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
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