Paradise Beach

Presenting Paradise Beach, an exquisite single-family home community by Highmark Homes, currently in preconstruction at 951 Pickering Beach Road, Ajax. With prices ranging from $2,999,990 to $3,655,990, Paradise Beach offers a limited collection of five luxury beach homes, each embodying the epitome of lakeside living.

Nestled along the shores of Lake Ontario, Paradise Beach presents an unparalleled waterfront lifestyle, where the soft sound of waves and the shimmering sunlight create an idyllic retreat. With expansive lots ranging from 50' to up to 200', and home sizes up to 5,600 square feet, these residences offer spaciousness and elegance in equal measure.

Conveniently located just steps from the pristine Ajax Waterfront, Paradise Beach residents enjoy easy access to a plethora of amenities and recreational opportunities. From swimming at McLean Community Centre to exploring the trails at Lynde Shores Conservation Area, there's something for everyone. Plus, with downtown Ajax, Carruthers Creek Golf Club, and major shopping centers like Durham Centre and Pickering Town Centre nearby, residents have everything they need just minutes away.

Escape to Paradise Beach and experience a lifestyle where every day feels like a vacation, with the convenience of urban amenities at your fingertips.

Features and finishes

EXTERIOR

• Superior architecturally controlled contemporary home designs.

• Premium exterior materials and features including clay brick, stone, stucco, architectural steel, and precast.

• Architectural stone with masonry detailed with stone window sills, soldier coursing, and complementing mortar (as per elevation).

• Grand 8’ front entry doors with glass inserts and/or glass sidelight (as per elevation design) with an elegant premium grip set.

• Poured concrete verandas are a gracious feature on many of Highmark’s homes.

• Energy Star certified colour-coordinated low-maintenance vinyl casement windows throughout with fusion-welded frames and sashes. Multi-Point locking system with screens on all operable windows.

• Distinctly custom designed 8’ tall insulated steel garage doors with glass inserts (as per elevation).

• Electric garage door openers which can be activated through the Control4 app or control panel in house or by remote control.

• Four Exterior Pot Lights over the garage and porch (as per elevation).

• Superior 2” x 6” wood exterior construction.

• Engineered roof with spruce plywood sheathing.

• Pre-finished aluminum soffits, fascia, and downspouts offering minimal maintenance.

• Decorative frieze board.

• Exterior black aluminum railings with tinted glass panel(s) (as per elevation or as required by grade).

• Oversize sliding patio door, garden door, or French doors (as per plan).

• Convenient door from house to garage (grade permitting).

• Two exterior hose bibs (one in the garage, one at rear). Hot and cold water hose bib provided in the garage.

• Paved asphalt driveway.

• Fully sodded front, side, and rear yard, as per elevation.

INTERIOR

• 10’ ceiling height on the main level and 9’ ceiling height on the second floor. Raised and vaulted ceilings as per plan. 9’ unfinished basement ceiling height.

• 5/8” tongue and groove subflooring throughout to be glued, sanded, and screwed in place.

• Engineered floor systems.

• Hardwood throughout the main floor (excluding tiled areas), upper hallway, and stair landings. Oak Stairs, nosing, and handrail to be stained to match, as close as possible to the hardwood colour scheme.

• Choice of 2 cast iron picket designs.

• Front Foyer, kitchen, mud room, ensuite and bathroom floors will be tiled with premium porcelain tiles. The tile size will be up to

24” x 24”.

• All Bedrooms are to be carpeted with premium 40 oz broadloom, with standard 7/16” foam padding or upgrade to a highdensity underpadding.

• Metal edge finish where ceramic flooring abuts other flooring materials.

• Contemporary interior shaker-style doors with satin finish lever handles.

• 8’ interior doors on the main floor.

• Oversized 7” baseboards with complementary backband casing throughout all finished areas with quarter-round trim on tiled and hardwood floors.

• Coffered ceiling throughout the main floor (as per plan).

• Mudroom to include built-ins.

