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Superb classic architectural design by Marque Thompson for the ultimate in family living with spectacular mountain vistas and ocean view. Four bedrooms up including a magnificent master with cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, spa-like Italian tiled ensuite, and private walkout balcony. The ground floor features walnut hardwood and offers the largest of bright, naturally lit family areas with adjoining kitchen with the very best in stainless steel appliances and granite. Other features incl. 9" ceilings; extensive millwork; office/den; formal dining area and large recreation room with built in cinema sound system; fenced in level garden; blt-in bbq with covered patio and gazebo covered hot tub. Read More]]> I just finished uploading this House for sale, 4630 NORTHWOOD Drive, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Superb classic architectural design by Marque Thompson for the ultimate in family living with spectacular mountain vistas and ocean view. Four bedrooms up including a magnificent master with cathedral ceilings, stone fireplace, spa-like Italian tiled ensuite, and private walkout balcony. The ground floor features walnut hardwood and offers the largest of bright, naturally lit family areas with adjoining kitchen with the very best in stainless steel appliances and granite. Other features incl. 9" ceilings; extensive millwork; office/den; formal dining area and large recreation room with built in cinema sound system; fenced in level garden; blt-in bbq with covered patio and gazebo covered hot tub. Read More ]]> http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/72/#comments http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/70/ http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/70/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:31:19 +0000 Listings http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/70/ I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 10 308 14TH ST Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful brand new 2 storey, 3 bedroom and den townhouse in Central Lonsdale's finest new development. Avondale. Exceptionally finished with many extras incl. new designer paint, crown moulding throughout, 9ft ceilings, radiant heat on main and granite and stainless stell. Other features include north and south exposure with lovely south facing deck, filtered water treatment and 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. GST included. Don't miss this opportunity to own in this quiet residentail neighborhood within walking distance to all North Shoer amenities. Families welcome! Read More]]> I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 10 308 14TH ST Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful brand new 2 storey, 3 bedroom and den townhouse in Central Lonsdale's finest new development. Avondale. Exceptionally finished with many extras incl. new designer paint, crown moulding throughout, 9ft ceilings, radiant heat on main and granite and stainless stell. Other features include north and south exposure with lovely south facing deck, filtered water treatment and 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. GST included. Don't miss this opportunity to own in this quiet residentail neighborhood within walking distance to all North Shoer amenities. Families welcome! Read More ]]> http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/70/#comments http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/68/ http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/68/#comments Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:30:41 +0000 Listings http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/68/ I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 10 308 14TH ST Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful brand new 2 storey, 3 bedroom and den townhouse in Central Lonsdale's finest new development. Avondale. Exceptionally finished with many extras incl. new designer paint, crown moulding throughout, 9ft ceilings, radiant heat on main and granite and stainless stell. Other features include north and south exposure with lovely south facing deck, filtered water treatment and 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. GST included. Don't miss this opportunity to own in this quiet residentail neighborhood within walking distance to all North Shoer amenities. Families welcome! Read More]]> I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 10 308 14TH ST Street, North Vancouver, British Columbia
Beautiful brand new 2 storey, 3 bedroom and den townhouse in Central Lonsdale's finest new development. Avondale. Exceptionally finished with many extras incl. new designer paint, crown moulding throughout, 9ft ceilings, radiant heat on main and granite and stainless stell. Other features include north and south exposure with lovely south facing deck, filtered water treatment and 2-5-10 New Home Warranty. GST included. Don't miss this opportunity to own in this quiet residentail neighborhood within walking distance to all North Shoer amenities. Families welcome! Read More ]]> http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/68/#comments http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/66/ http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/66/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:06:44 +0000 General http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/66/
 





 

 




Derrick Penner

 






Vancouver

Sun

 






Wednesday, July 16, 2008

 



 







 





METRO

VANCOUVER

- Developer Milan Ilich is attempting to notch a new entry in

Vancouver

's ultra high-end real estate market by listing his and his wife Maureen's equestrian estate property, known as Ivy Manor, for $24 million.

