Welcome to the blog section. In this blog I’ll be posting about what is happening around my neighbourhood (Yaletown & False Creek North), Vancouver luxury real estate, real estate and related issues. If you have any suggestions, please let me know, have fun.
902-1515 Homer St., Yaletown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 3E8.
Exceptional, try to find this combination anywhere! Private oversized double garage plus sun drenched SW exposure right on the water's edge, at the perfect height. Large entertainment size deck, 4 baths, 3rd bedroom as den / office. Brazilian cherry hardwood throughout main living area with rich carpeting in the bedrooms. A very sophisticated spacious home both in its layout & finishing, with floor to ceiling windows, designer touches, with the very finest of detailing & kitchen appliances to thrill every gourmet chef. Private Club Soleil Perhaps the best of all the private Condo facilities an Oasis of Amenities!
*Displayed price was the actual "asking price" and may not be the actual price for which the property sold. Condos are located in the " Downtown Vancouver" area, including "Coal Harbour" and "Yaletown".
PANORAMA Just approved for rezoning. Soon to be a new landmark in the Cambie neighbourhood at Pacific and Smythe. Pre-register: http://concordpacific.com/pnelson/
Get into the spirit of the season while feeling good at the same time. 100% of donations will go directly to Elsie Roy After School Programs. Pickups rides will take place just outside the Roundhouse and Urban Fare on Davie Street. Look for the sandwich board and balloons. First come first serve. pdf details
Times: 2:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays - December 10th - 18th & Friday the 23rd.
This spectacular and magnificent, completely re-done, waterfront Penthouse offers top quality finishing's throughout and is the perfect home for individuals looking for more than the average run of the mill space. 360 degree views, 5234 sqft of interior space & a combined 1125 sqft of outdoor space, this home will please the most prestigious buyer. Offering 3 large bedrooms, den, entertainment sized dining, living & family rooms (25' ceilings), gourmet kitchen, wine cellar and so much more. The Master Bedroom has a huge walk-in closet/dressing area and a spa inspired ensuite you've never seen the likes of before. 4 parking, storage, rooftop hot tub - there is so much here to see.
Name of Building: Aquarius
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 7(5F/2H)
Grand total area: 5,234 sqft + 1,125 sqft of outdoor space
Asking price: $7,980,000
Listing info courtesy of Century 21 In Town Realty and Angell Hasman
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Planning what to do on Halloween night? Yaletown will bring together trick or treaters once again on October 31st from around 3:30pm until the children are finished (usually 6:30pm). Expect to be immersed with more than 500 children that arrive to haunt Yaletown.Joining the children this year will be roving music makers in the heritage district from 4pm until 5pm.
Other fun activities in Yaletown include: Great Pumpkin Giveaway @ Century 21 In Town Realtysupporting Easter Seals When: Saturday October 22nd, 12:00pm to 5:00pm Where: CENTURY 21 In Town Realty, 421 Pacific St Pumpkins are by donation, min $5.00 per, and all donations go to the Easter Seals.
Pumpkin Carving Contest @ Society When: Sunday October 30th, 4:00pm to 6:00pm Where: Society Restaurant, 1257 Hamilton St A $5 donation to Union Gospel Mission gets you a pumpkin for your ghoulish creations. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places. Call Society at (604) 629-8800 for more information.
Childrens' Pumpkin carving @ The Flying Pig When: Sunday October 30th, 10:30am to 2:30pm Where: The Flying Pig, 1168 Hamilton St Email The Flying Pig in advance to order a pumpkin and join children at the communal table to carve your unique creation.
Halloween Festival @ Yaletown Roundhouse Community Centre When: October 31st, 4:30pm to 7:30pm Where: Indoors, Yaletown Roundhouse (181 Roundhouse Mews) Includes free photos by Yaletown Photography
2501-1383 Marinaside Cr, Yaletown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
THE COLUMBUS PENTHOUSE: 360 degree views from this world class 2 level, plus loft, 6 bedroom, 7 bathroom residence offering approximatelly 6350 sqft of elegant living with floor to ceiling windows, wrap around terraces, separate summer kitchen, and spectacular views in every direction. Located in this most prestigious building with full concierge, indoor pool and parking for 4 cars. Absolutely magnificent.
The Comox-Helmcken Greenway connects Stanley Park to False Creek and is part of the City Greenway and regional greenways network, which connects New Westminster, Burnaby and Vancouver along the Central Valley Greenway.
The Comox-Helmcken Greenway:
promotes active transportation and mobility for people from the ages of 8 to 80 and all ability levels
creates places for people to meet and socialize and connects important destinations
contributes to a vibrant community and a healthy lifestyle
The Comox-Helmcken Greenway was adopted by City Council in the 1995 Vancouver Greenways Plan (part of the original 14 City Greenways network) and 2002 Downtown Transportation Plan.(page 48 - Parkway - Helmcken and Comox streets)
The Route
The 2002 Downtown Transportation Plan included recommendations approved by Council to guide development of the Greenway along the preferred route alignment of Comox Street and Helmcken Street. This was a result of feedback from the community about the quiet, well treed residential character of Comox Street with its important connections to historic Mole Hill and Nelson Park and Yaletown, Seaside Greenway and False Creek Ferries.
In order to meet the objective of providing a route which is accessible to people from the ages of 8 to 80, the route will split at the intersection of Helmcken and Richards streets. You can choose to continue along Helmcken through historic Yaletown with its sloping brick sidewalks, which can be more challenging to use for people who are less mobile, or follow Richards Street, south to Drake Street, and then south along Drake Street to the Seaside Greenway at False Creek if you're less mobile or cycling.