• Cold cellar

FIREPLACE

• Oversized direct vent gas fireplace with flat black trim and choice of custom surrounds.

KITCHEN

• Dramatic designer kitchens with premium cabinetry and oversized chef’s station/island (as per plan). Purchaser can choose 2 cabinet colours per kitchen.

• Extended height upper cabinets with lower light valance in kitchen.

• Walk-in pantry and servery as per plan.

• Imported luxurious quartz countertop with 1½” nosing custom-made for your kitchen and servery (as per plan) with a choice of four colours.

• Flush breakfast bars and islands (as per plan).

• Double stainless steel modern under mount deep sink with upgraded pull-out faucet.

• Stainless steel hood fan above range vented to the exterior.

• Rough-in plumbing and electrical for future dishwasher (installation of dishwasher not included).

• Contemporary linear tiled backsplash.

BATHROOM

Powder Room

• Luxurious floating vanity with vessel sink and complementary upgraded faucet, quartz countertop with ¾” nosing, and matching framed mirror.

Main Ensuite

• Heated tile flooring with a programmable timer.

• 2-jet shower system in addition to rain showerhead with separate handheld shower wand and toe-tester.

• Premium cabinetry, quartz countertop with ¾” nosing, and upgraded faucets.

• Elegant free-standing tub with pull-out shower wand.

• Luxurious shower stall with marble/quartz surround, complete with frameless glass shower door or glass enclosure (as per plan) with shower pot light.

• Choice of premium porcelain shower wall tiles up to 12” x 24” size tiles (same colour choices as for 24” x 24” floor tiles).

• Privacy water closets as per plan.

Main bath, Shared bath and Ensuite #2/3/4/5

• Choice of quartz countertops with ¾” nosing.

• Choice of premium porcelain shower wall tiles up to 12” x 24” size tiles, (same colour choices as for 24” x 24” floor tiles).

• Shower stall to includes shower head with 60” hose on a wall bracket, and toe-tester.

• Curved shower rods in all bathtubs, upgraded plumbing fixtures, bathroom accessories and mirrors.

• Quality faucets for all vanities.

All Bathrooms and Ensuites;

• Ceiling lighting and/or stylish vanity lighting in all bathrooms.

• Energy efficient water saver shower and toilet tanks.

• Privacy locks for all bathroom doors.

• Water-resistant board used for all separate shower enclosures, where applicable.

FINISHED LAUNDRY AREA

• Convenient Laundry room located on the second floor, tiled with 12” x 24” premium porcelain tiles and floor drain.

• Laundry room complete with lower cabinetry, stainless steel sink, and faucet on modern laminate countertop.

• Dryer vented to exterior.

LIGHTING AND ELECTRICAL

• 200 AMP, 32 breaker electrical services.

• 40 LED interior pot lights, locations chosen by the homeowner.

• Electrical outlets in all bathrooms and powder room, include ground fault interrupter.

• All lighting to be Energy Star compliant.

• Smart-Switched light fixtures on the main floor controlled via switch, phone app, or touch screen.

• Two electrical outlets in the garage plus one outlet per garage door for included garage door openers.

• Hard-wired, interconnected smoke detectors on all floors as per Ontario Building Code.

• Hard-wired, interconnected smoke/carbon monoxide detectors with strobe lights in the upper hall and all bedrooms.

• “Holiday” switch and receptacle for exterior seasonal lighting.

• Exterior, weatherproof electrical outlets (one on the front porch and one at the rear entrance).

• Rough-in central vacuum inlets, collected to the garage, main and second floors.

HEATING/INSULATION AND ENERGY-EFFICIENT FEATURES

• Two forced air high-efficiency Energy Star compliant gas furnaces with electronic ignition, vented to exterior.

• Two Air conditioners installed as per specified tonnage requirements.

• Two Heat Recovery Ventilators (HRV).

• Control4 automated thermostats centrally located on the main and second floors.

• Hot water tank, power vented, or direct vent on a rental basis.

• Main ventilation trunks to be tape sealed for greater airflow and efficiency.