 

The property, which realtor Jamie MacDougal plans to have on the Multiple Listing Service by the end of the week, comprises a 22,000-square-foot country manor-style home set on 20 acres, half of which is landscaped into a lavishly manicured English garden, and half that has been groomed for equestrian use.

 

An immaculate barn with stalls for five horses is one of the buildings located on the property, situated past the

Steveston Highway at the bucolic end of No. 3 Road in

Richmond

.

 

The $24-million price tag is not too far off the $28.2-million Metro Vancouver record for a residential real estate sale set in January with the sale of

3330 Radcliffe Ave., a waterfront mansion in

West Vancouver

.

 

The Iliches built Ivy Manor over three years, moving in in 1991.

 

Besides the equestrian grounds, the house is built to suit other family pursuits such as the two-lane, five-pin bowling alley located above a six-car garage, a sprawling games and media room and a south-facing terrace and swimming pool surrounded by an immaculate garden.

 

In an interview, MacDougal said the Iliches decided they wanted to move to a single-level home - "a rancher," also located in

Richmond

.

 

They are listing the Ivy with Sotheby's International Realty

Canada

. While the Ivy's 2008 property tax assessment came in at just under $9.8 million, MacDougal, who is with the

Vancouver

office of Sotheby's International Ltd., said the asking price was set based on the market, which isn't just Metro Vancouver for a property like this.

 

"You use other [comparable] properties as much as possible," he added, "and you come up with a number that is based on the lifestyle, the demand and the supply of these properties."

 

For the size of the estate and quality of craftsmanship in Ivy Manor, from the grand entrance that soars above a spiral staircase to the master suite that boasts his-and-hers walk-in closets, the price is "bang on" compared with other properties in the same range.

 

"What differentiates [Ivy Manor] from a lot of other big listings in

Vancouver

is the space," he added. "There's 20 acres, and [it has] that feeling of open space."

 

MacDougal said Sotheby's didn't just look at comparable properties in B.C., but across

Canada

and sales within its 420-office network that spans the globe.

 

A $24-million price wouldn't be out of the question for an estate property the size of Ivy Manor, according to Malcolm Hasman, one of

Vancouver

's leading realtors in the luxury market.

 

Hasman, who is with Angell & Hasman Associates in

West Vancouver

, wasn't yet aware of this specific listing, but noted "there are so few large estate properties for sale in the Lower Mainland, it would not surprise me if an out-of-country buyer purchased it."

 

While

Vancouver

's overall real estate market is slowing down, the upper echelon he operates in, and where the Ivy Manor is situated, remains brisk, Hasman added.

 

"There's no question the real estate market is going through a change," he said, with sales slowing and prices "set too high at unrealistic levels" being readjusted.

 

However, he still sees significant numbers of high-net-worth buyers being drawn to Vancouver, many of them from Mainland

China

.

 

"They still see incredible value in [

Vancouver

] properties at current prices compared to other cities in

North America

," Hasman explained.

 

Currently, there are 65 homes in B.C. listed at prices above $7.5 million, the most expensive a $29-million waterfront mansion in


Oak



Bay


near

Victoria

.

 

Just in the last week, Hasman said,

Vancouver

has seen two sales in the $10-million-or-over range.

 

MacDougal said he expects it will take about a month to properly expose Ivy Manor to the market and get better feedback on where potential buyers lie.

 

However, he expects it will be someone in the equestrian set, perhaps from the

United Kingdom

.

 

"I would not discount the local market as well," he added. "There is a [local] market for this type of property."

 

depenner@png.canwest.com

 

© Vancouver Sun

 






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Derrick Penner

 






Vancouver

Sun

 






Wednesday, July 16, 2008

 



 







 





METRO

VANCOUVER

- Developer Milan Ilich is attempting to notch a new entry in

Vancouver

's ultra high-end real estate market by listing his and his wife Maureen's equestrian estate property, known as Ivy Manor, for $24 million.

