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DOWNTOWN • WEST END • YALETOWN • GASTOWN • KITSILANO • FAIRVIEW
Home Away From Home Steps to Park and Bay Perfect vacation home or live mortage free. Fully renovated junior 1 bedroom West of Denman. Completely renovated open plan kitchen with stainless steel backsplash, updated appliances & many creative storage solutions. All new bath with soaker tub & ‘limestone’ tile surround. Built-in entertainment cabinets in living room. Separate bedroom with glass wall & 2 closets plus a 6’x6’walk-in closet. Real oak hardwood floors. Bright 6th floor corner suite. Concrete construction. BONUS: secure indoor parking space. Large storage locker too! No pets or rentals. See video www.stephenburke.com
1975 Pendrell
Pacific Mortgages Inc.
Doug Atkinson 604-219-9977
Patricia Collins 604-996-7701
Call 604-551-4190 to view
604-609-0333 centumpacificmortgages.ca
FOR FURTHER INFO ON THIS HOME, PLEASE CONTACT
STEPHEN BURKE 604.551.4190
$259,900
Sutton West Coast Realty
www.vancouvercondosforsale.com
5 yr 3.34%*
Amanda Balak 604-609-0333
Peter McKinnon 604-506-6789
Valerie Buono 604-290-5707
Prime - 0.90%* rates subject to change without notice. *oac
1385 Homer Street, Vancouver
Jeff Trounsell 778-960-1123
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Zaheer Harji 604-306-9655
Zoltan Vass 604-763-1603
Contact LINDA GARNER @ 604-738-1412 to advertise
Stephanie Shiu 604-614-8238
K. C. Lim 604-377-0921
Michael LaPrairie Owner
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TH E VA N COU V E R C O U RI ER • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010
Helping you is what we do VIEWS OF COAL HARBOUR & MOUNTAINS!
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Tom Jones 604.722.9495
This bright CORNER well laid out 2 bedroom, 2 full bath suite is situated on the quiet side of the building with beautiful views of Coal Harbour & the Northshore mountains. FEATURING high quality finishings, an entertainment-sized kitchen which flows into the living & dining rooms. This architecturally unique building is located only 2 blocks from the seawall & marina & 3 blocks from the shops. BONUS: 1 parking, insuite storage, on-site conceirge, balance of warranty and low maintenance fees. Call Michael to book your showing!
Lovingly pampered and cared for, this 13-year old home shows like new. This home is in top shape, both mechanically & cosmetically. Marble fireplaces grade both the living & family rooms. Kitchen has loads of maple cabinetry. Solid oak floors are in all living areas as well as stairs leading to upstairs bedrooms. Master bedroom has a luxurious ensuite with jacuzzi tub as well as jacuzzi tub in main bath. Basement is completely finished and easily accommodate an in-law suite. Entire house has radiant heat. Call Armida for more information.
502-1333 W. Georgia St.
4212 Oxford St.
Shirin Hashtroudi 604.762.5055
Aaron Jasper 604.669.3131
$649,900
Anna Asi 604.782.5344
Blair Smith 604.313.8732
www.royallepage.ca
Armida McDougall 604.728.7765
$1,038,000
Scott Barry 604.916.4354
Michael Wilcox 604.782.3545
Library Square - Robson St.
Karin Morris 604.338.8778
Royal LePage Northshore
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#203 - 1525 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 1T5 Tel: 604-619-4576 Fax: 604-648-9930 Toll free: 1-888-466-6200
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$225,000
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• 12’x12’ private deck surrounded w/lush landscaping • Perfect area for pet owner or young family • 1-of-a-kind 2 BR + home office, steps to shops & cafes • A downtown hideaway close to the new Urban Fare • Custom millwork, desk and plate glass door to office • Queen size master & dbl size 2nd BR – very private • Galley kitch w/tons of storage, granite counters • Built-in ceiling speakers all rooms, low low maint fee • All display furnishings available for sale • Gym, concierge. Live in/rent out. Must see video
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• Top floor concrete JR. 1 bedroom • Open plan kitchen – plenty of storage • Bright corner dining area for 4 • 6’x6’ walk-in clothes closet/office area? • Built-in media & storage wall cabinets • Deeded indoor parking, no pets or rentals
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• Gorgeous view to False Creek & English Bay •Renovated concrete Jr 1 BR spa-bath, jetted tub • New granite & stainless st kitch, tile backsplash • Built-in granite dining bar, custom storage cabs • Office area + entertainment wall incl. flat screen TV • Rooftop pool. No pets. Rental o.k. See video!!
