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Gary Hooge
604.533.3491 ReMax Treeland Realty
Personal Real Estate Corporation #1 in 2011 (FVREB 2 Team Member) With over 87 Sales UPDATED BROOKSWOOD 2 LEVEL
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lot, great street and nice general $ location. Stunning new dark maple shaker kitchen with granite & S/S appliances. New blinds, new 16x20 deluxe sundeck with aluminum railing. Flat ceilings, pot lights, new hardware, baseboards & mouldings. High end laminate thru-out upstairs. Down has flex room off entry, shared laundry & bright 1 bdrm suite. Large private fenced yard with playhouse & shed plus possible RV parking. New roof & solid fir front door. 3 Full baths including 3 pce ensuite & walk-in closet. This is a super home! 3291 275A Street, Aldergrove
Updated Westcoast Contemporary rancher with bright walkout bsmnt on beautifully landscaped 1.32 acres. No expense spared on updates incl. a beautiful new custom kitchen w/island, granite, rt room plan with large high winS/S built-ins & E/A. Bright open grt dows, vaulted & beamed ceilings, central F/Pl, elevator & multiple sliders to large exposed aggregate wrap around patio. Main floor includes den & 2 deluxe Mbdrms each with F/Pl, ensuite & sliders to patio. Fully fin bsmt includes unauth nanny suite, theatre room, recrm w/wood stove, games room, 3rd bdrm, laundry & storage. Separate triple garage plus a 31x14 insul shop with 220 wiring & studio above. 8234 196 St. Langley
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL Great future development potential on this 1 acre, corner $ lot in Willoughby. 9 i h new septic i year old 2 bdrm mobile with and on city water, 12x44 sundeck with S. exposure. Vaulted ceiling thru main living area and all new laminate throughout. 7483 208 St., Langley.
PRIVATE RETREAT ON 4.5 ACRES
LANGLEY CITY BSMT HOME
Future Potential 1.21 Acres
Huge bsmt home with 2 bdrm unauthorized suite down & $ sep laundry. Crown mouldings & high baseboards up, oak kitchen and family room plus solarium (not included in Sq. Ft.). 3 Bdrms up, master has 3 pce & walk-in closet, 2 bdrm suite has white kitchen, full bath and separate baseboard heat. Fenced yard with greenhouse, 10x14 workshop. Walking distance to Blacklock Elementary, walking trails and ponds. 20733 51A Ave. Langley
Future development potential and/or a great location to build $ your dream house. 1.21 Acres, 173 Ft frontage, t sandy d gravell base for easy construction. Older rancher & detached shop, rented @ $1,100.00 per month on a month to month basis. 20945 42 Ave. Langley
BRIARWOOD PARK
ROBERTS COURT
Beautifully updated 2 level backing onto Anderson Creek. Nicely $ landscaped & tiered yard with easy access down to creek. New custom cherry kitchen & solid “Figured Maple” hardwood floors in 2004 with S/S appliances & sep salad sink, newer high end front load washer & dryer. 13 yr old hand split shake roof with new ridge caps. Vaulted ceiling in liv/rm & gas fireplace in liv/ rm & fam/rm plus gas BBQ hook up on patio. Mbdrm has private sundeck overlooking backyard all the way to the creek. Bdrm/den in garage easily removed if required. 20125 37 Ave. Langley
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Top floor 2 bedroom 2 bath condo is in excellent condition and $ overlooks the park in h andd ddefifinitely i l Briarwood. Flooded withh lilight not a fish bowl. The building has been rainscreened ant the roof has been replaced. Easy to show and it will be a pleasure. #404 5465 201 St. Langley
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Take the long private lane off 72 Avenue to the end, there you will see your beautiful Cape $ Cod on your completely private park like 5 acre retreat. Light solid maple kitchen with high end (Wolf stove) S/S appliances. All wood windows, French doors off living/rm lead to 24x28 patio with sunken hot tub & outdoor shower in private backyard. Main part of upstairs has 3 bdrms, master has deluxe 3 pce ensuite & walk-in closet. 2nd staircase leads above (24x24) garage to the games room & 4th bdrm, plus an office at back of garage. New paint, hidden gutters & more. 25403 72 Ave. Langley
849,900
