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1/2 duplex just off the Drive in Commercial Drive area. Not your typical duplex, this home features an open plan main floor with maple floors, gas f/p and deck off dining area. Private yard with lawn and gardens makes this feel like a detached home. 2 bdrms and open den up and 3rd bdrm/media room below. Bike garage, huge storage in basement crawl space.
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1781 East 5th Ave • $699,000
Prime water view location at Kits Point. Rarely does a t/h of this style and location come to market. Beach style living with elevated main floor and terrace to take in the water view. This 2 bdrm, 2 bath t/h has updated kitchen, gas f/p in living room. 2 balconies and outdoor view terrace. 2 u/g parking stalls included, plus locker. Beach front living!
9E-139 DRAKE ST. CONCORDIA II: $695,000
SUB P/H: 1603-189 DAVIE ST. AQUARIUS III: $608,000
1201-8280 LANDSDOWNE RD. VERSANTE, RICHMOND: $599,000
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!
SUBPENTHOUSE – 270 degree views of N. Shore Mtns. as far as you can see • 3 bdrms/2bathrms, 1179sf, open & modern floorplan w/ flr to ceiling windows, only 3 years old • Oversized bedrooms, dream master bedroom w/ its own balcony, den , walk-in closet & 5pc. ensuite bath, granite countertops, S/S appliances, laminate flooring throughout, 100sqft+ outdoor balcony for bbqs w/ views, NE corner unit with sweeping views • Location Location Location – steps to Canada Line to YVR, downtown, across from Lansdowne Mall (new Target store), Kwantlen University & more • Guest suite, clubhouse, media rm.
AQUARIUS III: $498,000
888 BEACH TOWERS: $438,000
802-4333 CENTRAL BLVD. PRESIDIA BY BOSA: $409,000
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1909-1009 Expo Blvd • $429,000
Yaletown 1 bedroom and den with north and west views of city & mtns. Beautifully maintained with upgrades to floors & appliances. Den could be used a 2nd bdrm. Concrete highrise by Concord Pacific includes hot water, heat, huge recreation facility in bldg and concierge too!. Ready for immediate occupancy.
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Look no further for outdoor deck in the Westend. This 1,158 sq.ft. 2 bdrm + den, 2 bath suite has 2 decks! Located in quiet West of Denman location. This suite has been extensively upgraded with cherry hardwood floors & cabinets, granite counters. Move in condition.
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.
610-5933 COONEY RD., RICHMOND JADE: $408,000
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1109 Harwood St • $2,098,000
79-728 West 14th St • $315,000 Townhouse style 1 bdrm in NOMA development near Capilano shopping centre. This move-in condition suite is located on quiet private courtyard. Open kitchen plan with s/s appliances, granite countertop, living room with engineered h/w floors and has been wired for surround sound. 1 u/g parking and 1 storage locker included. Balance of New Home Warranty.
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Waterfront seawall & marina location – a private peaceful seaside enclave of downtown • Steps to Aquabus to Granville Island Market, miles of seawall, 1st class restaurants & miles of beaches • SW corner with views of False Creek & Granville Island sprawling 771 sqft 1 bdrm recent renos & in MINT CONDITION – show suite quality • Gas f/p, granite counters, S/S appl, front loading W/D, marble tiled entrance, new light fixtures & paint thruout, beautiful floorplan w/ generous rooms for king size bed and house sized furniture • Ultimate quiet and tranquil home • British inspired gardens, 24/7 concierge, I/D pool & gym • 1 prkg & storage • James Cheng Award winning design & solid concrete construction.
2609-977 MAINLAND ST. YALETOWN PARK 3
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LD SO 1 DAY IN This owner occupied 4075 sq.ft. home offers combination of owner residence plus rental suites. Owner suite is on 2 levels with a huge 250 sq.ft. south facing deck, gas f/p, steam room shower, insuite laundry. 9 ft. ceilings on main flr and 8.5 ceilings above. The home has been fully updated with new kitchens & bathrooms, all rental suites are furnished and have private baths & entrances..