1250 Burnaby St.
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• Top floor townhouse entrance off roof garden • 865 st 1& den (perfect for guests/office) • Spacious loft-style feel w/9’ ceilings • Cool plan w/curved wall, clerestory windows • Open plan Kitch/living/dining great room • Cozy gas FP, skylight in entry, arched windows • Engineered walnut floors throughout • 4 pce spa-bath with sep shower & deep soaker tub • Handy 2 pce guest bath/pedestal sink, tumbled tile • 7’x7’ outdoor balcony + 3’x8’ green thumb balcony • Rainscreened. 1 parking, storage, 2 pets ok NR • Available immediately. Must see video
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$299,000
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• 722 sf one BR + open den (FEELS LIKE 800 sf) • 24’ x 12’ Entertainers’ Living/dining room • separate 7’ x 7’ flex/office or area for kitch expansion • Crown moulding California shutters, oak HW floors • Tons of wall space for your book/art collection, cat ok • 1 secure parking, 1 storage, move in now. See video
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$449,900
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$239,900
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$225,000
SUTTON GROUP WEST COAST REALTY • 604-714-1700
#204-6080 East Boulevard
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Grant Gardner • 604.250.4351
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• updated condo in great Kerrisdale location. • extra large unit • top floor of a small building • 1 bed + Den • large updated kitchen and bathroom • Hardwood flooring
The Grant Gardner Team www.grantgardner.com BILL ANDREWS
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604-222-9590 • 604-433-2211
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$385,000
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#110 1928 NELSON ST. Lovely, ground level suite in West Park House, located West of Denman, 9 foot ceilings, spacious layout, larger 1 bedroom plan with a private 10'7 x 9'10 patio. Pantry, Insuite Laundry, well managed building that is fully Rainscreened. Quiet building, pets allowed (2) and rentals with restrictions. Walking distance to transit & shops on Denman, English Bay & Stanley Park.
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THE VANCOUVER COURIER • FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2010 Owner
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$859,900
Offices: 421 Pacific St. • 1030 Denman St. • 673 Abbott St. Visit us today! OPEN SAT 2-4
$715,000
Marketing Innovation Expertise West End Real Estate
NEW LISTING YALETOWN DECKS Rare townhouse style 2 level top floor end unit with sought after outdoor space near 500 sf of it! 2 Bdrms, 2 full baths, office nook, inste ldry, views to park & water from every room. Bonus flex room with windows on 3 sides! Open Sat 2-4, 289 Drake St. LIZ CARNEY 604-685-5951
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Beautifully updated home with 2 bdrms, 2 baths & flex space. Almost 1200 SF, water views & privacy of suburban setting. Solid rainscreened building, just steps to Canada Line, seawall & parks. Pets & rentals allowed. Open Sat 2-4, 1331 Homer St. ASHLEY AVINASHI 668-5898
See the difference at www.MyWestEndCondo.com
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$434,900
OPEN SAT 2-4
NEW LISTING
CORNER THE MARKET! A corner suite with bright exposure & great crossbreeze from full length windows. Quiet & privacy in concrete midrise only 1 common wall & large balcony to enjoy treetop, mountain & city light vistas. One & den or 2 bdrm, pet friendly with inste ldry, rainscreened. LIZ CARNEY 604-685-5951
$245,000
SEAWALL, BEACH & PARK!
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RAJ GUPTA OPEN SUN 2-3:30
MICHAEL LIPNITSKY $239,900
OPEN SAT 2-4
$469,000
Great location, stylish 1 bdrm in concrete bldg. Enjoy mountain & city views, new laminate floors, kitchen, leaded glass doors plus many built-ins. Purchase with 5% downpayment. View @ www.condoplace.com Open Sat 2-4, 1534 Harwood St. CAM FOSTER 778-231-8555 $468,000
THOMAS PARK TEAM IS THE TOP PRODUCING TEAM FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER, 2010
WEST OF DENMAN
Lovely studio ste at the heritage designated Electra. Bright south exposure looks to the pretty park setting at Wall Centre. Well designed open floor plan, 9 ft floor to ceiling windows. Laundry & storage just across the hall. Prime downtown location. Full amenities. Open Sun 2-3:30, 989 Nelson St. GERI MURRIN 604-685-5951
$299,900
$289,900
Prime location, steps from renowned Stanley Park & English Bay. This is a lovely reno'd 1 bdrm NE cnr "view" unit in a 27 story problem free building! Absolutely nothing to do but move in & enjoy all that this vibrant West End community offers. Easy to Show. GERI MURRIN 604-685-5951
NEW LISTING @ THE ELECTRA
Nestled in the best West End location! This freshly updated 2 bdrm, 1 bath home is movein ready. Moments to the beach, park, shops & schools! The proud owners of the Sandpiper keep an immaculate bldg. Sweet serenity & peace of mind! Open Sat 2-4, 1740 Comox St. DEAN WILKINS 604-813-7999
ELECTRA - 2 BDRM, 2 BATH
Fabulous views from this SE exposed corner 2 bdrm, 2 bath at the ever popular Electra. Well designed open floorplan & floor to ceiling windows give this unit an even larger feel than its 808 SF. Storage is huge, laundry just steps away on same floor, just a lovely home! Easy to show. GERI MURRIN 604-685-5951
$428,800
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2 BDRM, 1 BATH SOLD ... IN 2 WEEKS!
Fabulous 1 bdrm in perfect condition. Just move in & enjoy this vibrant downtown neighbourhood. Open floor plan to maximize space. Floor to ceiling windows maximize light! Engineered maple floors thru-out. Designer colours. Gorgeous city views from this 16th floor home. Full amenities. GERI MURRIN 604-685-5951
GLORIOUS GARDEN VIEW AT THE SANDPIPER
Beautiful 2 bdrm, 1 bath ste in Yaletown. This bright unit offers inste ldry, office & den. Very open plan, no waste space unit. Bldg amenities offer exercise room, 1 indoor pool, hot tub, beautiful garden, meeting room & quiet library. Steps to Yaletown, Robson St, library & skytrain. RAJ GUPTA 604-835-2477
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