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BRIARWOODPARKTop fl oor 2 bedroom 2 bath condo is in excellent condition and overlooks the park in Briarwood. Flooded with light and defi nitely not a fi sh bowl. The building has been rain-screened ant the roof has been replaced. Easy to show and it will be a pleasure. #404 5465 201 St. Langley

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SPACIOUS TOWN-HOME - END UNITThe Oaks. Very bright 1653 sq. ft. end unit with lots of windows, 3 good sized bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, re-croom and bathroom down. High ceilings on the main level, professionally painted with designer colors, new fl ooring throughout. Bonus recroom & bath down. Beautiful front porch, rear sundeck and last but not least, DOUBLE SIDE X SIDE GARAGE. Priced to sell, quick dates, no problem unit. #3, 20120 68 Ave., Langley

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ROBERTS COURTBright & beautiful 2 bdrm, 2 bthrm corner unit, S. exposed condo in “Roberts Court”. This building has been completely redone & under warranty including, new roof, vinyl siding, win-dows, decks, & boiler. All new carpets & paint. Perfect layout with bdrms separated by living area. Valor gas fi replace, large white kitchen & big laundry room. 4 Pce ensuite & walk-in closet. Very convenient storage room on same fl oor. Stunning building, lots of visitor parking & easy access to all amenities. #203 20881 56 Ave. Langley

$$214,900214,900

FUTURE DEVELOPMENT POTENTIALGreat future development potential on this 1 acre, corner lot in Willoughby. 9 year old 2 bdrm mobile with new septic and on city water, 12x44 sundeck with S. exposure. Vaulted ceiling thru main living area and all new laminate throughout. 7483 208 St., Langley.

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Perfect layout in this very well cared for SW corner unit in building 3 in Willow Creek Estates. 2 Patios, (Mbdrm has its’ own private patio), with both having a beautiful view of the creek & greenspaces. New fl ooring, neutral colours, 2 bdrms, 2 bathrms, large kitchen & more. Quick possession no problem. This is a great home! #326 27358 32 Ave., Aldergrove

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$$189,900189,900

UPDATED BROOKSWOOD 2 LEVELBeautifully updated 2 level backing onto Anderson Creek. Nicely landscaped & tiered yard with easy access down to creek. New custom cherry kitchen & solid “Figured Maple” hardwood fl oors in 2004 with S/S appliances & sep salad sink, newer high end front load washer & dryer. 13 yr old hand split shake roof with new ridge caps. Vaulted ceiling in liv/rm & gas fi replace in liv/rm & fam/rm plus gas BBQ hook up on patio. Mbdrm has private sundeck overlooking backyard all the way to the creek. Bdrm/den in garage easily removed if required. 20125 37 Ave. Langley

$$569,900569,900

RANCHER ON 1.5 ACRESCompletely private executive estate on Clovermeadow Cres. Beautifully renovated 4,000 S/F rancher on 1.5 rolling acres with mountain views. Stunning all white kitchen with Wolf 5 burner stove, double oven, extensive use of Italian porcelain & light birch fl oors, Lots of detail, crowns, Calilfornia shut-ters, & French doors to completely private S. exposed 20x40 inground pool & spectacular patio area, plus sunroom. Sunken great room with vaulted ceiling & Riverrock fi replace & attached formal dining area. 13x32, 2 stall barn/shop with separate driveway. 4 Bdrms up & 1 in bsmt. 4 zone hot water heat. 29 Clovermeadow Cres., Langley

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LANGLEY CITYBSMT HOMEHuge bsmt home with 2 bdrm unauthorized suite down & sep laundry. Crown mould-ings & high baseboards up, oak kitchen and family room plus solarium (not included in Sq. Ft.). 3 Bdrms up, master has 3 pce & walk-in closet, 2 bdrm suite has white kitchen, full bath and separate baseboard heat. Fenced yard with greenhouse, 10x14 workshop. Walking distance to Blacklock Elementary, walking trails and ponds. 20733 51A Ave. Langley

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PRIVATE RETREAT ON 4.5 ACRESTake the long private lane off 72 Avenue to the end, there you will see your beautiful Cape Cod on your completely private park like 5 acre retreat. Light solid maple kitchen with high end (Wolf stove) S/S appliances. All wood windows, French doors off living/rm lead to 24x28 patio with sunken hot tub & outdoor shower in private backyard. Main part of upstairs has 3 bdrms, master has deluxe 3 pce ensuite & walk-in closet. 2nd staircase leads above (24x24) garage to the games room & 4th bdrm, plus an offi ce at back of garage. New paint, hidden gutters & more. 25403 72 Ave. Langley

Future Potential1.21 AcresFuture development potential and/or a great location to build your dream house. 1.21 Acres, 173 Ft frontage, sandy gravel base for easy construction. Older rancher & detached shop, rented @ $1,100.00 per month on a month to month basis. 20945 42 Ave. Langley

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RANCHER WITH BSMT ON 1.32 ACRESUpdated Westcoast Contempo-rary rancher with bright walkout bsmnt on beautifully landscaped 1.32 acres. No expense spared on updates incl. a beautiful new custom kitchen w/island, granite, S/S built-ins & E/A. Bright open grt room plan with large high win-dows, vaulted & beamed ceilings, central F/Pl, elevator & multiple sliders to large exposed aggregate wrap around patio. Main fl oor includes den & 2 deluxe Mbdrms each with F/Pl, ensuite & sliders to patio. Fully fi n bsmt includes unauth nanny suite, theatre room, recrm w/wood stove, games room, 3rd bdrm, laundry & storage. Separate triple garage plus a 31x14 insul shop with 220 wiring & studio above. 8234 196 St. Langley

