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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5500 LANCING Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2830926
5500 LANCING Road Richmond V7C 3A1 
$5,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2830926
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,589 sq. ft.
Luxury modern home at desirable Granville area! This customized stunning home sit on a 10798 Sqft south face back yard lot with 4589 living space. It is supreme finishing & quality craftsmanship. Contemporary and functional open layout features high ceiling main level. High end tile flooring throughout. A sensational gourmet kitchen with top brand appliance, extensive use of granite countertops, radiant heating system, A/C, hrv, built-in vacuum, temperature controlled wine vault. Up level has 4 spacious bedrooms with all ensuite. It also features media room, office, and one bedroom gust suite on the main. 3 car garages with other 7 car parking space front yard. Shopping, School, golf course all near by. Catchment: McKay Elementary & Burnett Secondary. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp.
- Aedis Realty
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6691 MANG Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2806168
6691 MANG Road Richmond V7C 2Y1
$5,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2806168
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,710 sq. ft.
At the very sought after Granville area off Gilbert Rd,Situated on 11390 sqft lot high quality 4710sqft,Richmond Central.Favorable north-facing back garden with fantastic landscaping. Spacious living spaces with 5 en-suited bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The fantastic high ceiling and it offers functional media room, gourmet kitchen with High-end appliances Mielle, real slab and nice cabinetry, 3-car garage, A/C,security system, HRV, 2-5-10 Warranty. Walking distance to schools, shopping center, community center, best schools etc. A beautiful life style rising up here. great place to raise family. Marlene is happy to show this one of a kind home to you! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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6551 CHATTERTON Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2828277
6551 CHATTERTON Road Richmond V7C 2Y6
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2828277
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,700 sq. ft.
A true masterpiece! Custom home built by experienced Villa Development Ltd. Situated on 11,400 SF lot with gated front yard and beautifully landscaped garden with built-in BBQ equipment. Prestigious Granville Area with multi-million homes surrounding, great street appearance. Close to tourists attractions, schools, public transit. This luxurious custom home features 4700 sf of living spaces with 5 bedrooms, 6 bathrooms. Best quality materials and dedicated workmanship! It offers everything you need for a luxurious and comfortable living: elegant crystal lighting, large kitchen with high-end appliances includes a good sized Wok-Kitchen, beautiful garden with big patio, 3-car garage, equipped with Air-conditioning, HRV, home security system. A pleasure to show!! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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5380 LANCING Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2821244
5380 LANCING Road Richmond V7C 3A1
$4,980,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2821244
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,664 sq. ft.
South Facing!! Rarely available with unique design captures home in desirable Granville Area. Huge rectangular Lot 11,398 Sqft with Gorgeous living space of 4,664 sqft. 5 ensuite bedrooms, 6 baths, media room and office. Tasteful interior design, spacious and functional living area, excellent craftsmanship. Top quality throughout. Impressive finishing with tremendous details in design. Equipped with A/C, HRV & radiant heat. Features dream kitchen with top-class appliance, Hand-craft wall painting, 2 master bedrooms, Unique lighting design home theatre, Waterfall in the backyard, Absolutely spectacular, Must see! More detailsListed by Homeland Realty - Aedis Realty
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6731 MANG Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2814857
6731 MANG Road Richmond V7C 2Y1
$4,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2814857
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,633 sq. ft.
Prestige Granville Custom Built Deluxe Manson is beyond luxury! This super deluxe home was built by well-know builder Tamana Construction and is immaculately kept. Over 11000 sqft south facing in the most prestige Granville area with all multi-million houses. Home features 6 bedrooms (includes 2 master suites) 6.5 baths, den, media room, granite foyer and counters, maple cabinets in 2 kitchens, top of the line appls, sub zero fridges, Miele cook top, air conditioning, custom crown moldings, millwork and columns, steam bath in master ensuite and sauna room in gym. Beautiful landscaped in front and backyard. Richmond High School & Blundell elementary school districts. This is a QUALITY home built to last and is so UNIQUE that you won't find another like this. Open House Sept 16 - 2 to 4 PM. More detailsListed by 1NE Collective Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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6680 CHATTERTON Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2768152
6680 CHATTERTON Road Richmond V7C 2Y7
$3,999,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2768152
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 6,083 sq. ft.
