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• Do I have to pay Property Transfer Tax? • What other closing costs are involved? • What insurance do I need? Fortunately, all these questions and many more will be answered at the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA) Annual Seminar for New Home Buyers. Now in its 21st year, this free-to-attend session always attracts hundreds of would-be homeowners eager to learn about the process and maximize their chances of landing that dream property. In fact, the seminar has become so popular that, for the first time this year, GVHBA will be running two seminars – one at Surrey City Hall on Tuesday February 10, and the second at the SFU Downtown campus in Vancouver on Thursday February 12.
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Both seminars run from 6-9 pm, and will pack in the following essential information sessions: • “What Consumers Need to Know about Buying a New Home and Home Warranty Insurance” – presented by Home Protection Office, Division of BC Housing • “The New Lending Rules for Home Buyers” – presented by Dominion MacKlem Mortgages • “How Realtors Can Help, Market Update, Pricing, Choosing a Realtor” – presented by REBGV • “Housing Market Overview” – presented by Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation • “What Will Your Lawyer Do for You? Closing Costs, Tips for Buying a New Home” – presented by McQuarrie
Ask the Expert: Difference Between Deposit and Down Payment?
Free seminar for first-time and returning home buyers aims to demystify process • “FortisBC: Your Key to Savings” – presented by FortisBC GVHBA CEO Bob de Wit said, “With new home development continuing to rise in so many communities across Metro Vancouver, consumers have a lot of choices to consider. Knowing where the markets are hot and what developers are offering is part of buying smarter.” He added, “This is a one-stop information shop for new home buyers, so anyone considering buying a home should come to this free seminar.” Spaces are limited, so you must register in advance to snag your spot. Register online at www.gvhba.org or call 778-565-4288. Although the seminar is free, attendees are asked to bring a food item for the Surrey Food Bank.
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GEORGE GOMORY FREE HOME EVALUATIONS 8385 Roseberry Ave., Suncrest NEW LISTING
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603-6688 Arcola, Highgate NEW LISTING
$439,000
$999,000
Spacious 3200 sq ft home with 8 bedrooms, 4 baths, vaulted ceilings, backing into N OPE Kaymar Creek, SAT 2-4 mortgage helper down. www.GeorgeGomory.com
320 - 10707 139th St., Whalley
Designer upgraded 2 bed, 2 bath condo with 1 parking on North East Corner of building.
$189,000
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Great starter 1 bdrm condo with 616 sf in suite laundry, 1 parking, 1 locker, pets & rentals ok.
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208 - 4275 Grange, Central Park $208,000 748 sq ft 1 bedroom condo, roof updated 2014, piping updated 2012.
#40-5988 Hastings St. Capitol Hill
NEW LISTING
$248,800
Upper Level 1 bedroom condo with bathroom updated in December 2014.Gas Fireplace, 1 Parking.
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8580 Gilley, South Slope
6908 Gray Ave., Metrotown
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604.817.8812
604-765-7653
Call Now! 1605 - 71 Jamieson Ct New West - Fraserview NEW PRICE $464,900 1457 sq ft sub penthouse with river views, 2 bed, OPEN 2 bath, 2 parking. N 2-4
EXCELLENCE IN THE LUXURY HOME MARKET
Build your dream home on this 55x156 R2 lot backing onto Byrne Creek Ravine Park. 1956 home as 3 bedrooms up easy to suite down.
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Build your dream home on this 53x192 R5 lot. Walk to Metrotown and Skytrain. Circa 1924 home has 2 bedrooms up and 1 or 2 bedrooms down + shop out back.
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Magnificent Heritage Residence in Buckingham Heights Originated in 1892, the ‘Wintemute House’ is Burnaby’s most historical residence offering a one-of-a-kind tranquil setting complete with magnificent grounds, stone walls, lush landscaping, Porte Cochere and 5-car garage. This magnificent heritage residence is situated on a large 1/3-acre property in the heart of Burnaby’s most sought after and prestigious ‘Buckingham Heights’ neighbourhood. Featuring complete privacy and approximately 5,000 sq. ft. on three sprawling levels, the home offers impeccable quality and finishings of yesteryear and has been meticulously maintained with the utmost of care and attention to detail. The bright open floorplan features 5 spacious bedrooms upstairs including a sensational master with sitting area, four gleaming bathrooms, spacious living and dining rooms with roaring fireplace, high ceilings with crown mouldings, a wonderful kitchen and eating area, a cozy family/games room with custom woodwork and ceiling detail, a private study with signature fireplace, mullionpaned heritage windows, miles of wainscoting, an elegant formal entrance and rich hardwood flooring – all opening through French doors to a gorgeous sunfilled wrap-around veranda. Additionally, the home offers a crescent driveway, full basement, ample storage and sizeable attic that can be used as an extra guest bedroom or playroom for kids. Minutes to all local amenities including Malvern, Braemar and Buckingham Parks. This exclusive estate can be yours today! PLEASE NOTE - The home is designated under the Heritage Act with The District of Burnaby and requires City approval before any exterior renovations or demolition is executed.
