The owner of this two-storey condominium wanted a spectacular staircase to delight visitors upon entering the unit on the fifth floor.

The master and guest bedrooms, bathrooms and a cozy area for billiards are on the entrance level.

The new stair provides a visual enticement to discover the upper level, where the kitchen, dining, living room and roof-top terrace enjoy an abundance of natural light and views of Old Montreal.

Both levels of this 3000-square-foot unit were entirely renovated.

As seen in House & Home, February 2007

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