Macdonald Realty Luxury Magazine - Winter 2013/2014

Cover: West Coast Contemporary 18 Lower Mainland 4 Victoria 22 Vol.1 No.4 Winter 2013/2014 Digital EditionLUXURYHOMESMacdonald Realty Showcasing BC’s Premier Listings ® macrealty.com 1®

A Message from Macdonald Realty Group 2013 marked another strong year including Chinese, and pricing information in dozens of currencies. Listing content is in luxury home sales for Macdonald shared on the Wall Street Journal’s online Realty Group (MRG), with 600+ sales real estate section, the UK magazine Coun- over $1M across British Columbia, trylife.co.uk, and several other affiliates including more than 70 sales valued sites. And to drive more traffic to the at $4M and above. Building on website, Luxury Portfolio does ongoing Macdonald Realty’s established track print advertising in a variety of inter- record of luxury home sales, our affil- national publications, including Unique iation with Luxury Portfolio gives us a Homes China and the Wall Street Journal unique marketing platform for homes Europe Edition. of distinction. Luxury Portfolio Inter- national provides multi-lingual, multi- We hope you enjoy this edition of channel marketing distribution for our Macdonald Realty Luxury Homes! luxury listings. Jonathan Cooper LuxuryPortfolio.com features luxury homes from over 30 countries, with VP Operations and Marketing content available in nine languages, Macdonald Realty Group, Inc. [email protected] facebook.com/MacdonaldRealty MacBlog www.macrealty.com/blog twitter.com/Macdonald_Rlty pinterest.com/Macrealty View Macdonald Realty LUXURY HOMES on your iPad On your iPad, visit www.macrealty.com/luxurymagazine Click on, Luxury Home Magazine for iPad Open the pdf with the iBook reader2 LMUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

Table of ContentsLUXURYHOMESMacdonald Realty WINTER 2013/2014Lower Mainland Lower Mainland Solds North Shore Solds 4 14 16CoverStory Victoria: West Coast Contemporary 18Victoria Victoria Solds 22 24Prices current as of January 10th, 2014Copyright©2014 Macdonald Realty Group Inc. macrealty.com 3

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Lower Mainland, BC3608 Quesnel DriveVancouver, BCWelcome to the latest contemporary masterpieceon the Westside of Vancouver. 3608 Quesnel Driveis a custom built home perched on a 6,395 squarefoot irregular corner view lot at West 20th Avenueand Quesnel Drive, in the heart of the Arbutusneighbourhood. Modern living is showcased in boththe inside and outside of this property.The house is 3,835 square feet over three levels. Themain floor is a completely open concept entertainersdream with kitchen, living room, dining room, sunkenTV lounge and view corner of folding doors out toyour feature patio. From both the main level andthe master bedroom above you have completelyunobstructed views of the Westside, Downtown,Burrard Inlet water and North Shore Mountains. Themain level additionally offers an office space andpowder room.As you enter your sun drenched southern exposedbackyard from this level you are greeted yet againwith a space that demands the gatherings of familyand friends. From expansive green space to the built-in BBQ and fire pit, you will be spending many nightsat home in this very private and secluded space.The stairway to the second level is a key architecturalfeature through the centre of the home, that is framedin steel and glass. The top floor offers the masterbedroom a completely open concept ensuite and walkthrough closet, plus two more bedrooms and twomore washrooms. For your modern living convenienceyou will also find a second set of washer/dryer on thislevel.The basement houses the fourth bedroom plusworkshop (could be used as fifth bedroom/built-in closet), four piece washroom, media room andlaundry room/mud room. You also have access to yourmechanical room and cold room for wine storage. Oneof the many conveniences of this house is that thedouble car garage is attached to the basement. Sopulling right into the house and out of the elementswith the family and groceries has never been easier. macrealty.com 5