7640 Berkley Street, Burnaby
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• 306 SALES AWARDS SINCE 1984 • REBGV LIFE MEMBER
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OWNER RETIRING! RARE GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY to own this FULL-DAY CHILDCARE CENTRE business & property in the most DESIRABLE LOCATION in PORT COQUITLAM. This 1997 built 5329 sqʼ LIVE/ WORK 3-LEVEL FAMILY HOME/SCHOOL includes 1639 sqʼ+/- upstairs living quarters & a SUCCESSFUL PRESCHOOL & BEFORE/ AFTER SCHOOL care programs business is on a 5635 sqʼ CORNER PROPERTY. PAY YOUR OWN MORTGAGE INSTEAD OF RENT! Purchase price includes $200,000 for BUSINESS & $968,000 for the PROPERTY.
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12097 56th Avenue, Surrey
1051 Ewson St, White Rock
Beautiful 3 Bedroom Renovated Rancher on a quiet Half Acre lot with view potential! Original hardwood floors, Renovated Kitchen, Maple Cabinets, Slate floor, Stainless Steel appliances, Gas Stove, Updated Bathroom, Fully Finished cozy Asking $899,000 Basement with Media room, lots of Storage, New Windows, New Roof (2003 +29 years warranty). Beautiful 1/2Acre Park like Yard with Zip line, fire pit + BONUS 900 sq ft workshop at back of property. Minutes from Schools, Hwy #10 and Watershed park in the most desireable West Panorama Ridge area. Move in ready, live in now and hold for future investment.
Beautiful Three Year old home in heart of White Rock. Water and Mountain views from Main and Upper levels. High end Kitchen with Granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, Hardwood flooring throughout NEW LISTING the home. Enjoy the natural lighting Asking $1,795,000 throughout the Upper level. Main floor has master bedroom plus three other bedrooms all with ensuite washrooms, and a Den for office work. Basement has two Bedroom legal suite with good rental income. Barbeque on a huge open deck with ocean views in the back. Close to Peace Arch Elementary and Earl Marriott High school. Shopping and Beach closeby. Seller will look at trade options.
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Unit #110-19925 Willowbrook Drive, Langley, BC V2Y 1A7
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NORM FLOCKHART
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604-817-5285 steveanderson@royallepage.ca 11933 224th St., Maple Ridge, BC
$369,000
HIDDEN GEM! CITY IN THE PARK!
The Courtyards is tucked away on a cul-de-sac adjacent to Byrne Creek Ravine Park! The 2 BR, 2 full bath, top floor unit faces NW. Gas fireplace, insuite laundry, 2 pkg stalls & lots of visitor pkg. 1083 sq. ft. #403-6735 Station Hill Ct.
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A Somerset Original Pitt Meadows! $585,000
Very Affordable Rancher Pitt Meadows! $415,900
Cedar Downs Pitt Meadows! $221,900
Well cared for basement entry home with a suite on a large cul-de-sac lot. 5 bedrooms, 3 up/2 down, 3 full bathrooms, 2 kitchens, large laundry room, double garage. Close to everything. Don't miss this opportunity. Call for your personal tour today!
Open floor plan with 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom in cul-de-sac with private yard Close to all levels of schools and transit, walking distance to West Coast Express Close to shopping and easy access to the Golden Ears Bridge. This home shows very well!
