What is the difference between
Hearthstone by the Bay and a regular condominium?
What is the difference between Hearthstone by
the Bay and a retirement home?
Who operates the Hearthstone Club?
Is Hearthstone Communities the Property Manager
as well?
Who is the builder/developer?
In addition to the on-site personal support
worker, will I have access to a doctor or other health care
providers?
Can I book my medical appointments through the
Club?
Is there an emergency response system?
What if I don’t wish to participate in
the Club?
How easy is it for friends and family to join
me for a meal?
If I have special diet requirements, how are
they handled?
Are the suites air conditioned?
Are pets allowed?
Where does the shuttle go?
When do I choose the finishes for my suite,
such as flooring and kitchen cabinetry?
When will my suite be ready for me to move in?
What happens when I want to sell my suite? Do
I have that option?
If I make this move to Hearthstone by the Bay,
will I have to move again?
Once I’ve selected the suite I want, how
do I make my purchase?
What is the difference between Hearthstone
by the Bay and a regular condominium?
When you purchase your suite at Hearthstone by the Bay, you
own it just like a regular condominium. The major difference
is the Hearthstone Club, which encompasses two floors of the
building and provides you with an abundance of health, food
services and recreational services including around the clock
emergency response.
Often we hear from Hearthstone homeowners that the biggest
difference they notice is the opportunity for socializing
and making new friends. Many of our homeowners moved into
a regular condominium thinking that it would be a social
environment and were very disappointed when they found out
it wasn’t.
At Hearthstone, you can be as private as you choose to be,
but there will be a number of opportunities every day for
getting together and forging new friendships.
What is the difference between Hearthstone
by the Bay and a retirement home?
The biggest difference is the peace of mind that
comes with home ownership. In rental retirement residences
the residents are often concerned with long-term affordability.
At Hearthstone homeowners are content knowing that they own
the “roof over their heads” and it’s paid
for. Long-term affordability is much more manageable at Hearthstone.
There is also the opportunity for appreciation in the value
of your new home. In rental retirement the cost increases
each year and is not subject to rent controls. In addition,
when family and friends come to visit they are always welcome
in the Hearthstone Clubhouse dining room and they only need
your permission to stay for a longer period of time. In rental
retirement family and guests may not be accommodated in the
dining room and there is little likelihood they can stay over.
The other noticeable difference is in your own personal space.
Although retirement residences may talk about independent
living, it’s very difficult to be independent when you
can’t make a meal or sometimes not even tea in your
own home. At Hearthstone you’ll have a thoughtfully
designed gourmet kitchen and dining room where entertaining
is a pleasure.
Who operates the Hearthstone Club?
The Hearthstone Club is operated by Hearthstone
Communities Ltd, one of the most trusted names in the
field. With over thirty years of experience, they are renowned
for their well-trained professional staff and the exemplary
level of care they provide.
Is Hearthstone Communities
the Property Manager as well?
No, a professional Property Management company with extensive
condominium experience will manage and maintain the building
and common areas.
Who is the builder/developer?
Your home at Hearthstone by the Bay will be built by renowned
Davies Smith Developments. Award-winning condominiums such
as Solstice and CityGate in downtown Mississauga and Grenadier
Landing in Etobicoke exemplify Davies Smith’s commitment
to innovative design and superior quality standards. Davies
Smith is the recipient of numerous awards from the Canadian
Home Builders’ Association, the Ontario Home Builders’
Association and the U.S. National Association of Home Builders.
Click here to view other projects by Davies Smith Development
and a complete list of awards.
In addition to the on-site
personal support worker, will I have access to a doctor
or other health care providers?
The Hearthstone Health & Wellness Centre has a Doctor’s
office and dedicated exam room for regular doctor’s
visits and rotating specialty practitioners such as massage
therapists, lab technicians, chiropractors and foot care
specialists. Most of your medication administration can
also be handled through the Wellness Centre.
Can I book my medical appointments
through the Club?
Yes. Many retirees find that getting to and from medical appointments
takes a remarkable amount of time that they would prefer to
spend on something more fun. While you might not be able to
get out of the appointments, you’ll find in many instances
you can arrange for them right in the Hearthstone Wellness
Centre. You’ll simply take the elevator down for your
doctor’s appointment, physiotherapy session, massage,
chiropractor, chiropodist, and other medical services available
in the Wellness Centre.
Is there an emergency response
system?
One of the important benefits of our Health & Wellness
Centre is the state-of-the-art emergency response system.
The Hearthstone system is so sophisticated that should you
need assistance anywhere in the building, with one push
of the button on your personal pendant will tell us who you
are and where you are. We’ll respond immediately.
What if I don’t wish
to participate in the Club?
All residents of Hearthstone by the Bay automatically become
members of the Club on purchase of their suite.
How easy is it for friends
and family to join me for a meal?
The Lakeview Dining Room is open to all residents and guests
with a full menu and special chef creations. Paying is as
simple as signing to your account just like at your country
club. And since every suite in Hearthstone is equipped with
a full kitchen and a dining area, you can entertain friends
or family in the comfort of your own home anytime. Plus
the Lakeview Dining Room caters functions and events and
offers a private dining room.
If I have special diet requirements,
how are they handled?
We have well-trained staff who will meet with you to ensure
that your meals are prepared according to your needs.
Are the suites air conditioned?
Yes. Hearthstone offers individually controlled in-suite heating
and cooling systems so you are in control of the temperature
and your power consumption.
Are pets allowed?
Yes, in compliance with the rules set out by the condominium.
Where does the shuttle go?
The shuttle will operate on a regular basis to designated
locations such as the local shopping mall, grocery stores
and senior’s centres. Plus the shuttle will provide
transportation for special outings and events coordinated
by the Activities Director such as a trip to wine country
or the theatre. The shuttle can also be booked for private
excursions to doctor’s appointments or the airport on
a pay per use basis.
When do I choose the finishes
for my suite, such as flooring and kitchen cabinetry?
Our design centre is inside the sales office for you to explore
all of the gorgeous standard finishes available to choose
from. In addition, there are many elegant upgrade options
should you wish to further customize your suite. Shortly after
your purchase, our Interior Designer will contact you for
an appointment to select your finishes. Working with our in-house
designer allows you to personalize your suite to your tastes
and preferences with the comfort of knowing that you have
professional advice.
When will my suite be ready
for me to move in?
Initial occupancy of the building is scheduled for September
2008. Davies Smith Developments has an impeccable reputation
for delivering buildings on time and you can rest assured
that your building will be finished to the highest level of
standards with the utmost care by a team of dedicated professionals.
What happens when I want
to sell my suite? Do I have that option?
Yes. Since you own your suite, you are free to sell or rent
it as soon as title has been transferred into your name on
final closing. Generally suites cannot be sold prior to final
closing, however, should exceptional circumstances arise, Davies
Smith Developments will evaluate on a case-by-case basis to
consider refunding your deposits and releasing you from your
purchase.
If I make this move to Hearthstone
by the Bay, will I have to move again?
This is the biggest advantage of owning in Hearthstone; because
you own your suite you will never have to move again unless
you choose to. At Hearthstone by the Bay, we recognize that
people’s needs may change over time and we’ve
designed the suites, the building and our support services
to accommodate those changing needs. We offer varying levels
of service that are brought right into your home professionally
and discreetly as you need them.
Once I’ve selected
the suite I want, how do I make my purchase?
Our professional Sales Representatives work on site at the
sales office and will guide you through the purchase process
to ensure that all of your questions are answered every step
of the way. Contact a Sales Representative today for more
details at 416-259-4466 or by email (click
here)
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