Stunning West Coast Architecture and Elegant Interior Design
Storage Locker
- Every suite has a large individual storage locker, 200+ cubic feet
- Great location — locker is adjacent to one of the suite’s parking spot
- Locker is secure, built of concrete block and/or metal
- Locker has power available
Two Parking Spots!
- Every suite has 2 secure parking spots
Electric Car Charging
- Individual electric car charging available for every suite
Kitchen
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- Granite countertops
- Gourmet under-mount sink
- Genuine wood raised-panel cabinets
- Cabinets have wood finish inside
- Recessed lighting under upper cabinets
- Extra height in upper cabinets (more storage)
- Soft-close cabinet doors
- Full extension, soft-closing drawers
- Most lower corner cabinets have a lazy-susan and upper corners have a lighted glass feature
- Full-height tile backsplash between countertop and upper cabinets
- High-end kitchen lighting
- Stainless fridge, filtered water and ice dispenser
- Stainless stove, slide-in with front controls
- Built-in stainless microwave oven
- Built-in sink garburator
- Top-of-the-line Kohler faucet
- Built-in soap dispenser
- Stainless dishwasher
- Full size, front loading, stacking washer and dryer
Bathrooms
- Heated tile floor
- Granite vanity top
- Genuine wood raised-panel cabinets
- Full extension, soft-closing drawers
- Built-in medicine cabinet
- Large mirrors
- Heated fog-free mirrors
- Built-in LED night light
- Bright lighting over sinks
- Most master ensuites have 2 sinks
- Tile tub surround with attractive travertine tile
- Rain-heads in most showers
- Up and down sliding rods for shower head height adjustment
- Lighting in showers
- Curved double shower rod
Carpentry and Finish
- Our door height is an elegant 7 feet rather than the standard 6 feet 8 inches
- Interior doors are solid-core fir
- Extra-large closets
- Bedroom closets have wood built-in shelves rather than wire
- Windows are Low-E with screens
- Windows have faux wood blinds
- Windows are cased all sides
- High-end moulding package
- An attractive fireplace included
Signs of a High Quality Development
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Most buildings of this type have elevator speeds of 100 to 150 fpm. Yorkson Creek elevators are 350 fpm.
- High speed, large size elevators (350 feet per minute, 3500 lb)
- Fiber optic cabling to each suite
- Master bedrooms are air conditioned
- Quality/efficiencies that result in low Strata Fees
- Building has extensive acoustic noise-suppression features
Security and Peace of Mind
We take security seriously:
- The buildings have a 48+ camera CCTV system
- Each suite is prewired for a security system
- Our Buildings have a Travelers 2-5-10 year warranty
- We have on-site live-in management to protect your investment
- Your developer is affiliated with professional associations, including the Urban Development Institute, Canada’s Green Building Council, and the Greater Vancouver Home Builders Association
Outstanding Acoustic Package
Floors
- Floors are either solid concrete or acoustic foam isolated concrete
- The flooring underside assembly has steel-bracketed sound-dampening insulation
Walls
- Side-by-side suites each have their own separate wall
- Walls are insulated, and each side has 2 layers of 5/8” drywall
Finished Floors
- Acoustic wood-grained plank laminate
- Carpet is laid on 10 lb acoustic underlay
Ceilings
- Ceilings between suites have 2 layers of 5/8” drywall
- Ceiling drywall is mounted on sound-bar channel to block sound transmission
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
Quiet is not Silent
Even with this extra acoustic work, you will still be able to detect other people living in your building.
Energy Efficiency
- Our buildings are very energy efficient. They are designed to meet the stringent guidelines of the CMHC-Eligible Energy-Efficient Building Programs
- Low E windows, rain-screen technology, and above-code insulation
- Energy efficiency is great for the environment and saves our owners money on their utilities
Strata Rules & Fees
- Monthly Strata fees are low, estimated $157-$167 for the first 3 years.
- Strata fees include Shaw Cable with over 100 digital video channels, including many in HD
- Strata fees include Shaw High Speed Internet
- Strata fees include Fire/Water insurance
- 2 pets allowed
- No age restrictions
- Renting permitted. A new BC Law (2010) does not permit Strata Councils to change rental status
- Rentals have in-house management to protect your investment
- Available exercise room and meeting room
Yorkson Creek’s Outstanding Features
- Our 9 foot high ceilings create an air of elegance compared to standard 8’ high ceilings
- We offer 2 storey penthouses and vaulted ceilings on the top floor