sizes range from 1817 to 2252 square feet.

Features and finishes

EXTERIOR LANDSCAPING
• Fully sodded lot. Graded as per municipal grading plan.
• Complete in-ground sprinkler system in the front and rear yards.
• A tree in the front of each home.
• Paved driveway and walkway to front door.
• Rear pressure treated privacy screen between each unit.
• Poured concrete covered patio in the rear of each home. In some models, a pressure treated wood deck will be used (if grade does not allow a concrete deck) minimum 140 sq.ft. See your sales agent for details.

FOUNDATION
• 8” poured in place reinforced 20Mpa concrete foundation wall system with keyed in reinforced concrete footing 7’10” high.
• Drainage layer waterproofing membrane with sprayed on damp-proofing on all exterior foundation walls for a dry basement.
• Filter clothed weeping tile with extra clear stone around footing perimeter. Connected to sump pump with dedicated breaker and one way valve system.
• Poured 25 Mpa concrete floors.
• Reinforced 32 Mpa concrete exterior garage slabs and porches also with control joint saw cuts.
• Oversized steel beams instead of partition walls for more open spaces and future finishing of basement.

FRAMING
• All framing completed to or above Ontario Building Code requirements.
• All lumber kiln dried grade.
• All floors to be 3/4” high performance sub-flooring, glued and screwed.
• Floors are ¾” high performance subflooring, glued and nailed, flooring system to include wood “I” floor system.
• 9’ ceilings on main floor, 8’ ceilings on second floor.
• Engineered truss roof with 3/8” roofing ply.
• Block party wall for superior sound reduction between units.

WINDOWS AND DOORS
• Dashwood, all vinyl windows with upgraded frame colours & high performance glass, low “E” and argon gas fill.
• Upgraded Dashwood painted fiberglass front door system with upgraded designer hardware.
• Grip set and door lock in different finishes (from builders’ samples) for a designer touch.
• Privacy rain glass for main floor bathroom windows (where applicable).
• All upper level venting windows – ‘easy opening’ casement style/removable screens/cranking window operators (1 in each room).
• 2 pt locking system for all operating casements.
• Steel insulated sectional overhead door with windows as per plan and a rough-in for a garage door opener.

ROOFING
• Limited lifetime designer fibreglass, self-sealing, shingles with aluminum valleys and drip edge.
• Ice and Water shield in all valleys and dormer sides. Roof venting on rear elevations.

EXTERIOR FINISHES
• Exteriors to be finished with brick, Hardiplank, Stucco and stone as per builders’ specifications and discretion.
• Includes a maintenance free aluminum soffit, fascia and eaves.
• Fine design and detailing everywhere.

INSULATION, DRYWALL & PAINT
• R22 + R5 in the exterior walls, R60 blown insulation in the attic.
• Basement to be insulated with R20 6″ above floor height and vapour barrier for comfort and efficiency.
• An external air barrier system with taped joints and opening for a draft free home.
• All drywall construction including garage. All ceilings to be knocked down textured except garage and bath(s), which are to have a smooth finish. Smooth ceilings to be primed and finished with white ceiling paint.
• 2” smooth borders on all textured ceilings.
• Resilient channel on all second floor insulated ceilings.
• All interior walls painted with one coat of primer and two coats of latex paint. Two wall colour choices from builders’ samples.
• All interior and exterior trim to be painted with Alkyd latex paints. The colour for all interior trim is to be “Lucchetta White”.
• Garage painted with one primer and one finish coat of paint. Ceilings have single sanded seams painted with wall colour.

HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING
• Engineered heating/cooling system with natural gas high efficiency forced air furnace.
• High efficiency 2 stage motor in furnace with 96% efficiency rating.
• High efficiency hot water on demand unit 96%EF (rental). Note: some units may require tanks for proper venting.
• Complete central air conditioning system with upgraded coil for a 14.3 seer rating.
• Digital programmable thermostat.
• ERV system for added humidity control and energy efficiency.
• Optional gas or electric fireplaces available at extra charge.

PLUMBING
• The water piping is installed with the IPEX system including a master shutoff. Piping is hypo-allergenic and the system is less likely to leak as there are fewer joints.
• Faucet set(s) – chrome with anti-scald valves, as per builders’’ standards (where applicable). Upgraded optional faucets available.
• Ensuite includes a China wash basin.
• American Standard low water consumption elongated ‘right height’ toilet.
• All toilets, showers and tubs in white. All faucets to be in chrome.
• Dishwasher rough-in.
• Two exterior hose taps – one in the garage and one on the side or rear of the home (as per plan).
• Rough-in for a future three-piece washroom in the basement.
• 5 ft. acrylic showers with molded seat and accessory shelf. Moen anti-scald faucet.
• Optional tiled showers available.