SUPER BASEMENT HOMEBeautifully renovated bsmt home with 1 bdrm unauth suite & large lot, great street and nice general location. Stunning new dark maple shaker kitchen with gran-ite & S/S appliances. New blinds, new 16x20 deluxe sundeck with aluminum railing. Flat ceilings, pot lights, new hardware, baseboards & mouldings. High end laminate thru-out upstairs. Down has fl ex room off entry, shared laundry & bright 1 bdrm suite. Large private fenced yard with playhouse & shed plus possible RV parking. New roof & solid fi r front door. 3 Full baths including 3 pce ensuite & walk-in closet. This is a super home! 3291 275A Street, Aldergrove

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by Kerry Vital

Buyers are sure to be lining up to take a look at Alexandra Gate, opening soon in a prime location in Richmond.

Built specifi cally to be a ground-oriented development, buyers at Alexandra Gate will feel an immediate sense of peace and safety as soon as they set foot on the property.

“It’s set up to (have) a more pedestrian-friendly feel,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson. “It makes for a more appealing sense of community.”

Th e 193 homes are split into a mix of sleek two-storey city homes and stylish urban condominiums. Th e city homes provide the bottom two levels of the four-storey buildings, while the condos fi ll the upper fl oors. Th us, city home buyers will have their own private double garage and front door access.

Th e entire feel of the development is extremely calm, since only half of the homes use the lobby and elevator. Th is means there will be less congestion at peak times.

Th ere is no shortage of amazing features inside either, including nine-foot ceilings in most homes. Th e kitchens are particularly spectacular, with granite countertops and stainless-

steel appliances. Sophisticated faux-wood grain cabinets are complemented by a ceramic tile backsplash and an undermount double-bowl sink perfect for all your food preparation needs.

If you’re in need of a quiet oasis, the bathrooms at Alexandra Gate are the perfect place. Outfi tted with a large soaker tub with a full-height ceramic tile shower surround and elegant inlaid trim, the bathrooms are made for a bubble bath with a good book. Stone-look laminate countertops and backsplash, together with a large mirror and light bar, are beautiful touches.

Th e grand opening will take place on Jan. 21, but potential homeowners who have pre-registered will be given the chance to see the homes on Jan. 19 and 20, Lawson says.

“It’s a good idea to register online,” he says. “You will get the original pricing and the best selection.”

Pricing was especially important to Steveston Real Estate, Lawson says. With Richmond becoming one of the most expensive real estate markets,

young buyers aren’t always able to fi nd something within their price range. Th is isn’t true at Alexandra Gate.

“It is purposefully the most aff ordable thing out there,” Lawson says, adding that the units are defi nitely appealing to younger buyers.

“Th ey must be able to aff ord it,” he says. “We developed it with that in mind.”

Homeowners at Alexandra Gate will be able to take advantage of a private

full-service gym, movie theatre with a big-screen TV, large daycare facility and a private common garden, among other amenities. Th e development is just one kilometre from Aberdeen Centre and its SkyTrain station, and close to several other Richmond shopping centres, recreation facilities and dining.

Condo homes start at $188,800, and city homes start at $388,800. To pre-register, visit www.cambieliving.com/alexandragate or call 604-279-8866.

Submitted photosSteveston Real Estate’s Alexandra Gate is opening soon in central Richmond, and features beautiful nine-foot ceilings, top, spacious kitchens, above, and living areas complemented by laminate fl ooring and plenty of natural light, left.

Alexandra Gate hits regal note in Richmond

‘A more appealing sense of community’

Elements showcases sacred geometry design strategy

Langley condos provide sacred decorA lot of thought goes into the design of a

home development, but one condo project in Langley has taken it to the next level.

Elements, from Sandhill Development, has adopted the concept of sacred geometry, which assigns meaning and signifi cance to shapes and proportions found in nature, as a guiding principle behind its interior design.

Sacred geometry has been used to plan religious buildings for thousands of years. It takes natural shapes – like hexagons and curves – and brings them into structures.

Danielle Lareau, principal designer at Vancouver’s Giraff e Design, took charge at Elements, using curves, lines and colours to mirror the natural world.

Th is is most obvious in the lobbies of the three residential buildings at Elements, each

with their own theme: gold, silver and bronze. Th e gold lobby is symbolized by a circle

with a curved star inside, a shape prominent in the fl oor tile and repeated in the wall pattern and even on the ceiling.

Lareau says these circular shapes represent femininity, while the more linear silver lobby evokes the masculine side of the equation.

Th is space, symbolized by three wavy lines, is the opposite of the gold lobby. Th e silver building sustains the theme with its square wall decor and harder-edged seating.

Lareau says the design at Elements is meant to balance both masculine and feminine aspects, bringing harmony to the space.

“It’s known to aff ect our well being,” she says, “and that’s what people are looking for right now.”

“ It is purposefully the most

affordable thing out there,” says Steveston Real Estate president Sean Lawson.

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