Modern Masterpiece3608 Quesnel Drive Vancouver, BCThis modern home additionally offers radiant hotwater heating throughout with air conditioning unitsdelegated to all key living areas of the home. Centralstereo system ensures that you are never withoutthe possibility of music, and you also have your HeatRecovery Ventilation (HRV) System running to keepthe fresh air moving!List Price: SOLDBedrooms: 4 Baths: 5 Sqft: 3,835Listed by Jay McInnes 604 771 46066 LMUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

Lower Mainland, BC .....completely unobstructed view of the Westside, Downtown,“ ”Burrard Inlet water and North Shore Mountains. Jay McInnes REALTOR® macrealty.com 7

Award Winning Penthouse Award-winning Del Prado, Heritage sub-penthouse loft in historic Yaletown. Easy access to large (over 1,000 square foot) common roof topdeck and BBQ. Extensively renovated floor plan, refinished Beechwood floors, many built-in cabinets. Custom concrete surround gas fireplace and more. Immaculately maintained.Gourmet kitchen, gas stove and high-end appliances for great entertaining. Two ensuitebathrooms, second bedroom can be office/den/workspace. Euro Style Tilt & Turn floor toceiling windows and Juliet Balcony bring the outside in. Efficient central heat pump, fully airconditioned. In suite storage/laundry. Convenient access to Canada Line, marinas, Seawall,parks, sports and entertainment, finest restaurants. List Price $1,025,000 604 726 6808 Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sqft: 1,345 Listed by Peter Vanderkooy8 MLUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

Lower Mainland, BC#502-1155 Mainland StreetVancouver, BC macrealty.com 9

Exquisite Westside Home 2055 West 53rd Avenue Vancouver, BC10 LMUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

Lower Mainland, BCThis exquisite home was constructed in 2009 stone backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and Montalco-made custom kitchen cabinets. Familyand is situated in the prestigious Southwest Marine and dining rooms reveal coffered ceilings andneighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia. a Juliette balcony overlooking an illuminatedConstructed by a renowned Westside builder with outdoors pool adorned with an exquisite one-of-a-over 40 years of experience, this was constructed kind waterfall feature.as his own personal residence. Take in the skilledcraftsmanship the first moment you arrive. From The second floor reveals vaulted ceilings in all fourthe stunning veranda that invites you right into bedrooms. You stare in awe at the arched ceilingthe house, to the exquisite millwork and natural in the master en-suite. You admire the beautifulstones that enrich the interior décor once you are stained glass windows in the spa-like en-suite andinside, this home is the epitome of a well-designed picture yourself soaking in the air-bubbled jet tubVancouver Westside home that represents a level of while noticing in the corners of your eyes the steamartistry rarely seen in the current market. shower, double sinks, Kohler fixtures, and tumbled edged travertine stone slabs in the bathroom.The experience starts at the front. With an entrancethat features hand-stacked natural travertine stone The basement has fantastic ceiling height with twothat wraps around a curved driveway, you take a bedrooms, a recreation room, a laundry room, apleasant walk up to the front door where you notice crafts room, and you imagine decompressing after athe distinctive arched headers above the porch. The long day at the wet bar.precise oval cut lines make this veranda the perfectmodern-day West Coast Porte-Cochere. Meanwhile, as your tour ends you notice the cheering tunes throughout the house as it isOnce inside, you gaze with admiration as you make equipped with premium speakers both indoorsyour way through the front veranda, the office and outdoors. This is one of the most eye-with a built-in library, and a large dining room pleasing houses on the Westside. Do not miss thiswith a direct patio walk-out. The entertainment- opportunity to become the lucky new owner!sized kitchen features granite stone counters, anoversized kitchen island, gleaming travertine macrealty.com 11

2055 West 53rd Avenue Vancouver, BC 778 893 2422List Price $3,389,000Bedrooms: 6 Baths: 5 Sqft: 4,011Listed by Crystal Hung Macdonald Realty Westmar12 MLUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

Lower Mainland, BC“From the stunning veranda that invites you right into thehouse, to the exquisite millwork and natural stones that enrichthe interior décor once you are inside, this home is the epitomeof a well-designed Vancouver Westside home that represents”a level of artistry rarely seen in the current market. Crystal Hung REALTOR® macrealty.com 13

