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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2016
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LOWER MAINLAND COMMUNITIES WITH FABULOUS WINTER AMENITIES
Concord Gardens, West Cambie, Richmond
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izzling chef’s kitchens, luxurious lounges, multi-media screening rooms, pool tables, even bowling alleys – when it comes to indoor amenities, Metro Vancouver’s new home market has what it takes to entice and entertain. Here’s an overview amenities offered in some of Metro Vancouver’s hottest upcoming developments. Belpark, Westside, Vancouver The newest addition to Intracorp’s Westside Collection, Belpark will offer a state-of-the-art gym, games room with billiards, and an entertainment lounge. But what put this development on the list of favourites is the wine-tasting lounge with optional temperature-controlled wine lockers for protecting your favourite vintages — in addition to the 101bottle wine fridge that’s standard in each home. Now honestly, can you think of a better way to impress your favourite foodie friends? Info: www.belparkliving.com 3 Civic Plaza, Central City, Surrey A trendsetter in the heart of Surrey’s new downtown, this 52-storey tower was the city’s first to combine private residences with a world-class hotel. Life at 3CV means you have access to every hotel amenity you’d expect from a five-star hotel, including gym, board rooms, spa, full-time concierge, even room service and housekeeping. Info: www.3civicplaza.ca
Belpark, Westside, Vancouver
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Avalon Park, River District, Vancouver The newest neighbourhood in this riverside master planned community, Avalon Park’s indoor amenities include two standout features – the SkyBar, a threestorey kitchen/dining area ideal for large-scale entertaining, and the SkyLounge, a three-storey open-air lounge space with indoor hammocks and other seating. There’s also a fitness room, two guest suites, meeting rooms and secure bike storage. Info: www.riverdistrict.ca Concord Gardens, West Cambie, Richmond Preparing to open in 2017, the Diamond Club will bring more than 20,000 square feet of amenity space spread over two floors to this masterplanned community. Features are numerous and diverse: indoor pool and hot tub, sports lounge, gym, golf simulator, billiards room, yoga studio, sauna and steam room, private screening room, as well as a grand ballroom with full kitchen. Most unusual amenity? A private bowling alley – proved wildly popular in previous Concord developments. Info: www.concordgardens.ca South Ridge Club, Morgan Heights, South Surrey Great location on a sloped property, these townhomes cluster around the resort-style clubhouse this project is named after. Get fit in the well-appointed exercise room or shoot some hoops in the 1,300-square-foot multi-purpose gym. Perhaps billiards in the fireside lounge followed by popcorn and drinks in the theatre room? And for a special occasion, get sizzling in the chef’s kitchen and banquet-ready dining area. Info: adera.com/properties/southridgeclub/grandview/
and billiards, fitness studio plus gymnasium, music rehearsal rooms, games room, two guest suites, a dog wash station, and the security of a resident manager. Info: www.polyhomes.com The Peninsula, Queensborough, New Westminster On an island point surrounded on three sides by water, almost all amenities here have amazing views of the Fraser. Work out while admiring the boats, savouring sunsets and fine dining at the chef’s table after a private cooking class, or cheering on your team from the bar in the state-of-the-art theatre. Cool feature: a “grocery valet” allows you to drop off your groceries in a secure room off the porte cochère while you park – no more hauling bags through the underground parkade. Info: www.aragon.ca/portfolio/the-peninsula/ River Green, Richmond Oval, Richmond Details are still being finalized for this new phase, but from earlier phases you can expect hotel-style lobby with luxurious lounge, indoor pool, steam room and sauna, fitness centre with personal training options, golf simulator, music room, study areas, and fully equipped entertainment kitchen. Cool bonus: in addition to a 24/7 concierge, you’ll have access to a private shuttle service ready to whisk you to the airport or any of Richmond’s major shopping centres. Info: www.rivergreen.com
Hampton Cove, Ladner, Delta Now under construction, the 12,000-square-foot-plus Hampton Club brings Polygon’s well-known resortstyle clubhouses to this master planned neighbourhood. Highlights include: fireside lounge with bar
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