west vancouver real estate weekly dec 2

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“THE EDGEWATER” - West Vancouver’s Premier Waterfront

Magnificent 2 level townhouse overlooking the sea wall with spectacular ocean views. This beautifully appointed luxury home offers exceptional quality and detail throughout. Featuring a gorgeous international kitchen, adjoining conservatory/eating area and cozy

family room. Large formal rooms overlook the ocean. Upstairs a large master suite, guest suite, and den. 3 wonderful ocean side terraces. The building features a sensational indoor swimming pool and exercise gym, library, and concierge staff.

#101-2288 Bellevue Avenue, West Vancouver $3,395,000

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LIONEL LORENCE

LLLLLLL#200-1455 BELLEVUE AVENUE, WEST VANCOUVER / VISIT COLOUR PHOTOS & FLOOR PLANS @ WWW.LIONELLORENCE.COM

LIONEL LORENCE604.644.3700

CLAYTON LORENCE604.644.0500

LIONEL LORENCE

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It’s the experience!LL

#802-133 E Esplanade Ave. North Van $2,185,000

• Brand new luxury building • 1621 sqft, 3 bdrm + den • Waterfront, SW Corner • Exceptional quality • City & Harbour views

Something New & What A Ride

160 Sunset Drive, Lions Bay $1,050,000

• Private Cul-de-sac • 3480 sqft

• 4 bed, 3.5 bath

• Bonus Artist Studio! • Sensational Ocean Views

Start Your day With an Ocean Paradise

70 Lions Bay Ave. Lions Bay $3,250,000

• Lions Bay Waterfront • 17,000 sqft property • Ocean & mountain views • Rancher, 2039 sqft

• Swimming pool

Fantastic Sunsets & Level Beach Waterfront

1770 29th St. West Van $2,850,000

• Custom Built • Altamont, contemporary • 20,000 sqft property • 4269 sqft, 3 levels

• 4 bedrms, Den

There’s Magic in Altamont

4999 Meadfeild Wynd, West Van $2,950,000

• Headland Park

• Hollingsworth Design

• 3,283 sqft 3 bdrm, 3 bthrm

• Outstanding Ocean Views

• Coming soon

You Can’t Imagine All The Fun Before You

2422 Hyannis Drive, North Van $929,000

• Desirable Upper Blueridge

• 60 x 135 property

• Great Family Home

• Baden Powell Trails

• Blueridge Elementary

Tranquility


• Headland Park




• Coming soon

Beauty Beyond Your Dreams

#303-2242 Marine Dr. West Van $765,000

• Oceanic Gardens • 914 sqft Penthouse • Only 14 suites

• 2 bedrm, 2 bathrm • Wonderful ocean views

Are You In The Mood??

SOLD

2379 Constantine Place, West Van New Price $3,850,000

• Whitby Estates • Spectacular city views • Custom built in 2001 • Elevator, 3 levels • 13,179 sqft property

Luxury With Immense Passion

SOLD


• Headland Park




• Coming soon

Can You Imagine This Luxury


LIONEL LORENCE




LIONEL LORENCE

RE/MAX

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1165 Haywood Ave. West Van $2,195,000

• Ambleside location • Custom build in 2006 • 3,702 sqft 3 level home • Exceptional detail • Spectacular home

