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1530 Kitchener St • $799,000
4-985 Jervis St • $239,000
1/2 Duplex (1,570sf) in desirable Commercial Drive area. The main floor with overheight ceilings features an office/den at entrance, open kitchen, dining and livings rms look onto south yard. Upstairs offers 2 bdrms, lower level has 1 bdrm suite with private entrance.
This 700 sf one bdrm suite has original oak floors on living/dining rms & orginal fir in bdrm. Laundry & storage on same flr. Suite located on south side of bldg, heat & hot water included in maintenance fee. Cat OK with board approval.
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Heritage Yaletown warehouse conversion. Great layout with exposed timber beams, gas fireplace, stainless steel counters with full size appliances. Floor to ceiling windows in living room. Pet friendly too!
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304-1072 Hamilton St • $379,000
Corner view suite in iconic “Electra” strata building over looking Court House/Robson Square. Beautiful upgrades include hardwood floors, stone counter tops, custom closets, 9 ft. ceilings, central air/con and heat. Extra large locker included.
Sprawling 1311sf NW corner 2 bdrm + 2bath in a waterfront seaside highly desirable location • Right on seawall, aquabus to Granville Island, mins. to beaches & parks • Generous rooms thruout, perfect for entertaining & house size furniture! • Reno’d kitchen w/ new S/S Fisher Paykel, Miele & Bosch appliances, lovely kitchen island & windows in kitch., h/w flrs, gas f/p, king size bdrms, Master has 5pc. bath w/ sep. shower, jetted tub & W/I closet • Outdoor covered balcony for bbqs, real laundry room, 2 parking & storage locker • This is a jewel in the sky. Clubhouse, guest suite, sauna, hottub & gym • Exterior paint & sealant completed 2011.
Unrivaled splendor. Vancouver’s premiere waterfront residences combining two suites and conceived over 2 years of design & construction • 270 degree views flr-ceiling views of marinas, False Crk, Granville Island & cityscapes • House size 3255 sqft complimented by a 360 degree elliptical flrplan centered around a glass wine room, 4 bdrms, 4 bathrms, 5 parking & 2 storage lckrs • Featuring: 12 piece Miele & Thermador S/S appliances, Capolavaro granite, Zebrano book-matched cabinetry, 2 home theatre systems, surround audio thruout, marble & onyx flooring thruout, T5 wired, video security system, Lutron one touch light & shades control, all rooms are a unique design & statement, Swarovski chandeliers, 6 piece master bath with 273 spray & steam shower, air jet tub, his/hers sinks; W/I closet, a ‘pink mosaic Bisazza’ bathroom, family room, great room, formal & informal dining areas, formal living room, dual entry, two balconies, two gas f/p, nanny quarters & much more • Simply spectacular!
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9E-139 DRAKE ST. CONCORDIA II: $709,000
GROUP WEST COAST REALTY
SUB P/H: 1603-189 DAVIE ST. AQUARIUS III: $608,000
1101-1003 PACIFIC STREET THE SEASTAR: $519,000
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Beautiful floorplan N, E & S corner 1079sf 2 bdrm + 2bath + real den • Across the street from Elsie Roy Elementary, seawall, David Lam Park, Roundhouse Comm. Centre, Urban Fare, Canada Line & Yaletown • Generous rooms, master fits king bed, granite counters, window in kitchen, marble in bathrooms, H/W flrs & new carpet in bdrms, views of False Creek, city & courtyard, Iarge insuite storage, excellent for entertaining w/ spacious living/dining, den w/ windows. Solid building, best managed in Yaletown w/ onsite Mgr. I/D pool, hot tub, gym, bike room.
RARELY ON THE MARKET • Affordable 2 bdrms + 2 bath in the waterfront master planned Marinaside neighborhood • Everything at your doorstep: Urban Fare, seawall, Roundhouse Centre, Yaletown & marinas • NE Corner 787 sqft 2bdrm + 2 full baths w/ ensuite in master, beautiful views of marina from living /dining, overlooking lagoon & city views too • Fabulous floorplan, new stainless gas stove, granite countertops, marble in bathrooms, full 4pc. guest bathroom, large insuite storage, hardwood flrs throughout, balcony for bbq’s, 1 prkg, excellent condition! • 24/7 concierge, I/D pool, hot tub, sauna, lagoon, club house, theatre, gym & more • Don’t miss this one!