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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1158 Arbutus St • $1,225,000
2201-1500 HOWE STREET THE DISCOVERY: $849,000
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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.
JUST SOLD! 1105-1500 HOWE STREET
THE DISCOVERY: $699,000 - SOLD IN 2 DAYS!
3307-833 SEYMOUR STREET CAPITOL RESIDENCES: $819,000
3404-833 SEYMOUR STREET CAPITOL RESIDENCES: $825,000
1108-198 AQUARIUS MEWS AQUARIUS II
Location Location Location – across from Richmond market, steps to Richmond Mall, Lansdowne Mall, Kwantlen University & Canada Line to YVR • 898 sqft 2 bdrm/2bath, NW corner, opposite bedrooms, large den, granite counters, gas stove, spacious rooms, separate dining area, large outdoor balcony, 1 parking & 1 storage • Club house, concierge, gym • Rainscreened solid concrete construction. GROUP WEST COAST REALTY
SW corner w/ sweeping unobstructed views overlooking Yaletown & city • Nothing to block your views • 2 bdrm /2bath, 745sf, balcony, 1 parking & storage locker • Open floorplan w/ S/S appliances, granite counters, opposite bedrooms for max. privacy • True Yaletown location steps to the best amenities downtown–seawall, Yaletown, Robson St., Rogers Arena & more.
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
false creek north | yaletown | coal harbour | downtown
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501-1005 BEACH AVE
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$499,000
NEW LISTING
301 – 5920 EAST BOULEVARD
NEW LISTING
$459,000
OPEN SUNDAY 2-4PM
406 - 989 BEATTY STREET
NEW LISTING
$479,000
Live on the most beautiful stretch of Beach in Vancouver! Extra large, corner 1 bedroom at the Alvar. A rare find! Gorgeous, 863 sqft. 1 bedroom, 1 ½ bath suite on the top floor. Stylishly renovated, bright & airy, windows & balcony span the width of the unit. Plus a huge walk-in closet, 2nd balcony, storage & parking. Adult building. 19+, no pets or rentals.
Sheila Sontz 604-689-8226
www.sheilasontz.com
Open flr plan & spacious 2 bed & flex in Yaletown. Espresso hardwood floor, sleek black granite countertops, maple cabinets and fireplace.
906-1033 BURNABY STREET
2404-1199 SEYMOUR ST
OPEN SATURDAY 2-4PM
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This is the quintessential downtown condo. Offering Style & tons of light this corner unit is high up offering splendid views over park green space. Best value going.
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1506-2055 PENDRELL ST.
$289,000 “Milano” by Cressey in the heart of the West End / Davie Village. Studio unit with Juliette balcony and peek-a-boo water view. Pet friendly; rentals allowed. Walk to beaches and all amenities.
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$589,000
NEW LISTING
Ed Gramauskas & Reid Dewson Cell: 604-618-9727
$429,000
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.
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STEPHEN BURKE
B A R C L AY H E R I TA G E S Q U A R E
TOP 1% GREATER VANCOUVER REALTORS 2012
SUTTON GROUP - WEST COAST REALTY 301-1508 W BROADWAY
604-714-1700
www.stephenburke.com
604-551-4190
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• Overlooking park & heritage homes • Private entrance, skylights, gas FP, WD • 2 level 1 BR strata townhouse. SE exposure • S u n d r e n c h e d p r i v a t e r o o f d e c k • 2nd & 3rd floors–no one above, great bldg • Pet ok, no rental, 1 parking & storage
947 NICOLA
• Approx 1100 sq ft 2 BD 2 Bath home • Premium cherry, granite & SS kitchen • Stunning outlook to Eng Bay & Stanley Park • 13’ x 20’ LR w/ stacked slate feature wall • New double glazed windows, maple floors • sliding wall closes to define guest accom.
