Stylish South Granville
The Business Improvement Area
Established in 1907, the South Granville Business Improvement Area is south of Vancouver’s Downtown and north of the Kitsilano, Fairview, and Shaughnessy neighbourhoods. The area runs along Granville Street from the Granville Street Bridge over False Creek south to 16th Avenue, where the grand residences of Shaughnessy replace the shops, restaurants, and art galleries of South Granville.
When Vancouver as a city was three years old, South Granville already was an exclusive location and desirable destination before the first Granville Street Bridge went up across False Creek in 1889 to connect it to Downtown. Center Street became Granville Street in 1907. In the fall of that year, plans began for development of what would be First Shaughnessy, 423 acres between West 15th and King Edward avenues from Oak Street west to the BC Electric Railway interurban line to Lulu Island. New First Shaughnessy residents shopped on South Granville, establishing standards of high quality still extant today. Galleries and the Stanley Theatre followed, and the area acquired its cultural caché.
The Stanley Theater
The Stanley opened on the street between 11th and 12th avenues in December 1930 with a Lilian Gish movie, One Romantic Night. The Stanley was the only Vancouver theatre where juveniles could see not one but two Saturday matinees for ten cents. Granville Street and the Stanley went into decline during the ’80s, and it closed in 1991. After some talk of tearing it down, it rose again in 1997 as a fully refurbished venue for live performances. Whether for films or plays, the Stanley has been a major neighbourhood attraction, proof that the lively arts contribute much to neighbourhood prosperity and prestige.
The Granville Street Bridge
The present steel and concrete Granville Street Bridge, nearly a mile long and 90 feet high over Granville Island and False Creek, was the only eight-lane bridge on the continent outside New York City when it opened in 1954. The bridge supplanted an earlier structure that in 1909 had replaced the 1886 original.
Before construction began in 1951, politicians had tried to build a new bridge since 1945. A 1948 newspaper editorial complained that of “Vancouver’s obsolete bridges” “the Granville Bridge, because of its slippery surface, its pitted and rotted roadways, its wooden construction, its wooden approaches and the dangerous curve-in at its lift-spans mended with smooth-worn planks, is by far the worst.”
Information Links:
http://southgranville.org/
http://vancouver.ca/green-vancouver/fairview.aspx
http://www.falsecreekcc.ca
http://vancouver.ca/home-property-development/marpole-community-plan-granville.aspx
Gallery Row
In Vancouver, few would dispute that the highest concentration of art, antiques, painting, sculpture, and unique curiosities are in South Granville’s Gallery Row, the nerve centre of Vancouver’s art community for 40 years. Fourteen galleries cluster along this stretch of Granville Street between 5th Avenue and Broadway.
To list a few, Bau-Xi, the oldest contemporary gallery in Vancouver, exhibits paintings, sculpture, prints, and drawings. Heffel, “Canada’s National Fine Art Auction House” in the historic Heffel Building at 7th Avenue, displays and previews inventory in an expansive 7,500-foot space. Uno Langmann Limited specializes in European and North American paintings from the 18th, 19th, and early 20th centuries. The gallery showcases a careful selection of antique furniture, silver, and objets d’art in elegant, neo-classical surroundings. Douglas Reynolds Gallery, founded in 1995 between 7th and 8th avenues, specializes in historic and contemporary Northwest Coast aboriginal art. The gallery exhibits museum-quality artifacts of aluminum, bronze, glass, and resin in bentwood boxes, masks, and totem poles.
New South Granville Live MLS Listings
Stylish South Granville
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7551 CHELSEA Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2280584
$5,280,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2280584
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,988 sq. ft.
Another quality custom Stockholm. Renowned Richmond builder presents 7551 Chelsea Road, an exquisitely crafted Tudor style mansion designed with a modern twist. Luxury finishes and details are consistent throughout the sprawling 5000 sq ft space, a distinct style synonymous with Stockholm. High-end cabinetry and Wolf/Sub zero appliance package combine in a totally one of a kind kitchen. European marble flooring, Schonbeck lighting package, finished media room, temperature controlled wine room, all secured by a world class Control4 home automation system. Functional and spacious floor plan combine with park like backyard to create a truly unique experience for your most discerning buyers. Without a doubt, the best home in Richmond this year! Book your private viewing today. More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar
- Aedis Realty
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6399 UDY Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2239708
$4,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2239708
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,399 sq. ft.
Experience the 2014 European inspired majestic 6 bedrooms & 6 baths luxurious estate. Definitives characteristic & incorporates elegant features of modern life. This is home. Adorned with Versace designer tiles, finished with custom millwork, expansive mouldings & panels, Schonbek chandelier, professional chef's kitchen & Wok Kitchen with high end kitchen appliances. Smart home program - HRV, A/C, water purification system, security glass, surround sound speakers. Sublime limestone exterior, heated 3 car garage, luxurious & spacious walk-in closet for a fashionista's imagination. Custom-built wine cellar cave perfect for wine collectors. Top school district: the new $80 million Minoru Recreation Complex is within distance. More detailsListed by Regent Park Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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5280 LANCING Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2279540
$4,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2279540
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,481 sq. ft.
