What appliances are included at The Hudson?
- Miele™ ceramic glass electric cooktop (gas cooktop in Level 5 and 6 homes) and Miele™ built-in wall oven
- Miele™ frost-free, bottom-mount refrigerator with fully-integrated custom panel to match kitchen cabinetry
- Miele™ stainless steel, ultra-quiet, Energy Star™ multi-cycle dishwasher with fully-integrated custom panel to match kitchen cabinetry
- In-cabinet, Panasonic™ stainless steel microwave
- Built-in Liebherr™ wine fridge in Level 5 and 6 homes
- Miele™ built-in coffee system in Level 5 and 6 homes
- Water and energy efficient, full-size, front loading, Bosch™, Energy Star™ washer and dryer‡
Can I rent my home at The Hudson?
There are no restrictions on renting out your home at this time. In fact, the City of Victoria has placed a restrictive covenant on the property that will always permit rentals in The Hudson.
Are pets allowed at The Hudson? Cats, dogs, birds, fish?
You bet. Anything more exotic than that, you'll probably want to clear it with the strata council first.
Has The Hudson been wired for high-speed Internet access?
Yes.
What are some of the benefits to the Geoexchange heating and cooling system at The Hudson?
- A big factor is comfort. These systems have been routinely rated as more comfortable than conventional home heating systems. Geoexchange Systems can control and virtually eliminate humidity changes within your home that conventional home heating systems are typically prone to.
- Geoexchange Systems are quieter then conventional home heating and cooling systems.
- The systems are low maintenance. There are no flames, pilot lights or chimneys. With a low maintenance Geoexchange System, cleaning the electrostatic filter once a month is all that's needed to keep the system in good running order.
- As well, with safety always a concern, Geoexchange Systems can limit the danger of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning.
In the long term, a Geoexchange System provides home energy savings when compared to traditional home heating systems. Geoexchange energy is not subject to rising costs or unpredictable price swings, and is not transported over long distances. It is always available, right beneath your feet.
How does a Geoexchange heating and cooling system work?
It's actually pretty simple. Loops of pipe are set up underground and buried. A liquid is circulated through these loops of pipe, the heat is extracted from the liquid by heat pumps, and the heat is dispersed throughout the home. In the summer, it's the reverse. Hot air is extracted from the home and discharged into the earth below using the loop system.
Will this system cost me more money?
Your energy bills will cost a similar amount but will have different components. Your actual Terasen Gas bill (if applicable) will be lower and your strata fees will include a fixed monthly energy charge from Terasen.
Will there be radiant in-floor heating in our bathrooms?
Yes, this will keep your feet nice and cozy. The addition of Geoexchange System at The Hudson will not affect the installation of the radiant floor heating in the bathrooms.