2013 Luxury Homes Sold in Lower Mainland SOLD6475 Balaclava Street Vancouver, BC 604 263 1911Listed by Heather Jones, Kris Richardson, Whitney Lewis SOLD SOLD1268 Nanton Avenue Vancouver, BC 3287 West 48th Avenue Vancouver, BCListed by Lynn Johnson, Heather Notman, 604 263 1911 Listed by Lynn Johnson, Heather Notman, 604 263 1911 Vita Kalns Personal Real Estate Corporation Vita Kalns Personal Real Estate Corporation Bruce Warner Bruce Warner SOLD SOLD 2920 Celtic Avenue Vancouver, BC #1A-1596 West 14th Avenue Vancouver, BC Listed by LVyitnanKJaolnhsnsPoernso, nHaleRaetahl EesrtaNteoCtomrpaonra,ti on 604 Listed by Jennifer Ricci & Lori Rowe 604 263 1911 263 191114 LMUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES Bruce Warner

SOLD1589 Matthews Avenue Vancouver, BC Buying or SellingListed by Manyee Lui 604 263 9988 Internationally?Macdonald Realty Manyee Lui Ltd WE’LL TAKE CARE OF THAT TOO. SOLD#604-1280 Richards Street Vancouver, BC Through our membership with Leading Real Estate Companies of the World®Listed by Monique Davidson 604 366 3115 network, Macdonald Realty is affiliated with over 140,000 sales associates SOLD around the world. Tell us what your real estate needs are,14476 30A Avenue Surrey, BC and we’ll connect you with an associate who is qualified to assist you.Listed by Erik Hopkins 778 919 1298 ® SOLD REFERRAL & RELOCATION DEPARTMENT13435 235th Street Maple Ridge, BC 1 877 278 3888 [email protected] by Jason Dryburgh 604 931 5551 Or fill out our service form online: & Robb Breckwoldt macrealty.com/relocation-services macrealty.com 15

2013 Luxury Homes Sold in North Shore SOLD3612 Marine Drive West Vancouver, BC 604 250 6335Listed by Therese Reinsch SOLD SOLD2459 Mathers Street West Vancouver, BC 1115 Chartwell Crescent West Vancouver, BCListed by Monique Davidson 604 366 3115 Listed by Nancy Donen 604 761 4921 SOLD SOLD419 Venture Road Bowen Island, BC 855 Petersen Road Bowen Island, BCListed by Dee Elliott 604 612 7798 Listed by Dee Elliott 604 612 7798 Personal Real Estate Corporation Personal Real Estate Corporation16 MLUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

2013 Luxury Homes Sold in North Shore SOLD#2504-1550 Fern Street North Vancouver, BC 604 366 3115Listed by Monique Davidson SOLD SOLD3250 Colwood Drive North Vancouver, BC 1050 Beaumont Drive North Vancouver, BCListed by Greg Wong 604 988 8882 Listed by Greg Wong 604 988 8882 SOLD SOLD1319 Catalina Bowen Island, BC 200 Lions Bay Avenue Lions Bay, BCListed by Dee Elliott 604 612 7798 Listed by Jennie Frizzo 604 970 7012 Personal Real Estate Corporation Personal Real Estate Corporation macrealty.com 17

Fabulous New West Coast Contemporary 10715 Bayfield Road North Saanich, BC18 MLUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

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“ The ultimate West Coast lifestyle - walkout waterfront ”moorage minutes away from protected warm bay with views of Mt. Baker. Georgia Wiggins & Tim Wiggins REALTORS®20 MLUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

