Home Features

Detached Home Features

Distinctive Exteriors

Sundial Homes at Alton Village is a new master-planned neighbourhood, brilliantly conceived and created to complement the rural charm of its setting.
Unique and innovative traditional elevations utilize genuine clay brick, coordinating coloured mortar (as per elevation); stone and precast surrounds, stucco, and accent features of wood, "SmartSide" Trim and other materials, as per plan.
Pre-finished maintenance-free aluminum or vinyl soffits, fascia, siding and downspouts as per elevation.
Architectural detailing, such as soldier coursing, arches, keystones and sills as per elevation.
Basement waterproofing system to be installed on foundation wall to prevent water penetration into the basement.
Fully sodded front, side and rear yards, and boulevards. Gravel may be used in selected areas.
Precast concrete walks to front entries.
Premium sectional roll-up garage door(s) equipped with heavy-duty springs and long-life rust-resistant door hardware.
Garage doors with sunburst or decorative windows where shown.
Two exterior water taps; one in the garage and one in the rear.
Raised slopes on roof pitches (as per plan).
Self-sealing asphalt roof shingles with manufacturer's 25-year warranty.
Glass inserts on front doors as per plan.
Driveways are paved at a cost to the purchaser of $500.00 (single) or $850.00 (double) on closing.
All elevations and colour schemes are under architectural control to ensure a truly harmonious streetscape.
Antique brass style package including gripset(s) with dead bolt lock and coach lamp(s) on front elevation.
Raked masonry joints to the front of house.
Large covered porches as per plan. Porches poured concrete, with decorative pillars, columns and pre-finished aluminum railings are as per plan and installed subject to grading requirements.
Precast house numbers.

Superior Interiors

9' ft. ceilings on main floor and 8' ceilings on second floor except in sunken or raised areas, stairways, cathedral/vaulted/barrel ceilings or dropped ceilings where required.
Easy maintenance, smooth ceilings in kitchen, powder room, laundry room and all bathrooms. Sprayed stipple ceiling with +/- 4" smooth border in all other rooms and areas on main and second floors.
All interior walls and woodwork to be painted with quality off-white paint. Kitchen, bathrooms and laundry to have semi-gloss finish.
Elegant, solid oak handrails and 1 3/4 " spindles on stairwells to finished areas as per plan, in natural finish.
Reinforced concrete garage floor with grade beams.
Optional cold storage room as per applicable plan.
Continuous vapour barrier on exterior walls for increased air tightness and energy conservation.
Direct vent gas fireplace with painted mantle or cabinet and surround including ceramic insert facing and hearth, from Builder's standard samples as per plan.
Optional decorative art niche(s) as per plan.
Dramatic designs open to above and below, as per plan.
Vaulted or cathedral ceilings in selected areas as per plan.
Decorative full-height and/or half-height columns as per plan.

Gourmet Kitchens

Superior, custom-styled furniture-finished cabinetry with extended height uppers (36"), in a wide choice of styles from Vendor's standard samples.
Two-speed exhaust hood fan over stove area with venting to outside.
Easy-to-clean double stainless steel sink with MOEN single lever faucet.
Cabinetry opening to accommodate a dishwasher, with rough-in plumbing and electrical. Hook-up cost is extra.
Heavy-duty wiring and outlet for stove and dedicated electrical outlet for refrigerator.
Post-formed laminate countertops from Vendor's standard samples.
Split electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances with ground fault interrupter as required.
Colour-coordinated kickplates to complement cabinetry.

Luxury Bathrooms

Quality ceramic wall tiles in tub and shower enclosure, with two rows around oval tub and step (where applicable).
Separate shower stall tiled up to and including ceiling with marble threshold and curtain rod.
Pedestal sink or vanity in powder room as per plans from Vendor's standard samples.
Colour coordinated ceramic accessories in all bathrooms and powder rooms.
Oversized beveled mirrors and make-up bar lighting included in all bathrooms and powder rooms.
All shower areas, including tub enclosures to have upgraded Wonderboard-type treatment.
White plumbing fixtures - from Builder's standard samples.
Post-formed arborite or formica countertops.
Exhaust fan in all bathrooms.
Choice of quality bathroom cabinets from Vendor's standard samples.
MOEN faucets throughout - single lever except on oval/corner tub, laundry tub and exterior taps.
Privacy locks on all bathroom doors.

Laundry Rooms

Single-basin laundry tub.
Outside vent for dryer.
Separate electrical outlets for washer and dryer.

Floor Finishes

Imported ceramic tile floor in foyer, bathrooms, kitchen and breakfast areas, laundry room (excluding laundry area in basement) and main hall as per plan.
Luxurious 35 oz broadloom from Builder's standard samples with quality underpad in all designated areas as per plan.
Purchaser's choice of one colour of broadloom throughout.

