Point Grey

Why BC Luxury Real Estate Appeals To Investors (Part Two)

Yet, despite the small share in total residential sales, the luxury real estate market boasts properties with the highest price tag in the country. The high price of the luxury real estate in British Columbia is usually associated with a particular lifestyle or recreational appeal. In this sense, British Columbia boasts many natural beauties and the vast oceanfront access to the Pacific. This has made the province highly attractive to homebuyers and property investors seeking lifestyle-associated leisure properties. Most demanded have been oceanfront or lakefront properties and condominiums with a view and access to the waterfront. Kelowna, which is located on the Okanagan Lake, has been attractive for its recreational and tourism appeal.

In the Greater Vancouver area, the most exclusive locations include Point Grey, UBC, Point Grey Road, Shaughnessy, West Vancouver’s Altamont, Dundarave, and British Properties (with upscale panoramic ocean and city views), and the waterfront. The most prestigious neighbourhoods in White Rock-South Surrey include Morgan Creek and Elgin/Chantrell. In Victoria, buyers seeking retirement or lifestyle properties are attracted to Esquimalt, Victoria West or Victoria Proper, where many properties offer a mix of exclusive, upscale waterfront units. Also popular are Oak Bay, Cordova Bay, Fairfield and Ten Mile Point. In Kelowna, lakefront properties carry the highest price tag. The most popular upscale neighbourhoods include Upper Mission, Lower Mission, Lakeview Heights, and Carr’s Landing.

Point Grey

4183 W 11th Ave, Vancouver (Sold)

new Point Grey house Sold @ 1,695,000 — Feb, 2009

Point Grey, brand new home crafted and designed by European builder. Fully landscaped yard featuring brick & stone walkways. Large open foyer leads to living room with warm stone feature fireplace & formal dining room. Dream kitchen is a Chef’s delight with Viking stainless steel, gas stove, large center island & fantastic size eating area. Entertaining size family room with second warm stone feature fireplace with French door level to brick patio and backyard. Upstairs are 3 bedrooms. Upper loft (office or 4th bedroom) with private rooftop deck with dramatic views of the water, city & mountains.

(2414 SQF house on 4026SQF lot. Double Garage)

Point Grey

3955 W 12th Ave, Vancouver (Sold)

Wonderful custom built VIEW house sold @ $2,900,000 – March, 2009

Custom built Point Grey view home on 47 X122 foot lot…The quality, the layout and the views are truly spectacular. The roof deck makes you feel like you are on top of the world… complete with hot tub and outdoor kitchen. Top floor features 3(or 4) spacious bedrooms with massive walk-in closet and spaensuite bathroom. Main floor has good flow and spacious principal rooms including a gourmet kitchen with family room. Lower lever included nanny quarters, guest bedroom plus a rec room ideal for kids.

Point Grey

Point Grey Beach

The quaint urban village, the quite residential community stand along West Tenth Avenue, the oceanic view… Combined all this with the wealthy mansion dwellers on the bluffs overlooking English Bay and the academics from nearby University of British Columbia and you have Point Grey.

Point Grey Beach Park is an extensive seaside park system. From Jericho Beach, it is a smooth 6km seaside path that stretches from the end of Spanish Bay to where Pacific Spirit Park begins.

The beach eventually becomes quieter and less crowded, as you journey further west. The shorelines are broad and sandy with wonderful scenic logs. There are picnic spots that are not crowded as well as concession stands for hot food, washrooms, telephones and numerous parking lots.

Even though it may be quieter as you head out west, you may not find yourself alone on these rich, untouched part of Vancouver if you go in the summer. Autumn and early winter is the best time to go if you wish want to be alone.

Point Grey

4129 W 14th Ave., Vancouver

Just sold in November 2009.

Seldom on the market, large 55×122 property in prestigious POINT GREY! Brand new Chateauesque style home [4,050 sf] for those who have been looking for decorative qualities, both inside & out. Close to both private & public schools with easy access to UBC, Pacific Spirit Park, trendy 10th Ave shopping & dining. Main floor has good flow & principal rooms with gourmet kitchen. 4 large bedrooms, 3 luxury bathrooms on 2nd floor. Lower level with 10 ft ceilings offers wet bar, spacious media room, guest bedroom & potential nanny’s quarter. No expenses spared & no details overlooked: designed drop ceiling & unique niches, A/C, HRV, pre-wiring for innovative SMART-house, full warranties. Huge 625 sf roof deck with views!

Listed by Amex Broadway West Realty

Point Grey

Luxury Real Estate Destination-West Point Grey

When it comes to luxury real estate in Western Canada, the city of Vancouver is the first location that comes to many people’s minds. This city is home to some of the most exclusive residential neighborhoods to be found in the province; these communities have generally come about as a combination of convenient location, scenic views, and nearby defining development. This is the case with West Point Grey, one of the western-most of Vancouver’s neighborhoods and a place where many buyers of luxury real estate have found a home to their satisfaction.

The neighborhood of West Point Grey is bordered on its north side by English Bay, an expansive body of water and an inlet of the Pacific ocean. On its other three sides, Point Grey borders the University Endowment Lands (UBC) , Kitsilano, Dunbar-Southlands and some of the city’s most beautiful parks and recreational areas.

Aside from its location on the shores of English Bay, West Point Grey’s appeal lies in the fact that it is the closest neighborhood to the campus of the University of British Columbia. The quick access to the school make it an ideal location for many of the faculty that work at the facility, as well as the first spot rising stars graduating from UBC are exposed to as their potential new Vancouver home.