Ground floor unit with gated access allowing for direct entry. Stylish 1 bedroom plan with convenient builtin computer work station, 9' ceilings, wood frame closet organizers, blinds, air conditioning
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7531 Colleen St, Burnaby
3641 Phillips Av, Burnaby
Gorgeous, brand new luxury 3 level mansion w/2-5-10 year warranty ready by March 2015 on a huge 10,689 sqft level lot in prime Government Rd area! 6350 sqft home w/8 bdrms + den & 9 bathrooms and 2 bdrm legal suite. Gourmet kitchen w/chinese wok kitchen, huge greatroom, livingroom plus 2 bdrm legal suite. 4 bedrooms up w/4 bathrooms up plus main floor bdrm w/4 pce ensuite & a den. Call The Love Team for more information!
Bright & spacious 5200 sqft 5 bedrm/5 bathrm English Tudor w/massive copper inlaid oak doors situated on a lrg 9600 sqft lot. Oversized front entrance w/18’ ceilings, teak paneling and gas f/p. Formal living rm flows into the gorgeous dining room. Chefs kit w/pearl oak cabinets, commercial grade ss gas cooktop & granite counters. 3 lrg bedrms, 2 full bathrms up & inviting master w/4 piece ensuite, built-in closets & access to bright solarium. Lrg deck off kit/dining rm w/stairs down to your grassy west facing backyard. 2 car attached garage & 1 detached garage. Call or view our website for more info.
3620 Victoria Dr., Coquitlam Amazing investment property situated on Victoria Dr in the Partington Creek development area on Burke Mtn. Proposed OCP for medium density. Gorgeous south facing, sloped property on 2.1 acres. One owner, well maintained 2000 sqft home, custom built in 1959, offers 2 bdrms up, 1 bdrm down, 2 bathrms, tile roof, h/w floors on main, hot water heat. Detached 2 car garage. Bonus of inground 20 x 40 pool. Future zoning allowing executive townhomes. Go to municipal website for Partington Creek OCP. Great opportunity! The future new neighbourhood will be here soon! Call now!
#106-1199 Westwood St, Coquitlam Completely renovated (over $30k spent) garden level 1 bedrm/1 bathrm unit in the sought after & well maintained Lakeside Terrace. Over 720sqft all renovated w/top-of-line materials making this unit turnkey & modern. The kit is breathtaking & was designed w/entertaining in mind w/ breakfast bar & open to the dining & living rm. Situated on the quiet part of the complex surrounded by gardens & lawns where your patio connects to. You will appreciate the modern bathrm which connects to the spacious master w/enormous walk-in-closet. All appliances updated w/ top-of-line brands incl the HE washer/dryer. Impressive resort-like amenities! 1 secured parking stall & storage locker incl.
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#2106-2232 Douglas Rd, Burnaby Gorgeous 2 bedrm, 2 bathrm corner unit w/open concept layout on the 21st floor, the Affinity by Bosa in Tower II. Spacious condo with 5 sets of windows in the large livingrm & diningrm to capture the SE sunny panoramic views. Top of lines s/s appliances in gourmet chef kitchen w/gas stove, built in microwave, glass backsplash, granite counters & quality finishings. Brand new condition, shows very well w/upgraded flooring. Massive covered balcony for bbq dinners w/sliders to masterbdrm. 2 side by side parking stalls & storage locker. Luxury amenties incl two fitness centers, lounge, guest suite & rooftop Zen garden.
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7842 Kerrywood Cr, Burnaby
435 Shiles St, New Westminster
Tranquil & private this delightfully bright rancher is situated on a 14,400 sqft lot w/ very own babbling brook running thru the park-like backyard. A newly built bridge connecting to a serene grassy area is a refuge where stress is washed away. This 1500 sqft 2 bedrm/2 full bathrm rancher was designed in a U shape taking in the beautiful natural setting w/ floor-to-ceiling windows. Functional kitchen is open to eating area & family room with wood burning fireplace & sliders to patio was updated with countertops & cabinets & state-of-the-art Kuppersbusch Okotherm built-in ovens & Bosch dishwasher. Huge garage & 224 sqft workshop.
#704-7235 Salisbury, Burnaby
3 level character family home w/4 bdrms, 3 bathrms on large corner 60 x 124 lot on high side of quiet street w/ gorgeous panoramic Fraser River & Mt. Baker views in The Heights. Large livingrm w/wood stone f/p & formal diningrm. Large kitche w/breakfast bar, tile flrs & gas stove, s/s appliances, 4 pce bathrm. Masterbdrm on main floor w/2 large bdrms up w/bathrm/laundry & skylight. Basement has s/c bachelors suite legal mortgage helper plus recroom & bedroom & 2nd laundryrm. Instant hot water system. Massive covered cement patio w/skylights overlooking private, grassy yard. Single garage plus 2 car carport. Near McBride school, parks, shopping & skytrain.