ELECTRICAL
• 200 amp breaker type panel. All copper wiring.
• Rough-In for 6 outets. Puchaser’s choice either cable, internet or phone.
• All lighting to be LED, where possible, for added savings.
• Decora toggle type switches. All plugs and switches at right height for handicapping.
• High powered bathroom exhaust fans, vented to the exterior, on a separate switch from lights.
• Interconnected smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors on each level all as per O.B.C.
• Safe GFI receptacle for all washrooms, 1 per sink.
• 220 receptacles for dryer and stove. Dryer vented to exterior.
• Door chime at front entrance.
• Two weatherproof electrical receptacles, one located in the front porch and one in the rear of the home.
• Receptacle for optional garage door operator and low voltage wiring rough-in to Garage man door.
• Complete security system with monitoring fees paid by purchaser.
• Allowance of $2,000.00 for all light fixtures.

INTERIOR TRIMS
• Upgraded Contemporary Poplar trim package with 3” casings and 5 1/4” baseboards.
• Upgraded interior smooth doors from builders’ samples.
• Plenty of storage areas with an organizer for the master bedroom and a single row of shelving for all other closets.
Linen to have four rows of shelving, where applicable, as per plan.
• Stained red oak handrails and carpeted staircase, round wrought iron spindles from builders’ samples, where applicable, as per plan.
• Satin, Nickel or Aged Bronze levers with matching door hinges. Door hardware choices as per builders’ samples.
• Privacy locks for all bathrooms.
• Heavy duty pocket door hardware, where applicable, as per plan.
• Optional customized fireplace mantles and entertainment units available.

FLOORING
• Designer porcelain and ceramic tile in foyer, kitchen, laundry and bath(s) from builders’ standard samples.
• High density upgraded under pad with superior grade carpets including berbers for all other floors.
• Optional hardwood and tile available.
• All flooring to be chosen from builders’ samples by the purchaser.

WARRANTIES
• Guarantee on workmanship and materials in accordance with the Tarion Seven Year New Home Warranty.
• Lucchetta Homes will review your home for minor deficiencies after one year.

CABINETRY
• Handcrafted Painted Kitchen Cabinets, with 7/8 one piece doors and drawers. Maple, Walnut and Oak cabinets available as an uprade. Wide selection of elegant finishes. Furniture base island.
• Quartz countertops in kitchen, ensuite, bath(s) and laundry from standard builders’ samples, as per plan.
• Upper cabinets to include a trim molding and a light valance for optional under counter lighting. Dove tailed drawers with soft closing hardware, where applicable, and pots and pans drawers.
• All plywood interior cabinets.
• Flush height breakfast bar on islands (where applicable) from standard builder’s samples.
• Undermount sinks with quartz countertops.
• Vanity cabinets all with hidden toe kick.
• Ensuite bathroom is to include a cabinet with doors and drawers as per plan and a quartz countertop, from builders’ standard samples.
• Main floor powder room is to include a cabinet with doors as per plan and a quartz countertop.
• Second floor bath is to include a cabinet with doors and drawers as per plan and a quartz countertop
• Flat panel laundry cabinet with 2 doors with a undermount sink with a quartz countertop, as per plan.

PERSONAL CONSULTATION SERVICES
• 6 Hours of personalized decorator consultation to choose colours and finishes from standard builders’ samples.
• Professional cabinet consultation with the cabinet manufacturer for kitchen and vanity selections in the manufacturer’s own showroom.
• Meeting with builder representative at various stages of construction (eg. site meeting for layout of electrical light fixtures at framing stage).
• Pre-closing owner orientation.
• Water meter installation.

ENERGY STAR RATED HOMES
• R60 insulation in attic spaces.
• Walls above grade insulated with R22 & R5 rigid insulation.
• Basement insulated to R20, 6” above floor height.
• High efficiency 2 stage motor in furnace with a 95% efficiency rating.
• High efficiency hot water tank 96% EF (rental).
• Upgraded ERV unit at 75% efficiency.
• Air conditioner with upgraded furnace coil for a 14.3 Seer rating.
• Overall, 75% of lighting fixtures to be LED lights for added electrical savings.
• Builder certified Energy Star Rated Homes.

CONDOMINIUM FEES

• Monthly condominium fees to be approximately $145/month include grass cutting, snow removal, common landscape irrigation and common area maintenance.

Lusso Urban Towns marketing summary
Exclusive urban towns in the heart of St. Catharines

A new, hip, community in the heart of St. Catharines, featuring two storey Urban Towns. LUSSO has easy access to major highways to whisk you to the GTA within the hour or minutes to the world famous Niagara Falls. These luxurious townhomes for sale are close to a trendy downtown core, schools, shopping, restaurants, parks and entertainment. Your exciting lifestyle is right outside your door!

Welcome to your new community in flourishing and desirable Niagara.

PRICES STARTING FROM THE HIGH $900K’S