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Posted by Aedis Realty on March 28, 2024
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Shaughnessy, Vancouver’s Upper Crust Neighbourhood

ShaughnessyThe 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

Shaughnessy 1The 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.

Shaughnessy 2The 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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  • 1383 W 32ND Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2800072

    1383 W 32ND Avenue Shaughnessy Vancouver V6H 2J4
    Main Photo: 1383 W 32ND Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2800072
    $10,280,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2800072
    Bedrooms:
    4
    Bathrooms:
    3
    Floor Area:
    4,410 sq. ft.
    A rare opportunity to own this classic Shaughnessy home at beautiful tree lined street . This perfect south facing park like lot with 100' frontage, 164 depth , private garden and back lane. Inside & out with leaded windows, bordered oak hardwood floors, keystone entry, oak door & brick, stone, stucco & shingle exterior. . Gracious and spacious with entertainment sized living & dining rooms, sitting room & cozy wood paneled den/ office. Period kitchen with eating area. Large private patio/ deck off dining, steps down to fenced yard & mature gardens. . 4 brms, 2 baths up. Finished recreation room & den in basement with high ceilings & lots of storage. Close to York House. Shaughnessy element School and Eric Hamber secondary school . Quiet location perfect for redevelopment More details
    Listed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
  • 1350 LAURIER Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2826865

    1350 LAURIER Avenue Shaughnessy Vancouver V6H 1Y8
    Main Photo: 1350 LAURIER Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2826865
    $9,980,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2826865
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    4
    Floor Area:
    4,242 sq. ft.
    World class First Shaughnessy 100x200=20000 sf property awaiting for your decoration/re-development ideas.One of a few post 1940 pieces left in the First Shaughnessy District that can be torn down and redeveloped. an approximately 12000 sf brand new mansion can be built on site. The existing home was built in 1952, still very livable. First Shaughnessy is the only excluded area from the new multiplex development city zoning. It will forever boast a collection of large single family homes. Prestigious yet central location: walking distance to top schools, LFA, York House, Shaughnessy Elem, short drive to St George's, VC, Crofton House and UBC. Once in a lifetime opportunity to own this prime piece in the most exclusive part of Vancouver. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
  • 1411 MINTO Crescent in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2842450

    1411 MINTO Crescent Shaughnessy Vancouver V6H 2J6
    Main Photo: 1411 MINTO Crescent in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2842450
    $9,980,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2842450
    Bedrooms:
    6
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    7,535 sq. ft.
    Custom built home by Blackmore & architect Ben Ling in prestigious Shaughnessy ! Almost 7600 sf of quality finished living area on a massive 101x176=17,791sf property on a QUIET tree lined st w/back lane. Tastefully renovated in 2010. High ceiling foyer w/ grand chandelier, large principal rms, den & an ensuite bdrm on the main; Double front & back staircase leading to upstairs 4 bdrm & 3 baths. Gourmet kitchen w/top of the line new appliances & professional wok kitchen. Basement boasts a movie theatre, wet bar, large rec room and 1 extra bdrm. Lots of skylight & large wood framed windows to induce natural lighting, High efficient furnace & air conditioning system. 4 garages: 2 att'd + 2 det'd. Walk to Devonshire Park, VC, short drive to York House, Little Flower, St. Georges, DT & YVR. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
  • 1655 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2814284

    1655 W 41ST Avenue Shaughnessy Vancouver V6M 1X9
    Main Photo: 1655 W 41ST Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2814284
    $9,800,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2814284
    Bedrooms:
    5
    Bathrooms:
    6
    Floor Area:
    6,199 sq. ft.
    Great opportunity to own this 17,100 sf lot (90' x 190'), 6,100 sf house on W. 41st Ave ,located in stunning Shaughnessy neighbourhood! Lots of potential in development possibilities. Close to: Airport, University of British Columbia, Downtown Vancouver, and top private schools. More details
    Listed by Regent Park Realty Inc.
  • 1188 WOLFE Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West) : MLS®# R2833320

    1188 WOLFE Avenue Shaughnessy Vancouver V6H 1V8
    Main Photo: 1188 WOLFE Avenue in Vancouver: Shaughnessy House for sale (Vancouver West)  : MLS®# R2833320
    $9,680,000
    Residential Detached
    Status:
    Active
    MLS® Num:
    R2833320
    Bedrooms:
    9
    Bathrooms:
    10
    Floor Area:
    9,490 sq. ft.
    MAJESTIC MANSION close to 10,000sf graceful interior space sitting on 33,800sf property in prestigious FIRST SHAUGHNESSY. This elegant classic 4 level home features mountain & city views from all levels/w radiant floor heat. Spectacular 9 bdrms, 10 baths; lovingly restored & completely renovated, emphasizing its heritage features like beautifully handcrafted oak & mahogany design details, dramatic exposed beams, high ceilings. Private setting park-like gardens w/ waterfall feature, gated driveway, outdoor pool & spa. Sensational prestigious lifestyle. Conveniently close to all great amenities & top ranked schools nearby. Possible to build 2 additional infills. Court ordered sale - "Schedule A" to be attached; contact L.S. for more info. More details
    Listed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
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