Salisbury Square, well maintained & upgraded building across from Highgate Mall shops in S. Bby. Spacious, 944 sqft, 2 bdrm, 1 bathrm corner suite on South West quiet side w lots of windows & amazing panoramic views of Mountains & City. Brand NEW lam h/w floors, professionally painted, blinds & new s/s appliances, countertops & sink. Move in condition. Eating area off kitchen, large livingrm w/sliders to huge 12 x 7 covered balcony. Masterbdrm has cheater ensuite bathrm. Insuite laundry, caretaker & hot water included in fees. Excellent location near all shops & 15 min walk to Edmond’s skytrain. Great value. See pics & video tour at www.loverealty.net.
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8243 Government Rd., Burnaby Great opportunity for a large, prime 71 x 140 lot (9940 sqft), R1 zoned on popular Government Rd in N. Bby near top Seaforth Elementary School, Bby Mountain Secondary, SFU, Charles Rummel park, Bby Lake trails, skytrain & Costco. 5 bedrm / 3 bathrm home offers nice, spacious floorplan with family rm, wet bar & wood f/p off kitchen. Living rm w/ bay window & formal dining rm. 5 spacious bedrooms up w/ games room. Double car garage. Roof replaced 7 yrs ago. Home needs updating/TLC. Hold, renovate or build a new home!
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778.882.9779
807-4160 ALBERT ST.
NEW LISTING
604-263-1144 Kerrisdale
604-336-3539 Main Street
$935,000
604-689-8226 Yaletown
$659,900
NEW LISTING!
$315,000
Rare find, 1 bdrm, 1 den corner unit. Approx. 950 sqft, great layout, 2 full open patios facing south and east with million dollar views of Burnaby Mountain, Burrard Inlet and South Bby etc. 4229 TRIUMPH ST. BBY Gas fireplace, fantastic location. Vancouver Special, original owner. 25000 sq ft 5 bedroom. Mortgage hel helper. Won’t last $459,000.
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neered wood floors. Newer rroof, Engineered boiler,r, aluminum patio cover, large rear mounta deck facing North Shore mountains. Great Vancouver Heights area. Won’t last. Call Tony for more details and showings.
Tony 778.882.9779 604-649-7040 LORI PETTIGREW
ALAN YASIN
AMAZING CORNER UNIT
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- Highly sought-after SW corner unit at Metroplace - 2 bed, 2 bath w/ parking & storage locker - Great open space and views from every room! MUST SEE! - 3507 - 6461 TELFORD AVE. SHERMAN K. LEE 604-762-4598
Corner 2 bed garden unit with 470+ Sq.Ft. fenced patio and private street access. Pets allowed, 2 parking. Walk to skytrain, bus and shopping.
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#205 - 210 ELEVENTH ST. The Go Team 604-263-1144 507-215 TWELFTH ST
$245,000
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DEXTER ASSOCIATES REALTY
BRAND NEW VIEW HOUSE 5837 DICKENS PL.
Modern high-end luxury & VIEWS! Brand new 7 bedroom house on quiet cul-de-sac, balconies with fabulous views, air conditioning, quartz counters. 2-5-10 warranty. Desirable family neighbourhood close to Deer Lake Park and Metrotown mall. Call to view. Alan Yasin / Lori Pettigrew
UPDATED 2 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM CONDO UPDATED 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo with NEW stainless steel appliances and counter tops in Kitchen & bathrooms, in beautiful West Coquitlam. 10 minute walk to skytrain and Lougheed Mall and nearby Vancouver Golf Club, close to all major amenities, shopping, schools & S.F.U. Perfect for the first time home buyer or for those looking to downsize. MUST SEE TO APPRECIATE. SHOWS LIKE NEW! #201 - 558 ROCHESTER AVE.
SIMMY SANDHU 604-689-8226
OF MIND ★ PEACE PURCHASE 868sq.ft. - 2 bed, updated & gorgeous. A well-managed building in a quiet & treeʼd setting. Super nice bathroom, wood flrs, in-suite laundry, W/B fireplace, 1 pkg stall & tons of storage. Lovely! #102-1690 AUGUSTA GROVE
TOP FLOOR OASIS Discovery Reach by Bosa. Top floor unit with lots of updates. N.W. facing, open concept, parking, storage and more!
