With the Royal Family’s visit to BC underway, we were inspired to take a look at what a West Coast retreat might look like for the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. From city mansions to a castle-like ski chalet, check out these outrageously palatial digs that are fit for royalty – with the multimillion-dollar price tags to match.
Click through the links below to see the full listings and photo galleries of each of these phenomenal homes.
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South Granville, Vancouver
$13,928,000
Six-bedroom, seven-bathroom house
5,323 square feet
Cost per square foot: $2,617
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This magnificent South Granville manor sits on stunningly landscaped, oversized property. Every detail has been thought through in this palatial estate home, from the lavishly decorated, sprawling rooms to the huge patio, all of which is perfect for entertaining dignitaries. High-tech touches can be seen in the plush home theatre, temperature-controlled wine cellar and smart-home security system (bodyguards not included).
Gilmore, Richmond
$26,000,000
Five-bedroom, eight-bathroom house
12,411 square feet
Cost per square foot: $2,095
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Set on more than 18 acres, this $26 million European-style property tops our list as both the most expensive and the largest estate on our royal round-up. This Tuscan-inspired residence features a cobblestone driveway, gated entrance, fountains, koi ponds and park-like gardens – and that’s before the Royals even set foot into the 12,000-plus-square-foot interior. Features include a grand foyer with limestone walls, heated open galleries that overlook the pool and a master wing with his-and-hers walk-in closets, perfect for all Kate's designer outfits. The property comes complete with caretakers’ residence, tennis court, greenhouse, barn and a six-car garage that’s larger than most Lower Mainland houses. Located in Richmond, this estate makes a convenient spot for flying the royal jet in and out of YVR.
Shaughnessy, Vancouver
$12,988,000
Six-bedroom, eight-bathroom house
6,342 square feet
Cost per square foot: $2,048
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This one-year-old Shaughnessy mansion has received the royal treatment, with water and mountain vistas bested by the splendid interiors in this elegant home. Once you step through the expansive main entryway, you’ll find yourself in an opulent residence kitted out with a gym, home theatre, sauna, steam bath and wine cellar. This perfect city retreat is also centrally located to nearby West Side private schools, natch.
British Properties, West Vancouver
$15,980,000
Six-bedroom, eight-bathroom house
9,511 square feet
Cost per square foot: $1,680
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This unbelievable, gated luxury home is located in West Van’s swanky British Properties and has spectacular ocean, city and harbour views. Elegant and majestic with a modern touch, the fully automated home features an elevator, heated driveway, infinity pool and hand-crafted wallpaper.
Whistler Cay Estates, Whistler
$22,000,000
Eight-bedroom, seven-bathroom chalet
9,800 square feet
Cost per square foot: $2,244
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A sprawling property with a distinctly Balmoral Castle vibe, this eight-bedroom Whistler chalet makes for an ideal royal getaway. We know the Royals love skiing, and this ultra-luxurious, gated estate is just minutes to the mountains. Nestled into 5.24 acres of staggeringly gorgeous premier Whistler real estate, the home offers maximum privacy to keep the prying paparazzi at bay. Built using indigenous materials, the extraordinary home offers dramatic features like a hand-forged iron staircase that ascends through the forty-foot entrance space. The property includes both the main residence and a coach house that's larger than most people's primary homes.
