• Developed in Scandinavia, enclosed glass balconies and patios are sweeping the advanced condo markets in both Europe and North America; this is now considered an essential feature
• Every suite in Yorkson Creek Parkside 1 has Solarium Balconies
• Retractable glass panels allow year-round use of the balcony
• Built-in ceiling fans provide air-movement
• An electrical outlet is capable of powering an electric patio heater
• Glass balconies add acoustic and insulating value
• Most balconies are very generous sized for entertaining

Storage Mini-Garage

• Quality storage is key to convenience and suite resale value
• Some buildings have no storage, some have little cages
• At Yorkson Creek every suite comes with a secure, concrete walled, mini garage, near one of your parking spots for convenience
• Storage garages vary in size but most are 200 cubic feet and larger
• Mini garages have interior lights and an electrical outlet
• Room enough for your freezer and bicycle storage
• There is enough power to slow charge an electric car and the garage power is upgradable to allow a rapid car charger to be installed

• A key to resale value is having 2 parking spots
• At Yorkson Creek every suite has 2 parking spots
• This also keeps congestion off the streets
• We have generous visitor parking keeping the underground for owners
• “A” style suites include 1 larger parking spot for oversize vehicles
• Extra Height: our parkade can handle 7′ high vehicles in almost all stalls
• 1 of your parking spots can accommodate an electric car
• Well lit, secure, resident only parking

• Air conditioning is a key feature for comfort and resale value
• We offer a multi-zone system, eliminating external odours
• our system uses efficient heat pump technology to save energy
• Ductless-split system delivers cool air direct to each bedroom and the main living area quietly and efficiently

• State of the art Fibre Optic cabling to every suite
• 3 port communications outlet in each room (phone, cable, internet)
• Shaw high speed internet and digital HDTV included
• Record with the included Shaw Gateway multi-room system (up to 6 programs at once, and from anyplace, anytime with the Shaw Go smartphone app)
• Internet speed upgradeable to a full Gigabit download speed
• Bedrooms and kitchens have an electrical outlet that includes 2 USB charging ports, eliminating ugly adapters all over the place.
• Shaw Go WiFi hot spots are throughout Yorkson Creek
• Shaw Go apps are designed to deliver mobile content to Shaw customers anyplace, anytime, including CTV GO, Global Go, History Go, and more

• Most buildings are built to “rental grade” , not Yorkson Creek
• Our high quality is easy to spot:
  • High speed elevators
  • High end moulding package
  • 9 ft ceilings
  • 7 ft door height (not the “standard” 6 ft – 8 in)
  • Interior doors are solid-core fir
  • Oversize windows
  • Windows are energy efficient Low E
  • Windows are cased on all sides
  • Attractive fireplace

• Our goal is to keep your heating costs low
• Each suite has a heat pump which takes heat from the outside
• environment and converts it into heat in your suite
• We also offer baseboard heat back-up for exceptionally cold days
• Both systems offer room specific heating so you are not heating areas you don’t need to
• These energy efficient heat pumps also cool your home

TransLink and the Provincial Government have just completed a $55 million Skytrain Park and Ride express service from Langley to the Skytrain. This facility, the Carvolth Exchange and Park & Ride, is only a 2 minute drive or 1.4 km walk from Yorkson Creek.

Express Bus #555 connects directly to the Braid Skytrain Station with NO stops. The 2 zone fare is $4 and the 3 zone fare is $5.50, which includes both bus and Skytrain. Fares are lower evenings and weekends. Discounts are available for monthly users, children, seniors and students.

There is a regular bus stop at the corner of 88th and 208th.

• It’s not always easy to find larger suites in new developments
• Yorkson Creek offers large suites ranging from 1000 to 1350 sq.ft.
• We also offer very efficient suites in the 650 – 800 sq.ft. range
• Every bedroom at Yorkson Creek can accommodate a king size or queen size bed

With Our Outstanding Acoustic Package

Floors

• Floors are solid concrete as part of a hybrid
• steel/concrete/wood construction system
• The flooring underside assembly has
• sound-dampening insulation

Walls

• Side-by-side suites each have their own separate walls
• Walls are insulated, and each side has 2 layers of 5/8” drywall or a layer of wood under drywall

Finished Floors

• Acoustic wood-grained plank laminate
• Carpet in bedrooms is laid on true 10 lb acoustic underlay

Ceilings

• Ceilings between suites have 5/8” drywall
• Ceiling drywall is mounted on sound-bar channel to block sound transmission
• Ceiling systems include sound dampening insulation.

