901 Fernie Officially Opens ‘The Scenic’
The 901 Fernie investment team is proud to debut ‘The Scenic’ show suite representing the first of four phases of the development. When completed, 901 Fernie will see the transformation of the 1908 school site into 44 luxury residences in the heart of downtown Fernie.
The Scenic Unit #5 is the first residence scheduled for occupancy on June 30, 2007.
This large loft-style unit embodies original features such as timber rafter ceilings with a zen-influenced décor and state of the art appliances. Local interior design consultant, Corliss Robb places luxurious linens with superior quality interior finishes including Spanish tiles, quality maple hardwood floors, solid maple cabinetry and granite countertops throughout. The 901 Fernie loft series combines large floor areas with warm tones and textures. Several specialty items including cast iron soaker tubs, built-in wine coolers, convenient pot fillers mounted above the gas ranges and high-end heating cooling and mechanical systems make this development a truly unique heritage offering.
In fact, 901 Fernie stands alone among North American ski resort developments, Nick Vale of the Leblond Partnership, the lead architect on 901 Fernie, comments, “Projects like 901 Fernie don’t come along every day. Like the Banff Springs Hotel, it’s a combination of circumstances– developer, property and market. To be able to restore and enhance the original 1908 Fernie High School is a fun and worthwhile project for all involved. Finished, it will become a perfect transition between downtown Fernie and the residential area of town.â€?
Recognizing the special character and location of the building, Vale and his team from Leblond Partners took special care in designing the project’s fit within the town and each unit’s “fit� within 901. The residences are not all alike, but are designed to pull in the most from the location. Vale continues, “The views in downtown Fernie are really quite exceptional. By angling the windows, positioning some living areas on second floors, we’ve managed to capture great views in every unit.�
With total build-out expected to reach a conservative estimate of $30,000,000, the downtown development represents one of the most significant development investments to take place in Fernie in the last decade.
Over 55% of the available units in the first three phases have been sold. Demographics of new owners include local residents, international visitors, Calgary seasonal residents, along with a cooperative of families from across Canada. The highly anticipated release of the Old School units featuring heritage brick walls and generous floor plans are expected to be listed in the fall of 2007. 901 Fernie appears to be a unique choice for the future, combining history with modern convenience and setting a new level of luxury in the northern Rockies.