AQUARIUS III: $498,000
PRESIDIA BY BOSA: $419,000
false creek north I yaletown I coal harbour I downtown SUB P/H: 1601-189 DAVIE ST. 802-4333 CENTRAL BLVD. 1313-989 Nelson St • $369,000
2201-1500 HOWE STREET THE DISCOVERY: $849,000
Perfect location – heart of Marinaside neighborhood! • Steps to seawall, marinas, Urban Fare, Canada Line Station & Yaletown • Masterplanned waterfront community by Concord Pacific • Spacious corner unit 720 sqft 1 bdrm+den with city & some water views • Granite countertops, gas stove, dining nook, balcony for bbq’s, marble counters in bathroom, insuite W/D, flr-ceiling windows, 1prkg & more • Resort amenities: I/D pool, hot tub, sauna, gym, 24/7 concierge, theatre & clubhouse.
3404-833 SEYMOUR ST. CAPITOL RESIDENCES: $825,000
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Heart of Metrotown, superb Bosa quality, steps to Skytrain & Metrotown shopping! • NE corner 821 sqft 1 bdrm + large den (easy 2nd bedroom) with TWO x 4pc. bathrooms • Granite counters, S/S appliances w/ gas stove, beautiful floorplan, electric f/p, 88 sf outdoor balcony, corner unit for plenty of windows, his/her closets in master bdrm with ensuite 4pc. bathroom, 2parking, storage locker & more.
3307-833 SEYMOUR ST. CAPITOL RESIDENCES: $819,000
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966 sf sprawling 1 bdrm + 2 bathroom + breakfast nook (office). Can be easily converted back to 2nd bdrm • Huge open kitchen, views of F. Creek, marina & city. Steps to English Bay & seawall • Gas f/p, maple wood flrs, generous for all entertaining needs, master ensuite, built-in surround system, pantry off kitchen, 1 parking + 1 storage locker • Views from every room!
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Premium location & Fabulous 2 bedroom in the highly sought after Marinaside area • Resort style living right at the seawall with first class marinas, Urban Fare, Canada Line, Yaletown & Roundhouse Community Centre • Picturesque views of False Creek, marina & English Style Courtyard w/ water gardens • 987 sqft, 2bdrm + 2 bathrms, sleek black granite kitchen counters, gas stove, limestone in bathrooms, spacious rooms, flr to ceiling windows, 5pc. master ensuite w/ separate shower, walk-in closet, custom Murphy bed in 2nd bdrm, balcony for bbqs, insuite storage & excellent floorplan w/ gas fireplace in L/R • 1 parking & resort amenities: I/D pool, gym, 24/7 concierge, theatre, hot tub, sauna & more.
JUST SOLD! 1607-1077 MARINASIDE CRESCENT MARINASIDE RESORT: $549,000
2202-1500 HORNBY STREET 888 BEACH: $688,000
306-1367 ALBERNI STREET THE LIONS: $458,000
702-1005 BEACH AVENUE THE ALVAR: $699,000
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204-1055 Harwood St • $189,000
3683 West 49th Ave • SOLD
Great opportunity to own in the Westend in this classic “Art Deco” style building! Ultra quiet location with western exposure. Classic oak floors, original faux fireplace, and renovated bathroom. Heat & hot water included in maintenance fee. Cat permitted.
5 bedroom custom built home over 3,300 sf on 3 floors (all above ground). Radiant in floor heat, 3 fireplaces, 4.5 baths, private setting on 66 ft. lot. 2 car garage plus workshop. Elegant living!
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Breathtaking 270 degree views, sharing the skyline of ShangriLa & Sheraton One Wall Centre • English Bay, over the rooftops of city skyline & mtns • SW Corner, Air Conditioned, 1052sf, 2bdrm + 2bath, 8’8” ceilings, h/w thruout, S/S appl., gas stove, granite, marble floors, 2 balconies, walk-in closet, 5pc. master ensuite w/ double sinks w/ sep. shower, 4 high speed elevators • Epicenter of the Corporate & Entertainment District • Mins. to new Convention Centre, steps to Robson St, Gastown, Yaletown & Rogers Arena • 1 prkg. GROUP WEST COAST REALTY
Sweeping views on top of the city skyline, English Bay & mtns • NW Corner, 1005 sf, 2bdrm+2bath+den, top of line luxury finishings: granite, hardwd flrs, marble flrs, S/S appliances w/ gas stove, 8’8” ceilings, rollerblinds & more • At the heart of the Corporate & Entertainment district, step out to theatres, Robson St, Convention Centre, Sports Arenass, Yaletown, Gastown –every convenience!
