‘888 Beach’ is a well-maintained 33 story tower with great amenities like an indoor pool, exercise centre, a sauna, and steam room. From an ideal waterfront setting, residents are in close proximity to the seawall, restaurants, grocery stores and the Granville Island ferry. Protected by the Courtyard residences that enclose and protect the site, residents can find an inner courtyard garden oasis with a pond.
‘888 Beach’ welcomes rentals and 1 dog or two cats.
Completed in 2011, ‘Sunrise Views’ is a townhouse development by Tatton Developers. With just 10 homes on Franklin Street and Semlin Drive, ‘Sunrise Views’ is the ideal spot and community for a growing family. Each of the homes is features open floor plans, great finishings, spacious courtyards, and mountain views.
Residents of ‘Sunrise Views’ are close proximity to a number of shops, cafes, and parks like Pandora Park, Callister Park as well as the PNE.
‘Vita at Symphony Place’ was developed by Solterra Development Coporation and completed in 2009. Architecture was by Merrick Architecture. Amenities include concierge, gym, hottub, sauna/steam, landscaped podium courtyard, and bike room. Plus, it’s across the street from a brand new park designed by DIALOG at Richards and Smithe (northeast corner). Pets (2) and rentals (minimum 6 months) welcome.
Symphony Place:
The 360-unit, twin tower project reinforces a distinctive urban character for downtown Vancouver, complimenting City development objectives for the area, while responding creatively in a site-specific manner to several important development constraints and opportunities.
It also seeks to reinforce neighbourhood development objectives through provision of a significant parking amenity and public artwork for the people of Vancouver, and contributes significantly toward the provision of the second phase of Emery Barnes Park, located in proximity to the development. (Source: http://merrickarch.com/work/dolce-vita-symphony-place/)
Awards:
2011 REBGV Commercial Building Merit Award Mixed-Use – Commercial / Residential
Gold Georgie Award for Best Multi-Family High Rise Development
Gold Georgie Award for High Rise Residential Community of the Year
Gold Georgie Award for Best Interior Design Display Suite – Multi-Family
National SAM Awards – New Home Award – Multi-Family-Home Project Finalist
(Source: http://merrickarch.com/work/dolce-vita-symphony-place/)
The Sandpiper was built in 1976. It’s concrete construction and the heating is baseboard hot water – included in the maintenance fee. This freehold building has undergone some major upgrades including windows, exterior work, elevator modernization, and newer common areas. The building has a huge and beautiful garden space on the eastern portion of its large and valuable lot, including a vegetable garden and BBQ. There is also an amenity suite on the main floor that can be booked for parties. Pets are permitted and 15 rentals are allowed. Short term rentals are not permitted.
Located on the crossroads of Helmcken Street and Richards Street, ‘Robinson Tower’ can be found in a prime Downtown location and close to numerous restaurants, shops, parks and transit! Being on the edge of Yaletown provides a great advantage when it comes to being within walking distance from all the entertainment in the area while still having a bit of privacy.
Built in 1995 by Diamond Robinson Group Ltd, this concrete tower has 17 stories and features 133 units. Residents of 488 Helmcken Street have access to a fully equipped exercise room, secure store and bike lockers, a sauna room and an outdoor hot tub.
‘Residences at West’ was developed by Executive Group Development and features 43,000 square feet of fashionable retail space at street level. The building was built to achieve LEED Silver standards by the Canadian Green Building Council, which includes extensive green roof design and a sustainable rain water catchment system. Architecture was by Walter Francl Architects Inc. and interiors were designed by Atmosphere Interiors Vancouver. Amenities include an impressive fitness facility and residents’ lounge with individual spaces and high-speed wifi. There is also a daycare facility with 9,000 square feet of interior space and 9,000 square feet of exterior play area on the 6th floor podium level.
Rentals are welcome with a minimum lease term of three months. Pets are welcome, but to a maximum of two at max 40 lbs each (no vicious dog breeds).
The ‘Pomaria’ was developed by Qualex-LAndmark and completed in 2007. Amenities include a fitness centre, sauna & steam room,concierge & guest suite. Pets and rentals are welcome.
Located in the West End, ‘Pendrell Place’ was completed in 1981 as a 5 storey condo with 22 units.
Located in the crossroads of Homer Street and Pacific Street, Pacific Point overlooks False Creek, George Waiborn Park and David Lam Park and is just a few blocks away from numerous restaurants and grocery stores. Other than your traditional amenities, 1331 Homer Street – Pacific Point includes a beautiful courtyard with a fountain, a library and a billiards room.
Located near the crossroads of West 21st Avenue and Oak Street, ‘Oak Lane’ is situated in a great location just steps away from community centres, shops, parks and multiple transit stops. ‘Oak Lane’ was built in 1992 as a frame-wood construction with stucco exterior finishing. Today, the building has been fully rainscreened. There are 17 homes in this development and most of them feature large balconies, gas fireplaces as well as in-suite laundry. Pets are welcome at ‘Oak Lane’ so residents are able to welcome home a furry friend.
With only 50 homes, ‘Midtown Modern’ is one of Mount Pleasant’s most exclusive and contemporary developments. Each of the homes was designed to be spaciously smart and provide a fresh flow. The balconies at ‘Midtown Modern’ are spacious and the Penthouse units have rooftop decks that are accessible through a spiral staircase. With stunning mountain and city views from the top, this is truly the perfect spot to be year-round.
‘Midtown Modern’ is steps away from all the great shopping, restaurants, and amenities Mount Pleasant has to offer. This neighbourhood is known for having conserved an authentic community. Grab your bike or simply stroll down the street to your local coffee shop, bar, or butcher!
8 blocks from Main, 3 blocks from Broadway, and the future Skytrain station, ‘Oasis’ is greatly situated within the Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. This 3 level building with 23 units is well maintained and allows for 1 dog (20 lbs max) or 1 cat. Rentals with a minimum of a 4-month lease are also allowed in the building.
Residents of ‘Oasis’ also have access to a coin laundry room in the building with 2 washers and 2 dryers. The cost per machine is $1.75 and will have a refillable card option in the next few months.