Shaughnessy, Vancouver’s Upper Crust Neighbourhood
The Grandeur of Shaughnessy
The Shaughnessy neighbourhood in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, is one of grand heritage homes. Its borders are 16th and 41st avenues on the north and south and Oak and Arbutus streets on the east and west. Shaughnessy is not a good fit for the Vancouver grid pattern of streets and avenues; instead, many roads loop and meander with the hilly terrain of the highest area in the city aside from nearby Queen Elizabeth Park. The neighbourhood’s estimated population is 9,000. Its name commemorates Thomas Shaughnessy, the American chief executive of the Canadian Pacific Railway from 1899 to 1918 when the king raised him to the British peerage as a first baron in 1916.
Shaughnessy has sprawling homes with enormous gardens. In September 2010 the average house sale price was $2,955,059. Average neighbourhood annual household income is $136K+, considerably higher than the Metro Vancouver average. In Shaughnessy, 51.5 percent of neighbourhood housing dates from before or during the Second World War II compared to 20.8 percent city-wide. The objective of the December 1998 First Shaughnessy Official Development Plan of the City of Vancouver is “to protect and preserve Shaughnessy’s unique pre–1940 character.” Two neighbourhood streets, Beverly Crescent and Cedar Crescent, have the highest average home values nationwide.
The Three Shaughnessys
The Canadian Pacific Railway developed the land for the First Shaughnessy neighbourhood in the early 1900s. The federal government in Ottawa granted the railroad, then the largest Canadian real estate developer, Old Shaughnessy north of King Edward Avenue as an inducement to extend its service to the West Coast. “First Shaughnessy” between 16th and 25th avenues and Oak Street and East Boulevard was the first such Canadian Pacific-developed subdivision. The area subsequently extended south of King Edward as far as 41st Avenue. The success and appeal of First Shaughnessy were so great that in the late ’20s and early ’30s development of adjacent land created the Second and then the Third Shaughnessy, where lots and houses are mostly smaller and more modest but still impressive by any measure.
Neighbourhood Attractions
A main Shaughnessy attraction is the VanDusen Botanical Garden, from 1911 to 1960 home of the Shaughnessy Golf and Country Club as lessor and tenant of the Canadian Pacific Railway until the club moved to a new location. The railroad proposed a subdivision, which many influential citizens opposed, so in 1966 the VanDusen Botanical Garden Association formed to assist the Vancouver Park Board in acquiring and redeveloping the property. Acquisition and redevelopment funds came from the City of Vancouver, the British Columbia Government, the Vancouver Foundation, largest of Canada’s community foundations, and industrialist/philanthropist W J VanDusen, the garden’s namesake. VanDusen Botanical Garden opened in August 1975.
The Heritage Vancouver Society sponsors weekend morning two-hour walking tours of Shaughnessy architectural wonders and landscaping delights. The Glen Brae Mansion on Matthews Avenue, once after its career as a private home the headquarters building of the Canadian Ku Klux Klan and now the Canuck Place Children’s Hospice, features twin, domed towers framing its front entrance. Hycroft Manor on McRae Avenue between Marpole Avenue and The Crescent around Shaughnessy Park, perhaps Vancouver’s most fashionable address, has 30 rooms on five acres housing the University Women’s Club of Vancouver since 1962. Hycroft Manor is open to the public for the club’s annual fundraiser, Christmas at Hycroft, and for many other events throughout the year.
Information Links:
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/shaughnessy.aspx http://former.vancouver.ca/parks/cc/douglas/website/index.html
http://vancouver.ca/docs/planning/arbutus-ridge-kerrisdale-shaughnessy-arks-community-vision-full-report.pdf
New Shaughnessy Live MLS Listings
Shaughnessy, Vancouver's Upper Crust Neighbourhood
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1233 TECUMSEH Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2455273
1233 TECUMSEH Avenue Vancouver V6H 1T3 
$35,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2455273
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 12,413 sq. ft.
A Contemporary Masterpiece! Architecture by Airey Group, Landscape Architacture by Paul Sangha and Interior design by HB Design, this dynamic Dream Team has Created a Majestic Mansion in First Shuaughnessy that showcases the Lush Outdoor Gardens / Ground for Entertainment, Sophisticated Interiors and Perfection on Detailed workmanship. Notable features include soaring high ceiling, Elegant Custom/ Unique Millworks, In-house Elevator, In Ceiling Custom LED Lights, 7 well- Appointed Bedrooms with Ensuite in total, Including 4 Master Bedrooms, Self-Contained Accessory Building for Adult Children OR in Law/Guest Suite, Enormous Steel/ Glass Wine /Cognac Room/ Pond/ Japanese Garden, Aquarium, Art Gallery corridor More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty
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3689 SELKIRK Street in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale in "The Rosemary Estate" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2427351
3689 SELKIRK Street Vancouver V6H 2Y9
$26,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2427351
- Bedrooms:
- 12
- Bathrooms:
- 12
- Floor Area:
- 16,655 sq. ft.