Bright & beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm corner unit, S. exposed condo in “Roberts Court”. This building has $ been completely redone & under warranty including, new roof, vinyl siding, windows, decks, & boiler. All new carpets & paint. Perfect layout with bdrms separated by living area. Valor gas fireplace, large white kitchen & big laundry room. 4 Pce ensuite & walk-in closet. Very convenient storage room on same floor. Stunning building, lots of visitor parking & easy access to all amenities. #203 20881 56 Ave. Langley
214,900
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SPACIOUS TOWNHOME - END UNIT The Oaks. Very bright 1653 sq. ft. end unit with lots of windows, 3 good sized $ bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, recroom and bathroom down. f i ll painted i t d High ceilings on the main level,l professionally with designer colors, new flooring throughout. Bonus recroom & bath down. Beautiful front porch, rear sundeck and last but not least, DOUBLE SIDE X SIDE GARAGE. Priced to sell, quick dates, no problem unit. #3, 20120 68 Ave., Langley
359,900
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Completely private executive estate on Clovermeadow Cres. Beautifully renovated 4,000 S/F rancher on 1.5 rolling acres with mountain Stunning t i views. i St i allll white hit kitchen with Wolf 5 burner stove, double oven, extensive use of Italian porcelain & light birch floors, Lots of detail, crowns, Calilfornia shutters, & French doors to completely private S. exposed 20x40 inground pool & spectacular patio area, plus sunroom. Sunken great room with vaulted ceiling & Riverrock fireplace & attached formal dining area. 13x32, 2 stall barn/shop with separate driveway. 4 Bdrms up & 1 in bsmt. 4 zone hot water heat. 29 Clovermeadow Cres., Langley
799,000
WILLOW CREEK
189,900
Perfect layout in this very well $ cared for SW corner unit in building 3 in Willow Creek Estates. es 2 Patios Patios, (Mbdrm has its’ own private patio), with both having a beautiful view of the creek & greenspaces. New flooring, neutral colours, 2 bdrms, 2 bathrms, large kitchen & more. Quick possession no problem. This is a great home! #326 27358 32 Ave., Aldergrove
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Elements showcases sacred geometry design strategy
Langley condos provide sacred decor A lot of thought goes into the design of a home development, but one condo project in Langley has taken it to the next level. Elements, from Sandhill Development, has adopted the concept of sacred geometry, which assigns meaning and significance to shapes and proportions found in nature, as a guiding principle behind its interior design. Sacred geometry has been used to plan religious buildings for thousands of years. It takes natural shapes – like hexagons and curves – and brings them into structures. Danielle Lareau, principal designer at Vancouver’s Giraffe Design, took charge at Elements, using curves, lines and colours to mirror the natural world. This is most obvious in the lobbies of the three residential buildings at Elements, each
with their own theme: gold, silver and bronze. The gold lobby is symbolized by a circle with a curved star inside, a shape prominent in the floor tile and repeated in the wall pattern and even on the ceiling. Lareau says these circular shapes represent femininity, while the more linear silver lobby evokes the masculine side of the equation. This space, symbolized by three wavy lines, is the opposite of the gold lobby. The silver building sustains the theme with its square wall decor and harder-edged seating. Lareau says the design at Elements is meant to balance both masculine and feminine aspects, bringing harmony to the space. “It’s known to affect our well being,” she says, “and that’s what people are looking for right now.”
‘A more appealing sense of community’
Alexandra Gate hits regal note in Richmond by Kerry Vital
Buyers are sure to be lining up to take a look at Alexandra Gate, opening soon in a prime location in Richmond. Built specifically to be a groundoriented development, buyers at Alexandra Gate will feel an immediate sense of peace and safety as soon as they set foot on the property. “It’s set up to (have) a more pedestrian-friendly feel,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson. “It makes for a more appealing sense of community.” The 193 homes are split into a mix of sleek two-storey city homes and stylish urban condominiums. The city homes provide the bottom two levels of the four-storey buildings, while the condos fill the upper floors. Thus, city home buyers will have their own private double garage and front door access.
