A new boutique condominium development in Victoria is incorporating lessons learned during this past year into its design.
NEST by Chard offers brand-new one, two and three bedroom condos located at the corner of Cook and Yates.
鈥淭hese homes were designed with livability in mind, with ample outdoor space and air conditioning,鈥� Chard Development鈥檚 president and CEO, Byron Chard says. 鈥淥ur goal was to ensure that whether you鈥檙e working from home or looking for a breath of fresh air, you鈥檙e comfortable at NEST.鈥澛�
The boutique 12-storey building offers only 107 suites in a variety of well-designed floor plans with smart, modern finishes and oversized balconies.
鈥淲e鈥檝e really designed these homes to be functional, flexible and future-friendly spaces,鈥� Chard says.
NEST鈥檚 convenient location puts residents right in the centre of everything, with Cook Street Village and the downtown core within easy walking distance.
鈥淭he best part of NEST is the location,鈥� Chard says.
鈥淵ou get the advantage of living near the downtown core, but you鈥檙e still in a traditional neighbourhood.鈥�
Chard Development is a family-owned developer established over 25 years ago. It focuses on a diversity of housing, including rental units, affordable housing and condominiums. NEST is Chard Development鈥檚 tenth project in Victoria.
Livability and functionality were top of mind when designing the NEST鈥檚 suites. Among the features included in the design are an integrated Fisher & Paykel appliance package, generous kitchens with plenty of counter space and storage, oversized decks or terraces, and heated bathroom tiles.
鈥淲e prioritized storage and functionality in the kitchens and thought about how each home functions as a whole,鈥� Chard says.
鈥淲hat we鈥檝e learned is that it鈥檚 the simple things that make a home from USB outlet plugs and a front closet, to heated floors and medicine cabinets in the bathrooms, to the functionality of the kitchen, including having ample storage and counter space. Those often overlooked but thoughtful design elements are what you鈥檒l find throughout the space.鈥�
One unique aspect of NEST is the adjacent landscaped mews designed to be a gathering spot for the community. It will feature outdoor seating, a kids play area with chalk wall, a dog run and garden plots. The building itself will also feature a daycare.
鈥淭he mews puts a shared outdoor gathering spot right at the resident鈥檚 doorstep,鈥� Chard says.
鈥淚t will be a dynamic space for many generations.鈥�
All Chard Development buildings are designed to be dog friendly, and NEST will feature a dog run and dog wash station with both hot聽and聽cold water聽supply.
鈥淒ogs are part of the family,鈥� Chard says.
鈥淭he dog run is a place for your dog to be off leash and do its business close to the building. Late at night or in the pouring rain, it鈥檚 good to have an easily accessible, dog friendly space.鈥�
Other resident amenities include a fitness studio with cardio and weight equipment, exclusive resident-only bike share program with e-bikes and an on-site car share program including complementary resident membership and $500 of drive time.
鈥淥ur aim was to provide NEST residents with flexible transit mobility. If you want to go to Ogden Point to watch the sun set, you can get there easily on one of the ebikes,鈥� Chard says.
鈥淭hese amenities are designed to help you explore your neighbourhood.The car share provides enough flexibility of use that you may ultimately not need to own a car.鈥�
Pricing for NEST begins at the low $400,000s for one bedrooms to the low $700,000s for a two-bedroom unit.
鈥淲e鈥檝e designed these suites to be homes and we鈥檙e really looking forward to welcoming residents,鈥� Chard says.
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