Other acoustic precautions

• Electrical receptacles are back-insulated on walls between suites
• Features that penetrate the sound barrier are avoided on surfaces between suites
• Vertical main plumbing lines are rubber mounted

• $187 for 2015
• $192 for 2016

Strata Fees include:

• Shaw Cable with over 100 digital channels, including many in HD (pay per view, and specialty channels are extra if you want them)
• Shaw High-Speed internet
• Fire/Water/Flood/Earthquake insurance that is required for your mortgage
• Hot water from high-efficiency condensing boilers
• Natural gas for your kitchen range is included
• Nicely equipped exercise room and meeting room (yours to enjoy)
• Enterphone system (purchased and installed by the developer eliminating monthly lease costs; helping keep Yorkson Creek strata fees low)
• Building, grounds and landscaping maintenance (contracts are established prior to completion — negotiated using the developer’s buying power — resulting in long-term low rates for the benefit of Yorkson Creek suite owners)

Strata Rules:

• 2 pets allowed up to 15 kg each
• No age restrictions
• Renting permitted, a British Columbia law (2010) does not permit strata councils to change rental status

1. Heated tile floor
2. Granite vanity top
3. Genuine wood raised-panel cabinets
4. Soft-closing cabinet doors
5. 3/4 extension, soft-closing drawers
6. Built-in medicine cabinet
7. Large mirrors
8. Heated fog-free mirrors
9. Built-in LED night light
10. Luxury height toilets & countertops
11. Bright lighting over sinks
12. Most master ensuites have 2 sinks
13. Tile tub surround with attractive travertine porcelain tile
14. Rain-heads in most showers
15. Up and down sliding bars for shower head height adjustment
16. Lighting in showers
17. Curved double shower rod
18. Showers have frameless glass
19. 5 ft. showers have tiled ceilings
20. 5 ft. showers have louvered vents for a steam room effect

1. Natural gas, true European convection oven, front controls, stainless
2. Stainless fridge (french doors and freezer drawer) filtered ice/water dispenser
3. Stainless dishwasher with stainless interior
4. Built-in stainless microwave
5. Built-in sink garburator
6. Genuine hardwood raised panel cabinets
7. Cabinets have wood-grain finish inside
8. Recessed LED lighting under upper cabinets
9. Soft-closing cabinet doors
10. Full extension, soft-closing drawers
11. Full-height tile backsplash between countertop and upper cabinets
12. Extra height upper cabinets (more storage)
13. Most lower corner cabinets have a lazy susan
14. Upper inside corner cabinets have a lighted glass feature
15. Top-of-the-line Kohler faucet
16. 60/40 under-mount stainless sink
17. Built-in soap dispenser
18. 3 port communications outlet and USB power outlet
19. Granite countertops and decorative tile floor
20. 9’ ceilings with high-end lighting

• Cost comes in two forms: purchase price and monthly strata fees
• Most condos in Langley cost about $320 per sq. ft., a little higher for small suites
• The other cost is strata fees
• High quality developments usually have lower strata fees
• At Yorkson Creek strata fees are very low, $187 per month (2015), this includes cable and internet service (provided by Shaw)

• Some condos have cheap siding and simply look cheap
• Yorkson Creek has stunning West Coast architecture featuring extensive use of:
  • Beams
  • Stone
  • Glass

• We avoid the minimalist “downtown” look inside our suites
• At Yorkson Creek our interior designers spend the money on:
  • High end moulding package
  • High end fixtures and appliances
  • Wood closet systems (not wire)
  • 2” faux wood blinds
  • Frameless showers
  • High end cabinetry and carpentry
  • Oversize windows
  • Generous use of mirrors, tile and granite

• Energy efficient buildings save their owners money on utilities and strata fees
• Our hot water system uses high tech condensing boilers to cut gas consumption
• Our acoustic package doubles as an extra layer of insulation
• Heating & cooling using high efficiency heat pumps
• Use of energy efficient lighting throughout
• Low E windows and above code insulation
• Energy Star appliances and equipment where possible

• You need good amenities like shopping and restaurants
• Access to the freeway, without being too close
• Green space and distance from downtown congestion
• Yorkson Creek is next to a 42 acre park
• Walking distance to ‘Your Independent Grocer’ store and ‘Shoppers Drug Mart’
• Close to theatre, libraries, community centres, rinks and pools
• Close to schools with Mandarin and French Immersion

• The buildings have a 55+ camera Closed Circuit TV system
• Well lit underground parking
• Private mini garage storage by your parking stall
• Separate, above ground, visitor parking
• The building has a high end Enterphone system with TV viewing of entrance
• Each suite is pre-wired for an individual security system
• Each suite has a built-in wall safe
• Each suite has a Carbon Monoxide detector
• Our buildings have a TRAVELERS 2-5-10 year warranty
• Our solariums have a special 5 year warranty covering parts & labour
• Shut off valves to protect your suite from potential leaks:
  • We have accessible shut-off valves for the clothes washer
  • We also have shut-off valves for the dishwasher and refrigerator
  • You can use the shut-off valves if you are away from your suite for an extended period
• Yorkson is considered one of the safest areas in the Lower Mainland

• Stainless steel, natural gas, slide-in range
• European style “true” convection
• self-cleaning oven
• front controls

Microwave:

• Built-in stainless steel, full size, microwave oven
• Loaded with features

Refrigerator:

• Smudge resistant stainless steel
• French door with lower freezer drawer
• Ice and water in the door

Dishwasher:

• Well insulated with stainless interior and exterior