1808-4808 HAZEL STREET
CENTREPOINT, BURNABY: $512,000
1708-4808 HAZEL STREET
CENTREPOINT, BURNABY: $482,000
2308-198 AQUARIUS MEWS AQUARIUS II: $758,000
604-53 W. HASTINGS STREET PARIS BLOCK: $729,000
false creek north | yaletown | coal harbour | downtown
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214-1355 HARWOOD STREET
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1506-2055 PENDRELL ST.
$429,000
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1104-1055 HOMER STREET
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$699,000 Gorgeous 2 bedroom & den in the sought-after Domus. 2 balconies, view across Yaletown to False Creek, parking & storage, pet & rental friendly. Rarely avialble 04 unit.
906-1033 BURNABY STREET
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$289,000 “Milano” by Cressey in the heart of the West End / Davie Village. Studio unit with Juliette balcony and peeka-boo water view. Pet friendly; rentals allowed. Walk to beaches and all amenities.
WOW! This serious seller just reduced this move-in-ready 1 bedroom suite by $9,000!! It is 665 s.f. w/ spacious rooms and a sensible floor plan. Part of the VANIER COURT community – a true and tried, responsibly-run strata! Details at MLS V984040 or call to view.
Faye Lunday 604-263-1144
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205-55 ALEXANDER ST
$399,000
WEST OF DENMAN IN MOST DESIREABLE PANORAMA PLACE. EXCITING 765 sq. ft. CORNER SUITE with North Shore Mountains, Stanley Park & English Bay Views. Well run Concrete Co-Op Building has common Panoramic 360 Degree View Roof Deck. A Bright, Clean and Classic Corner Suite that offers endless possibilities to reflect your own personal style.
2501-833 SEYMOUR ST Richard Fonda 604-263-1144
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601-988 RICHARDS STREET
$465,000
FABULOUS 1 BDRM W/WRAP-AROUND BALCONY Tribeca Lofts- gourmet kitchen w/gas, modern finishes throughout. H/W floors, imported tiles, high end appliances and functional den. Insuite laundry, parking, locker, high ceilings & granite counters.
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GASTOWN GEM. Pets allowed. Make a smart move to this fabulous 1 bdrm + den in super Gastown heritage bldg. Features H/W floors, gas f/p, insuite laundry, extra storage, parking + lovely Northshore Mtn view! Bldg has Rooftop Deck with Stunning Viewscome see!
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$448,000
VANCOUVER’S VIBRANT DOWNTOWN CAPITOL RESIDENCES WITH VIEWS of Harbour, city and mountains. Luxurious one bedroom plus/ storage office with superior layout has performance kitchen. Adjoining balcony & secured parking.
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604-319-4438
Sherree Mitchell & Frank Zomar
www.scottmcleod.ca TRG – The Residential Group Realty 101-1965 W. 4th Avenue, Vancouver
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402-228 EAST 4TH AVENUE
Victoria Hill, New West 109-275 Ross Dr.
Murrayville, Langley
$256,900 206-22022 49th Ave.
• 650 sf 1 bedroom, ground level • Large west-facing fenced yard • 9’ ceilings, kitchen w/ granite counters, SS appliances • Spacious master bedroom w/ walk-in closet • In-suite laundry, ample in-suite storage • Pets & rentals with restrictions
$274,900
• 1243 sf 2 bedroom, 2 full bathroom corner unit • Huge rooms, very flexible layout • Well maintained building w/ hot tub & gym • 2 parking stalls & 1 storage locker • Pets allowed w/ restrictions, no rentals • Great neighbourhood
For real estate help, call Scott: 604-319-4438
Is your strata property manager performing?
OPEN SUNDAY, APRIL 14TH, 2-4PM Sherree Mitchell
604.240.0762
West of Denman! Enjoy the quiet lifestyle in this north facing 800sq. ft. 1 bedroom at the iconic Beach Townhouse Apartments. Beautifully renovated kitchen and bath. Amazing roof top deck. By appt. only.
Frank Zomar
604.377.5728
In Town Realty
5487 West Boulevard, Vancouver
Call Richard Glendinning 604-992-9051
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w Ne New Listing 1949 Beach #107 Beautiful 800 sf one bdrm at Beach Town House Apts. on English Bay near the seawall. Original hardwood, enormous rooms. Mint condition & feels like a house. Rooftop deck. $339,000.
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New Listing 1010 Burnaby #403 Best priced pet friendly strata in West End. Spacious 1100 sf 2 bdrm / 2 bath / 2 parking at The Ellington. Quiet NW corner ready for your house furniture. Amazing amenities: pool, gym, guest suite, piano lounge & more. $449,900.