Spring, Summer, Fall & Us

6008 Eagleridge Dr. West Van $2,950,000

• Modern contemporary • Re-designed

• By Brian Hemingway • 4775 sqft, ocean views • 3 level, swimming pool

Steaming Hot With Fantastic Views & Design

1723 Medwin Place, North Van New Price $879,000

• Cul-de-sac rancher

• 7200 sqft property

• 3 bedrm, 2 bathrm

• Bonus Upstairs Of ce

• Private Back Yard Oasis

You Can’t Imagine

SOLD

1840 Naomi Place, North Van $1,999,000

• Deep Cove Waterfront • Deep water moorage

• 11,000 sqft property • Breathtaking views • 3055 sqft, 4 bedrms

Hottest Waterfront With A Fantastic Dock

#6E-111 18th Street, West Van $2,500,000

• Seawalk Place

• Premiere waterfront

• 1557 sqft 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm

• Fantastically redone

• SE corner suite

Raising Your Sensations

#1102-1485 W 6th St., Vancouver $1,265,000

• $700,000 interest free loan

• 1300 sqft penthouse

• False Creek views

• 2 bdrms, 2 bathrms

• Steps to Granville Island

$700,000 Free Interst Agreement for Sale

#4004-1011 W Cordova St. Vancouver $1,675,000

• The Fairmont Paci c Rim • 1307 sqft apartment

• 2 bedrms, 2 bathrms • Luxurious details • South West city views

Farimont Luxury Residence

SOLD

22 Ocean Point Drive, West Van $1,239,000

• Ocean Point Villas

• 2,885 sqft 3 levels

• 3 bedrms & 4 bathrms

• Exclusive Waterfront

• Private Dock & Tennis Court

Oceans 22 A New LifestyleNEW

LISTING

5924 Eagleridge Dr. West Van $1,995,000

• Architecturally designed • Ocean & mountain views • 19,000 sqft property • 3835 sqft home

• 3 bdrms, 3 bths

Arizona Sand Stone Refl ections

5912 Eagleridge Dr. West Van $750,000

• Building site • Eagleridge area

• Great views • 25,000 sqft property • Cul-de-sac of ne homes

Just Do It for Yourself


LIONEL LORENCE




LIONEL LORENCE

RE/MAX

®


#624-289 Alexander St, Vancouver $1,799,000

• Edge Harbourfront Lofts

• 1400 sqft, 2 levels

• 600 sqft terrace

• Meticulously Redesigned


Sky’s The Limit

#1704-5899 Wilson Ave, Burnaby $449,000

• Bosa’s Paramount II

• Only 6 suites per oor!


• North, South & West Views

• Steps to Metrotown

Only At The Top

Address & Price Upon Request

Central World Class Waterfront• 30,500 sq ft property

• 400 sq ft of waterfront

• 4 bedrm, 3 baths

• Breathtaking Views

• Amazing opportunity

#3006-1011 W Cordova St. Vancouver $779,000

• Trendy Coal Harbour • 742 sqft apartment

• 1 bedrm, 1 bathrm • Luxurious details • South West city views

Fairmont Pacifi c Rim Residence

#217-2222 Castle Drive, Whistler $875,000

• Castle Drive Estates


• Gorgeous Mountain Views

• Private Hot Tub

• Perfect Whistler Getaway!

Picture Perfect Whistler GetawayNEW

LISTING NEW

LISTING

6261 Taylor Dr. West Van $4,190,000

Unique Waterfront Paradise• West Van Waterfront • 21,000 sqft property • 2352 sqft home

• 2 levels • 3 bedrms

890 Anderson Cr., West Van (New Listing) $2,150,000

• Sentinel Hill Tudor

• Unobstructed city views

• Elegantly appointed

• 3 levels, 5 bdrms, media rm

• 11,765 sqft property

The City at Your Feet

SOLD

768 Grand Boulevard, North Van $1,799,000

A Dream Come True• Completely rebuilt in 2009 • Corner property w/ views • 3800 sqft home

• 3 level, 4 bdrms • Self-contained in-law suite

SOLD

575 E 17th Street, North Van $1,679,000

• 3,345 sqft home

• Custom Built in 2010

• Corner 40 x 150 Property

• 4 bedrms, 5 bathrms

• 1 bedrm Legal Suite

Hosting a Party

4942 Meadfeild Rd. West Van $3,275,000

• No HST!

• Headland Park • Architecturally designed • Built 2007, 3981 sqft 3 bedrm + den, 4 bathrm

Style of Every Precious Moment


Vancouver’s TOP 10% of all REALTORS® since 2008

KASHA RIDDLEREBGV

Tremendous, rare opportunity to build a new luxury residence on an exceptionally large .56 acre lot in a prime Upper Ambleside location. This very private & bright gently sloped lot (82’x297’) offers partial Ocean view and a park like setting for your future dream home. The existing house is liveable however value mainly in land. Excellent holding property in a quiet location.

RIDDLE kriddle.com 604.803.7070Zygmunt Riddle

Managing Broker604.868.7070

1655 Ross Road offered @ $819,000JUST LISTED AND SOLD BY KASHA

HAPPY BUYER BRIAN CHOI & SELLER VERONIKA WEISS

“Kasha was the listing agent and also representing us as a dual agency agent. Her service was very detailed and sophisticated. She walked through all the process at our speed and answered every little inquiry we had in professional way. As a dual agency agent, Kasha knew exactly what buyers and sellers needed and she was able to close the deal with smile on both parties. We were extremely pleased with her service and the outcome.”

