the langley times real estate review february 2, 2012

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Rebecca McDiarmidwww.homeslangley.com

HomelifeBenchmark Realty

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Langley, BC V1M 2C9

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• Gourmet kitchens• 9 ft. ceilings• Spacious open-concept plans• Fully air conditioned with heated ensuite oors• Fully fenced yards• Selection of homes with walk-out basements

• Nestled against Redwoods Golf Course• Main oor master bedroom• Maintenance-free living• Double side-by-side garages• Unparalleled Marcon quality construction

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by Colin Oswin

Get up and get outside with Latis.A condo project from developer

Kerkhoff Construction, Latis is located right in the heart of Cloverdale. Th e project will have just 34 units in total, which Craig Anderson, marketing manager at Pilothouse Real Estate, describes as “a very limited, very intimate selection of homes.”

Latis places a big emphasis on providing outdoor space for its residents, with big balconies included with most units. Th e balconies here range from 90 up to 183 square feet, and one second-fl oor unit comes with a huge, 412-square-foot terrace. One unit on the top fl oor has a smaller 51-square-foot balcony, but Latis makes up for this, adding a 553-square-foot rooft op deck. And this suite isn’t alone – fi ve of the top-fl oor units at Latis include these rooft op decks.

Anderson says these types of rooft op spaces are extremely rare in Cloverdale.

“We took an existing building structure and had fun with it,” he says.

“We already had a roof and a fl at building area, so it didn’t add a lot of cost.”

Th e decks on the roof are all fenced off , and they also come equipped with electrical outlets and gas lines for entertainment and barbeques. And at four storeys, Latis will rise above the two- and three-storey buildings that dominate the neighbourhood, providing excellent views in all directions.

“You have to invite your friends to come see it,” Anderson says. “Your place is where everyone is going to go in the summer.”

In addition to the balconies, decks and ground-fl oor patios, individual gardens will be available for all units in the grounds surrounding the building, so even if you don’t purchase a unit with a rooft op patio, you’ll still have some outdoor space you can use to grow whatever you want.

Latis features one- and two-bedroom suites, with one three-bedroom suite on the ground fl oor. All come with dens as well. And with 17 diff erent layouts, buyers will fi nd a lot of variety at Latis.

In the kitchen, you’ll fi nd a stainless-steel appliance package, highlighted by a big, 24-inch-wide refrigerator and a classy Venmar designer hood fan over the stove. Under-cabinet puck lighting keeps the space nice and bright, and a two-basin undermount sink adds

to the modern feel of the space. Th e microwave and dishwasher are housed in two drawers under the counter, providing a cool, space-age touch.

Kerkhoff used quartz for the kitchen and bathroom countertops. Since quartz is less porous than granite, Anderson says it makes for a superior countertop surface.

“Th is is a level above granite,” he says. “We tried to stain it with red wine – it didn’t work.”

Th e living rooms feature laminate fl oors, faux-wood window blinds and 5.5-inch baseboard moulding. In the bedroom, buyers will fi nd broadloom

carpeting, contemporary baseboards and a window trim package to highlight the big and bright windows.

Th e development includes underground parking for cars as well as a storage space for bicycles. Anderson says he pushed hard for the inclusion of the community bike rack because the amenities in Cloverdale are so close by. You can pedal your way around the neighbourhood on errands and grocery runs or even to school at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.

“I’m amazed at how close things are,”

he says. “Langley is literally right over the hill.”

A major retail and commercial redevelopment underway at the site of the old Cloverdale Mall means buyers at Latis will arrive early in an up-and-coming area.

“Drastic changes are coming to Cloverdale aft er decades,” Anderson says. “Th is is an opportunity 18 to 24 months before everyone else jumps in.”

Homes at Latis start at $194,900. For more information visit latiscondos.com or call 604-575-0669.

Submitted photosLatis, by developer Kerkhoff Construction, features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom homes spread among four storeys (above). Stunning interior features include quartz countertops and chic laminate fl ooring (top).

Head into the great outdoors with Latis

‘Langley is literally right over the hill’

New homeowners say views and location tops on their list

Finding a home at Tsawwassen SpringsFor Francis Cheung and his wife, fi nding

a home that allowed them to just close the door behind them when they wanted to travel was extremely important. Th ey found that perfect home at Tsawwassen Springs, by Shato Holdings and Talisman Homes.

“It’s so close to the border and the ferries,” Cheung says. “We could just walk to the ferries.”

He was immediately impressed by the quality of the workmanship on the homes, and says he looks forward to seeing the community when it is all complete. However, it wasn’t just the construction that he was looking for.

“We’re right in the middle of the golf course,” he says. “Th e view was one of the most important things to us.”

Homeowner Dale Martin was looking to downsize aft er living in Tsawwassen and Ladner for 20 years, and found the entire community to be exactly what he wanted.

“Once I saw the whole concept, I knew it was going to be a real community,” he says, adding that he also liked the idea of living on a golf course.

“It’s very well designed,” Martin says. “Th ere is no wasted space.”

He was also impressed with the lengths Shato and Talisman were willing to go to ensure he was completely satisfi ed.

“Th e whole experience was great,” he says. “Th ey really bent over backwards to make sure (everything was okay) ... (Tradespeople) came in and fi xed any defects, no questions asked.”

“ Your place is where everyone is

going to go in the summer,” says Pilothouse Real Estate marketing manager Craig Anderson.


A B B E Y R O A D

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· Granite window sills all around

· Granite countertops with a 1½” square edge finish

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· GE stainless-steel, self-cleaning 15,000 BTU gas range

· Rich marble countertops with 1½” square edge finish in main bath

· Granite ensuite 1½” square edge bathroom countertops with above counter basin sink and chrome fixtures

· Gas connections on balconies for barbeque hookup

· Closet organizers in all bedrooms

· Samsung stainless-steel french door 17.8 cubic foottwin-cooling refrigerator with ice maker

· Security card access control for building

Beautiful Metro Vancouver LocationLIVEatVARSITY.COM604.539.2200PRESENTATION CENTREOpen Daily 12-5pmClosed Fridays or by Appointment20060 FRASER HIGHWAY, LANGLEY

The developer reserves the right to make changes to

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