MAPLE RIDGE
FRIDAY, MARCH 20, 2015
PITT MEADOWS
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Highlights from the province’s celebration of residential construction – the 23rd Annual Georgie Awards
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or 23 years, it’s been one of the premier events in BC’s residential construction industry: a provincewide competition where builders, developers, renovators, and marketers vie for top honours in more than 40 categories. And on February 27, 2015, the celebration of the 2014 Georgie Awards was no exception. More than 500 industry members and experts gathered to find out who was the best of the best in BC. Entries were up by 30 per cent over the previous year, so the three-day judging process was intense. As always, the judges were industry experts who come from outside BC to ensure the anonymity of each entry during the competition. “No matter where I travel, the professionalism I see from our BC builders is unparalleled,” said Rob Capar, immediate past-president of the Canadian Home Builders’ Association-BC (CHBABC) in his opening remarks to gala. And as the evening progressed, that professionalism, innovation and sheer creativity drew enthusiastic cheers and more than the occasional “wow” from the gathered crowd. And the Winners Are… The undisputed leader at the 2014 Georgie Awards was North Vancouver’s
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Naikoon Contracting Ltd., which struck gold a total of seven times including being named Custom Home Builder of the Year. Four of Naikoon’s seven awards were for Midori Uchi(picture left), an exquisite infill property with Japanese design influences, state-of-theart technology, and “out of the box” thinking that meant all wood used was 100 per cent reclaimed. Midori Uchi also lays claim to being not only the only Metro Vancouver house to incorporate a rammed earth wall but also one of only a handful in the Lower Mainland to boast net-zero energy use. Long time Georgie heavyweight Adera garnered five Georgies spanning three communities: Breeze(picture right), Sail and remix. Located in South Surrey, UBC and North Vancouver respectively, these developments showcased Adera’s commitment to great design and livable homes – a combination that helped them snag two Grand Georgie Awards: the prestigious Multi-Family Home Builder of the Year and Residential Community of the Year for Sail. Hot on their heels with four awards – including Single Family Production Home Builder of the Year – was Richmondbased Portrait Homes. Hampstead 2 at Silver Ridge in Maple Ridge got the nod
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in three categories. Each phase of this impressive masterplanned community has achieved a lengthy list of honours including numerous accolades for outstanding customer service. Three companies came home with three golds: Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing, Sarah Gallop Design, and relative newcomer Tavan Development Group. Fifth Avenue Real Estate Marketing’s creative blend of high tech and old fashioned country wowed the judges for The Ridge at Bose Farm. This reimagining of the historic Meadowridge Farm on 64th Avenue in Surrey is the product of a decade of collaboration between the Bose family who owned the property, the City of Surrey and a dedicated group of heritage restoration experts. Awards included Marketing Campaign of the
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Year and B est Sales Centre. Proving the breadth of their talent, Tavan’s wins included renovation, marketing and custom home building categories – from an über-sophisticated, 7,300-square-foot Shaughnessy mansion to a Port Moody townhouse makeover costing under $100,000. Other winners included: Concert Properties for the Salt high-rise in downtown Vancouver; My House Design/ Build, which was named Residential Renovator of the Year; and Vancouver Island’s TS Williams Construction, which took home two awards including Best Outdoor Living Space. For a complete list of winners, visit georgieawards.ca/winners. For information about CHBA-BC, visit chbabc.org.
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Chad August
Brookside Realty
604.318.5254
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V1108724
$549,900
• Updated West Maple Ridge • 3 bed, 3 bath 2050sq ft • South facing, private yard • Too many updates inside and out
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20 19538 Bishops Reach
20354 Wharf Street V1098915
V1109366
$829,900
• Amazing Southern views & exposure • Private Dock for direct boat access to Fraser • 2storey + finished bsmt • Japanese bamboo flooring, Sauna
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$318,888
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$142,000
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#203 12079 Harris Rd. NEW LISTING!
