Naturally, I get to drive around quite a bit and so I am always excited to see new, contemporary homes being built. We are lucky to live in an amazing location with challenging but stunning topography that I feel, deserves outstanding world class architecture.
One of my favorite architects, Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig architects, is virtually a local, but to my knowledge has not yet been commissioned to design a residence here on the North Shore. If you are thinking of building, maybe you should give him a call...if you are still looking for the right lot to build on then of course you should call me.
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Not exactly M.J.'s home, but the plush Los Angeles mansion where the world's most famous pop star died is on sale for $23.9 million.
The 17,000 sq. ft. 7-bedroom, 13-bathroom property, described as the centrepiece of an “elegant and sophisticated French chateau estate,” includes its own movie theater, a gym and a pool. Sounds like better value than some homes for sale in West Vancouver!
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I just returned from Portland following a short Spring Break getaway with my family, and as a dedicated "foodie" I was absolutely blown away by the mind boggling array of food trucks to choose from in and around the city. Unfortunately there were not enough days in our break to get around to trying all the ones that caught my eye and appetite! So the next time they ask me "the reason for my visit" at the border crossing I'm going to reply "food carts"!
If you too, are a fan of food carts or trucks then good news is brought to us via Tourism Vancouver's informative, multi-author blog: Inside Vancouver in an interesting article: Food Carts in Vancouver parks by Summer 2012? By Taraneh
Modernism Week is filled with a variety of events including architectural tours, films, lectures, an architectural symposium, educational events, and chic, fun parties in cool mid-century modern homes and boutique hotels. For more info and to visit the website click here, If you would like to know more about contemporary homes here on the North Shore, just give me a call: 604 218 2903.
I just sold this perfect 2450 Sq. ft. townhouse property in Seascape court, West Vancouver. World class, panoramic ocean views from all floors and decks. List price $836,000. For those of you who don't know; Seascapes is a small development of townhouses just five minutes drive from Caulfeild mall & Rockridge high school. If you would like to know more about property in the Seascapes community just give me a call. 604 218 2903
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This exquisite family home, located in sought-after Eagle Harbour, faces west, overlooking West Vancouver Yacht Club. Tastefully renovated in 2009, there is 3,573 sq. ft. of living space over 3 levels. The main floor includes lounge/living rooms and kitchen that open out onto sunny west facing decks with marina views, along with a separate breakfast nook and formal dining room. Four bedrooms upstairs include an elegant master with vaulted ceilings, a spa-like ensuite and a private balcony. The lower level features a family room and guest/nanny suite with separate garden entrance. A quiet location, just steps to the beach, local trails and parks, marinas and Eagle Harbour elementary school, five minutes to Gleneagles community centre and golf course, Caulfeild shopping and Rockridge high school. Offered @ $1,798,000
My clients who are building in Bonnie Bay have finally started to have something show above ground! So I will have to change the title to the Re-appearing house!
After nearly a year of planning, design and securing the appropriate building permits. They have now gone from a rough, "blasted" whole in the ground, as seen in my previous post on the subject to pouring the concrete for the ground floor.
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