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New Listing 1330 Harwood #407 English Bay water views from every room of this updated 2 bdrm at Westsea Towers. Photo shows actual views from suite. Parking space can fit two cars. Enjoy roof deck, lap pool, 750 sf and a large balcony. $379,900.
New Listing 1850 Comox #1808 View! View! View! Updated suite with unobstructed city & mountain views at The El Cid. West of Denman prime location, ready to move in today! 582 sf. Building has indoor lap pool & rooftop deck. Hurry! $269,900.
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C a l l English Bay 1995 Beach #404 Rooftop deck at Huntington West. Large water view SW corner suite, 708 sf. Ocean views. $548,000.
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Mountain Views 1500 Haro #1002 City & mountain views, beautiful upgrades, 960 sf + large patio deck. 2 bdrm / 2 bath. $568,000.
Penthouse 6 1855 Nelson West of Denman jewel with 20 ft. ceilings, skylights, designer upgrades, 862 sf at The Westpark. $428,000.
The El Cid 1850 Comox #302 West of Denman SE corner, all windows, great light in solid bldg. with pool & roof deck. $249,000.
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FAIRVIEW TOWNHOME 301 658 W. 7th
1 bed, 1 bath 649 SF 200 sq. ft. garden patio Upgraded building 10 minutes to downtown No rental restrictions 1 Parking & 1 locker
1 bed, 1 bath 605 SF City and mountain views Central location, near transit NE facing 100 sf balcony In suite laundry, storage Parking & a locker
1 bed 1 bath 575 SF Bright corner suite False Creek views Solid, well maintained, investor friendly building Parking & a locker
2 bed 2 bath 1116 SF Bright Corner Suite Stunning water views Completely Renovated Waterfront building 2 Parking & a locker
1 bed 1 bath 650 SF Hardwood floors 2 blocks to English Bay Ready for your design ideas! Parking and storage
1 bed, den 1 bath 592 SF 2 level loft, 16’ windows, Overheight ceilings Renovated, new kitchen Rooftop deck w/ 360 views In suite laundry
1 bed 1 bath 710 SF Beautiful Liberte complex Perfect central location Insuite laundry Great layout, large den Parking and locker
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102-650 Moberly Rd,
Dynamic, rare NW corner, 2nd floor live/work loft at Watershed Studios. 10.5 ft. ceilings, 516sf on main, plus steel/wood sleeping loft upstairs. City view, Juliette balcony, pkg, laundry. Approx 20 ft. of corner window! Few common walls, pet friendly building. Lush green courtyard, panoramic city/mountain view from common roof deck. Solid exclusive building. Hip Main Street location! BE FIRST!
False Creek freehold! Across the street from the seawall and just 2 blocks from Skytrain, this is a PRIME location! Just move in! Above ground level 1-bdrm and enclosed den (or easy second bedroom). Features incl. year-old spacious kitchen with white quartz countertops, quality millwork, s/s appl., and in-suite laundry. Open dining/living room with balcony. Pet friendly.“The Edgewater” – an exclusive well-maintained, rain-screened building with a city-view rooftop deck.
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SUB PENTHOUSE!!! Rare offering @ exclusive, luxurious “CIELO”. PANORAMIC water, mountain & city views from floor to ceiling windows with 3 light exposures. GORGEOUS interiors by award-winning designer Robert Ledingham, including sandstone entry and bathrooms, gourmet open kitchen with stone counters, s/s appl, gas stove, and dark wood millwork. 1247 sf, 2 generous bdms, spacious principal rooms, 2 prkg. Geothermal heating, A/C, dynamic sky spa. Quality gym, plus 24 hr concierge. Steps to Vancouver’s waterfront in premier Coal Harbour location. Shop at Urban Fare on building’s ground level. Pet & Rental friendly. Parks nearby… THIS IS IT!!! Viewings by appt only.
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201-228 East 4th Ave,
$434,800
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Vancouver Unique Homes “Legal Duplex Plus”
CARNEY’S CORNER APRIl SPECIAl Supersize one bdrm corner suite in sought after west of Denman locale. Well managed super pet friendly strata offers worry free vacation lifestyle with park, beach, shops, transport, library & community centre on your doorstep. If you are a pet lover you will meet like minded neighbours & others who simply enjoy living in a village by the sea known as a great tourist destination. Whether full or part time, retiring or just starting out the real oak floors, numerous windows & skylite with extra large southern balcony will make you feel right at home! $359,900
955 E. 10TH AVENUE
Fully rented this home could produce over $50,000 gross income from 2 self-contained suites plus rentable studio/ workshop/garage space. Priced below assessed value.