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101 22722 LOUGHEED HWY • 2 level corner unit • 1572 square feet • Overlooks greenbelt • 2 bdrm + den/2 bath • game/family rooms • Secure parking • Ground level/corner
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CONTEMPORARY END UNIT! 4 22388 124th AVENUE • 3 bdrms ~ 4 baths • 1540 s. f. 2 storey END unit • YALETOWN STYLE • Clean European finishing • Walk to downtown amenities • Balance of New Home Warranty • Short walk to W C Express
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$359,500 • Cute 2-storey West Maple Ridge home • Located on quiet cul-de-sac & built with 2x6 construction • The hot water heating & woodburning fireplace will keep those energy bills down • Many recent updates include a brand new roof, flooring, appliances & hot water tank • Large bedrooms upstairs await your personal decorating ideas!
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Only 51 amazing opportunities Built with the highest & strictest standards of construction Only the finest materials being used Inside the best layouts in the market place with each sq.ft. maximized Unbeatable location that offers spectacular riverfront dining, easy access to town centre and Port Haney Wharf • 3 years of maintenance fees • Buy with confidence. Move in today!
$512,900 13318 235A Street, Maple Ridge • Park-like settings & Fraser Valley views • 5 appliances, blinds • Heritage doors & baseboards • Gas fireplace • Quartz countertops and hardwood flooring • 10 year warranty + more!
• 4 bdrms _+ den ~ 3 baths • Basement enty home • 400 s f sundeck • Rec room down for movie nights • LOTS of recreational activities near • Short drive to shopping • Short drive to schools.
CASCADA #209 - 11566 224th Street Maple Ridge
$599,000 12249 McNutt Road
• 3 bdrms + den ~ 3 baths • 2532 s f 3 level split • Rec room AND hobby room • Set on an rural acre • CITY WATER!! • Quiet and peaceful • Minutes to all amenities
$739,000
• Beautiful rancher over 3800 sq.ft. on 2.3 manicured acres • Large gourmet kitchen with Viking stove and grill • Recently renovated with European windows • Large master with custom spa bath • On city water and backs onto Kanaka Creek • 4 stall barn for the horses
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$559,900
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$1,099,000 25890 116th Avenue, Maple Ridge
8066 EAGLE CRESCENT • 4 bedrooms ~ 2 baths • 2444 s. f. basement entry • Large covered deck/view • Oversized dbl garage • LOTS of parking • Located on quiet street • Family neighbourhood
2100 S F TOY STORAGE!!!! 12150 269th Street
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$974,900
12006 McIntyre Court, Maple Ridge
$352,000
LOCATION, PRESTIGE 23855 ZERON AVENUE
• 2 bdrms PLUS den/2 baths • 1122 sq. ft. • View of greenbelt • 240 s. f. deck • Master with 4 pc bath • Rich, dark laminate • Bright, spacious kitchen
4 BEDROOM ON CORNER LOT 8016 SQ. FT. LOT
$449,000 VIEW INCLUDED!
201 22233 RIVER ROAD
$224,000
$369,900 NOTTMAN ESTATES
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$244,900 3 BDRM/4 BATH
Nicole Jackson 604-467-5000 Brookside Realty
11933 224th Street Maple Ridge
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V1108756
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20210 121st Maple Ridge • NEW LISTING!
19549 115B AVE. PITT MEADOWS NEW LISTING!
$354,900
$1,800,000 13245 236th Street, Maple Ridge • Nearly 2 acres on city water • Not in the ALR & potential to rezone • New subdivision next door • Large 3 bedroom rancher • Beautiful attached greenhouse with a koi fish pond • Grounds have many mature trees & shrubs, a gardener's delight!
$259,900 inc. GST • Perched above the mighty Fraser River • Spectacular waterfront and mountain views • 1054 sq.ft. 2 bedrooms. Wood cabinets, porcelain tiles, deluxe stainless steel appliances including washer & dryer • Private roof top patio terrace with lounge, barbecue area & 360º million dollar views • Steps to town & West Coast Express
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$599,400
DESIRABLE COTTONWOOD LOCATION Features elegant open plan living, enjoy a 6 bedroom 4 bathroom home located on a no-thru road! One block to Alexander Robinson school. Over 3,500 sq.ft. on a 6,716 sq.ft. lot, 2 storey home with finished basement. Cozy front porch, fully fenced backyard which backs onto greenbelt. Dramatic vaulted ceilings, formal dining and living room, great family home! CANDACE FILIPPONI 604-809-4403
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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.