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It is purposefully the most affordable thing out there,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson.
steel appliances. Sophisticated fauxwood grain cabinets are complemented by a ceramic tile backsplash and an undermount double-bowl sink perfect for all your food preparation needs. If you’re in need of a quiet oasis, the bathrooms at Alexandra Gate are the perfect place. Outfitted with a large soaker tub with a full-height ceramic tile shower surround and elegant inlaid trim, the bathrooms are made for a bubble bath with a good book. Stone-look laminate countertops and backsplash, together with a large mirror and light bar, are beautiful touches. The grand opening will take place on Jan. 21, but potential homeowners who have pre-registered will be given the chance to see the homes on Jan. 19 and 20, Lawson says. “It’s a good idea to register online,” he says. “You will get the original pricing and the best selection.” Pricing was especially important to Steveston Real Estate, Lawson says. With Richmond becoming one of the most expensive real estate markets,
young buyers aren’t always able to find something within their price range. This isn’t true at Alexandra Gate. “It is purposefully the most affordable thing out there,” Lawson says, adding that the units are definitely appealing to younger buyers. “They must be able to afford it,” he says. “We developed it with that in mind.” Homeowners at Alexandra Gate will be able to take advantage of a private
full-service gym, movie theatre with a big-screen TV, large daycare facility and a private common garden, among other amenities. The development is just one kilometre from Aberdeen Centre and its SkyTrain station, and close to several other Richmond shopping centres, recreation facilities and dining. Condo homes start at $188,800, and city homes start at $388,800. To preregister, visit www.cambieliving.com/ alexandragate or call 604-279-8866.
The entire feel of the development is extremely calm, since only half of the homes use the lobby and elevator. This means there will be less congestion at peak times. There is no shortage of amazing features inside either, including nine-foot ceilings in most homes. The kitchens are particularly spectacular, with granite countertops and stainless-
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Steveston Real Estate’s Alexandra Gate is opening soon in central Richmond, and features beautiful nine-foot ceilings, top, spacious kitchens, above, and living areas complemented by laminate flooring and plenty of natural light, left.
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Live naturally in South Surrey’s most desirable creekside location, and still live close to Morgan Heights shopping, services, commuter routes, great schools, Morgan Creek golf course and White Rock’s beaches and promenade. And when you’re not enjoying the great outdoors, you can work from home in Headwater’s residents-only Business Centre, work out in the Fitness Studio or watch the game in the Social Lounge – all at Headwaters. It’s the best single level living in the South Surrey area. Spacious one, two and three bedroom plans start at only $259,900. MOVE IN THIS YEAR! 940 SQ. FT. – TWO BEDROOM/TWO BATHROOM HOMES FROM ONLY
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A World of Difference.
Meet Bluetree, a seriously friendly builder. While our friendly approach may seem fresh and novel, we’re hardly the new builders on the block. In fact, the team behind Bluetree Homes has a long history of award-winning quality and customer service. From thoughtful design details to communities that connect the people that live there, we create extraordinary home-buying experiences. And even after you move in, we’re still just a phone call away.
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HILLCREST. BY MOSAIC. 2 & 3 BEDROOM ROWHOMES FROM $279,900* Rare duplexes with master bedrooms on the main floor also available from the low $400’s*.
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$399,000 OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY Jan 14th 1-3pm. Beautiful 1794SF home with dbl detached garage. Quality finishing. 2 storey great room open concept living. 3 bdrm up plus den on main. 2 electric FP, full laundry room up. Tile in baths, granite on all surface tops & beautiful quality laminate throughout! Lane access, fully fenced and landscaped. 4' crawl fantastic for additional storage. Appliance included. Fantastic Price - Buy "NEW"! 2934 Station Road, Abbotsford
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$568,000 Aldergrove Duplex with 2 Unauthorized Suites - Strata Title! Live & landlord! Based on rental income with 5% down, your mortgage is just $973/month P.I.T. Building is also stratafied! 2 families can purchase separate homes. No strata fees! Well maintained! Good roof. Outside in need of a little TLC. INVESTORS - 4.5-5% CAP! Call for more Details. 2 x bdrm and 2 x 1 bdrm units. $2950/month current Rents.
Langley Grove REDUCED $74,800 Seller Motivated Dbl wide 2 bdrm home w/updated kitchen, windows, new furnace, A/C, laminates & carpets. Very clean. Very comfortable home. Large enclosed patio perfect for green house, storage and great additional space. Covered parking. Fantastic adult oriented park, kids & pets allowed. Park has clubhouse, sauna & exercise room. Quick possession possible. Call today!
Langley City Condo $155,000 2 bdrm plus den, priced to sell - LIKE NO OTHER!! New paint and flooring, gas fireplace. ALL new carpets and paint. Looks like brand NEW! Fantastic investment property assessed value is $192K. Full rentals allowed. Future assessment in works. NOT included in price. Buyer to assume assessment! Must be traditional mortgage financing! CMHC will not insure at this time.
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