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OPEN SuN 2-4, 1855 NElSON
“New in Langley”
APRIl ShOwERS You’ll be snug as a bug surrounded by gardens in your houselike two bedroom corner suite in well maintained 14 unit building steps to Stanley Park, Lost Lagoon, shops, seawall, library, bus & community centre. With new roof & large common roofdeck, newer double glazed windows to conserve your hot water heat, cosmetic upgrades in & out you can enjoy your spacious character home with its inlaid hardwood floors and spacious rooms for years to come. Suits traditional or contemporary tastes. Bring your own style! $489,000
#15-20837 LOUIE CRESCENT Open Sun 2-4pm The “Ginger Jar” is a fabulous farm house style float home featuring wrap-around porch, post & beam construction, hardwood flrs, claw-footed bathtub, wood stove, positive concrete float and premier riverfront location.
“Have your place in paradise”
$259,000
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SPIRIT TRAIL OCEAN HOMES New floathomes in North Vancouver $425,000-$625,000
APRIl lOVE Be ready to fall in love with totally renovated top floor end unit one bedroom in central West End rainscreened strata. Whether upsizing or downsizing or seeking investment, this modern, tasteful reno will please all styles & rent in a heartbeat! Smart floorplan maximizes square footage & covered balcony acts as additional room in summer & could easily be enclosed with three large common decks just steps from the door! Finished with porcelain, granite, stainless, wirescraped laminate, frosted glass & more. This pet friendly home will go fast!
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JUS OPEN THURS 5:307PM, FRI 10AM-12PM, SAT & SUN 2-4PM 1603-821 Cambie Street, $468,000
• Welcome to “Raffles” 5 years young upper unit with view! • Stunning 700sf designer suite of exceptional quality • Large living & dining & master bedroom with walk-in closet • Office den and large in-suite storage/flex space could be second bedroom • Robson and Cambie on edge of Yaletown • Great gym, hot tub, parking, rentals & dogs allowed! • Walk to library, Skytrain, IGA, HomeSense, Yaletown restaurants!
OPEN SAT & SUN 12PM-1PM 302-868 Kingsway, $218,800
• Gorgeous, like-new designer one bedroom • New laminate floors, paint & bathroom • Quiet, sunny side of building with balcony and views • Like “Yaletown in Fraser/Mount Pleasant” • Great coffee shop in your building • Great condition, rainscreen, 14 years young! • Great insuite washer/dryer/ dishwasher/microwave • Walk to park, transit outside your door, lots of parking • Rentals allowed, pets allowed • Welcome home!
• Fantastic view bungalow with full basement near Grand Boulevard • 3 bedrooms, 2 full updated baths, easily suitable downstairs • 50x137.9’ mildly sloped lot on lane access • 302sf sun drenched deck with covered carport & 3 parking total • Living, dining, kitchen all on quiet view side! • Gorgeous original solid oak floors & new carpets in bedrooms • Close to schools, shops, transit, parks, hiking, rec centres, church! • Great price for family in lovely solid starter. Welcome home!
BY APPOINTMENT 405-1010 Chilco Street, $718,000
• West of Denman! Rarely available large 2 bed 2 bath top floor • Approx. 1000sf, designer renovation • Corner suite with kitchen skylight • Dog friendly! 2 dogs allowed • Steps to Stanley Park • Rentals allowed, storage locker, 2 parking • Strata lot
BY APPOINTMENT 3617 West 21st Avenue, $1,338,000
• Beautiful 4 bedroom bungalow with basement • Corner lot – RS-1 (Laneway House possible) • Build view home with 3 rental income suite or live-in • Beautiful solid oak floor, in solid home at quiet location • Close to UBC, Pacific Spirit Park, shopping, tennis, swimming, hiking • School catchment: Queen Elizabeth and Lord Byng Secondary • Wonderful backyard with garden for growing fruits & vegetables! • HUGE FRONTAGE - 102 FEET
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bath home • The SOHO, cool, modern • Quiet no-thru street on south design slope overlooking Sunset • 9 foot ceilings Beach • Penthouse studio • Building has been completely • Great location, walk to revitalized with new exterior, everything roof, windows and balconies • Close to UBC, downtown, • Suite is renovated with airport quality appointments • One Bus Outside Your • A walk score of 87 highlights Door proximity to Beach, Seawall and West End amenities. Directly to UBC! • A must see!
