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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1438 W 32ND Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale in "ELEMENTS ESTATE" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2460585
1438 W 32ND Avenue Vancouver V6H 2J3
$28,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2460585
- 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 in partnership with award-winning Sublime Interiors. Elements Estate is recognized regionally & internationally, being selected as Finalist in 5 categories for the International Design & Architecture Awards 2020 & in 4 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, ceilings are adorned by hand with Venetian marble dust. An abundance of joy-sparking amenities (Outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, Jacuzzi, swimpool, waterfalls, full bar, theatre, gym) await your discovery. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar and Icon Marketing Inc. - Aedis 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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3738 SELKIRK Street in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2484183
3738 SELKIRK Street Vancouver V6H 2Z1
$23,985,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2484183
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 10,223 sq. ft.
Elegance with absolute privacy. This bespoke and gated residence was built for the current owners in 2000 and sits on a 33,000 sf lot with 163 feet of frontage on this lovely and extremely quiet street. A one of a kind magnificent property, where you can enjoy the most beautiful gardens in all of First Shaughnessy while you play on your private tennis court. Multiple terraces to enjoy the abundance of light and sunshine, and not a single neighbour to be seen over the groomed, mature hedges. Inside there is 10,000 sf of perfection – with a great room on the main for all of the family to enjoy, or celebrate more formally with the cross-hall dining and living experience, to the 4 massive bedrooms upstairs, or down to the Adult Playroom with Virtual Golf, indoor pool and spa room and a full-sized professional gym… There is absolutely nothing left for you to do with your new home except sit back and enjoy. Did I mention the 5 fireplaces, a conservatory, painting studio, or wine room? Enjoy the video and reach out More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest 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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1188 WOLFE Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2456394
1188 WOLFE Avenue Vancouver V6H 1V8
$16,888,000Residential 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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1675 ANGUS Drive in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale in "FIRST SHUAGHNESSY" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2375230
1675 ANGUS Drive Vancouver V6J 4H2
$14,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2375230
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 10,020 sq. ft.
Grand 1st Shaughnessy! Top class Heritage Building Category “A”. Rare find unique construction and setting represent the best primary significances. Huge 2/3 acre S facing 29241sf lot with great view of the Northshore mtns & Downtown. Facing the renowned “Angus Park” – The “Curving Crescent” of 1st Shaughnessy. 140’ frontage with grand circular driveway. 1909 built with detailed classic Tudor architectural design . Stone facade arch main entrance. Glamorous GRAND GREAT HALL with 20’ ceiling & elegant chandelier. Lots of detailed millwork craftsmanship and design throughout. Addition Reno Permit in 1996 added extra 3000sf with a Multipurpose/Ballroom & extra living space. A perfect 10000+ sf framework for future restoration to regain this mansion’s glory & charming days! More detailsListed by Sutton Group West Langara Realty - Aedis Realty
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3690 SELKIRK Street in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale in "FIRST SHAUGHNESSY DISTRICT" (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2481433
3690 SELKIRK Street Vancouver V6H 2Z1
$13,900,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2481433
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 8,697 sq. ft.
GRAND FIRST SHAUGHNESSY HOME. Great opportunity to own and renovate this precious Victorian styled architectural mansion in Vancouver's most exclusive and private area. On a huge lot of more than three quarters an acre, this well maintained, Heritage "B" residence offers 8697 square feet of traditional and charming living space. Elegant millwork throughout. 6 bedrooms (easily converted to 8) 6 bathrooms and spacious principal rooms. A modern kitchen and deluxe laundry room updated a few years ago. There is an enormous fenced backyard for your exclusive entertainment - potential for swimming pool, tennis court, or your own private mini-golf. Renowned private schools: York House, Little Flower Academy & St George's nearby. Easy access to YVR, Downtown, South Granville shops. https://vimeo.com/241024162 YOU'LL LOVE IT! More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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1238 BALFOUR Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2458276
1238 BALFOUR Avenue Vancouver V6H 1X5
$13,880,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2458276
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 8
- Floor Area:
- 7,377 sq. ft.
This Historic 1912 period residence has recently undergone an extensive re-build and is situated on one of the most prized tree lines streets in Vancouver’s most coveted First Shaughnessy neighborhood. The architectural elegance & grandeur with its bold shake exterior & beautiful landscape create an impressive majestic presence with over seven thousand two hundred square feet of formal & informal living on three expansive levels. Exquisite design, master craftsmanship and opulent finishes blend seamlessly to create a historic masterpiece while embracing the security and convenience of today’s most up-to-date technology. Generous in scale & intimate in comfort, this is a luxury residence designed foremost as a home: inviting, warm, private and spectacularly beautiful. More detailsListed by Angell, Hasman & Associates (Malcolm Hasman) Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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