JUST LISTED 1735 Mathers Ave @ $1,325,000OPEN SAT/SUN 2-4

16-5110 Alderfeild Pl offered @ $1,349,000 334 Moyne Drive offered @ $1,195,000

Rarely available 3 BDRM, over 2600 SQ FT detached luxury townhome in a quiet and prestigious Edenshaw. A wonderful treasure in an exclusive neighborhood of Caulfeild Village!

Renovated rancher residence with skylights galore! This unique home is situated on a very private, quiet, sunny & large 12 000 sq ft lot that is level, fenced & gated.

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Stunning internationally acclaimed Hulbert architect-designed 5400 s.f. 4/5 bedroom 6 bathroom contemporary on a private forested 1.27 acre Rockridge Estate with breathtaking panoramic ocean and city views, huge outdoor pool, hot tub, bbq area, cabana and patio.

Beautiful, timeless cathedral entry with spiral steps to 3 bedroom one level living nestled amid 14000sq.ft gardens. Oversize storage room&double garage off foyer. Heavy shake roof 2000, Lennox furnace 2001,hot water tank 2008.This gracioushome is perfect for entertain-ing with sunfi lled, private wrap-around deck and patio, huge picture windows, large kitchen with family room opening out to private deck and natural setting. Fantastic open plan sunken living room with woodburning fi replace and raised dining area with access to deck & fl ooded with sunshine. Good sized bedrooms, very generous sized main bathroom & roomy laundry/ironing room. Master suite is southfacing with large ensuite & huge skylight. Just close the door and enjoy!

4230 Rockridge Cres., Rockridge, West Vancouver$3,788,000 MLS®#V848432

3895 Southridge, Bayridge, West Vancouver$1,095,000 MLS®# V859107

4311 Erwin Drive, Cypress, West Vancouver

$1,125,000 MLS®#V836176

4650 Rutland Road, Caulfeild, West Vancouver

$1,395,000 MLS®# V848513

6266 St. Georges Avenue, Gleneagles, West Vancouver

$1,139,000 MLS®# V845193

541 Tempe Crescent, Upper Lonsdale, North Vancouver

$999,000 MLS®#V847286

Wow! Just under 4000 sq. ft. Bright spacious 4 bedroom tudor style classic,fabulous family home with large bedrooms up including master suite. Cross hall formal living room/dining rooms off grand foyer, a spiral staircase. Large open plan kitchen and family room with new (08) stainless steel appliances & fi replace. Opens out to large deck & mountain views. Lower level one bedroom suite plus games room & rec room.Furnace & Hot Water tank (2009). Suite (2007). Great value here.

5809 Marine Drive, Eagleridge, West Vancouver

$1,188,000 MLS®# V847808

Calling all Artists - SEMI-WATERFRONT opportunity! Your own private ‘Shangri-La’ 2 bedroom cottage & 3 storey cedar & glass artists studio, high above W.V Yacht Club & Marina over rocky cliffs to sea, sky & Arbutus trees.

2 Beach Dr, Furry Creek, West Vancouver

$869,000 MLS®# V838385

Peace and tranquility, this gorgeous & bright 2500 sq.ft. 2 bedroom & den, 4 bathroom townhome has peek-a-boo ocean views of breath-taking Howe Sound, and your own backyard. A mere 20 min drive from West Van.

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30. Park Royal ★ 1,298,000 566 Esquimalt Ave ...................... Sat&Sun2-4

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#101–123 E19TH ST. NORTH VANCOUVER LP: $274,500

Shakun Jhangiani604.725.9179

NORTHSHORE

CALL TO VIEW!FULLY RENOVATED, new hard-wood fl oors, new kitchen, w full height cabinets, stainless steel appliances, quartz counter-tops, built in hide away offi ce + more. Great building. NEW ROOF, plumbing epoxy lined, new boiler, new hallway exhaust fans n more. WHEEL CHAIR access, underground parking, workshop, storage locker, SAUNA, & FREE LAUNDRY facilities. NO PETS/NO RENTALS. Strata fee $201.13 MLS®#V856870

#204-1401 Lonsdale Avenue, North Vancouver, B.C. V7M 2H9

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Prudential Sussex Realty 2397 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, B.C. V7V 1K9

566 Esquimalt Avenue, West Vancouver(Park Royal/Cedardale Area)

This charming elegant 2 storey plus basement home is truly one-of-a-kind. It’s situated on over 8,000 square feet lush landscaped garden & surrounded by greenery with a gorgeous sun-drenched back yard. This beautiful home features a bright & spacious, south facing 4 bedroom on the upper oor plus Kitchen, living, dinning, family room & nook on the main oor. Located in a Cul-de-sac, walking distance to Park Royal Mall, Schools, Transportation, Trails & much more.

