Amanda Lee Smith was keeping her eyes open for a contemporary functional condo with beautiful finishes. Better yet, well priced. The entrepreneur found that and much more in Popolo.
What tipped the scales for Smith was “there was no wasted space in Popolo’s floor plans, unlike other condos I saw.” That it was located near The Drive sealed the deal. “The floor plans are so sensible and practical,” says Smith, who purchased a one-bedroom and den home. “I also love Grandview-Woodland, which I think is underrated and will only flourish in the next few years.”
Popolo - Living
Ideally located in a long-established residential neighbourhood, within walking distance to the iconic commercial Drive, Popolo offers 81 one, two and three-bedroom homes, ranging from 579 to 1,135 square feet of distinctive design, featuring over-height ceilings, 5-burner gas cook-tops, and air conditioning, just to name a few.
“Our quality and location kept demand strong after our initial Limited Release. As a result, we just released 15 additional homes at final pre-construction pricing,” says Ehsan Sharenejad, Principal at Propel Project Marketing Group. “This is a great opportunity for purchasers who see the long-term vision for the neighbourhood.”
Popolo - Bathroom
Inspired by The Drive, award-winning Kleen Design brought elements of Italy into the interior of each home. The timeless kitchens are distinctively designed to bring a unique experience to your everyday lifestyle, paired with European-inspired cabinetry, integrated European appliances, black finish hardware and large islands.
Popolo offers a sense of community with a lounge, full chef’s kitchen, courtyard access with wraparound balcony, outdoor gas grill, large dining area for private gatherings, and a 400ft2 hobby room for your creative inspiration or children’s science fair projects.
Popolo - Kitchen
“I’m excited about moving into Popolo,” says Smith. “I’ve gotten to know the neighbourhood a little bit and the people I’ve met are so friendly.”
With a high walkable score, Popolo is steps from all the fabulous independent shops and restaurants The Drive is renowned for. Popolo is also a few minutes walk to Trout Lake and a 10-minute walk from the Skytrain and 99 B-Line to UBC. For young families, Popolo is a short walk to Queen Victoria Annex, Laura Secord Elementary school, and Vancouver Technical Secondary.
Popolo - Terrace
“Popolo is the first condominium community as part of the Grandview-Woodland Community Plan,” says Sharenejad. “This plan is not meant to change the long-established neighbourhood, rather to help meet the demand of a greatly underserved housing type in the area. Our homeowners expressed a great upside in their homes’ value. The Grandview-Woodland Community Plan will bring more multi-family communities to the area, along with the local families that will call them home. It’s clear this burgeoning area is in high demand.”
Founded in 2009, locally-owned Epix Developments is the team behind Popolo. Epix’s President, Derek DiMartile, has known the value Grandview-Woodland offers years before today’s market demands. He is a long-time resident of East Vancouver and has established the Epix offices just off Commercial Drive, a location close to his heart.
Popolo - Exterior
Although 60% of the homes are sold, there is still a great selection available, Popolo offers “44 different floor plans to suit every lifestyle needs,” adds Sharenejad.
With prices starting in the low $600,000s for one-bedrooms and in the mid $800,000 for two-bedrooms, you can be a part of this exciting new community. Popolo’s Presentation Centre is located at 1643 East Pender St., Vancouver. To book your private preview, text 604-330-9505 or self-book via popolo.as.me. Visit lifeatpopolo.com to learn more.
Occupancy is slated for early 2023.