• All exterior walls, openings, and plugs are insulated, taped, and draft sealed.

• Insulation to exterior walls and roof and in the basement will meet or exceed Ontario Building Code standards (R60 blown insulation in attic, R31 foam insulation in all living area floors above garages and porches, R22 batt insulation for exterior walls, R20 blanket wrap in basement).

• House sealed with vapour barrier as per Ontario Building Code.

• All windows and doors fully caulked on the exterior.

• Weather stripping on all exterior doors.

PAINTING

• Choice of two paint colours (low VOC) for walls throughout home in a flat finish.

• Trim and doors to be painted white semi-gloss.

• Smooth ceilings throughout the main floor and upper hall.

• Sprayed stippled ceilings with a smooth border in bedrooms and lower levels (except closets).

• Exterior paint colours have been selected in accordance with Architectural Controls to create a pleasing streetscape.

EXTERIOR DECKS

• Where decks are designated due to grade condition, Highmark will provide a wood deck from the main floor at the rear door with stairs to grade.

• Deck size varies per home design.

MEDIA COMMUNICATIONS

• Highmark will bring your home to life with up-to-date smart home technology with Control4 Home Automation System.

• Electronic control from a smartphone or wall-mounted touch panel of various household features such as thermostats, main floor lighting, garage door openers, surveillance systems, doorbells, audio systems and much more.

• Answer a doorbell notification, even when you’re not home.

• Forgot to turn off the kitchen lights? Simply turn them off with the touch of a finger while out for dinner with friends.

• If you have gone to bed but feel it is too cool in the home – raise your thermostat from your smartphone without having to get out of bed.

• Allows users to control their home devices in real time from anywhere in the world.

• Security system rough-in includes 2 Alarm keypads, 2 motion sensors, and contacts at all entry doors.

• Smart home rough-in includes 2 TV (Cat 6), 2 Network (Cat 6) 1 Phone – (Cat 6), and 1 Trendnet 8 port POE.

• Video doorbell.

• 8” Wall mounted touch panel.

OPTIONAL LOWER LEVEL SECONDARY SUITE

• Separate Side Entrance with exterior light and doorbell.

• Laminated flooring in kitchen, breakfast/ dining, hallways, and great room.

• Laundry and bathroom flooring and tub/shower enclosure to be tiled with premium porcelain 12” x 24” size tiles.

• Bedroom flooring to be premium 40 oz broadloom, with standard 7/16” foam padding or upgrade to a high-density underpadding.

• Insulated underside of slab for warmer floors.

• 2-piece powder room as per plan.

• Bedroom with 3-piece ensuite (tub with shower head) with walk-in closet as per plan.

• Laundry Room (rough-in washer/dryer) as per plan.

• Full-size designer kitchen as per plan with modern laminate countertop.

• 5” baseboard with matching casing.

• Oversized egress windows.

• Zone control HVAC.

• Double 5/8” Type X ceiling drywall with acoustic insulation to meet Ontario Building Code requirements for noise attenuation and fire protection for separate units.

• Lockable steel fire door, separating secondary suite from the main living area.

• Electrical panel designated for secondary suite.

• Independent wiring for internet, phone, and TV connections.

• 8’ ceiling with 24” x 24” acoustic ceiling tiles.

• Casement Windows with multi-point locking system.

• Rough-in alarm wiring.

• Hard-wired, interconnected smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors in the living area and the bedroom, as per Ontario Building Code.

INTERIOR DESIGN CONSULTATION PROGRAM

• Personal design consultant will assist you with structural changes and interior design to create your dream home.

MULTI-YEAR NEW HOME TARION WARRANTY

• 1 year on all materials and workmanship.

• 2 years on heating, plumbing, electrical systems.

• 2 years on building envelope integrity and water penetration.

• 7 years on any major structural defects.

THE HIGHMARK DIFFERENCE

• Every homeowner will be offered an exclusive ‘frame walk’ during the construction process, prior to drywall installation.

• Exceptional After Sales and After Move-in Service Program with a commitment to ongoing communication and updates.

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