⚓ Stoneboat Quay Modernization ⚓

A Fresh Course for Our Harbour Home

Modernizing our hallways and common areas — preserving the character, elevating the value, and charting Stoneboat Quay into its next generation.

100 Bronte Road  •  65 Units  •  Three Floors  •  On the Waterfront
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The Vision

Welcome Home to a Renewed Stoneboat Quay

Our hallways have served us well — but they have not been renovated in more than 20 years. The finishes that greeted residents and guests two decades ago no longer reflect the quality of the homes behind the doors.

This modernization is a chance to refresh every corridor, every entrance, and every shared threshold with finishes that feel light, modern, and in keeping with our waterfront setting.

"Buyers decide whether to buy within the first 60 seconds of entry." — Canadian condo market research, 2025-2026

A lighter palette, updated lighting, new flooring, and refreshed doorways work together to tell every visitor — and every buyer — that this is a building that is cared for.

Modern condominium hallway with soft lighting and elegant doorways
Conceptual: modernized corridor with layered lighting, neutral finishes, and refined entry thresholds
Why Now

The GTA Market Rewards Buildings That Show Well

20+

Years Since Hallway Renewal

Our common-area finishes are now beyond their effective useful life. Appraisers flag this as an increase in "effective age" — pulling unit values down.

5–10%

Typical Value Uplift

Modernized lobbies and corridors are shown to lift perceived building value by 5–10% across comparable Canadian markets.

60%

Faster Sales

Well-presented, modernized units sell up to 60% faster — days-on-market dropping from ~38 days to roughly 14 in recent data.

In the GTA's 2025–2026 market, "well-priced, well-presented listings continue to move efficiently," while dated buildings tend to underperform. Modernization is our hedge.
The Numbers

What Modernization Could Mean Per Unit

Illustrative Equity Outcome per Unit

Based on a typical $600,000 Oakville/GTA condominium unit, a modernization-driven 5% valuation uplift represents approximately $30,000 in equity per owner.

  • Illustrative assessment: ~$8,000 per unit (industry-average range)
  • Value uplift at 5%: ~$30,000 per $600k unit
  • Net equity gain: ~$22,000 per unit
  • Operational savings: 15–30% less on common-area lighting

Figures are illustrative, based on market research for the Greater Toronto Area in 2025–2026. Actual assessment and uplift will be confirmed by the Board.

GTA & Lake Ontario Market Context

Buildings That Present Well Win

Across the Greater Toronto Area, condo inventory is near historic highs and buyers have more choice than ever. In this environment, the buildings that look "fresh, modern, and thoughtfully upgraded" sell — the dated ones sit.

In neighbouring Oakville, Burlington, and along the Toronto lakeshore, refreshed lobbies and hallways have become a standard buyer expectation, not a luxury.

  • Toronto: modernized buildings maintain pricing while dated stock discounts 3–5% off-asking
  • Vancouver comparable: modernized units sold in 14 days vs. 38
  • New York cooperative data: renewed corridors add 10–15% to apartment value
  • Dorchester case study: renovating "tired" hallways was 100% helpful to resale for every owner

Days on Market — Modernized vs. Dated (Comparable Data)

Common-Area Lighting Savings (Post-Retrofit)

Projected Unit Value Uplift Range

What You'll See

The Modernization at a Glance

Bright modern corridor

Lighter, Warmer Corridors

Neutral paint palette, layered LED lighting, and crisp new trim — making every floor feel brighter and more welcoming.

Elegant doorway entry

Refreshed Doorway Entrances

Updated door hardware, refreshed unit numbers, and refined thresholds that give every home a proper welcome.

New LVP flooring in corridor

Durable, Modern Flooring

Premium luxury vinyl plank or commercial-grade tile — quieter underfoot, easier to clean, and designed for the long haul.

Our Design Partner

Clinton Design Inc.

"Clinton Design specializes in the refurbishment of condominium common elements throughout Toronto, the GTA and the surrounding areas."

Stoneboat Quay is partnering with Clinton Design Inc., a Toronto-based interior design firm dedicated almost exclusively to the refurbishment of condominium common elements. Their portfolio spans buildings across Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area.

Through their Design-Build partner dot dot dot, Clinton Design can take our project from concept renderings through to completed construction — a single, coordinated team of designers and builders.

  • Specialty: Condominium common-element refurbishment
  • Coverage: Toronto, the GTA, and surrounding areas
  • Services: Before & After design, 3D renderings, Design-Build delivery
  • Philosophy: "Clean and quality work" — their construction partner's stated standard
  • Studio: 6 Brentcliffe Road, Toronto
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Before and after hallway rendering concept
Clinton Design delivers full before/after visualization so owners can see the transformation before work begins.
The Voyage Ahead

What Happens Next

Stage 1 — Design & Renderings

Clinton Design prepares a full design concept with before/after renderings so every owner can see what the finished hallways will look like.

Stage 2 — Owner Communication

Unit owners receive renderings, finish samples, cost breakdowns, and a clear timeline. Questions are welcomed — nothing is hidden.

Stage 3 — Phased Construction

Work is scheduled floor-by-floor to keep disruption to a minimum. Residents always have a clear, safe path to their unit.

Stage 4 — Reveal & Value Reset

Completed modernization "resets" the effective age of the building — and is reflected in the Status Certificate for every future sale.

More Information

Documents & Contact

Download the Handout

A one-page PDF summarizing the modernization project — ideal for reading offline or sharing with family.

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Download the Report

Detailed report on how modernization projects affect unit values.

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Questions?

For any questions about the project, the schedule, or your individual assessment, please contact our building management company:

CIE — Community Integrated Experience

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