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Our Signature Service Makes the Difference! DEXTER ASSOCIATES REALTY
NEW PRICE!
$2,688,000
PRIVATE EQUESTRIAN ESTATE
Exquisite French Colonial 4 Bedroom Designer Farmhouse with Panoramic Acreage Views! Features elegant open living plan with Hardwood floors throughout, sunken living room, formal dining room, gas fireplaces, beautiful leaded glass French doors, Chef’s Dream Kitchen, Conservatory, and Spectacular Great Room with Bar! Landscaped mature gardens, Lovely 2nd Residence, 70x200 indoor arena with-stalls/tack groom/grooming stalls/washroom, 2nd 7 Stall Barn, and Detached Workshop! All nestled on 10 Acres in Sunny Ladner! www.karenashby.com/104 6123-6125 28th Avenue.
2130 W.47TH AVE.
$2,488,000
HOT NEW LISTING!!
Charming Character Home on a lovely quiet tree-lined street in the heart of Kerrisdale. Spacious floor plan, beautiful hardwood floors, updated Kitchen and a large renovated one bedroom suite with separate entry. This unique property (50x119) offers a quiet private superb location to build your dream home with southern exposure and landscaped perennial gardens. RS-5 zoning. Close to all amenities and excellent schools including Crofton & St George’s Private Schools, UBC, YVR also Fraser River walking and horseback riding trails, Pacific Spirit Park, Southlands Riding Club, McCleery and Point Grey Golf courses. www.karenashby.com/156
604-263-1144
3893 W.39TH AVE.
$4,388,000
UNIQUE WESTSIDE OPPORTUNITY!
21394 16TH AVE.
$3,985,000
MAJESTIC 40 ACRE VIEW ESTATE!
Superb, corner property with beautiful South & West views in the heart of the exclusive Westside community of Dunbar! Excellent development opportunities including: 74 ft x 166 ft lot dimensions with RS-5 Zoning, corner lot with lane access, potential of a laneway home, existing convenient West facing garage. Close to all amenities and excellent schools including Crofton House & St George's Private Schools, UBC & YVR. Close to Fraser River walking & horse riding trails, Pacific Spirit Park, Southlands Riding Club and Shaughnessy & Point Grey Golf Courses! www.karenashby.com/154
Spectacular mountain and pastoral views! California resort style living featuring: 7 Bed, 5 Bath home with post & beam construction, spacious open plan, lovely landscaped gardens, patio and pool! Fabulous equestrian facility suitable for all disciplines! Indoor Arena, 28 stall barn with separate private 6 stall barn, outdoor arena, paddocks, pastures, trails and more! Excellent location close to Campbell Valley Park. www.karenashby.com/134
3995 TRIM RD.
10-1702-56TH AVE.
$1,199,000
PENTHOUSE AT THE PILLARS!
WATERFRONT VIEW ACREAGE! Rare waterfront view property with magnificent scenes of the Georgia Strait, Gulf Islands and breathtaking panoramic mountain views. Located on fabulous Westham Island just minutes from downtown Ladner and all the village lifestyle has to offer yet so close to Vancouver and the Airport. Immaculate property to build your dream estate style house and enjoy the gorgeous sunsets! www.karenashby.com/155
Lovely open floor plan with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms separated by open living space to provide privacy. Newly painted interior, elegant gas fireplace and sunny balcony! Enjoy this private top floor unit with pretty treed outlook throughout! Bonus: radiant in-floor heat and fireplace included in strata fees! Stroll to coffee shops, the beach, restaurants and more! Move in and start enjoying all that the Tsawwassen lifestyle has to offer! www.karenashby.com/150.
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#108 108 088 6960 12 120TH H STREET, STREET NORTH DELTA DELT $248,800
2 bedroom, 2 bathroom. Fully remodelled. Great functional layout. Conveniently located. Low strata fee. For viewing, call RAJIV
192 - 194 E. 51ST AVE, VAN EAST $898,000
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Toll Free # 1-800-795-2955
Bill Driesen
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BRAND NEW HOMES BY UNITY HEIGHTS CONSTRUCTION
West of main corner lot 33 by 100 currently approved by BOV to build two side by side duplex 1053 sqft each side with detached garage. Call for more info.