Luxury brand new custom home in central Granville area sitting on 10,787 Sq Ft Lot! A total of 4481 sq ft of living space, offers 5 spacious ensuite bedrooms, grand foyer, open-concept family room and living room, fully equipped media room, open kitchen with a good-sized wok kitchen, Spacious Gym and Sauna at main floor, 3-car garage, and a beautifully landscaped private backyard. High-end stainless steel appliances, top of the line cabinetry, central air-conditioning, radiant heating, security system and 2-5-10 new home warranty. Quiet & friendly neighborhood, excellent school catchments: McKay Elementary&Burnett Secondary, close to parks, shopping center and public transit. More detailsListed by Maxcel Westcoast Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5640 LUDLOW Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2243559
$4,188,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2243559
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,624 sq. ft.
Gorgeous sunny Southern backyard. Truly spacious layout with tons of bold millwork finishing. Unique CNC wood work, wall papers and paint job. Italian marble flooring throughout. Lots of designer Crystal lightings. High ceiling everywhere. State of art smart home for modern living Sub-zero and Wolf appliances. Massive and elegant granite tops, expensive cabinetry all over. Simply stunning! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. and Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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5515 LANGTREE Avenue in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2280356
$4,080,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2280356
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,565 sq. ft.
Built by the renowned award winning custom home builder Dakota Homes. This classic, luxurious and elegant house sits on a large 11,345 sq. ft. lot in the desirable Granville area. Gorgeous living room with high ceiling, beautiful flooring and charming lighting, formal dining room and functional kitchen with top of the line appliances. Charming media room and bright family room for great family time. Aside from the alluring master bedroom and 3 other large bedrooms on the upper floor, there is a lovely guest bedroom on the main floor, all with ensuite. Exquisite details throughout with refined quality. This home is not to be missed! Close to community center, school, transit shopping and many more! Call for your private showing! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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6671 MANG Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2248324
$4,080,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2248324
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 3
- Floor Area:
- 6,038 sq. ft.
Luxurious mansion on the central location,yet quiet and serene, no ditch, double sidewalk,Custom blt with utmost details. Impressive foyer. Palace like setting. Indoor exercise pool(could easily be a media room),, hot tub, sauna and bar, beautiful garden with pond, Auto gates. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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5800 GRANVILLE Avenue in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2267417
$3,999,888Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2267417
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 2,782 sq. ft.
Hot location! Townhouse development potential! Minutes to Thompson Community Centre and Minoru Park. Close to public transit. More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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6840 DONALD Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2236833
$3,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2236833
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,561 sq. ft.
Looking for that special home? This is the one. It is not your typical Richmond L-Shaped house. This one-owner custom built home features unique & contemporary open designs. Beginning with the Port Cochere entrance way & a soaring 18" high main foyer. Bright & airy sun-filled interior with 9" ceiling & lots of over-sized windows to bring in abundance of natural light. Southern Backyard boasts an ultra-private setting complete with large pond with waterfall feature. This ideal family home features 5 bdrms plus den & 5.5 baths nestled on a 11,502sf level lot. In-floor radiant heat. Air conditioning, 3 gas fireplaces. Theatre room has separate fuse panel for the AV components, special acoustic wall tiles & double drywall all around & triple drywall in the ceiling for sound abatement. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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7100 LANGTON Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2265093
$3,958,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2265093
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,873 sq. ft.
Another quality custom Stockholm. Stockholm Construction presents 7100 Langton Road, an Arbutus inspired take on the Richmond L-shape. Luxurious exterior combines with lovely street scape to create an appeal that can only be described as truly classy. All the bells and whistles you would expect with a Stockholm. Wolf/sub-zero appliances, high end cabinetry, European marble flooring, Schonbek lighting, etc. The open and functional floor plan flows beautifully to create an experience that is quite simply livable. Act fast! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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7500 NO 2 Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2263694
$3,950,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2263694
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,182 sq. ft.
Great location! Welcome to this beautiful new house in popular Granville area. Highest standard of workmanship and finishing. Features 4,182 Sqft living space on a 10,023 Sqft large lot. 5 bdrms and 5.5 baths. High ceiling at entrance living room and family room. Spacious Recreation room and den. Crystal lightings, granite counter top, Bosch appliances. 1 legal suite can be the mortgage helper. HRV, Air-conditioned, Radiant heating, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Security system. Richmond High Secondary catchment. Must see! Open House:Thursday & Friday 10th 2-4pm. More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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