1101-633 Kinghorne Mews BB, Icon II in Yaletown, Vancouver, British Columbia
World class setting. Spectacular False Creek waterfront overlooking George Wainborn Park, connected to Granville Island by seabus. This sub-penthouse at the ICON II is one of those opportunities that are seldom available. Almost 2600 SF of interior luxurious space with outstanding views, combined with a panoramic 500 SF terrace. 3 bedrooms 2 ample walk in closets all ensuite. Large home style living room & dining room. Gourmet kitchen with granite centre island & counters, including a 6-burner gas stove & oven, Viking Bosch & Faber appliances. Gas fireplace with stone mantel, high ceilings throughout, central A/C, 2 parking stalls,over sized storage locker. 24 hours concierge, Club like facilities.
Name of Building: Icon II
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3.5
Grand total area: 2,558 sqft
Asking price: $ 3,800,000
Listing info courtesy of Sutton Group West Coast Realty
1501-1099 Marinaside Cr, Yaletown, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 2Z3
A spectacular Penthouse. A gorgeous 45ft Yacht & Breathtaking Views, this is truly luxurious living at its finest. This phenomenal home sits atop one of Marinaside's finest buildings, with unobstructed views of the Marina, False Creek and the City; this home has it all. Luxuriously appointed with over height ceilings, Bosch stainless appliances, cherry wood flooring, granite counter, and a 5 piece Master En-suite fit for a king.Enjoy entertaining on the fabulous 500sq/ft rooftop patio with views as far as the eye can see. To top it all off, keep an eye on your yacht from your suite as it's parked in your boat slip all just a stone's throw from Yaletown & Vancouver's finest amenities. Yacht & Boat slip included!
Name of Building: Marinaside Resort
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Grand total area: 1,421 sqft
Asking price: $4,000,000
Listing info courtesy of Rennie & Associates Realty
3602-455 Beach Cr. in Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6Z 3E5.
Stunning 2,200 sq ft PENTHOUSE with $800K in upgrades. 360 degree VIEWS from False Creek and English Bay all the way to Vancouver Island. This home features 1,260 sq ft of fabulous outdoor living area including the 2011 Grand Prize Winning Sundeck - "Best Renovated Outdoor Space", a $250,000 oasis of soapstone tile, rooftop water canal with waterfall, cedar pergola, and custom gas firewall. Interior upgrades must be seen. Powder coated window frames. Solid core "Sapele" African hardwood doors, frames, baseboards + window sills throughout. "Sapele" ceiling panels in LR, DR, MBR, hallway + kitchen. Viking + KitchenAid S/S appliances. Central A/C. Club VIVA - the City's best amenities. Incl children's play area.
Name of Building: Parkwest
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 3 (2F/1H)
Grand total area: 2,201 sqft + 1,260 sqft patio.
Asking price: $3,675,000
Listing info courtesy of Prompton Real Estate Serv. Inc.
Located at 1168 Hamilton St. there’s a new restaurant called The Flying Pig, I love the name and the logo, I haven't had a chance to try it, but I heard that they serve an amazing Banana Split and that it is prepared on your table by one of the owners I really want to try it.
I was yesterday the The New Oxford, one of my favourite hangout places in Yaletown. If you love meat, you should go there on Thursdays when the special of the day is Steak and Frites ($13), my favourite. Also, Guinness beer on Thursdays is only $5.
The 4th annual Outdoor Movie Night in David Lam Park is scheduled for August 21st. Once the sun sets, the film will be projected onto a huge 40 foot by 20 foot screen in the park.
Last year's event feature drew thousands of friends and customers into the park. Although David Lam Park will be only partially available due to construction, we expect a great turnout once again for a family-friendly movie!
Steps to the Seawall & nestled between George Wainborn & David Lam Parks this flawless 3-bedroom home is on 2 levels and has its own private 2-car garage. Boasting 2,474 SqFt of gorgeous space that features the most discerning finishing's you'll find out there. There are 12'+ ceilings on both levels & completely unobstructed views of False Creek from all windows or from the 800 SqFt of combined outdoor living space. The stunning kitchen features a complete Miele appliance package & the large dining/living rooms are perfect for entertaining. Above you will find 2 BDRMs + the stunning MBDRM that has a private patio, 6-star quality ensuite & spacious walk-in closets. The building features 24-hours concierge, pool, yoga room & more.
Name of Building: Erickson, 1576 Homer Mews, Yaletown, Vancouver, B.C., V6Z 3A8
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3 (2F/1H)
Grand total area: 2,474 sqft
Asking price: $5,888,000
Listing info courtesy of Century 21 in Town Realty
Celebrating Vancouver’s 125th birthday, the Yaletown Business Improvement Association (YBIA) has commissioned new benches for Yaletown.
Come take a look! The “Rail Benches” are installed along Mainland Street, between Helmcken and Nelson. The benches are created from reclaimed warehouse beams from Yaletown. To tie in Yaletown’s history, the benches were designed to be reminiscent of past Yaletown industries, as a warehouse district and rail yard. The benches installed on June 21st were created by the City of Vancouver’s Manitoba Works Yard. Although primarily fabricated from wood, the craftsmen also incorporated railway steel, railway spikes, and metal washers recovered from the old beams.
The old beams had looked like this:
The new “Rail Benches” look like this:
Coming soon! More benches of different designs to be installed along Hamilton Street.
Great location, North of 4th, steps to beach, Tennis & Yacht Clubs at Jericho Beach & 4th Avenue shops & restaurants. High ceiling, granite countertops,...
I really want to try it.