5309 DOMINION ST, BURNABY $750,000
Beautiful front unit duplex. Spacious living and dining room, laundry and powder room on main level. Wall to ceiling high quality kitchen cabinet, stainless steel appliances, extra large eating area could be a family room. Upstairs 3 large bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and balcony.
53211 & 5123 CHAMBER STREET 532 $799K
Two new duplex coming soon. 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. Open layout. Selling now 3103 St. George. 2 new duplex, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths. 1500 sq.ft. each side. $859K each. BUYING OR SELLING YOUR HOME?? CALL ME TODAY FOR FREE INVESTMENT GUIDELINE
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• Great Rancher with finished full basement, asking $429,900. • Also 2 storey full basement 4 bedrooms, plus room for more in basement asking $429,900.
This home is almost 1500 square feet on the main floor, has large great room, spacious eating area, nice kitchen, and 3 bedrooms, basement area can ideally have a basement inlaw suite or large recroom and one more bedroom. Asking $399,900.
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R E W.ca » B U R N A BY / N E W W EST M I N ST E R » F R I DAY F E B RUA RY 6, 2 0 1 5
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BURNABY • NEW WESTMINSTER
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015
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A PENTHOUSE TOUR
OF THE PRIVATE RESIDENCES AT HOTEL GEORGIA Most of us have wondered what it’s like to live in a vast, multimillion-dollar, hyperluxury condo in downtown Vancouver. Perhaps you’re even a luxury real estate buyer with a few million burning a hole in your pocket, wondering which fabulous downtown pad to call your home. Either way, the Private Residences at Hotel Georgia will have no doubt caught your eye, towering 48 floors above the downtown core. So, to sate all our curiosity, REW.ca jumped at the offer of a private tour of the penthouse and the five sub-penthouses that are currently listed for sale. The tour begins in the glamorous lobby with a $250,000 crystal chandelier, where REW is greeted by Bruce Langereis, the president of developer Delta Land Group who lives in the building and is its ambassador, and managing broker Yvonne Drinovz. In the plush elevator it is apparent that Langereis is a popular face around the building – he is greeted
as an old friend by a resident, with whom he jokes about a dish of hers that he has clearly enjoyed. Despite the building’s luxury, there is an immediate sense of community. On the 45th floor we enter one of five listed sub-penthouses – the smartly staged south-facing 4501, boasting 270-degree views and one of the iconic triangular balconies jutting out high above Howe Street. It has four bedrooms, a den and a media room in 3,784 square feet, along with a sizable but not huge living room, a generous dining space and an open-plan kitchen with top-notch finishings and appliances. The master bedroom has incredible English Bay, Stanley Park and Lion’s Gate Bridge views – how many people living downtown could watch fireworks from their bed? There’s a beautiful dressing room and a white marble master bathroom with classy touches like a cast-iron tub and in-floor heating. The second bed-
room has a bathroom and walk-in closet, plus its own entrance from the hallway – a fire regulation requirement that happily turns the space into an ideal nanny, granny or guest suite. The result of having so many rooms in the unit is a sense of intimacy and livability rather than excess luxury. Despite the huge floorplan, no individual room is particularly large – making this a functional home designed for a family and visiting friends rather than wealthy individuals who might prefer larger entertaining spaces. The six sub-penthouses, on floors 45-47, each take up half of a floor – with one, the south-facing 47th-floor unit, already sold for over $8 million. The five remaining listed units are on the market for between $7.7 million and $8.1 million, and range from 3,483 to 3,784 square feet. Upstairs, in the 48th-floor penthouse, it is a different story again. It is a rare true penthouse, taking up the entire top floor
and completely encircling the elevator core. And, aside from one lavishly staged corner, the penthouse is currently a vast empty concrete shell, waiting for whoever takes it on to do with it what they will. “They could put a bowling alley in this section,” quips Langereis. Of course, it also has incredible 360-degree views and several large balconies, including a west-facing covered terrace currently home to an outdoor kitchen and bar. Fireworks party, anyone? So how much is the penthouse going for? A cool $18 million. “It’s not a hardand-fast price,” says Langereis. “There’s some negotiating room for the right buyer. We have built a community in the building, so it’s partly about getting the right residents in the penthouse that will reflect the community that we have become.” Go to REW.ca for our full photo gallery of the penthouse tour and the building’s amenities, and for links to more information.
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