The "Rosemary Estate" the largest heritage A estate ever built in Prestigious Shaughnessy. A Tudor Revival masterpiece of architects "MacLure and Fox" built 1912-15 for Whiskey Baron Albert Tulk. Rosemary has undergone a 5year -multi million dollar restoration with no expense spared nor any detail overlooked. The imposing foyer features 20 ft ceilings,a massive gold chandelier,a grand staircase of carved oak and one of the mansion's 11 fireplaces. Magnificent beamed ceilings and walls are panelled in mahogany,walnut & oak. Modern upgrades include a La Cornue/Gaggenau kitchen with huge Rosewood island and separate caterers kitch. Modern spa inspired baths in Carrara marble for the home's 9 bedrooms compliment vintage fittings and tiles.Attached Coachhouse with 3 bedrooms for staff More detailsListed by Sotheby's International Realty Canada - Aedis Realty
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1438 W 32ND Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale in "ELEMENTS ESTATE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2503860
1438 W 32ND Avenue Vancouver V6H 2J3
$26,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2503860
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 10,663 sq. ft.
The legendary T. Jones Group has been designing and building custom luxury homes and multi-family residences in Vancouver and Seattle’s most exclusive neighborhoods since 1979. Hitting the market is “Elements Estate” – interior design in partnership with award-winning Sublime Interiors. Recognized regionally & internationally, "Elements Estate” was selected as Winner in 3 categories for the International Design & Architecture Awards 2020 and in 3 categories for the HAVAN Awards for Housing Excellence 2020. This Feng-Shui perfect 7-bed 10-bath custom opulent estate channels five natural elements – fire, earth, water, metal & wood, into a harmonious & awe-inspiring family retreat within bustling Vancouver. It is a paradigm of harmony, quality & nobility. The foyer greets you with a dramatic, sweeping curved staircase, while ceilings are adorned by hand with Venetian marble dust. An abundance of joy-sparking amenities (outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, jacuzzi, swim pool, waterfalls, full bar, theatre, gym) await you. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar and Icon Marketing Inc. - Aedis Realty
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1487 MINTO Crescent in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2493091
1487 MINTO Crescent Vancouver V6H 2J6
$18,888,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2493091
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 9,904 sq. ft.
Elegantly finished by reputable Valentino! This mansion has all your luxurious needs . European design with all the top of line material includes real marble stairs, Italian kitchen cabinets , quartz and semi precious stone counter tips back lit, high grade chandeliers and lights with Egyptian crystals and many extra features like raised bathroom vanities lighted below and auto turn on lights etc. Fully equipped with elevator, theater room, sauna and indoor swimming pool has lighting feature that changing lights ceiling faux paintings , tiles on pool wall and upper view deck areas and rainfall feature and statues throw water. High-tech smart home system with full automation on house Control .Beautiful landscape with 3 marble fountains,full outside barbecue station , includes brick burning pizza oven and additional single barbecue outside pool sunken patio. This masterpiece you do not want to miss ! More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. and Amex - Fraseridge Realty - Aedis Realty
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1316 CONNAUGHT Drive in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2480342
1316 CONNAUGHT Drive Vancouver V6H 2H3
$18,600,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2480342
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 9,615 sq. ft.
Spectacular Mansion in Shaughnessy!Gorgeous contemporary home custom built in 2004,with almost $3 Million extensive renovation in 2018 . Big lot of 19,301 sqft with 9,615 sqft luxurious living area: 6 spacious bdrms, 7 bathrooms...modern & elegant, superb materials & craftsmanship,Gourmet kitchen with high end appliance. Upper level with redesigned and finished 5 spacious bedrooms,huge master bdrm w/oval ceiling, spa like ensuite & closet. professional equipped home theatre with state of art AV system, wet bar, huge recreation room,guest ensuite and wonderful indoor pool w/hot tub, steam, sauna in basement,Gym & well landscaped garden. Shaughnessy Elementary ,Eric Hamber Secondary School catchment. Close to private schools. Exceptional home in Vancouver's finest neighbourhood! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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3688 HUDSON Street in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2479840
3688 HUDSON Street Vancouver V6H 3A7
$17,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2479840
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,940 sq. ft.
