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his year the annual Parade of Renovated Homes, presented by the Greater Vancouver Home Builders’ Association (GVHBA), will showcase 11 exquisitely renovated homes on Sunday, May 31 from 10am to 4pm. The 2015 parade offers a wide variety of dream renovations across Metro Vancouver. They are: • a beautiful Vancouver West Side heritage-style character property, expertly repaired and renovated by Abstract Homes; • a whole-house transformation and second-floor addition by CCI Renovations that makes the most of spectacular North Vancouver scenery; • a 1911 Shaughnessy heritage home that was physically lifted to create a proper basement, while maintaining the heritage character of the home, by Kerr Construction; • a contemporary New Westminster renovation by Klondike Contracting that allowed a young family to grow into their space rather than have to move house; • a super-stylish Coquitlam whole-house renovation by My House Design-Build, which includes a super-stylish kitchen, glass roofing and a vaulted ceiling in the master bedroom; • an internal and external home transformation in East Vancouver’s Trout Lake
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neighbourhood, with an added second storey, by Ronse Massey Developments; • a glamorous Burnaby kitchen renovation by TQ Construction, including a James Bond-style bar hidden in the high-contrast cabinetry; • a complete Yaletown townhome renovation, also by TQ Construction, including a two-sided central fireplace column in the master bedroom; • a Port Coquitlam home that was given a new open plan with French doors onto a sun-drenched deck, by Tuscan Developments; • a Coquitlam home’s basement that has been turned into a fabulously light, bright and livable space, also by Tuscan Developments; and • a chic Burnaby kitchen renovation, in which the team at Tuscan Developments removed interior walls and added windows and French doors. What’s more, the GVHBA RenoMark renovators who transformed these homes will be on site to offer expert advice and showcase their craftsmanship. “Whether your dreams include a complete home renovation or a single room redesign, it is important to work with a renovator you can trust,” said Bob de Wit, CEO of GVHBA. “Working with a RenoMark professional helps the homeowner turn the dream into reality with informed decisions,
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confidence and peace of mind. Bring the family and join the parade!” Admission to the homes is by passport, available at each home for $10 per person (children 17 and under are free). Passports can be purchased on the door at any home, and then used for entry to the remaining homes. A portion of the proceeds from
passport sales will help fund the purchase of tools, building materials and safety gear for a carpentry training program offered by Guildford Park and Frank Hurt secondary schools in Surrey. There’s a lot to cover in six hours, so make sure to plan your personal parade before heading out. Go to www.gvhba.org for map and locations, before-and-after pictures and renovator details.
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Wow, clean Home with 3 bedroom up and two bedroom down on a large corner lot with a wrap around deck house has excellent potential lots of parking, parking for RV very quiet low traffic residential area, roof is approximately two years oldwith warranty. Home has natural gas connection perfect for summer barbecues.Great development opportunity. $419,000
New West Landmark Office Building 319 Governors Co., New West 1st time on the market. Incredible investment. Net income $167,000 and 5.5% return. BC most historic trophy building. Long term steady tenant. Asking $5,000,000
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SOLD 5645 Highfield Dr., Burnaby Wow. 66 x 144 ft lot on the best quiet street in Capitol Hill, sweeping views of the ocean towards Indian Arm, Belcarra and the North Shore Mountains. You can touch the N Shore Mountains. Property backs onto green belt & trails going down to water front. Home is rented. Please allow 24 HR notice. $1,399,000
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Charming character home with a spacious country cottage main floor plus a bright new 2 bedrooms garden level suite. The updates include beautiful kitchen and a cozy nook, new 1 & 1/2 baths. Laundry area, spacious living & dining area. Gorgeous stain glass windows and enclosed porch, solarium. The basement is almost new and very well finished with 2 goodsize bedrooms, large sitting area, terrific kitchen and private laundry. The garage has been refurbished. New drain tiles and sump installed. Extra insulation in wall and ceiling. Just move in!
Dublin's Castle Neighbourhood Grill - One of the finest pub restaurants in New Westminster has just been sold by Leonardo Di Francesco. • Large Patio • Seats 100 people
Gorgeous townhome! Beautiful cozy interior, recently renovated with quality and taste in mind. This 3 bedrooms + 2 baths was originally built by award-winning Adera. The many upgrades include real hardwood floors in main floor. The kitchen renovated beautifully with granite tops, stainless steel appliances, new tile floor & quartz tops in the bathrooms. Extensive use of crown moulding, built in shelving, black-out blinds. Gas f/p, alarm system, bay windows, in suite laundry and your very own 2 car garage. Located near sky train station, Highgate shopping, Metrotown. Beautifully kept, must be seen inside.
Spectacular 180 degrees unobstructed views from this spacious SW corner suite in the prestigious Park 360 built by Cressey. Bright unit with a great floor plan, open kitchen, granite counters, gas range, upgrade laminated floors, electric F/P. Very large balcony, good size bedrooms, ensuite with separate shower. Parking, locker, convenient location. Block from sky train station. The amenities include lounge, games room, exercise room, sauna & hot tub.
