Over looking Lac Superieur and Tremblant’s North Side, Carlo Rinomato opens a new phase of his unique country homes. Rinomato built his family’s drywall business in Toronto to be one of the largest in Ontario, arguably the biggest residential and commercial construction market in Canada. And while there are significant financial rewards, Carlo’s artistic interests were unfulfilled. “I used to spend summers with my grandparents in Italy. Their home and town overlooked the Adriatic, and you couldn’t help but develop a love for nature, and recognize that we were actually living in art.” He says. Italians are famous for their sense of design; from fashion to architecture; and Carlo began to contemplate incorporating art into his homebuilding activities.
Carlo Rinomato is the visionary developer behind the Carlo Rinomato Made In Italy branded homes
“In 1997, I designed a 3,000 square foot open concept house with Italian design principles. These Santa Cruz Villas with extensive use of glass walls were unique, and some industry observers questioned if they would be marketable. That question was quickly answered when all six homes were sold in two weekends. We had created something different, houses that had a brand identity in addition to unique designs that buyers loved.
It was a family vacation that brought Carlo to Mont Tremblant as a tourist but then, he quickly returned as a visionary businessman. “In 2003, we came to Tremblant on a family ski vacation. I loved everything about the area and its natural splendour.” Carlos stated. Developed to replicate a mountain village in the French Alps, Mont Tremblant and its village has become a year-round holiday destination, one that has attracted Hollywood stars to become homeowners. Always the entrepreneur, and with a desire to build a home for his family in the area; Carlo acquired a family owned tract of land at the top of Mont Blanc that was for sale.
Using the same, now proven, architectural principles used in the Santa Cruz Villas, the now famous Glass House was built at the top of Mont Blanc. The extensive use of glass walls has the effect of bringing the surrounding natural beauty into the living space. The views from inside the home are spectacular. Carlo continued to acquire land in the area, and after two years of planning, designing and acquiring permits, the unique Made In Italy modern country homes will be built in the Chemin du Refuge development at the top of a mountain overlooking Lac Superieur on Tremblant’s North Side.
There are six home designs to choose from amongst the 9 properties in Chemin du Refuge; which Carlo refers to as a ‘pieces of art’. “Every design has natural elements of wood and stone, which are then streamlined into a beautiful and functional home. Each home-site is one acre, and situated to take advantage of the views and natural topography. We are continually asking ourselves and design partners; ‘How can we make this better?” The spacious homes range in size from 1872 sq. ft. to an immense 4405 sq. ft. with prices starting from $600,000 to $1.4 million.
In addition to being a place to live, any home purchase is also an investment.
The properties have all the ingredients needed for a legacy investment. Location: Mountain top one acre lots ensure privacy and scenic views; within minutes of the most popular ski destination in Eastern North America, as witnessed by the number of Hollywood actors who own residences. Superior branded architectural design. A builder of uncompromising quality and reputation.
In an age when branding has become a key marketing component, Carlo Rinomato Made In Italy homes are ahead of their contemporaries in the home building sector. “You’ve got to be different and you’ve got to provide outstanding service. I put our customers’ needs before ours and ultimately we look after our company when we meet and exceed customer expectations.” He said.
Carlo Rinomato is an Italian-Canadian builder, design expert, and television personality who resides in Toronto, Canada. He is best known for participating on the Global TV show, Top Million Dollar Agent and guest appearance as a Design Expert on the Marc & Mandy Show.
