Vancouver Sun

BROOKLYN OFFERS RESIDENTS THE BEST OF KELOWNA LIFESTYLE

- G. MARION JOHNSON

Kelowna is well known as an ultimate B.C. getaway, with golfing, boating, hiking and biking all in the heart of wine country. While visitors have long flocked to this picturesqu­e place right on Okanagan Lake, Kelowna is also on the cusp of an exciting transforma­tion.

Named the sixth-fastest growing city in Canada in 2017 – ahead of Victoria and Vancouver – the community is evolving into an increasing­ly coveted urban hub. Nowhere is this more evident than right downtown, where Kelowna’s main street, Bernard Avenue, has undergone a $14-million rejuvenati­on, giving residents the best that city life has to offer.

At the centre of it all, Brooklyn at Bernard Block will be a new 25-storey concrete condominiu­m tower. It’s part of a three-phase plan that will include two additional condominiu­m towers as well as unique streetfron­t shops and services.

Proudly based in Kelowna, Mission Group is one of the most recognized and trusted builders in the region, thoughtful­ly leading downtown’s growth in the place it calls home.

What distinguis­hes Brooklyn at Bernard Block is the fact that it allows short-term rentals of less than 30 days. This is a rare find in the real estate market, with very few buildings in Kelowna offering owners the flexibilit­y of renting their home on a nightly or weekly basis. Whether it’s having tenants year-round or earning extra income while they’re out of town, owners have an avenue to offset their investment costs.

What’s more, few Kelowna homes will have an address as connected. Imagine being able to walk out your front door and go to a vibrant shopping district, bustling coffee shops, galleries, museums, gourmet eateries, the Kelowna Yacht Club, Prospera Place, or even to work. With the Walk Score at Brooklyn a staggering 98, there’s all sorts of action literally steps from home. Those looking to explore other areas of Kelowna without driving have the Queensway Transit Exchange just a block away.

While all of the homes will have stunning city, lake, or mountain views, all Brooklyn owners will have access to a spectacula­r and exclusive 25th-floor Rooftop Terrace. Here, residents can grill in the outdoor kitchen, gather with friends by the fire pits, or pull out their yoga mat for some stretches in the shade. It will be the highest rooftop patio of its kind in Kelowna. Right next door on the same top level is the Brooklyn Club Lounge, an indoor space with equally gorgeous views to have friends over or just relax.

While Brooklyn suits the most discerning owners, its homes are accessible, starting from the mid-300,000s. Brooklyn’s selection of homes includes one bedroom, one bedroom and den, two bedrooms, and a limited collection of sub-penthouses.

The look and feel of the building will reflect its namesake, with a New York-style brick exterior, heritage architectu­ral features, wrought-iron details, and contempora­ry interior finishes.

Brooklyn’s insider preview appointmen­ts start August 4th, with sales for VIP registrant­s scheduled to launch by early September. To register for this unbeatable opportunit­y, visit liveatbroo­klyn.com or call 778-738-8318.

 ?? SUPPLIED ?? All of the homes at Brooklyn will have stonning city, lake, or moontain views.
SUPPLIED All of the homes at Brooklyn will have stonning city, lake, or moontain views.

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