2055 PENDRELL
$369,900
3 BEDROOM BEACH FRONT
$989,000
VACATION HOME • Steps to Eng Bay & Stanley Park • Cozy studio w/ sep sleeping area • Quiet private adult non-smoking bldg • New bath, blinds, paint–shows great • Oak floors. 100% owner. 35% down
1975 PENDRELL
• Circa 1947 Art Deco architecture • Large 1 BR lovingly restored 700 sf • SW corner over West End Park • Hardwood floors, custom 40’s kitch • Massive LR & separate DR or den
$198,000 1565 BURNABY
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• Close to IGA, Robson & Cineplex LIS W • Concrete 2 BR 2 Bath West End Strata E N • Private treed outlook, Great BBQ balc • First time available in 45 years–best suite • Entertainers’ Living & dining over water • Both baths updated, handy insuite WD • 7th level 1600 sf w/large sun terrace off LR • English Bay view from every principal room • Ensuite king size Master BR–2 closets • 3rd BR w/ ensuite & separate entrance (guests?) • Dream location to design your dream suite
$324,900 1225 BARCLAY
$498,000 1949 BEACH
$1,200,000
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W W W . L I A N A S H O W C A S E . C O M NEW LISTING ONE OF A KIND, CUSTOM BUILT, YALETOWN VIEW SKY HOME
$688,800
2305-501 PACIFIC
• This luxuriously appointed unit combined 2 units redesigned into a spacious 1 bdrm urban home, featuring 2 gas f/p, S/S kitchen, a spa-like bathroom with granite heated flrs, separate shower & relax in your 2 person jacuzzi wired for sound • Open space living room includes built-in desk, prewired for surround sound & a built-in wall aquarium between living & dining rm • Large bdrm w/ f/p, great views & WI closet • Enjoy west facing views of English Bay & amazing sunsets • 2 parking & 2 lockers.
1237 PHILLIPS AVE $1,198,000 • Immaculately maintained, beautiful, 6 bdrm, 4 bath home • 2 bdrm + den, ground floor mortgage helper/suite • On quiet culde-sac with easy access to the best schools in Burnaby • Bright, open & spacious home • Large kitchen with brand new stainless steel appl. • Large deck spaces & matured landscaped gardens
PRICE REDUCED STELLA SUB PENTHOUSE
$465,000
1106-2770 SOPHIA
• Unique SUB-PENTHOUSE in reputable “Stella,” centrally located steps from Main Street’s funky shops & dining • Solid complex: glass + steel + concrete construction, the floor plan in this 1 bdrm + storage + encl. balcony/den + large, oversized patio will not disappoint • Sweeping southern vistas & bird’s eye views • High end kitchen & bath, polished chrome, wenge wood, white, thick corian countertops & kitchen island, light filled solarium • The open concept is an entertainer’s dream
THE OLIVE $428,800 406-3225 TUPPER ST
• Great 1 BR + den w/ gourmet kitchen w/ granite counters, quality cabinetry, KitchenAid s/s appl. • Fabulous north views & a balcony ideal for BBQs • Unit has a cozy living room with wide plank h/w flooring & fireplace • Great lifestyle unit in South Cambie steps to transit, shopping, cafes & restaurants • Pets & rentals welcome
PRICE REDUCED DOMAIN PENTHOUSE
$368,800
410-2828 MAIN ST
• Stylish, 1 bdrm penthouse at Domain with enormous sundrenched 20 ft terrace & quiet, tree-lined exposure • Privacy, views, designer inspired beauty, modern upscale finishings: cork floors, spa-like baths and tiles, 9’ ceilings, white engineered stone counters, imported Italian chrome counters, s/s appliances, insuite w/d, warranty, parking & storage included • Steps to the best restaurants, grocery shopping, cafes, boutiques, etc • This is the best of South Main living!