Asking only $1,298,000Call Dora at 604.722.2195 to schedule a showing.

New Listing

Selling Luxury Real EstateCell: 604.722.2195E-Mai l : do ra@dorabe rgen .com

OPEN SAT/SUN 2:00-4:00

John Stanger604.916.6139

email: [email protected]

MORE PHOTOS [email protected] JOHN 604.926-8933

AMBLESIDEUNINTERRUPTED VIEWS

Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in trouble free, pet friendly building. Only two suites per fl oor. Features include oak hardwood parquet fl oor-ing - porcelain tiled bathrooms and kitchen with mosaic tile back splash, top qual-ity custom made cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A custom designed gas fi replace with cherry wood mantle and marble hearth. Enjoy spec-tacular views of the harbour and Stanley Park from a spacious south facing covered balcony. Barbecues are o.k. See more photos at [email protected]

#801-1455 Duchess Avenue

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WELCOME!!OPEN SUN 2-4

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2058 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver

335 East Keith Rd, North Vancouver

$749,000

$749,000

You Can Be Home For Christmas. Don’t let the address fool you -the entrance is off 21st St! This practical family home (2130sqf) is in a quiet child friendly cul-de-sac,conveniently located to amenities, good schools, Park Royal and Downtown. The welcoming entrance leads to a spacious kitchen. Upstairs, the 3 bedrooms feature space and beautiful high quality laminate oors. Step out on the big deck and you will nd yourself enjoying the fresh air and mountain views. The 1 bedroom suite downstairs with separate entrance, is the ideal mortgage helper. This home has been well cared for and has many upgrades including new decks, upgraded oors,kitchen bathrooms, fresh paint. If you are looking for a home to raise your family this could be the one. Call for your private viewing.

At last here is a home that hits the jackpot on all key factors - the location is great, the layout is free- owing and the size is ideal for a family. Welcome to 335 E Keith Road - As soon as you enter, you will know that this home is one of a kind - very special. It simply oozes space, light and good vibes. Private, yet centrally located, sunny and quiet, this fabulous 4bdrms,4baths duplex can accommodate your family, including the in-laws. The quality nishing throughout, vaulted ceilings, granite countertops, welcoming living room with cozy replace, open plan perfect for entertainment, are all features of a home that has it all. It also features one of those cheerful kitchens with beautiful maple cabinets, stylish black granite countertops and lots of space, that work like a magnet when you have a party- it is the hub of all activities. One of the rituals you will fall into almost immediately is meeting the day with a cup of coffee on the balcony adjacent to the kitchen. And is not hard to imagine you at your dining table enjoying your dinner looking at the city lights just like you do when you are in a high end restaurant. The view is with you even when you go to bed - the master bedroom offers the golden glow of the city lights as well. The walk-out basement with an in-law suite (9’ ceilings) and fully fenced patio is also a bonus. If you treasure comfort, privacy and urban care free living right in the vibrant Lower Lonsdale and you are ready- to act Buyer, you will most likely be the next owner. Call Vessie to view. You will like what you see!

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John Stanger604.916.6139

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MORE PHOTOS [email protected] JOHN 604.926-8933

AMBLESIDEUNINTERRUPTED VIEWS

Beautifully renovated 2 bedroom, 2 bath apartment in trouble free, pet friendly building. Only two suites per fl oor. Features include oak hardwood parquet fl oor-ing - porcelain tiled bathrooms and kitchen with mosaic tile back splash, top qual-ity custom made cherry wood cabinets and stainless steel appliances. A custom designed gas fi replace with cherry wood mantle and marble hearth. Enjoy spec-tacular views of the harbour and Stanley Park from a spacious south facing covered balcony. Barbecues are o.k. See more photos at [email protected]

#801-1455 Duchess Avenue

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WELCOME!!OPEN SUN 2-4

ASKING $989,000

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