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FUNCTIONAL & SPACIOUS 1 bdrm in GREEN. Built by award winning developer ADERA. 5 years new - this quality development is located in NATURAL SURROUNDINGS, yet only MINUTES to Edmonds SKYTRAIN station. Everything you want in a home - small eco-footprint; sights and sounds of nature, serene & peaceful surroundings. Resortlike amenities in the SEASONS CLUB.....gym, yoga room, sauna, billiard room and well-appointed recreation room. Truly an enviable place to come home to. 310-7428 BYRNE PARK WALK. Fanny Wong 604-263-1144
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#204 11650-96 Ave., #308 12088-75A Ave., Surrey Delta 12446-113B Ave., 11422-142 St., Surrey 2 bed, 2 bath condo 4 bed, 3 bath, 10,700 sq.ft. lot with Surrey close to all amenities. 8 bed, 6 bath luxury amazing townhouse Perfect for investment 66x122 lot with 3 house and basement suite in the heart of Delta. and first time buyers. level split house. rented for $1,300 per month. $375,000 $428,000 $290,000 $775,000. New Listing
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This bright, North East facing unit overlooks the neighbouring park and is currently rented for $1300/ month. Very efficient floor plan at 603 S.F. with 1 bdrm, walk-through his/her closet, open concept kitchen, built-in workspace, f/p and balcony. Unit comes with s/s appliances, granite counter tops and 9ʼ ceilings. PARK 360 is a solid concrete building built by Cressy & is located close to transit (Edmonds skytrain station), shopping, recreation and dining.This is a must see! 905-7088 18TH AVE. Nicole Cannon 778-989-8784
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236 Nelson, Coquitlam I $759,000 Opportunity knocks on this well cared for owner occupied home. Updated kitchen and windows. Gorgeous deck overlooking large western exposed backyard. Loads of character through-out the home with wood burning fireplace & glass french doors. View of Port Mann bridge and Mt. Baker. Re-zoning potential for duplex lot. A great find.... to live in, rent out or hold onto.
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North Burnaby’s Skyline Aviara is Changing North Burnaby’s Skyline A 32-storey curved glass and concrete highrise is redefining the cityscape in North Burnaby’s Brentwood neighbourhood. Welcome to Aviara. Designed in an elongated shape that offers its most compelling feature – sweeping 360-degree views stretching from the Gulf Islands to the North Shore Mountains and Mount Baker – one walks into a lobby reminiscent of a five-star hotel. “The reason this tower is this interesting shape isn’t just because we wanted to create something beautiful,” says Manuela Mirecki, senior vice-president of marketing for Ledingham McAllister, adding Aviara is movein ready. “It’s also for the benefit of people who will live here, as well as our neighbours. I know the word iconic is overused but Aviara will arguably set a new bar for high rises in North Burnaby.” Brought to you by the awardwinning developer, Aviara is a collection of 239 one-bedroom-plus-den, two-bedroom and two-bedroom-plus-den designer condominiums ranging from 634 to 942 square feet. Retirees Alexander and Stephanie Blesch were sold as soon as they visited Aviara. Like many active seniors, they decided to downsize to enjoy their retirement years without worrying about mowing lawns or looking after their large family home. “We love everything about it, from the shape of the tower to the large patio, to the two walls of windows in the living room and its location in North Burnaby,” says 77-year-old Alexander. “We purchased a two bedroom and den corner suite with incredible views.” As grandparents it was also important for them to stay in the neighbourhood. “We have two dogs so we can walk right outside out door and the park is right there,” adds Alexander, saying his wife loves the kitchen and soaker tub in the master ensuite. Homeowners and visitors alike are greeted by the prominent, world-class water wall drawing your eye to our ‘floating walkway’ welcoming you to the lobby.
Every resident will have access to a number of amenities, including a fitness centre, dining lounge with fully equipped kitchen, fireplace and games table, spacious social lounge, meeting spaces and a private guest suite for out of town visitors. With reflecting ponds and beautifully manicured landscaping, the garden terrace is perfect for outdoor entertaining. “Each homeowner will also receive a one year casual membership with Modo Car Co-op,” says Mirecki. “Aviara is in the heart of the vibrant Brentwood neighbourhood close to all sorts of amenities. There’s a wonderful diverse melting pot of young and old, retirees, young families, empty nesters and others who are attracted to the lifestyle Aviara can present.” In addition, Aviara is walking distance from Gilmore SkyTrain, shops, restaurants and Brentwood Town Centre. With more than 110 years of building landmark developments and 5,000 homes across British Columbia, you can rest assured you are buying from a builder renowned for outstanding quality, integrity and solid performance.
On Saturday, May 30th at noon sharp, Aviara will be opening the doors to its brand new in-building presentation centre and two designer display homes, located at 4189 Halifax Street in Burnaby. For more information, call 604-291-9130, email admin@livingaviara.com or visit www.ledmac.com/aviara
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