VIEWS AT THE LIONS EAST
$395,000
1702-1331 ALBERNI
THE LIONS WEST $388,800 808-1367 ALBERNI
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THE 501 $359,888 1401-501 PACIFIC ST
PURE LIVING $608,000 1204-1252 HORNBY
JUST JUST SOLD SOLD
RECENT SALES 808-1367 ALBERNI ST 1702-1331 ALBERNI ST 2109-788 HAMILTON ST 1401-501 PACIFIC ST 1204-1252 HORNBY ST 1403-788 RICHARDS 241-4899 PAINTED CLIFF RD 405-275 ROSS DR 606-565 SMITHE ST 407-3638 W BROADWAY 212-2515 ONTARIO ST 8-1250 WEST 6TH AVE #741/743 EAST 10TH AVE
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Rob Joyce & Sales Associate Roger Ross West End Specialists Nobody knows the West End better! WEST COAST
604.623.5433 www.robjoyce.ca
West End Specialist Rob Joyce
Sales Associate Roger Ross
MLS Diamond Master Medallion Award 2012
Price Slashed $60,000 for immediate sale g ndin e P r Offe Penthouse #6 1855 Nelson New Price West of Denman 1 bdrm + den loft w/ 20 ft. ceilings, warm upgrades & near the park. $415,000.
Huntington West 1995 Beach #404 [Photo: building’s roof deck] Live on English Bay with unobstructed ocean views. SW corner 708 sf suite with large balcony by Stanley Park seawall. $519,900.
The El Cid 1850 Comox #302 West of Denman SE corner, all windows, great light in solid bldg. with pool & roof deck. $249,000.
Call us to know what your home is worth in this market! SOLD 1995 Beach
#1703 $879,900
SOLD 1330 Harwood
g ndin e P r Offe Mountain Views 1500 Haro #1002 Terrific renovated city and mountain views, beautiful upgrades, 960 sf and large patio deck. 2 bdrm / 2 bath. $568,000.
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The Ellington 1010 Burnaby #403 West End’s best buy. 2 bdrm / 2 bath / 2 parking / 2 decks. 1100 sf. Unbelievable value in strata. Priced to sell! $449,900.
English Bay 1949 Beach #107 Heritage house like one bedroom on the beach. Original hardwood floors, large rooms. 800 sf. Prime location. $339,000.
#407 $379,900
SOLD Two Bedroom Views! $360,000
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405 1990 Dunbar St.
310 3663 W. 16th Ave.
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2 bed 2.5 bath 1340 SF 2 13ft vaulted skylights NES spectacular views 2 Parking & a locker $1.239M
2 bed 2 bath 1050 SF Mountain-view balcony Vaulted ceilings, lots of light Parking, pets/rentals welcome $645,000
1 bed 1 bath 634 SF Completely remodeled Close to UBC/Beaches/Transit Parking & a locker $299,000
PH9 4868 Fraser St. 1 bed 1 bath 605 SF Quiet side, 100 SF patio Central location, rainscreened Parking & a locker $284,000
1 bed 1 bath 600 SF Massive garden patio Completely renovated Parking & a locker $274,000
Helping Buyers and Sellers If you are looking to buy or sell a home with a large patio or deck, give us a call to see how we can help.
The Mike and Will Team Mike Wilcox 604 782 3545 Will Pratt 778 772 4252 Medallion Club Award Members and Top Team Royal LePage City Centre
604-319-4438
Kyle Properties
www.scottmcleod.ca
Proactive property management
TRG – The Residential Group Realty 101-1965 W. 4th Avenue, Vancouver
Scott is a Medallion Club member for 2012.
4x Member (Top 10% of Greater Vancouver Realtors® for combined MLS listings, sales and dollar volume.)
