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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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
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5500 LANCING Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2869632
5500 LANCING Road Richmond V7C 3A1
$5,380,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2869632
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,589 sq. ft.
Luxury modern home in the sought-after Granville area, featuring 4,589 sq. ft. of living space on a 10,798 sq. ft. south-facing lot. This custom-built property showcases top-quality craftsmanship with a contemporary open floor plan, high ceilings, and high-end tile flooring. Enjoy a gourmet kitchen with premium appliances and granite countertops, radiant heating, A/C, and a temperature-controlled wine vault. Includes four spacious ensuite bedrooms upstairs, plus a media room, office, and guest suite on the main level. The home boasts a three-car garage and additional parking for seven vehicles. Conveniently located near shopping, schools, and golf courses. Zoned for McKay Elementary and Burnett Secondary. More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - 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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7600 LANCING Place in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2858013
7600 LANCING Place Richmond V7C 3Z4
$4,188,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858013
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,355 sq. ft.
Quality built new home located in popular Granville area boasts 4,355 SF of open and spacious luxury living area plus 3 car garage on a 9,332 SF lot in a quiet setting. Grand and inviting foyer with high ceilings in living and dining rooms. Huge main kitchen with wok kitchen, large eating area and wine cellar. Private work from home den / flex room, 2nd primary bedroom on main floor with sauna and spa like ensuite. Upstairs with 4 luxurious bedrooms with private ensuites and walk in closets. Primary bedroom has 2 walk in closets and a large private covered balcony. Great central location with walking distance to shopping, transit, McKay and Burnett, Thompson community centre, local parks and recreation. Excellent location, minutes to local shopping, easy access & commute to all amenities. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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5071 BLUNDELL Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2868480
5071 BLUNDELL Road Richmond V7C 1H3
$3,988,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2868480
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 4,365 sq. ft.
EXQUISITE luxury mansion situated on a spacious 9,600 sq ft south facing lot in Richmond's Westside. Stunning detailed craftsmanship, lighting, and quality millwork throughout this elegant 4,365 sq ft home featuring a soaring 21 feet ceiling in the living room, 2 fireplaces, open modern kitchen is equipped with Miele & Bosch appliances & wine fridge and has a large centre island and wok kitchen. a spiral staircase leading you to four spacious en-suite bedroom features 10' ft ceilings, steam shower, free-standing tub, and walk-in closet. a professional theater including a five star versace-style family theater equipped with 26 German Bowers& Wilkins speakers, a 150 inch gaming-grade projection screen, 360 degree adjustable first class seats and a luxury marble wet bar. Don't miss it! More detailsListed by Nu Stream Realty Inc. - Aedis Realty
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7591 GILBERT Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2849622
7591 GILBERT Road Richmond V7C 3W6
$3,688,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2849622
- Bedrooms:
- 6
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 5,960 sq. ft.
This deluxe elegantly designed home situated on a massive 11,721 s.f. level lot boosting almost 6,000 sf. of living space spanning across two levels is absolutely one of a kind! A triple garage with ample open space for 6 more cars. 7 oversized bedrooms, huge living and dining areas, a chef's dream gourmet kitchen, a fenced mature garden for a comfortable and relaxing lifestyle in the very core of the blooming Richmond area. Within close proximity to Shopping centre, Community, Library, all levels of schools and public transit! Bonus: Potential future redevelopment opportunity! Showings by appointment only with minimum 24 hours notice. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Real Estate Services - Aedis Realty
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6171 SKAHA Crescent in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2859835
6171 SKAHA Crescent Richmond V7C 2R3
$3,580,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2859835
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,712 sq. ft.
Custom Built Master Piece in most central Granville area on 7852sf Huge Corner lot. Absolutely one of the best layouts, well designed and luxury quality house in prestigious Granville neighborhood. Open Concept Living , 16'4 high ceiling formal dining, enclosed wok kitchen with separate fridge, add-on solarium room , Open style kitchen with quartz countertop, one guest ensuite on the main floor , plus a Gym room for younger generation. 4 ensuite bedrooms up , master bedroom feature in extra closets for both male and female owner separately, lots of organizer space, two of the bedrooms have big size balcony . BEST EVER LOCATION, walking distance to Richmond center, Minoru park, library, Richmond swimming community center. Must See! More detailsListed by Royal Pacific Realty Corp. - Aedis Realty
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6699 AZURE Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2870679
6699 AZURE Road Richmond V7C 2S7
$3,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2870679
- Bedrooms:
- 5
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,050 sq. ft.
A masterpiece contemporary owner designed home in one of the most desired Granville neighborhoods in central Richmond! This gorgeous 5 bdrm and den house will stun you with its modern and dazzling interior finishes. Great features include 16’ connected living, dining, family room, providing a grand & airy floor plan. Gourmet kitchen includes a large island excellent for entertainment. Premium Miele appliances throughout main kitchen, Bosch & powerful Vent-a-hood in the wok kitchen. Fully automated Control4 smart living experiences enhance safety & convenience with remotely controlled multi-room speakers, lighting, and security. Legal 1 bedroom suite as mortgage helper/in-law suite. Enjoy natural sunlight and outdoor activities in the SW facing rear covered patio. Steps to schools & park! More detailsListed by Macdonald Realty Westmar - Aedis Realty
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7460 CHELSEA Road in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2865642
7460 CHELSEA Road Richmond V7C 3S8
$3,498,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2865642
- Bedrooms:
- 4
- Bathrooms:
- 4
- Floor Area:
- 3,865 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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7580 LANCING Place in Richmond: Granville House for sale : MLS®# R2858026
7580 LANCING Place Richmond V7C 3Z4
$3,388,000Residential Detached- Status:
- Active
- MLS® Num:
- R2858026
- Bedrooms:
- 7
- Bathrooms:
- 6
- Floor Area:
- 3,360 sq. ft.
Brand new beautiful home in desirable and sought after Granville area. Nestled in a safe, quiet and low traffic cul-de sac. Modern and elegant, yet functional house with a great layout for extended family or for mortgage revenue with a legal self contained rental suite. Home is finished impeccably and tastefully with no expenses spared. Main floor above with full accommodation including living, family, dining, living, kitchen and wok kitchens and 4 bedrooms with 3 1/2 washrooms. Ground floor with turn key revenue helper with potential for additional accommodation. Great central location with walking distance to shopping, transit, schools McKay and Burnett. Easy commute to the Airport, Vancouver and all amenities. Fully finished and ready for immediate occupancy. Easy to view anytime. More detailsListed by RE/MAX Westcoast - Aedis Realty
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