Leasing underway for The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinLeasing underway for The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin
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First tenants secured at The Addison (GALLERY)

A new apartment on Afton Drive has secured its first tenants.

Vensuris Group of Companies Vice President of Growth & External Affairs, Lauren Pomerleau --while showing Sarnia News Today the model suite this week -- said pre-leasing has been going well.

"We started with those that are on our waitlist and have now opened up to the general public," said Pomerleau. "We've been inviting people in to see the model suite, so they can see what the building finishes will look like, what is included in each of the suites and meet with someone from our leasing team. We're already almost 30 per cent leased."

The suites are being offered on a first come, first served, basis.

"We have 70 suites. Ten two bedroom suites and 60 one bedroom suites. Right now we've attracted three different types of residents; young professionals, recent retirees and your seniors looking to downsize," she said.

Vensuris Group of Companies Vice President of Growth & External Affairs, Lauren Pomerleau inside the model suite of The Addison. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin (Vensuris Group of Companies Vice President of Growth & External Affairs, Lauren Pomerleau inside the model suite of The Addison. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin)

While pre-leasing guarantees a spot, full leasing is expected in July, when you'll be able to tour the whole building.

"As we're bringing people into the model suite, it's still an active construction site, which is why we can only show you this suite at [this] time," said Pomerleau. "Everything is moving quite quickly around. You're going to see a lot of progress on the outside of the building. We already have the bump outs being framed, there's brick work along the base and exterior of the building, all of the siding is going up and inside we're continuing to finish suites off floor-by-floor."

Pomerleau said each suite has central air and is individually metered for its utilities.

"All of the finishings in our suites are the same, so that's your countertops, your flooring, your ceiling height. What you're seeing [in the model] is what you're going to get in your own suite. All of our suites come with a full size, stackable, washer and dryer, four stainless steel kitchen appliances -- that's your fridge, stove, microwave and dishwasher -- all full size as well," she said.

The model was outfitted by the neighbouring Tepperman's store.

"Their interior design team helped pick all of the items that you'll see in the suite and they're offering a VIP program and pricing to all of the residents that move into The Addison," said Pomerleau. "They have all of our floor plans and are able to work with our residents on figuring out what could fit in their suite, if they wanted to keep some of their existing pieces and just add it, or if they wanted to do a full refresh."

The Addison is expected to be move-in ready this September.

The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinThe Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin

The model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinThe model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin

The model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinThe model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin

A layout of The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinA layout of The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin

The model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinThe model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin

The model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinThe model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin

The model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie IrwinThe model suite at The Addison on Afton Drive in Sarnia. April, 2023 photo by Melanie Irwin

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