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| Anthony
DiCenzo (left) is a major investor with Edgewater Estates in Oakville, ON, and Clinton Howell is the founder and owner of H2 Systems Inc. in Burlington and sales representative with the Dan Cooper Group in Oakville. |
By Paul
Fitzgerald
Anthony
DiCenzo stands tall - well over six feet.
He
sports a blueish coloured checkered blazer, a neatly pressed white button-up
collared shirt and dark stylish pants, and shoes that mean business.
After
all, he too means business.
“So,
if you are looking for a place to build a luxury home, then you’ve come to the
right place,” says DiCenzo, who is the president and a major investor with Edgewater Estates in Oakville, ON. He also runs DiCenzo Homes, which was
founded by his late father, Antonio, and is also a leading partner with his law
firm, DiCenzo & Associates.
He
reaches out to give a handshake, a strong firm one, which is complimented with
a contagious smile.
“This
is living at its best – lakefront property that will soon house a remarkable
new enclave of extraordinary luxury homes,” adds the real estate and development
tycoon.
His
voice is one of authority, salesmanship, camaraderie, and confidence, all
combined into one.
You
know he is a born success story.
It’s
early morning and the new property his company recently purchased (jointly with
DiCenzo Homes and the Molinaro Group) at 394 Lakeshore Road West is filled with
all sorts of activity.
The
new community now offers 16 generous lots that will undoubtedly provide an
unrivalled level of prestige, privacy and proximity to everything the Town of Oakville has to offer.
Nestled
right next to Lake Ontario one quickly realizes that this new haven is certainly
a remarkable investment for the soul.
The
locale for DiCenzo’s new project is part of the historical Lambert-Smye Estate.
He and his team fought long and hard to obtain the land and recently were
finally given the green light to bring new light to the community that is only
a stone’s throw away from downtown and the waterfront.
Surrounding
the new the Lambert-Smye Estate home, which was built almost a century ago, are
massive picturesque homes that will soon be completed.
Building Smart Homes
And
while DiCenzo is passionate about building luxury homes and building vibrant
communities, he is staunchly committed to ensuring that his clientele are
offered the best when it comes to entertainment, comfort, convenience and
security.
This
is why DiCenzo and his team are working closely with H2 Systems Inc. in
Burlington - a company widely known for its excellence in offering the best in
home theatre systems, home automation, home integration, and even home theatre
décor for homeowners in the area.
Enter
Clinton Howell, the founder and owner of H2 Systems Inc. and sales
representative with the Dan Cooper Group in Oakville.
DiCenzo
and Howell have long worked together and now H2 Systems Inc. is offering
homeowners at the Edgewater Estates with all the right home theatre and home automation
solutions.
“Working
with Edgewater Estates is a very exciting initiative,” says Howell. “We are
thrilled to be offering new homeowners in this dynamic area with home theatre
and home automation solutions that will make their lives more entertaining, simpler
and securer.”
DiCenzo
says that while home theatre rooms and entertainment areas are popular sellers,
more and more homeowners are also becoming tech-savvy and are quickly adapting
to home automation systems.
“Homes
are being built smarter now, and people are looking for efficient ways to
control them on every level,” says DiCenzo. “It’s amazing what technology can
do these days. With your smartphone or tablet you can literally be the master
of your domain.”
DiCenzo
credits H2 Systems Inc. for being frontrunners in offering the best in home
automation technology.
“H2
Systems are leaders in their industry and they provide the best when it comes
to home automation – it’s amazing what they are installing nowadays in new
homes and homeowners just love it.”
Home
automation is simple and easy to use. With your fingertips you can control just
about anything in your home, whether you are home or not.
You
can control your appliances, automated locks, the lighting, the blinds, entertainment
systems, and the thermostat and air conditioning. You can even view your
security cameras in real time right from your smartphone.
“Home
automation provides that extra piece of mind and new homeowners moving into the
Edgewater Estates will certainly utilize the services of H2 Systems Inc. - I have
and always will myself,” smiles DiCenzo.
DiCenzoand Howell have a long history of working together and they have plenty in
common.
Committed To Community Outreach
Both
are successful business leaders in the community, and more importantly they are
popular philanthropists as each of them knows the value of giving back to the
community they live and work in.
DiCenzo
and his family recently donated $1-million to the St. Jospeh’s Healthcare
facility in Hamilton. The hospital’s diagnostic imaging centre was renamed in
his father and mother’s honour. The facility has now been renamed the Antonio
and Maria DiCenzo Diagnostic Imaging Centre. DiCenzo and his business are also
active in supporting a wide variety of other community outreach initiatives.
Howell
and his company have long been active in supporting Easter Seals, The
Burlington Performing Arts Centre, Smilezone, and the Joseph Brant Hospital
Foundation.
Howell
and his team are now busy installing home theatre and home automation systems
in the new homes being built at the Edgewater Estates.
“This
is an exciting venture working with Anthony and new homeowners,” says Howell.
“This is going to be a vibrant and unique community and we are so pleased to be
a part of its growth and development on many levels.”
Where The Past Meets The Future
DiCenzo
offers up a tour of the lots and of course the Lambert-Smye Historical
Residence. Part of the century-old home is where the Edgewater Estate offices
and presentation centre is located. A good portion of the home is still
untouched – almost like an old museum in its own right.
DiCenzo
takes time to show the home. Wallpaper and old heaters from years gone by have
remained untouched. Even on the walls of a small cubby hole below the stairs bear signatures from people who lived there over the many years. It’s all
fascinating to see their names and comments posted in different hand writing
that spans more than a lifetime ago.
“We
have worked hard to obtain the approvals for this land and our commitment to
maintaining its heritage was always a part of that,” says DiCenzo. “The homes
being built here will be new and modern but will still be developed and
designed with a theme of the past. The Lambert-Smye Estate remains untouched in
its original location and at the nexus of historic trails to the waterfront.””
Moving
forward, DiCenzo knows new homeowners will certainly enjoy the services being
offered by H2
Systems Inc.
“People
now want to embrace new technology and utilize it so their lives are less
complex,” says DiCenzo. “Home automation makes life easier and home theatre
systems makes life more entertaining. This is what H2 Systems is offering our
home buyers and we are very pleased to be working with them.”
Howell
states, “Working here is like being a part of history and the future. It’s all
very exciting in many ways and we look forward to meeting new homeowners and
looking after their home theatre and home automation needs.”
DiCenzo
leaves with another big handshake and a smile.
Of
course his salesmanship and outgoing personality ends the interview right on
the money.
His
eyes are filled with passion and excitement.
“Like
I said, we got some lots for sale to build your next dream home. Hurry up, they
are going fast,” he laughs.
