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here’s been much ado recently about Vancouver’s dwindling number of heritage houses. As the wrecking ball takes out one after another of the city’s original homes – often in preparation for townhouse or condominium development – tempers are flaring. But some builders are pursuing a vision that meets both the City of Vancouver’s criteria to preserve our past and its desire to provide increased density. Under the Heritage Retention Program, if the exterior of a qualifying heritage home is restored to its original condition, the developer may be granted the right to transform its interior into multiple residences. In most cases, there’s also an increase in the overall FSR (floor space ratio), meaning more buildable square footage – space that can take the form of an addition or even a secondary new building. It’s a win-win solution. Since the increased density is virtually invisible
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from the street, the neighbourhood’s single-family character is retained – few people walking through Mount Pleasant between Main and Cambie realize just how many of the homes that appear to be single-family are, in fact, multi-unit conversions. NOT WITHOUT CHALLENGES However heritage retention is a niche market that’s not for the faint of heart. “It’s difficult to find suitable properties, getting through the permitting process is usually very time consuming, and even sourcing materials can be challenging because they must be historically accurate,” says Shaun Soon, partner in Chorus Developments. “Plus you never really know what you’re going to find when you start opening up an old building.” Fitting an increased number of homes onto an existing property is yet another complication and typically entails moving the existing house forward on its lot. Jerry Rakher, principle of Vandwell Homes, explains.
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“We’re waiting approval on a project in the West End that will require stripping the house to the studs, jacking it up, building a new foundation closer to the street, and moving the entire structure onto its new foundation.” The existing house will be then transformed into three separate homes and a brand new fourplex will be added to the back section of the property. INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS One particularly innovative part of Rakher’s plan is to also build a sevencar, underground parkade that owners access via a straightforward, no-frills vehicle elevator. “You’ll drive your car onto the lift, go down one level, then drive out and into your spot.” Taresh Sachi, owner of Structure Developments, has completed six heritage retention projects including a 1930s post office/general store that was converted into a duplex. Like Soon and Rakher, he’s passionate about the benefits of heritage retention. “From a developer’s point of view,
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heritage retention is expensive and time consuming to do, but the reward is watching people get excited by what they see. In a city where you can easily pay half a million dollars for a condominium, this is an attractive, cost effective alternative.” SNAPPED UP Clearly, buyers are impressed. At Soon’s recently completed project, The Bromley in Mount Pleasant (pictured), more than 200 people attended the first open house and all three homes were sold within seven days. “We chose to make the existing house into two units rather three so we could make them larger and include a basement,” he says. The third home, a two-level coach house with massive upper deck, was snapped up almost immediately. As Vancouver’s residential construction industry continues searching for creative ways to meet the growing need for housing, heritage retention is one part of the puzzle.
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ighland Estates single-family homes by Morningstar can be described in one word: luxury. Located in the highly sought after Burke Mountain neighborhood of Coquitlam, Highland Estates is close to urban amenities, shopping, schools, and for those nature lovers, close to awesome parks and trails. Morningstar was the first to pioneer a community on Burke Mountain in 2008 and Highland Estates will mark its 10th community in what has become a highly desired location to live. By combining a quality build and incredible detail with an outstanding location, Highland Estates provides the pinnacle of class and convenience and is considered Morningstar’s most exclusive single-family home neighborhood yet. With 4800 square feet of living space to explore and make your own, the homes feature beautiful hardwood floors, glass stair railings, dramatic vaulted ceilings, a linear stone faced gas fireplace, granite countertops, stainless steel
appliances and enormous windows that provide stunning views of the private surrounding greenspace. With elegance at every turn, these three-storey, five-bedroom homes with a finished basement and three car garage makes Highland Estates a true gem in the Lower Mainland, with everything a homeowner could want under one roof. There is also the choice of professional designer colour packages to choose from so customizations can be made: add a butler kitchen, an outdoor fireplace or even an extra bathroom. Highland Estates allows homeowners the choice to make their home their own. “Neighbourhoods like Highland Estates are extremely rare and our perspective purchasers have been waiting very excitedly for this new neighbourhood to be available,” says Deborah Calahan, vice-president of sales and marketing for Morningstar. “Each week more and more potential homebuyers are signing up on our website in anticipation to own one of these very exclusive estate homes.”
The single-family homes are redefining luxury with a refined interior style and impeccable exteriors with surrounding views and green space. Adding to its list of Burke’s most prominent neighbourhoods like Kingston, Partington, Avondale and Belmont, Morningstar’s Highland Estates will once again raise the bar for exclusive single family home luxury. Superior quality, exceptional locations and incredible details create an unparalleled experience from a builder who’s constantly evolving to create the best singlefamily homes possible. Morningstar is an associate of Polygon Homes Ltd., one of the leading homebuilders in British Columbia. Since 1980, Polygon and its associate companies have built more than 23,000 homes throughout the Lower Mainland. Pre-register for a sneak peak at the exclusive neighborhood of Highland Estates by Morningstar prior to the Grand Opening on May 2 at NOON. The sales centre is located at 3507 Hadley Wood in Coquitlam. For more information, visit mstarhomes.com
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