105-2256 W. 7th Ave. $409,900 • Perfect, central Kits location • 1 bdrm, 1 bath, 664 sq.ft. • Ground level, south-facing unit • Quiet & private 400 sq.ft. fenced patio • Excellent layout, plenty of storage • Rainscreened building, newer roof • Wood burning fireplace. • 1 parking & storage locker, bike room • 30 yr depreciation report completed
Thinking of buying or selling? You should be working with a dedicated and trustworthy professional who will protect your best interests. I can help you achieve your real estate goals. It begins with one call – Please contact me to get started. Call Scott: 604-319-4438
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Chris Kyle, President 604-732-5263
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efore changing the way residential properties are managed in Vancouver, Chris Kyle was learning about buildings in the best classroom possible. “I was a tradesman, building houses up in the Kootenays,” says Kyle, who is the founder of Kyle Properties, a property management group that has a small but experienced team to proactively take care of any building’s needs. After leaving the construction business, Kyle moved to Vancouver and led the maintenance crews of large commercial office buildings. He wondered why the management of residential buildings, where people lived, did not have the same high standards as the commercial buildings he was in charge of. “I felt there was a huge need for condo owners to have access to the same quality of management the big office buildings were getting,” he says. In 1994, Chris created Kyle Properties to satisfy that need and provide a level of management unique to residential buildings in the city. “We’re a small, committed group of professional property managers that are proud of what we do, every day,” Chris says. “We don’t really want to be the biggest but we certainly want
to be the best.” The Kyle Properties team is dynamic group of experts who have experience in a range of areas including commercial property management, accounting and structural engineering. The team focuses more on the maintenance aspects and less on the administrative side of a building, not only maintaining the property, but improving it over time. This pool of knowledge also allows them to keep any problem solving in-house, eliminating the need to hire expensive contractors when a building issue comes up. “When your buildings are maintained well, there aren’t surprise fees for the building,” he says. “We take the surprise away and give some peace of mind.” Kyle says that every person in the Kyle Properties office has seen, in person, each of the buildings they manage. “Everyone in our office knows every component of every property,” he explains. “It saves money and time because it’s so efficient — but it also engages our team and they feel connected to what they do.
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VICTORIa Day sPeCIal Relax here in bright, spacious corner suite, in sought after West of Denman location just steps to Stanley Park, English Bay beach & seawall as well as shops, services, transportaton, library & community centre. Real oak floors, deep crown mouldings & baseboards accent this immaculate home in proactive super pet friendly strata. Over 110sf southern balcony beckons nestled under canopy of catalpa trees! $359,900
AARON JASPER Working for you!
CORgIS wELCOmE! Unique floorplan, top floor SW exposed corner suite in rainscreened strata welcomes pets & rentals to low rise complex surrounding inner garden courtyard. Updated home features open plan kitchen with generous cupboard & counter space, fully applianced including insuite laundry. King size bedroom with walkin closet offers den/office potential. Sunny balcony, secured parking and great storage. $357,500
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fIT fOR a queen Top floor SW corner totally renovated & ready for occupancy. Live in or rent out. Your pets welcome. Great attention to detail in this tasteful reno which includes stainless appliances, granite counters & breakfast bar, handscraped laminate floors and ceramic tile, smooth ceilings, door & window casings & baseboards,blinds & fixtures. Bathroom boasts all new soaker tub, vanity & more. This home has been gutted & totally rebuilt! $358,000
604.669.3131 aaronjasper@royallepage.ca
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Open House Saturday 2 - 4 pm • bdrm 1 bath 641 SF • bright south facing suite • immaculate condition • gas fireplace, laminate floors, newer appliances • well maintained building • 1 parking 1 large locker • pets & rentals OK
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BY APPOINTMENT - PLEASE DON’T WALK THE PROPERTY 2501 Burian Drive, Coquitlam, $368,000
• Fantastic development opportunity! • Two freehold, non-strata, legal, non-conforming lots combined or sold separate • 113’ frontage x 41’ deep • South facing onto Latimer! • 1300sf 1/2 duplex - needs renos - not liveable yet • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private yard, shed, lots of parking • Walk to Austin Station Mall, Mundy Park, Drive 5 min to highway, Ikea, Lougheed Mall - close to everything • Reno or possibly build single family home!
