With luxurious touches abounding in high-end condos throughout Greater Vancouver, developers are looking beyond granite countertops and designer appliances to draw in residents. While well-equipped gyms and rooftop party rooms have become the norm, builders are becoming evermore creative – and opulent – in their offerings.
Below, we take a look at the five-star amenities on offer at a selection of Lower Mainland condo buildings. The units range in price from $135,000 to $870,000, proving you don’t have to break the bank to have your own pool… or tennis court… or bowling alley…
The homes below are all currently listed for sale on REW.ca – click through the links for even more photos and the full listing. As the properties are sold, the listings may become unavailable.
Yaletown, Vancouver
$869,000
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo
879 square feet
Cost per square foot: $989
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Yaletown’s gorgeous Aquarius III building boasts resort-like amenities, including an indoor saltwater pool, whirlpool, gym, sauna and theatre, plus a concierge. The building is just minutes away from the seawall, community centre and retail. The unit that’s currently listed is a newly renovated two-bedroom, two-bathroom home that keeps step with the stunning building. The unit has new stainless steel appliances (including gas range), CaesarStone counters and views of the lagoon and False Creek, as well as a sunny patio to take it all in. Pets and rentals welcome.
Ironwood, Richmond
$298,000
One-bedroom, one-bathroom condo
494 Square feet
Cost per square foot: $603
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This two-year-old Richmond building, The Gardens, has a ton of common space with amazing features. Around 6,000 square feet of indoor amenities include a large sports court, high-end gym and clubhouse. For anyone working from home, the building also has a meeting room. On the off chance you run out of things to do in the building, a movie theatre, bowling alley and skating rink are just minutes away. The condo that’s currently listed has an almost 300-square-foot deck, laminate flooring, stainless-steel appliances, designer cabinets and quartz countertops.
Lower Lonsdale, North Vancouver
$499,900
Two-bedroom, one-bathroom condo
721 square feet
Cost per square foot: $693
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Doubles, anyone? This fabulous North Vancouver high-rise features beautiful tennis courts. The listed unit, a sub-penthouse, has sweeping downtown, water and Lions Gate Bridge views and breathtaking sunsets from every room, including the large balcony. The unit comes with two parking stalls and a secured storage locker below. The building is conveniently located near all the shops and restaurants of Lonsdale and just minutes to the quay.
Downtown West, Vancouver
$818,000
Two-bedroom, two-bathroom condo
858 square feet
Cost per square foot: $953
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This fantastic high-rise in downtown Vancouver has some of the coolest amenities we’ve seen – two 10-pin bowling lanes, recreation room with a foosball table, spectacular lounge and rooftop common space with stunning views. These features are in addition to the pool, hot tub, steam room, sauna, gym and theatre. Close to everything downtown has to offer, the home that’s currently listed is a two-bedroom-plus-den corner unit with floor-to-ceiling windows.
East Newton, Surrey
$134,900
One-bedroom, one-bathroom condo
734 square feet
Cost per square foot: $184
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This beautiful – and extremely affordable – condo in Newton, Surrey, is in a family-friendly building boasting an impressive playground for the resident youngsters, in addition to the other extraordinary amenities, such as an indoor heated pool, sauna, tennis court, clubhouse and fitness centre. The one-bedroom unit currently listed on REW.ca has been fully renovated and showcases custom kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, mouldings, new lighting and laminate floors. The building is close to shopping and the unit comes with one covered parking stall and a storage locker.