 

The property, which realtor Jamie MacDougal plans to have on the Multiple Listing Service by the end of the week, comprises a 22,000-square-foot country manor-style home set on 20 acres, half of which is landscaped into a lavishly manicured English garden, and half that has been groomed for equestrian use.

 

An immaculate barn with stalls for five horses is one of the buildings located on the property, situated past the

Steveston Highway at the bucolic end of No. 3 Road in

Richmond

.

 

The $24-million price tag is not too far off the $28.2-million Metro Vancouver record for a residential real estate sale set in January with the sale of

3330 Radcliffe Ave., a waterfront mansion in

West Vancouver

.

 

The Iliches built Ivy Manor over three years, moving in in 1991.

 

Besides the equestrian grounds, the house is built to suit other family pursuits such as the two-lane, five-pin bowling alley located above a six-car garage, a sprawling games and media room and a south-facing terrace and swimming pool surrounded by an immaculate garden.

 

In an interview, MacDougal said the Iliches decided they wanted to move to a single-level home - "a rancher," also located in

Richmond

.

 

They are listing the Ivy with Sotheby's International Realty

Canada

. While the Ivy's 2008 property tax assessment came in at just under $9.8 million, MacDougal, who is with the

Vancouver

office of Sotheby's International Ltd., said the asking price was set based on the market, which isn't just Metro Vancouver for a property like this.

 

"You use other [comparable] properties as much as possible," he added, "and you come up with a number that is based on the lifestyle, the demand and the supply of these properties."

 

For the size of the estate and quality of craftsmanship in Ivy Manor, from the grand entrance that soars above a spiral staircase to the master suite that boasts his-and-hers walk-in closets, the price is "bang on" compared with other properties in the same range.

 

"What differentiates [Ivy Manor] from a lot of other big listings in

Vancouver

is the space," he added. "There's 20 acres, and [it has] that feeling of open space."

 

MacDougal said Sotheby's didn't just look at comparable properties in B.C., but across

Canada

and sales within its 420-office network that spans the globe.

 

A $24-million price wouldn't be out of the question for an estate property the size of Ivy Manor, according to Malcolm Hasman, one of

Vancouver

's leading realtors in the luxury market.

 

Hasman, who is with Angell & Hasman Associates in

West Vancouver

, wasn't yet aware of this specific listing, but noted "there are so few large estate properties for sale in the Lower Mainland, it would not surprise me if an out-of-country buyer purchased it."

 

While

Vancouver

's overall real estate market is slowing down, the upper echelon he operates in, and where the Ivy Manor is situated, remains brisk, Hasman added.

 

"There's no question the real estate market is going through a change," he said, with sales slowing and prices "set too high at unrealistic levels" being readjusted.

 

However, he still sees significant numbers of high-net-worth buyers being drawn to Vancouver, many of them from Mainland

China

.

 

"They still see incredible value in [

Vancouver

] properties at current prices compared to other cities in

North America

," Hasman explained.

 

Currently, there are 65 homes in B.C. listed at prices above $7.5 million, the most expensive a $29-million waterfront mansion in


Oak



Bay


near

Victoria

.

 

Just in the last week, Hasman said,

Vancouver

has seen two sales in the $10-million-or-over range.

 

MacDougal said he expects it will take about a month to properly expose Ivy Manor to the market and get better feedback on where potential buyers lie.

 

However, he expects it will be someone in the equestrian set, perhaps from the

United Kingdom

.

 

"I would not discount the local market as well," he added. "There is a [local] market for this type of property."