BY APPOINTMENT - PLEASE DON’T WALK THE PROPERTY 2503 Burian Drive, Coquitlam, $358,000
• Fantastic development opportunity! • Two freehold, non-strata, legal, non-conforming lots combined or sold separate • 33’ frontage x 113’ deep • 1200sf 1/2 duplex - needs renos but liveable - owner lives in now • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, private yard, shed, lots of parking • Walk to Austin Station Mall, Mundy Park, Drive 5 min to highway, Lougheed Mall • Reno or possibly build single family home!
The SOHO, PH3-1503 West 65th Avenue, $192,000
405-1010 Chilco Street, $698,000 • West of Denman! Rarely available large 2 bed 2 bath • Excellent value! Best priced newest condo on the west side! top floor • The SOHO, cool, modern design • Approx. 1000sf, designer renovation • 9 foot ceilings • Corner suite with kitchen • Penthouse studio skylight • Great location, walk to everything • Dog friendly! 2 dogs • Close to UBC, downtown, allowed airport • Steps to Stanley Park • One Bus Outside Your Door • Rentals allowed, storage Directly to UBC! locker, 2 parking • Strata lot
302-868 Kingsway, $208,000
• Gorgeous, like-new designer junior 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!
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• 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!
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Large north facing one bedroom, 664sq.ft. with balcony in clean original condition. Post & beam construction boasting 9’ ceilings & just steps to Denman, shopping & transit. Pets & rentals allowed. These suites are beautiful with renovation.
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open sun 2-4 4031 Highland Blvd $1,380,000 4031 Highland Blvd $1,380,000 EDGEMONT CONTEMPORARY Stunning transformation of a 1950’s side split with great
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CONDO BONUS OFFERING TILL END OF MAY! Seller is offering a $10,000 credit per bedroom for all apartments SOLD this month! Decorator’s Credit comes off the price on closing! $10,000 for 1 bedroom apartments, $20,000 for 2 bedroom apartments, and $30,000 for 3 bedroom apartments!!!
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west Vancouver, aMBleside 2 bed, 2.5 bath 3442sqft adult home, stunning water views! lot sqft: 8790
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7245 Arbutus Place, W Van $3,298,000
lower lonsdale
414 East 2nd Street, N Van
$799,900
Central lonsdale
236 W 17th Street, N Van
$1,088,000
OPEN SAT 2-4
Location, exposure & exquisite attention to detail combine to make this a truly unique home. This magnificent 2 level gated Water Front Estate offers a 1/3 acre of total privacy & approx 180’ of natural beachfront. All principle rooms have massive windows which spill out onto delicious seaside verandas overlooking the water’s edge. There are 4 large bdrms & 3 baths. Downstairs has a fabulous rec room opening out to an oceanside terrace, guest bdrms & a private office. Walking distance to Whytecliff Park, Gleneagles Golf Course & a short drive to Thunderbird Marina.
GleneaGles
6018 Gleneagles Place, W Van $2,199,000
Stunning semi-waterfront home w/panoramic ocean views from virtually every room in the house! This bright & spacious David Poskitt designed home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac, just steps away from a magnificent swimming beach. An ideal home for entertaining: fabulous open concept kitchen, family room complete w/wet bar, south-facing deck & hot tub. Offering over 3400 sq ft, this 4 bed, 4 bath home boasts a stunning master suite w/breathtaking views, ensuite w/double sinks, jacuzzi tub & separate shower, walk-in closet, & a private office. A truly unique home.
A great refurbished 1/2 duplex with Downtown & Water Views. Upper unit offers 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths. Downstairs: 1 bedroom + solarium selfcontained Nanny suite. The two large sundecks are an absolute gift in this weather; you can watch the fireworks from the comfort of your own home with friends. Two parking spaces; one in the garage & one open. No restrictions, no maintenance fee. This home makes dollars and sense on so many levels!
ambleside
1286 Clyde Ave, W Van
$1,188,000
An up and coming location for all the people who would like to downsize, but do not want to move in to an apartment. A small well positioned lot on the south side of the street with pleasant views; with a second story the views would be stunning. Located right at the heart of Ambleside & walking distance to everything that West Vancouver has to offer. Take a drive-by and notice the revitalization that has become Ambleside by the Sea. Now is the time to buy and build that Adult home you have always wanted.