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• Approx 1100 sq ft 2 BR 2 Bath Home • Stunning outlook over English Bay • View over Stanley Park to N Shore Mountains • Completely reconfigured to max space & use • Solid cherry cabs in kitch, maple HW floors • Stainless Steel premium appliances • 13’ x 20’ living with stacked slate feature wall • Sliding wall closes to define guest accom. • King size Master BR w/ ensuite w/ shower • New double glazed low e windows throughout
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Yacht Harbour Pointe 706-1600 Hornby Street Right on the water overlooking Granville Island and Fisherman’s Wharf. A sought after address with 50 owners and 24 hour concierge. This spacious 1624 sq ft home has recently undergone a total transformation with open spaces, a huge kitchen with granite counters, Sub Zero, Miele & Wolfe appliances. Distressed harwood floors and California shutters. Large master bedroom with marble and glass ensuite bath. A second bedroom/den also has ensuite. Large laundry and storage in suite. Large bbq balcony.
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Elegant spacious 2 bedroom “London Flat” with gorgeous architectual details. Entertain in the large living room with a huge fireplace and dining area. Totally renovated kitchen and pantry with top quality stainless steel appliances. 2 bedrooms and a classic tiled bathroom, plus powder room. Lovely hardwood and fir floors throughout. Step out onto the New York style balcony overlooking the courtyard and some view. A delightful place to live. Across from the beach and park. Building just completed a plumbing refit.
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1330 HARWOOD $284,900 • Great West of Denman location. • 2 Blocks to English Bay & Stanley Park • 600 sq ft 1 Bedroom Concrete Co-op • Suite needs some TLC but worth it! • Make it your own! Quiet Building!
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Overlooking the Pond 513-888 Beach Avenue Lovely courtyard view from this spacious 2 bedroom 2 bathroom townhouse style apartment. Enter from the California Walkway. Enjoy the amenities and generous common areas of “888 Beach,“ one of Vancouver’s best managed and maintained complexes. Steps to the Seawall and ferries to Granville Island. A short walk to Downtown, Yaletown and English Bay.
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What the stars say about your week Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny • Week of April 11
ARIES (March 21-April 19): German theologian Martin Luther (1483-1546) was a central figure in the rebellion against the Catholic Church that led to the Protestant Reformation. You’ll never guess where he was when he was struck by the epiphany that became the core axiom of his new religion. I’ll tell you: He was sitting on the toilet in the Wittenberg Monastery. The Holy Spirit gave him the crucial knowledge then and there, or so he testified. In this spirit, Aries, keep a very open mind about where you will be and what you will be doing when your illuminations arrive this week. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your task is to uncover the semi-happy ending that was hidden back in the story’s beginning. Once you do that, you may be able to create a graceful and honorable climax. In fact, I don’t think you will be able to bring about the semi-happy ending any other way. It’s crucial that you return to the original flash of inspiration — the time when all the plot lines that eventually developed were first germinating. You need to remember fate’s primal promise. You’ve got to read the signs you missed in the early going. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): If you play poker, the odds are one in 649,740 that you will get a royal flush. That’s an ace, king, queen, jack and ten of one suit. As for drawing a straight flush — any five consecutive cards of one suit — the odds are one in 72,192. Judging from the current astrological omens, Gemini, I’d say your chance of getting one of those hands is far better than usual -- maybe one in 88,000 for the royal flush and one in 8,888 for the straight flush. But those still aren’t great odds. On the other hand, getting a flush — all five cards of the same suit — is normally one in 509, but these days it’s pretty likely for you. The moral of the story, not just for when you’re playing cards, but in whatever you do: WEVancouver.com
Expect really good luck, but not miraculous, out-of-this-world luck.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Wherever you stand, be the soul of that place,” wrote the poet Rumi. This is excellent advice for you right now, Cancerian. You are nearing the peak of your power to express yourself with beautiful accuracy. You have more skill than usual at understanding and conveying the interesting truth. As a result, you’re in a position to wield extra influence. People are receptive to being moved by your heart-felt intelligence. So please do more than simply push for greater efficiency, order, and discipline. Those things are good, but I hope you will also be a radiant role model who exemplifies what it means to be soulful. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Golden Rock is
a Buddhist holy site in Burma. It’s a small pagoda built on top of a giant boulder that in turn seems to be precariously balanced at the edge of a down-sloping bed of rock. How does the boulder remain stationary? Why doesn’t it roll off the edge? It appears to defy gravity. Legend says that it’s held in place by a single strand of hair from the Buddha’s head. I suspect that many of you Leos will soon have access to a tricky asset with resemblances to that magic strand. True, it might be merely metaphorical. But if used correctly, it could become a key element in a future foundation.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): It’s Soul-
Searching Season: a good time to go in search of your soul. To aid your quest, I’ll offer a few lines from “A Few Words on the Soul,” a poem by Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska. “We have a soul at times,” she says. “No one’s got it non-stop, for keeps. Day after day, year after year may pass without it. For every thousand conversations, it participates in one, if even that, since it prefers silence. It’s picky: our hustling for a dubious advantage and creaky machinations make it sick. Joy and sorrow aren’t two different feelings for it. It attends us only when the two are joined. We can count on it when we’re sure of nothing and curious about everything. It won’t say where it comes from
or when it’s taking off again, though it’s clearly expecting such questions. We need it but apparently it needs us for some reason too.” (Translation by Stanislaw Baranczak and Clare Cavanagh. Read the whole poem here: http://tinyurl.com/ SearchSoul.)