LOT!!!Truly RARE FIND HUGE 30,939 SF LOT in the most PRESTIGIOUS FIRST SHAUGHNESSY location,has been approved for a new home with 15000sf,BP ready...just steps to 'The Crescent', regular shape lot with the size of 135x229, over 6000sf existing house tastefully updated,it offers extensive use of high quality hardwood floor thru-out on main, gourmet kitchen with top of the line Subzero and Thermador S/S appliances and high end cabinetry, park-like garden with outdoor swimming pool, excellent neighbourhood, close to York House School, Little Flower Academy, St. George's School and UBC. Comes with approved architectural drawing designed by famous architect LOY LEYLAND, Hold it with great potential or build a world class mansion later. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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1707 W 38TH Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2502181
1707 W 38TH Avenue Vancouver V6M 1R7
$16,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2502181
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 6,826 sq. ft.
Rarely does a home like this come available. Completed in 2014, 3.5 years from planning to completion, this 6 bedroom masterpiece without a detail spared, precision millwork, ceramic counters, and marble ensuite. Magnificent staircase is one of a kind and the centerpiece of the home. Bocci chandeliers, radiant in-floor heating, multiple climate controls, air-conditioning, HRV, highest efficiency furnace. Lutron/Control4 (Elan) smart home system includes surround sound and automatic blinds. Park-like yard includes entirely artificial turf for minimal maintenance. Pool and Hot tub with auto-controlled covers. LED lighting. Attached garage w/ secured, automatic gate. 15 HD security cameras w/ recording. 2-5-10 year New Home Warranty. Near the best private schools in Vancouver. By Appointment. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty - Aedis Realty
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1431 LAURIER Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale in "SHAUGHNESSY" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2485288
1431 LAURIER Avenue Vancouver V6H 1Z2
$16,800,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2485288
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 9,607 sq. ft.
Exquisite first Shaughnessy mansion sitting on a 20,000 square foot lot with impeccable craftsmanship, and a polished design by the renowned Architect Loy Leyland. A truly opulent south facing property with a horseshoe driveway. The property offers a double height foyer while the great room is accentuated by a sophisticated ceiling that has distinct hand painted details and trim. Features include in-house elevator, grand family room, ornate library room, gourmet kitchen, elegant wok kitchen, vast recreation room gym, hot tub, immense home theatre, and many more. The expansive backyard offers a flourishing and well landscaped garden. This property is in a prime location with Little Flower Academy and York House just a few blocks away and only a few minutes drive to downtown. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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1188 WOLFE Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2456394
1188 WOLFE Avenue Vancouver V6H 1V8
$15,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2456394
- Bedrooms:
- 8
- Bathrooms:
- 10
- Floor Area:
- 9,280 sq. ft.
Location,Value,Beauty and Quality.Absolutely one of the finest customer build luxurious mansion in First Shaughnessy. Definitely the most coveted address in the city. This architecturally designed home nested on 33,800sqft of beautiful landscape park like estate. Spectacular royal feeling of fully gated circular driveway with grand building appearance. This magnificent four levels home offers 9280ft² with 8 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 5 fireplaces and 2 stairs. Features mountain and city view, Radiant floor heat, Private and sunny south backyard with outdoor pool for family entertaining.It has been completely renovated with exceptional quality and finest workmanship while it’s historical charm and characters are kept. This Dream property is truly a piece of art for the most enjoyable of life. More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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1080 WOLFE Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2488532
1080 WOLFE Avenue Vancouver V6H 1V8
$15,000,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2488532
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 5,998 sq. ft.
1080 Wolfe Ave - First Shaughnessy – Fabulous redevelopment opportunity in First Shaughnessy. City approved plans to redevelop the existing house with an addition, underground parking for 7 vehicles, a pool and cabana for a total of almost 15,000 sqft. The existing 6000 sqft Heritage B Sam Maclure Tudor Mansion is an exceptional example of Vancouver history, and sits on over 27,000 sqft on the high side at the end of Wolfe with city and mountain views. A very private gated property with beautifully landscaped gardens. Existing home is filled with heritage features such as oak floors, wainscoting, coffered ceiling and leaded glass windows. Huge principal rooms and 4 generous sized bedrooms. The perfect home to live in or redevelop with the approved plans. Go to realtor's website for video & floorplan. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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