 

depenner@png.canwest.com

 

© Vancouver Sun

 






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Just move in! Enjoy the panoramic views of the sunrise, city lights, and sunset. This quality home is effectively new. Argon windows, granite/hardwood/tile, custom maple cabinets, plumbing/electrical and more. Room for a pool in large leve l yard. Read More]]> I just finished uploading this House for sale, 1090 PALMERSTON Ave, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Just move in! Enjoy the panoramic views of the sunrise, city lights, and sunset. This quality home is effectively new. Argon windows, granite/hardwood/tile, custom maple cabinets, plumbing/electrical and more. Room for a pool in large leve l yard. Read More ]]> http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/62/#comments http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/60/ http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/60/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:32:32 +0000 Listings http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/60/ I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 2 4622 SINCLAIR BAY Road, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Best value in a waterfront property on the Sunshine Coast! Located in the exclusive gated Farrington Cove community, this spectacular 2,455 sf South facing townhouse offer all the privacy, security & luxury of big-city living combined with the beauty & tranquility of an inner harbor bay. Each floor has a private, separate balcony with unobstructed ocean & marina views. features include three large bedrooms (including separate guest accommodation), granite countertops & stainless appliances, wine cellar & a spectacular open plan with stone fireplace & 2 storey cathedral ceiling. Significant upgrades have been made to this new home which shows like a model suite. As new without GST. 2-5-19 New Home Warranty in place. Year round deep water moorage is available. This is a rare opportunity in one of the most desirable stretches of Pender Harbor that is unlikely to be duplicated as this price. Read More]]> I just finished uploading this Townhouse for sale, 2 4622 SINCLAIR BAY Road, Sunshine Coast, British Columbia
Best value in a waterfront property on the Sunshine Coast! Located in the exclusive gated Farrington Cove community, this spectacular 2,455 sf South facing townhouse offer all the privacy, security & luxury of big-city living combined with the beauty & tranquility of an inner harbor bay. Each floor has a private, separate balcony with unobstructed ocean & marina views. features include three large bedrooms (including separate guest accommodation), granite countertops & stainless appliances, wine cellar & a spectacular open plan with stone fireplace & 2 storey cathedral ceiling. Significant upgrades have been made to this new home which shows like a model suite. As new without GST. 2-5-19 New Home Warranty in place. Year round deep water moorage is available. This is a rare opportunity in one of the most desirable stretches of Pender Harbor that is unlikely to be duplicated as this price. Read More ]]> http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/60/#comments http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/58/ http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/58/#comments Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:31:51 +0000 Listings http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/58/ I just sold this House at 3454 150B Street, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia .
View this recently sold House or see all my home sales Read More]]> I just sold this House at 3454 150B Street, South Surrey White Rock, British Columbia .
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View this recently sold House or see all my home sales Read More]]> I just sold this House at 4720 WOODSIDE Place, West Vancouver, British Columbia .
View this recently sold House or see all my home sales Read More ]]> http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/56/#comments http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/54/ http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/54/#comments Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:46:45 +0000 Listings http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/54/ I just finished uploading this House for sale, 4720 WOODSIDE Place, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Gorgeous Cypress Park Estates cul-de-sac. 13,000 sq.ft. Southwest beautiful private & quiet lawn and gardens. Desirable Lewis Post & Beam split level with fabulous chocolate hardwood floors, slate entry & stairs. Vaulted ceilings, large win dows. Updates include open plan kitchen/eating area, 2 lovely bathrooms, designer paint colours beautifully maintained. Close to Cypress Falls Park, trails, & Caulfeild Shopping Village. You will love this home. Read More]]> I just finished uploading this House for sale, 4720 WOODSIDE Place, West Vancouver, British Columbia
Gorgeous Cypress Park Estates cul-de-sac. 13,000 sq.ft. Southwest beautiful private & quiet lawn and gardens. Desirable Lewis Post & Beam split level with fabulous chocolate hardwood floors, slate entry & stairs. Vaulted ceilings, large win dows. Updates include open plan kitchen/eating area, 2 lovely bathrooms, designer paint colours beautifully maintained. Close to Cypress Falls Park, trails, & Caulfeild Shopping Village. You will love this home. Read More ]]> http://westvancouverhouses.com/ViewBlog/54/#comments