CUSTOM BUILT DELUXE MANSION IN MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR HOME "GRANVILLE" AREA at Prime Central Richmond!! This Grand and Spacious one owner home features over 6,00 sq. ft. living area at 67' x 170' (11,390 sq. ft.) large lot, 6 bedrooms (all ensuited) plus large recreation room good for home theater, gym room, gourmet Kitchen with granite countertops, wok kitchen, 18' high ceiling at grand foyer, living and family rooms, 9' ceiling on main floor, large primary bedroom, large South exposure Japanese garden with water fall fountain, electric gate and rare find large 4 car garage!!! Very Good Condition with good maintenance and updates!!! Walking distance to new Minoru Park, Richmond Centre, library, both elementary and high schools and much more....!!! More detailsListed by Sutton Group Seafair Realty - Aedis Realty
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7460 CHELSEA Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2834042
7460 CHELSEA Road Richmond V7C 3S8
$3,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2834042
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,855 sq. ft.
Luxury custom-built home with superb workmanship in quiet and beautiful street. Exceptional 74 feet wide frontage, 3855 sq.ft. best quality and design house. Functional and open floor plan with 10' high ceiling through out, designer's choice of lightings, kitchen and Wok kitchen, 18' high open family room, 4 ensuite bedroom up. 3 car garage. Close to school, shopping and public transit. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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6540 COMSTOCK Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2793730
6540 COMSTOCK Road Richmond V7C 2X6
$3,488,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2793730
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 4,125 sq. ft.
Central location! Million-$ Home neighbourhood! Huge Lot, 67'x170'. Bright southern green backyard, beautiful tree-line fence, very country-style property. Architecturally designed and quality built by European builder. This pretty home features 5 Bedrooms ensuited, high-ceiling grand living room, lovely foyer with vault ceiling. Cherry hardwood floor and cabinet, gourmet kitchen and work kitchen. Radiant heat on both floors, double sided fireplace. Heat recovery system, home theatre, expensive professional designed drapes, sprinkler system, 3-car garage and electric gate. School Catchment Blundell Elementary & Steveston-London Secondary. Must see! More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
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6508 AZURE Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2825557
6508 AZURE Road Richmond V7C 2R9
$3,299,999Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2825557
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 3,221 sq. ft.
Centrally located, this beautiful custom built family home on 6567 sqft lot with a 3781sf functional living area. Grand living room, high celling living room, elegant layout. 4 bedrooms with en-suites, main floor have 1 bedroom legal suite and 2 bedrooms suite both self-contained with kitchens ,washer dryer ,fridge and separate entrances. Gourmet kitchen and wok kitchen, granite counter top,s/s appliances. Hot water radiant heating Security system with monitor, air condition and central vacuum system. 5 minutes drive to Richmond Centre.Great school catchment- Brighouse Elementary and Richmond High Secondary School. Two suites downstairs to greatly reduce mortgage pressures, look no further,don't miss it. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty (Kingsway) Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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6771 CAMSELL Crescent in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2757692
6771 CAMSELL Crescent Richmond V7C 2M9
$3,088,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2757692
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,192 sq. ft.
Gorgiously crafted luxury residences over 3200 sqft in size located in one of the most sought for locations Granville neighbourhood. High ceiling at grand foyer and family room with maximum natural lights. Very well cared for home with functional design. Huge chef's kitchen lower floor with spacious wok kitchen. Upper includes four ensuites for ultimate enjoyment and privacy. Home is centrally located within walking distance to various amenities including the Minoru Activity Centre, parks, shops and much more! School catchment Richmond High & Brighouse Elementary. Open House: May 21: 2-4pm More detailsListed by LeHomes Realty Premier - Aedis Realty
- 604-688-8669
- 604-657-1111
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