Windows, Doors and Millwork

Colonial trim casing and baseboard. Colonial "Series 800" or "Classique" style doors, except where indicated as sliding doors. Not applicable to cold storage or exterior areas.
Doors, windows and full squared archways to be trimmed.
Oak or oak veneer stringers on main staircase, treads and risers covered with Vendor's standard broadloom.
Paint grade quarter round in tiled areas.
Maintenance-free, energy-efficient casement or single hung thermopane vinyl windows to the front of the house, thermalpane vinyl windows as per plans to the rest of the house. All operating windows to have screens.
Maintenance-free structural vinyl thermopane basement windows as per plan.
Upgraded metal insulated front and side entry doors with weather-stripping, where applicable.
Sliding thermal-glazed patio door(s) with screen or metal insulated/glazed door(s) as per plan.
Extensive caulking for improved energy conservation and draft prevention.
Mirrored sliders or wood swing door(s) at front entry closet as per plan.

Lighting & Electrical

100 amp electrical service with heavy duty copper wiring and circuit breaker panel in accordance with the Electrical Safety authority.
Exterior light fixtures including quality brass-style finished coach lamps at front entry and garage as per plan. Light fixtures at rear and side door (where applicable).
Three exterior weatherproof electrical outlets, one in garage, one in rear and one on the front porch, with ground fault interrupters.
Light fixtures provided throughout finished areas except in living room and dining room. Ceiling light fixtures included in all bedrooms and family room. Capped ceiling box in dining room.
Electronic smoke detectors (interconnected), and carbon monoxide detectors as per the Ontario Building Code.
Electric door chime, for front and side door, as per plan.
Copper wiring throughout.
Split electrical outlets at counter level for small appliances, with GFI as required.
Switch-controlled receptacle in living room.
Dedicated electrical outlet provided for refrigerator.
White toggle light switches, plugs and plates.
Electrical outlet for small appliances with ground fault circuit interrupter in all bathrooms and powder rooms.
Pre-wiring for 3 telephone and 2 cable T.V. outlets complete with finished plates. (Location to be determined by Vendor).
Rough-in for central vacuum system.

Energy Efficiency

Gas-fired, forced-air high-efficiency furnace, complete with electronic ignition.
Ducting sized to accommodate future air conditioning.
Exterior walls and ceilings fully insulated to meet or exceed Building Code. All insulated areas are to be covered by poly vapour barriers.
Low E glass (with Argon gas) windows.
Low E glass for basement windows.
Minimum R19 exterior wall “R-value” exceeded.
R40 blown insulation in attic.
R28 batt insulation to sloped and cathedral ceilings.
Basement walls insulated to meet or exceed Building Code.
Low-flow aerators on taps.
Low-flow showerheads on all showers.
Water-saving toilets.
R28 Spray foam insulation in garage ceiling and floor overhangs protruding beyond the exterior wall of the house where applicable.

Security Features for Added Family Comfort

High quality locks with dead bolts on all exterior swing doors.
Hinges and striker plates reinforced with extra long screws.
Additional blocking at all exterior door jambs.
Additional screws at patio door to help prevent lifting.
Fully installed security system included at the purchaser's option when three (3) years of monitoring service is ordered at the structural appointment and a deposit paid.

Additional Superior Construction Features

Steel beam construction in basement.
All subfloors refastened with screws prior to floor finishes and joints sanded.
Professionally engineered roof trusses.

Intelligent Wiring for the Future

"Smart Ready Home" - A fully integrated system to connect phone lines, audio, video and computer data systems. House pre-wired for future internet, network video and communication connections. Smart Home structured cable consists of:
- RG6 VDLXS video cable for TV access.
- RG6 VDLXT video cable for satellite and/or computer internet access
- CAT 5 SV multi-conductor for computers.
- CAT 5 NW multi-conductor for home/office networking.

All structured cables are terminated with a multi-purpose jack and home run to the electrical panel (demark point). Cable RG6VDLXT for digital satellite TV terminated with RG finished plate and home run to electrical panel.

Warranty

Sundial Homes comprehensive One-Year Warranty
Two-Year Warranty on mechanical system and water penetration.
Seven-Year Warranty on major structural defects.

Warranties are limited to the requirements established by TARION. Specifications subject to change without notice and may be revised or improved at the Vendor's sole discretion. Many finishes are natural and may vary in colour or pattern due to their intrinsic properties. Sundial Homes (Burl7) Ltd. E. & O.E. January 22, 2008.

Semi-Detached Home Features