Victoria, BC10715 Bayfield Road North Saanich, BCFabulous new West Coast contemporary!The ultimate West Coast lifestyle - walkoutwaterfront moorage minutes away fromprotected warm bay with views of Mt. Baker.Stunning open layout with 22-foot ceilings,floor-to-ceiling windows, bamboo floors withradiant in-floor heating. Entertainment kitchenwith custom curved quartz island, stainlessappliances and a lovely pantry with sink.The master suite with its sumptuous ensuite is to die for. The hallways with carefully placed windows feellike a work of art. Everywhere you look you see water or trees. Triple-car garage. Difficult to find a newwaterfront home close to Sidney with this kind of flare…very special! Boaters paradise!List Price $2,045,000 250 388 5882Bedrooms: 4 Baths: 3 Sqft: 3,068Listed by Georgia Wiggins & Tim Wiggins macrealty.com 21

#504-847 Dunsmuir Road Victoria, BC POLE POSITION! South facing on the prow of Swallows Landing with panoramic views of the inner harbour and spanning fully to take in the cruise ships, the snow-capped mountains and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This situation and floor plan has only come available for sale once before since this building was developed. Just shy of 2,000 square feet of interior space in one of the best buildings in Victoria, and completely private as it sits forward of the adjacent building. The protected Garry Oak Meadow below protects the view in perpetuity. Gorgeous upgrades include Brazilian cherry floors, and built-in sound system. This immaculate home also features under floor radiant heat, spacious slate tiled balcony with rimless glass railing, and includes two parking spaces.22 LMUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

Victoria, BCList Price $1,199,000 250 388 5882Bedrooms: 2 Baths: 2 Sqft: 1,981 macrealty.com 23Listed by Connie Brown & Chris Brown

2013 Luxury Homes Sold in Victoria SOLD1356 Richardson Street Victoria, BC 250 388 5882Listed by Leslee Farrell SOLD SOLD1461 Hamely Street Victoria, BC 1509 Rockland Avenue Victoria, BCListed by Leslee Farrell 250 388 5882 Listed by Leslee Farrell 250 388 5882 SOLD SOLD544 Lotbiniere Avenue Victoria, BC 803 Piermont Place Victoria, BCListed by Leslee Farrell 250 388 5882 Listed by Jason Binab 250 388 5882 Personal Real Estate Corporation24 LMUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES

2013 Luxury Homes Sold in Victoria SOLD SOLD621 Newport Avenue Oak Bay, BC 3485 Upper Terrace Road Oak Bay, BCListed by Leslee Farrell 250 388 5882 Listed by Georgia Wiggins 250 388 5882 Tim Wiggins SOLD SOLD#405-847 Dunsmuir Road Esquimalt, BC 7300 Mark Lane Central Saanich, BCListed by Leslee Farrell 250 388 5882 Listed by Georgia Wiggins 250 388 5882 Tim Wiggins SOLD SOLD5016 Georgia Park Terr, Saanich East, BC 879 Dooley Road Saanich East, BCListed by Jane Logan 250 388 5882 Listed by Linda Geddes 250 388 5882 John Boyle macrealty.com 25

Community Highlight WINTER 2013/2014LUXURYHOMESMacdonald RealtyCOMMUNITY HIGHLIGHT WHISTLER Located in the spectacular Coast Mountains of British Columbia, just two hours north of Vancouver, Whistler is Canada’s premier, year-round destination. Whistler features two majestic mountains that offer the largest terrain of any ski area in North America, with alpine bowls and forested glades with a lively base Village and ski runs that last forever. Whistler is much more than an internationally renowned four season destination resort. It is also a vibrant mountain town with thousands of long-term residents. This growing community features a wide range of schools, a new library, many arts and cultural activities, local clubs, and incorporates a high degree of political and environmental awareness.As the Official Alpine Skiing Venue for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Whistler offers endlessopportunities for all kinds of unique experiences and adventures in fresh mountain air. Play hard or relax and unwind,wine and dine, explore the arts - whatever you are into, Whistler is the perfect destination. RECOMMENDED ACTIVITIES WHISTLER MAP • Skiing & Snowboarding Whistler • PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola Mountain • Nordic Skiing • Ziplining Whistler • Snowshoeing Creekside • Backcountry Experience • Olympic Experience Upper Whistler • Biking Village Village • Hiking • Bear Viewing Tours Village • Off-Road Adventures North • Bungee Jumping • Restaurants & Dining Blueberry Hill • Shopping • Nightlife & Apres Nicklaus • Health and Wellness North26 MLUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES Alpine Meadows