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “I do not believe in God,” said Mexican painter Diego Rivera, “but I believe in Picasso.” My poet-musician friend Tanya has a similar philosophy. “I don’t believe in God, or even Goddess, for that matter,” she says. “But I do believe in Patti Smith.” Do you have a God-substitute, Libra? Or, if you do have faith in a Cosmic Wow, is there also a more approachable, second-tier source of divinity you love? According to my reading of the astrological omens, you would really benefit from feeling an intimate kind of reverence right now — a tender devotion for something higher and brighter that awakens the sleeping part of your lust for life. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This would be an excellent time to stage staring contests with yourself in the mirror. There’s a high likelihood that you will win every time. I think you’ll also have great success whenever you try to read your own mind. According to my analysis of the astrological omens, you’ve got an uncanny knack for plucking buried secrets and self-deceptions out of their hiding places. One more thing, Scorpio: Have you ever considered how fun it might be to wash your own brain and kick your own butt? Now would be an excellent time to experiment with those radical acts of healing. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “It’s so hard to forget pain, but it’s even harder to remember sweetness,” writes novelist Chuck Palahniuk. “We have no scar to show for happiness. We learn so little from peace.” Your assignment in the coming days, Sagittarius, is to prove Palahniuk wrong. As the surges of sweetness flow through you, as your secret joy ripens into bright blooming bliss, imprint the sensations on your memory. Vow to remember them for the rest of your life. Make these breakthrough moments into
talismans that will serve as magical spells whenever you need rejuvenation in the future.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Philosopher Ludwig Wittgenstein had his priorities straight. This is what he said about his profession: “In philosophy the race is won by the one who can run slowest -- the one who crosses the finish line last.” It’s my belief, Capricorn, that a similar rule should apply to you in the coming days -- no matter what project you’re working on or goal you’re trying to accomplish. Proceed slowly enough to be absolutely thorough, meticulous, and conscientious. As you make your way to the finish line, be as deep as you dare. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In Samuel Beckett’s novel Molloy, the main character talks about a long overland journey he took on foot and by bicycle. Before the trip, he had read somewhere that when people are lost in a forest, they often imagine they’re moving in a straight line when in fact they’re going in a circle. That’s why, during his own travels, he intentionally walked in a circle, hoping thereby to go straight. Although this might sound like a loopy strategy, Aquarius, I think it will make sense for you to adopt in the coming week. Your apparent path may be very different, maybe even opposite, to your actual path. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Are you in competition with someone who is doing mediocre work? Do you find it incomprehensible that anyone would pay attention to that weak expression instead of flocking to your beautiful vibe? If so, here’s my advice. Withdraw your attention from your inferior opponent. Don’t waste a minute feeling jealous or resentful or incredulous. Instead, concentrate your energy on making your production so strong and smart and irresistible that you simply overshadow and overwhelm your rival’s. Homework: I’m guessing that many of you will soon be discovering secrets about where you came from. Report results to FreewillAstrology.com.
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Property Focus
2402 - 1055 Homer Street
Looks: 2-Bedroom, 2-Bathroom, 1,164 sq.ft. apartment. Charm: According to Wikipedia, a domus was a type of house occupied by the upper classes in ancient Rome which contained elaborate interiors and expensive frescoes. Yaletown’s Domus building was built in 2003 with its own distinctive style which 10
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includes contemporary interiors by renowned interior designer Robert Ledingham and architecture by Rafii Architects. With a position on the 24th floor, this corner unit, two-bedroom plus den home has spectacular views from BC Place to English Bay, and premium finishes which include wood flooring, an open kitchen with granite counters, a gas stove, and
Bosch appliances, and Domus’ signature Germanengineered sliding glass partition doors which are frosted for privacy. Residents can take advantage of the building’s amenities which comprise a gym, a yoga room, a steam room and sauna, a party room, and a guest suite. WEVancouver.com
Vital Statistics: Listed price: $875,000 Sale price: $820,000 Date of sale: Jan 28, 2013 Days on market: 117 BC Assessment: $902,000 Previous sale price: $449,899 in 2003
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Listing agent: Ken Leong at at RE/MAX Ken Leong Selling agent: Eko Kubotani at Sutton Centre Realty
This property information was provided by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.ca.
