#BellaStylista is a BellaNaija Style series for fashionistas who kill it every day! For work or play, this list is to inspire you as we celebrate those who inspire us with their sense of style. We’ll be sharing the top trends, fabulous street style looks and our fashion highlights for each week.
Although long stereotyped as dated, dull, and unsophisticated, the colour brown has in reinvented itself in recent years through savvy fashionistas who have unveiled its more flattering perspective. Brown is a very utilitarian colour. It is economical and easy to wear as you worry less about stains and discolourations.
Generally considered a neutral, brown pairs well with other neutrals and earth tones, it also works to balance out brighter colours. It is associated with reliability, dependability, and nurturing. A lot of people struggle with the idea of styling brown for an elegant occasion, if you are one of such people, this #bellasylista issue will definitely put you on to slaying brown like a style maven.
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<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/the-condo-s-dining-room-surrounded-by-lush-greenery-right-the-atrium-and-indoor-pool.jpg?id=54093996&width=2000&height=1500&coordinates=152%2C0%2C152%2C0"/><br/><br/><p>If you're looking for a <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/real-estate/">home in Montreal</a> that's a little less city and a whole lot more jungle, look no further! Tucked away in the heart of the Cité du Havre peninsula, this <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/condos-for-sale-montreal">Montreal condo for sale</a> is a lush oasis rising out of the city's grey urban landscape. </p><p>This unique condo building, Tropiques Nord, is home to a jaw-dropping 32,000-square-foot tropical atrium that's green and blooming all year long. Think palm trees, lush gardens, a lagoon-like pool and waterfalls – a tropical paradise right in the city! </p><p>If you're curious about this vibrant spot or just want a virtual tour, you're in luck. A few units, including a stunning condo with unbeatable, panoramic city views, are <a href="https://martinrouleau.com/fr/listings/details/2500-501-av-pierre-dupuy">on the market right now.</a></p><p>The open-concept kitchen, living, and dining area connect to what's likely the showstopper here: a sunroom with a flourishing balcony. Imagine waking up and sipping your coffee in front of towering palm trees—in the middle of February! </p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
<img alt="A spacious, open-concept living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooks a tropical atrium, filling the space with natural light and greenery." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="af0d8259f4238fc90d18afd235599451" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="e90bc" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-spacious-open-concept-living-and-dining-area-with-floor-to-ceiling-windows-overlooks-a-tropical-atrium-filling-the-space-wit.jpg?id=54094159&width=980"/>
<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Bright and airy, this condo’s open layout and floor-to-ceiling windows give you a front-row seat to Montreal’s hidden jungle.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://martinrouleau.com/fr/listings/details/2500-501-av-pierre-dupuy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Martin Rouleau | Engel & Völkers</a></small></p><p>This three-bedroom condo is flooded with natural light thanks to huge windows, with one bedroom even offering a view of the iconic Habitat 67.</p><p>The space also has two full bathrooms, a powder room, and a suite of luxurious amenities, including a private garage, wine cellar, fitness room, and a squash court.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
<img alt="A large bedroom with expansive windows offers stunning views of Habitat 67, along with sleek, minimalist decor that lets the view shine." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="4f686c6d4505f711485692d5540ec93c" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="01e36" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-large-bedroom-with-expansive-windows-offers-stunning-views-of-habitat-67-along-with-sleek-minimalist-decor-that-lets-the-vie.jpg?id=54094160&width=980"/>
<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Wake up to iconic views of Habitat 67 from your cozy, light-filled bedroom – now that’s a uniquely Montreal experience.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://martinrouleau.com/fr/listings/details/2500-501-av-pierre-dupuy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Martin Rouleau | Engel & Völkers</a></small></p><p>If lounging by the water is more your vibe, you'll love the indoor atrium – it's not just a garden. With a lagoon-style pool and waterfalls nestled among the greenery, it's a tropical paradise you don't have to leave home to enjoy. Outside, you'll find a saltwater pool and two tennis courts exclusively for Tropiques Nord residents.</p><p>It's like someone decided to mash together a tropical getaway and a luxury sports club and then just set it down in Montreal.</p><p class="shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image">
<img alt="A sleek, all-white kitchen with minimalist cabinetry and a spacious island, opening up to views of a lush indoor garden filled with tall palms." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="a4418cecf3c72e928f602fa41e32c9b5" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="c2099" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-sleek-all-white-kitchen-with-minimalist-cabinetry-and-a-spacious-island-opening-up-to-views-of-a-lush-indoor-garden-filled-w.png?id=54094163&width=980"/>
<small class="image-media media-caption" placeholder="Add Photo Caption...">Cooking in this bright, modern kitchen comes with a side of tropical views, making every meal feel like a mini escape.</small><small class="image-media media-photo-credit" placeholder="Add Photo Credit..."><a href="https://martinrouleau.com/fr/listings/details/2500-501-av-pierre-dupuy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Martin Rouleau | Engel & Völkers</a></small></p><p>But here's the kicker – living in this urban jungle comes with a big-city price tag. This condo is listed for $1.825 million, and prices in the rest of the building range from $990,000 up to $2.825 million.</p><p>That's pretty far above the Ville-Marie borough's average condo price of $465,000. But Cité du Havre, being exclusive and right by the river, tends to attract premium prices. And hey, it's not every day you find a condo that feels like a tropical escape.</p><h3>Montreal condo for sale</h3><br/><img alt="A cascading waterfall flows into a koi pond surrounded by vibrant tropical plants under a tall glass ceiling filled with sunlight." class="rm-shortcode" data-rm-shortcode-id="e572ba82f109374942d32edd14784c73" data-rm-shortcode-name="rebelmouse-image" id="0613c" loading="lazy" src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/a-cascading-waterfall-flows-into-a-koi-pond-surrounded-by-vibrant-tropical-plants-under-a-tall-glass-ceiling-filled-with-sunligh.jpg?id=54094166&width=980"/><p>Asking Price: $1,825,000 </p><p>Address: 2500 Avenue Pierre-Dupuy, Apt. 501, Montreal, QC</p><p>Description: If you've always dreamed of escaping the city and transporting to a tropical oasis every time you close your front door behind you, look no further!</p><p><a href="https://martinrouleau.com/fr/listings/details/2500-501-av-pierre-dupuy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">View Listing On Engel & Volkers</a></p><p><em><em><em><em>This story was adapted from the article "<a href="https://www.narcity.com/fr/montreal/condo-a-vendre-oasis-cachee-a-montreal-cout">Tu peux vivre dans cette oasis cachée à Montréal et voici combien ça coûte"</a> which was originally published on Narcity Québec by Ariane Fortin.</em></em></em></em></p>