A spectacular use of chrome, glass & cedar has been combined to create 6 of the most modern, contemporary homes on the North Shore. While stunning to look at, this home is also brilliantly functional & the quality of workmanship is evident throughout. An open plan with a beautifully appointed kitchen, dining room & great room, 3 very good size bedrooms & on the rooftop a second outdoor living space. On the main there is a great walk out to the B.B.Q. area, garden & garage & the basement has an oversized media/play room. Give up on the house & live a simple, elegant life on West 17th!
ambleside
987 Sinclair Street, W Van
$3,398,000
Stunning 8 yr old 5000 sqft home updated by current owner & located on one of West Van prettiest & most sought after streets. This is quite possibly one of the best quality built homes in Ambleside. Fabulous floor plan - gourmet Chefs kitchen w/lovely open living areas make it perfect for entertaining. 4 spacious beds up incl. sensational master w/spa bath. Downstairs is a beautiful high ceiling basement w/rec room, family room, bed, bath & separate entry. This quality home features 3 levels of luxury living surrounded by a glorious estate-sized, private garden w/heated outdoor patio for yr round use. A perfect family neighborhood -walk to everything.
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What the stars say about your week Free Will Astrology By Rob Brezsny • Week of May 16
ARIES (March 21-April 19): In the alternate universe created by Marvel comic books, there is a mutant superhero called Squirrel Girl. She has the magic power to summon hordes of cute, furry squirrels. Under her guidance, they swarm all over the bad guy she’s battling and disable him with their thousands of tiny chomps and thrashing tails. She and her rodent allies have defeated such arch-villains as Dr. Doom, Deadpool, Baron Mordo, and Ego the Living Planet. Let’s make her your role model for the coming weeks, Aries. The cumulative force of many small things will be the key to your victories. As in Squirrel Girl’s case, your adversaries’ overconfidence may also be a factor. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): You have arrived at the edge of reality. Or rather, to be precise, you have arrived at the edge of what you think of as reality. Here’s where things could get very interesting. Just on the other side of that edge you’re brushing up against, there is much, much more reality — a vast territory you have barely imagined, let alone believed in or explored. Are you feeling brave? If you’re willing to find out about stuff you didn’t even realize you would love to experience, I suggest you slip across the border and wander around on the other side. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): A character in Neil Gaiman’s graphic novel A Game of You delivers this speech: “Everybody has a secret world inside of them... No matter how dull and boring they are on the outside, inside them they’ve all got unimaginable, magnificent, wonderful, stupid worlds. Not just one world. Hundreds of them.” As a Gemini, you are not, of course, dull and boring on the outside. That may have something to do with why your secret inner worlds are often even frothier and sparklier than most people’s. But lately, I’m afraid, some of those secret inner worlds of yours have gotten a bit shabby and dank. It’s time for a deep
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cleansing. To be thorough, don’t just wash your own brain. Wash your wild heart and funky soul, too. CANCER (June 21-July 22): “You begin saving the world by saving one person at a time,” said writer Charles Bukowski. “All else is grandiose romanticism or politics.” I invite you to make that thought one of your guiding principles in the coming week, Cancerian. Translate your high ideals into actions that make a practical impact on particular human beings and animals. Instead of merely talking about what good things you want to do, actually do them. As much as possible, be sure that every detail of your daily life reflects your vision of ultimate truth and beauty. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): If you were a fledgling savior, now would be a propitious moment to begin your messianic mission. If you were a musician hoping to leap to the next level of career success, this would be prime time to plan an extensive tour. If you were the inventor of the Next Big Thing, I’d suggest that you get your marketing campaign in gear. And if none of those descriptions fits your personal situation, regard them as apt metaphors for your use. How can you spread the word about what’s most important to you? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): As frontman of the band Queen, Virgo singer Freddie Mercury made use of his four-octave range with flamboyant showmanship and breathtaking technique. Many critics regard him as one of the greatest vocalists in the history of pop music. Freddie joked that he was perfect except for one glaring flaw: his overbite. Because he had four extra teeth in his upper mouth, his top jaw protruded. But he chose not to alter his appearance with surgery because he suspected it might change his singing voice in unpredictable ways. Is there a comparable situation in your own life, Virgo? A so-called imperfection that seems to be entwined with a beautiful asset? I urge you to be like Freddie. Accept the paradox — embrace it and celebrate it — and move on.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The 14th-century poet Dante was a major influence on 20th-century novelist James Joyce. “I love Dante,” wrote the author of the epic novel Ulysses. “He is my spiritual food.” And yet Joyce felt he had to absorb Dante in small doses. “Dante tires one quickly,” he said. “It is as if one were to look at the sun.” Is there any influence like that in your own life, Libra? Judging from the astrological omens, I’m guessing it’s a fine time for you to get as much sustained exposure to that glorious source as you can bear. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Greek poet Sappho was renowned in antiquity. The nine books she wrote were so esteemed that the historian Strabo wrote, “in this whole span of recorded time we know of no woman to challenge her as a poet even in the slightest degree.” And yet little of Sappho’s work survives. As of 2004 there were just 264 fragments and three complete poems. But then a fourth complete poem emerged. Its text was written on papyrus that had been wrapped in the casing of an Egyptian mummy. The mummy had been stored for years in a backroom at Cologne University in Germany before someone discovered its hidden treasure. Your assignment, Scorpio, is to seek an equivalent recovery. Search for a part of the past that’s still beautiful and useful, even if that quest leads you to unlikely and obscure places. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When I turn my psychic attention in your direction, I smell smoldering smoke. Here’s how I interpret that: Your internal fire is burning with less than maximum efficiency. Do you agree, Sagittarius? If so, do you know why that might be? Did you not provide enough kindling? Is the wood too green? Is the ground wet? I urge you to find out what the problem is. You can’t afford to have sputtering flames and sooty light and spotty warmth. You need a steady blaze that radiates brilliant light and strong heat. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Very few of us are completely uninhibited about expressing who we really are. Most ev-
eryone is shy about revealing at least one facet of his or her identity. Why? Maybe because we’re afraid that people will judge us harshly for being different from what they think we should be. Or maybe our secret side is at odds with our selfimage, and we hesitate to acknowledge it even to ourselves. What is this part of you, Capricorn? In what sense are you still in the closet about a truth or quality or event that’s central to your character? I urge you to have a conversation with yourself about it. You aren’t necessarily ready to tell the whole world about it, but now might be the right time to start considering the possibility that you can give it more room to play. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): I absolutely forbid you to be a slave of happiness, a victim of pleasure, or a prisoner of love. Wait. Sorry. I take that back. What gives me the right to forbid you from doing anything? It’s your life. You’re the boss. So let me reframe my previous advice. Dear Aquarius, I beg you not to be a slave of happiness, a victim of pleasure, or a prisoner of love. None of the good things in life will give you what you need if you make yourself crazy or sick while pursuing them. That’s the cautionary news. The encouraging news is that in the next five weeks, I think you will have a knack for cultivating a graceful relationship with happiness, pleasure, and love. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Don’t be like the ducks that are floating on Phoenix Lake a short distance from where I’m sitting. They’re feeding entirely on the surface, happy to skim a few insects from the top of the placid waters they’re drifting on. No, Pisces, be more like the frogs that are diving to probe for morsels down below. This is a phase of your astrological cycle when the quest for more variety can deepen your perspective and provide better nourishment. Homework: Do you allow your imagination to indulge in fantasies that are wasteful, damaging, or dumb? I dare you to stop it. Testify at Freewillastrology.com.
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