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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6680 COMSTOCK Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2567208
6680 COMSTOCK Road Richmond V7C 2X6 
$6,398,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2567208
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,637 sq. ft.
Truly Legendary of Top Luxury! The Best of all true masterpieces! Stunning custom home built by High Reputation Luxury house builder Villa Development Ltd, Situated with 4637 sqft house on 11392 sqft lot well known beautiful Granville Comstock Area. Centre of Richmond (New Richmond Luxury Heart) Favorable south-facing back garden with fantastic landscaping, water ponds, Spacious living spaces with 5 en-suited bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. It offers functional media room, gourmet kitchen with Top High-end Appliances Gaggenau, Real Marbel,Italy Roberto Cavallie Tiles,Nice Cabinetry, 3-car Garage, A/C,smart security system, HRV, 2-5-10 Warranty. Walking distance to schools, shopping center, community center.A pleasure to Show! More detailsListed by Sutton Group - 1st West Realty
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5500 LANCING Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2526396
5500 LANCING Road Richmond V7C 3A1
$5,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2526396
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,589 sq. ft.
This MAGNIFICENT quality home is located in most prestigious Granville Richmond. Definitely one of a kind brand new almost 4600 sqft mansion with supreme finishing & quality craftsmanship. Quality is built into every little detail; furnished with custom made doors, luxurious Carrara Maeble, European windows, home security, RH chandeliers, temperature controlled wine vault. Come see today! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Riverside Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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5280 LANCING Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2601080
5280 LANCING Road Richmond V7C 3A1
$4,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2601080
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 7
- Floor Area:
- 4,481 sq. ft.
Magnificent Luxury Residence in central of Richmond, well known beautiful Granville Area. A total of 4481 sqft house, sitting on 10,787 sqft lot with south facing backyard. Spacious living spaces with 5 ensuite bedrooms and 7 bathrooms. Superior material & workmanship. Tile-Concrete roof, Crystal chandeliers, delightful gourmet kitchen with High-end appliances, functional media room, sauna room, 3-car garage, A/C, security system, HRV, 2-5-10 Warranty. Walking distance to schools, shopping center, community center. School catchment: McKay Elementary, Burnett Secondary. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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7111 LANGTON Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2604218
7111 LANGTON Road Richmond V7C 4B3
$4,500,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2604218
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,212 sq. ft.
A truly custom-designed luxury estate situated on a private 9900sf property. With a stunning 90ft frontage, this Mediterranean Spanish Style residence offers a high standard of craftsmanship and exceptional materials. Spacious layout features high ceiling dining and family room, handcrafted spiral staircase, fully equipped gourmet kitchen, large wok kitchen, den that opens out to the garden, 2 master bedrooms, and 3 guest bedrooms, and floor to ceiling french doors open to the beautifully landscaped private garden. Extremely unique home in an exquisite neighborhood, close to parks, Burnett Secondary and McKay Elementary. More detailsListed by Sutton Group-West Coast Realty - Aedis Realty
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7371 GRANDY Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2425630
7371 GRANDY Road Richmond V7C 3T4
$4,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2425630
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,069 sq. ft.
Cozy home in Richmond's excellent luxury home on the bright corner lot. including 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths (include 2 master ensuites) with master suite steam sauna and F/P. 2 kitchen with top pf the line appliances. High ceiling porch at back. Media room with wet bar. Also air-con, HRV system, lawn sprinkler system. Walking distant to city center, parks public transit and schools. More detailsListed by Magsen Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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6840 DONALD Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2555917
6840 DONALD Road Richmond V7C 2Y9
$3,990,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2555917
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,561 sq. ft.
This 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 + den & 6 baths built on a 11,502sf massive lot. radiant heat. Air conditioning, 3 gas fireplaces. Theatre rm has separate fuse panel for the AV components,Great Sound Proof- special acoustic wall tiles & double drywall all around & triple drywall in the ceiling for sound abatement. Don't miss this beautiful home! More detailsListed by Luxmore Realty - Aedis Realty
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6100 ALTA Court in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2541618
6100 ALTA Court Richmond V7C 2R4
$3,890,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2541618
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 5
- Floor Area:
- 3,996 sq. ft.
This spectacular home located in the highly sought-after Granville area. The property sits on a 8600 sf lot with a tranquil park view. Exceptional quality & the finest workmanship are found throughout this gorgeous home. Main level features soaring marble high ceiling foyer, living & dining room, family room off the stunning gourmet chef's kitchen w/ all professional grade S/S appliances, spice kitchen, theater room, office and a guest bedroom with full ensuite. On the upper level, all bedrooms come with ensuite, walk-in closets and huge balcony. A sauna room and an elevator complete this high-end home. A huge backyard is surrounded by exquisite landscaping, water feature and also backs onto a park with a spectacular view from the upper level balcony. Do not miss this home and call now! More detailsListed by Pacific Evergreen Realty Ltd. - Aedis Realty
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6120 AZURE Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2588215
6120 AZURE Road Richmond V7C 2P1
$3,760,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2588215
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,836 sq. ft.
Magnificent and luxury mansion located at a large corner on the bright southeast corner of a quiet street! First class quality and workmanship. Formal living/family room/foyer with 16' high ceiling. Schonbek crystal chandeliers all through the house. Top notch open kitchen and spacious wok kitchen. 5 bed rooms with ensuite. 4 up 1 down. Amazing plan with plentiful entertainment, luxury media room, office, wine rack, security system etc. Best Miele appliances, air-conditioning, radiant heat. Covered patio in the private back yard. Meticulously maintain front yard with statue and fountain. Close to Richmond Center, hospital , library, high ranking schools, Canada Line Community centre , Park and etc. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Crest Realty - Aedis Realty
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6500 CHATSWORTH Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2605092
6500 CHATSWORTH Road Richmond V7C 3S3
$3,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2605092
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,532 sq. ft.
FOR THOSE WHO VALUE EXCELLENCE! Nestled on an 11,235 sq ft gated private lot, this elegant 4,532 ft home is a dream come true. Superbly built with top-of-the-line materials and craftsmanship, it has everything you asked for: two master bedrooms, three more ensuite bedrooms, theatre, office, gourmet kitchen, wet bar, wine cellar, wok kitchen, 21' high ceiling foyer, aristocratic style paint. Impressive grand entrance and spacious front yard can easily accomodate for over 10 vehicles. Exceptionally gracious backyard: stately trees, flowing waterwork offer a great place for your own relaxation or big garden party. House is immaculately kept like new. Truly one-of-a-kind property! Don't miss it! View http://www.pixilink.com/163254 More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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7351 LOMBARD Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2570739
7351 LOMBARD Road Richmond V7C 3M9
$3,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2570739
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,926 sq. ft.
Totally magnificent quality-built home in the most prestigious GRANVILLE neighborhood. Huge CORNER lot with garage in back yard provides great tranquility and privacy. Excellent floorplan with 5 generous-sized ensuit bedrooms (4up/1down), spacious media room and office on main floor. Functional open concept layout with a high ceiling in both the foyer and living room. Exquisite craftsmanship & details throughout this home includes a chef’s dream kitchen, Miele & Wolf appliances, hardwood flooring, air conditioning and triple garage. Meticulous designed garden in front & Back yard, with additional outdoor fireplace. Walking distance to McKay Elementary and Burnett Secondary.3D tour on https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=TFfmd9ghMzC More detailsListed by Unilife Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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