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#123 99 BEGIN ST., COQUITLAM $239,900
This 3 bed, 2 bath single family home is located in a quiet cul-de-sac in the sought after resort community of Harrison Hot Springs. Newer roof, vinyl windows. 3 bedrooms up, family room down, games room and a full bath. Wrap around balcony accessible from the kitchen, fenced backyard and walking distance to the elementary school. Enjoy life with the lake, golf, hiking and recreational facilities at your doorstep. This great family home won't last long. $332,900. CALL CARMEN today 604.799.5005
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Two Bedroom Tower Residences From $325,900 Discover The Windsor by Polygon, prominently situated in the exclusive masterplanned community of Windsor Gate in Coquitlam Town Centre. Enjoy all the activity and amenities of a bustling urban centre, in the safety and security of a quiet, tree-lined neighbourhood. From shopping and SkyTrain access to spacious homes and stunning views, you can have it all at The Windsor.
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MURRAYVILLE HOUSE Exceptional Homes in a Fabulous Neighbourhood
Over the past few years, more and more people want to live in Langley because of its urban sophistication and rural, idyllic countryside. They are also attracted to Langley’s lower housing costs which are, on average, 57 per cent less than in the city of Vancouver. Newmark Group, a highly respected residential property developer with more than three decades of experience, is set to unveil its newest condominium project – Murrayville House – right in the heart of this indemand location. A boutique-style property offering a collection of 92 residences, Murrayville House features one and two bedroom homes, many with dens, ranging from 675 to 1,300 square feet. The four-storey condominium offers exceptional contemporary living with country flair, in an established and popular community. This historic neighbourhood is within easy walking distance to great shopping, dining and a fabulous mix of amenities, including a coffee shop, the Farmers’ Market, several restaurants and the new Langley Events Centre. For the outdoor enthusiast, Murrayville House is also close to spectacular parklands, five golf courses and W.C. Blair Recreation Centre, Langley Ice Sports Twin
Rinks and McLeod Athletic Park, to name a few. “We knew that Murrayville House would be of interest to a buyer who wants quality, style and a great community,” says Karen Wright, sales manager for the property. “Potential buyers are very proactive about this property – they know that this is the community they want to be in and that Murrayville House is the place that they want to call home.” Wright explains that this property offers the elements that smart homebuyers want – great location, quality and style in an established community that only becomes more charming as the years go by. She adds: “It isn’t often that you get all three of these elements in one property. That’s what is causing so much interest in these fabulous homes.” A deal of attention to detail went into these single level s u i t e s – from the over-
sized private balconies and patios to the gorgeous, quality flooring throughout the entry, kitchen, dining and living areas to the modern nylon carpeting in the bedrooms. The gourmet kitchens will showcase sleek stainless steel appliances, solid quartz countertops, shakerstyle cabinetry, porcelain or marble backsplash tile, as well as an accent open shelf on the island. After a busy day, Murrayville House homeowners will be able to unwind in the lush landscaped setting with its serene seating areas, private walkways and a central courtyard with a water fountain – perfect for relaxing with a good read or enjoying a cup of coffee with friends. There will also be a large amenities room with a fully equipped kitchen, outdoor patio, fitness facility and children’s play-
ground. This attention to detail and understanding of lifestyle means that both indoors and out, Murrayville House will offer residents a true community to come home to. Prices for the nicely appointed new residences, with timeless beauty and lush greenery right outside your doorstep, start in the low $200,000 range – a great value for a home in the Lower Mainland. The Murrayville House presentation centre, located at 220230 22196 50th Avenue in Langley, is expected to open on March 28st and be available for viewings daily from noon to 5 p.m.
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