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Let it rain! Artist Anthony Redpath designs limited-edition pop-art umbrellas for Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival; Saturday’s world umbrella dance at the art gallery hopes to set record By Taraneh Ghajar Jerven
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hen it rains in Vancouver, the promenade of waterproof citizens in black and khaki can resemble a funeral march. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival intends to change that with their new, eye-catching prop: vibrant pop-art umbrellas by renowned Vancouver photographer and artist Anthony Redpath. The umbrellas feature a fuchsia and yellow cherry blossom distilled to its purist graphic form. They retail for $24.99 at Urban Tea Merchant and VanDusen Botanical Garden Shop. “I exaggerated the true colours of a blossom and used simplified shapes relating to what the actual blossom looks like,” explains Redpath. “If you had no idea what to look for, you’d see colours and
shapes. If you stood back from the umbrella, you would see a cherry blossom.” How do you get an awardwinning commercial photographer and up-and-coming artist to design for your non-profit event? Get his mother to ask him. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival founder Linda Poole happens to be friends with Redpath’s mom. Poole needed to put umbrellas on the festival program since rain is the biggest obstacle to the success of her annual outdoor event. “A festival umbrella made sense,” says Poole. “But we needed to activate it. Our mandate is engage.” So the playful umbrellas serve as a key prop in the Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival’s wildly popular flash mob event, the World Umbrella Dance, taking place April 13 at the Vancouver Art Gallery Plaza.
Dancers, using Anthony Redpath’s colourful umbrella, have been rehearsing for Saturday’s flash mob for weeks. Bollywood favourite Shiamak Davar is the choreographer.
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The World Umbrella Dance brings together hundreds of amateur Vancouver dancers in one performance, with choreography and music by Bollywood sensation Shiamak Davar. This year, the dancers perform to Davar’s new hit Shabop, meaning “to dance without worry.” “Because the blossom design is so simple, you can change the scale,” says Redpath, who aimed to dramatically increase the impact of the World Umbrella Dance with his brollies. “When you put many of the umbrellas together you still see the individual shapes. Then it becomes a tree covered in hundreds of blossoms.” While the medium — an umbrella — is new for Redpath, playing with the viewer’s eye is his niche. The photographer has executed commercial campaigns for big clients including BMW, Honda, Volkswagon, Bacardi, McDonald’s and the BC Lions, for the last 20 years. The majority of Repath’s work, whether commercial or art, is conceptual. “I don’t consider it photography; I think of it as a way of communicating ideas,” says Redpath. “And it almost always has an element of subtle or dark humour.” For the last three years Redpath has focused on fine art and finally, solo shows such as “Respite” at Bau Xi in Vancouver and Toronto, as well as “End of the Line” at Calgary’s Paul Kuhn Gallery. While his exhibitions have centred on West Coast themes, particularly witty, weird or desperate contradictions, his upcoming 2014 exhibition will feature more universal subject matter abstracted in the same way Redpath toyed with the cherry blossom. “I’m interested in taking an
Anthony Redpath is an award-winning photographer who couldn’t resist his mother’s request to add “umbrella designer” to his lengthening resume. Rob Newell photo image and abstracting it further so it doesn’t represent a location, it becomes shapes, colours and form. I’ll try to create an emotional response that’s not necessarily about where it was taken,” says Redpath. Rather than limit his work to photography, Redpath also plans to continue to expand into other media. “There are a couple of pieces you can see in my last show — Wreck Bay Boards and Long Beach Balls — that started as photographic elements and are broken down to colours. I used photoshop to do
it,” says the artist, known throughout the industry for his technical aptitude. “At my next show, there will be some tactile elements on top of the photograph, whether they’re painted by hand or silk screened on top.” Redpath will attend the festival’s World Umbrella Dance. He may or may not carry his umbrella, depending on the weather. “I’m happy with the (umbrella) design,” says Redpath. “It was an interesting challenge; it’s for a good cause. It’s my duty as a son as well.”
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