BC OWNED AND OPERATED SINCE 1944Macdonald Realty has been proudly serving British Columbia for over 65 years.With 1000 staff and sales associates in 19 offices across the province you can besure we always put the interests of BC home owners first.BC OFFICE LOCATIONS Squamish Whistler Kelowna*Qualicum Greater Vancouver † Osoyoos* Beach Saltspring Island Greater Victoria† Commercial, Coquitlam, Downtown, Langley, Maple Ridge, North Vancouver,Richmond*, Surrey, White Rock, West Vancouver, Vancouver East and Vancouver West*These offices are independently owned and operated. macrealty.com 27

We do all the work,so you can just go home.For over 65 years, Macdonald Realty has been helping makeour client’s lives easier. With 1000 staff and sales associatesin 19 offices across the Lower Mainland and BC, we offer afully integrated range of real estate services:Residential SalesStrata ManagementCommercial Sales and LeasingProject MarketingProperty and Asset ManagementMortgage ServicesFor more information on our scope of services,email Jonathan Cooper at [email protected] ® ®Macdonald Realty LocationsCommercial Maple Ridge Richmond* Vancouver Downtown West Vancouver1827 West 5th Avenue 22718 Lougheed Highway #203 - 5188 Westminster Hwy 1050 Howe Street 1575 Marine DriveVancouver, BC V6J 1P5 Maple Ridge, BC V2X 2V6 Richmond, BC V7C 5S7 Vancouver, BC V6Z 1P5 West Vancouver, BC V7V 1H9Phone: 604.736.5611 Phone: 604.467.3871 Phone: 604.279.9822 Phone: 604.689.5115 Phone: 604.926.6718Coquitlam North Vancouver Salt Spring Island Vancouver East Whistler#5C – 2662 Austin Avenue 206 Lonsdale Avenue 101-170 Fulford Ganges Road 4387 Main ST #223 – 2063 Lake Placid RoadCoquitlam, BC V3K 6C4 North Vancouver, BC V7M 2G1 Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T8 Vancouver, BC V5V 3R1 Whistler, BC V0N 1B2Phone: 604.931.5551 Phone: 604.960.1100 Phone: 250.537.1201 Phone: 604.876.8776 Phone: 604.905.9105Kelowna* Osoyoos/Oliver* Squamish Vancouver West White Rock592 K.L.O. Road 8324 Main Street, Box 158 #5 – 40437 Tantalus Road, Box 1557 2105 West 38th Avenue #404 – 1688 152nd StreetKelowna, BC V1Y 7S2 Osoyoos, BC V0H 1V0 Garibaldi Highlands, BC V0N 1T0 Vancouver, BC V6M1R8 White Rock, BC V4A 4N2Phone: 250.712.3100 Phone: 250.495.7522 Phone: 604.898.1010 Phone: 604.263.1911 Phone: 604.542.2444Langley Qualicum Beach Surrey Victoria22424 Fraser Hwy 668 Memorial Avenue, Box 548 200 - 7134 King George Blvd. 755 Humboldt StreetLangley, BC V3A 8N3 Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1T1 Surrey, BC V3W 5A3 Victoria, BC V8W 1B1Phone: 604.530.4111 Phone: 250.594.4000 Phone: 604.590.2444 Phone: 250.388.5882*Independently owned and operatedThis communication is not intended to cause or induce breach of an existing agency agreement. Although this information has been received from sourcesdeemed reliable, we assume no responsibility for its accuracy and without offering advice, make this submission to prior sale or lease, change in priceor terms, and withdrawal without notice. Prices are accurate and links active as of January 10th, 2014. Copyright©2014 Macdonald Realty Group Inc.MLUacXdoUnaRldYRHeaOltyMES