Despite condominium development flourishing in downtown Vancouver, this type of development has been a little slower to catch on across the Burrard Inlet in North Vancouver. Vista Place aims to change that by being one of the only new high rise developments in North Vancouver.
Vista Place brings premium condominium living to a community known more for single-family houses and low rise developments. This two tower complex sits on 13th Street just west of Lonsdale Avenue and offers spectacular views of Burrard Inlet, downtown Vancouver and the North Shore mountains.
Vista Place is located in a fully developed community with all of the amenities needed for daily living. It is also close to Lonsdale Avenue and Lonsdale Quay, both transportation hubs to downtown Vancouver or other parts of the North Shore.
Those looking to lead an active outdoor lifestyle a little further away from the confines of downtown Vancouver will feel right at home at Vista Place. It offers its residents an address close to the North Shore mountains while being within an easy commute to downtown Vancouver.
Location
Developers did their homework to find the best location for a high rise development in North Vancouver. They needed a location that would offer great views while still being close to stores and restaurants. It also needed to be easy to access and close to public transit.
Vista Place’s address on 13th Street, less than a block from Lonsdale Avenue, is able to provide all of this. A short bus ride down the hill towards the water will bring residents to Lonsdale Quay, the transportation hub to all of North Vancouver and home to the Vancouver’s solution to providing rapid transit across the Burrard Inlet, the Seabus. 13th Street is also a main artery in North Vancouver and offers direct access to both the Lions Gate Bridge and the Sea to Sky Highway.
Of course the main reason to live in North Vancouver is to take advantage of its vicinity to the North Shore mountains. The North Shore mountains are a playground offering world renowned hiking, mountain biking and swimming (beware, the water is cold) in the summer and excellent skiing and snowshoeing in the winter.
North Vancouver was once considered a cheaper subdivision of its more famous neighbour to the south but has since grown to develop an identity of its own. It is now known as a community of urban expats who want all the benefits of an urban lifestyle while still being able to escape into nature on the whim
Construction
Unlike most structures built in North Vancouver using a wood frame technique, Vista Place is built with concrete. Concrete has many advantages that include its ability to absorb acoustics, resulting in a much quieter building.
It is also much stronger and more durable than a wood construct. Concrete structures are more resistant to weather elements, highly fire retardant, maintain their value much longer than wood framed buildings.
Vista Place was completed in 2009 and consists of two residential towers. Following the Vancouverism model, developers utilized floor to ceiling windows. This is quite understandable upon seeing the views offered at Vista Place.
Most units have two bedrooms and two bathrooms. However, there are a handful of one bedroom and three bedroom units available as well.
Layout and Features
Units at Vista Place reflect the the latest in luxury condominium development. Features include:
- Open-style kitchens
- Deep soaker tubs
- Composite stone counter tops
- Porcelain tile floors
- Gas fireplaces
Floor Plans
A video tour has been provided by Condopedia to present some of the layouts and features of Vista Place. Please see the YouTube video link provided in the References Section of this document.
Amenities
Originally, amenities at Vista Place included the use of six communal cars kept in the underground parking for residents’ personal use for a nominal fee. However, the Strata Council decided that the maintenance and upkeep of the cars was inconvenient and decided to sell the cars.
- Rentals are allowed
- There are no age restrictions placed on ownership or rentals
- Barbecues are permitted at Vista Place
Sustainability
The City of North Vancouver is considered very progressive in terms of their environmental stance. This makes sense since North Vancouver literally rises out of its natural surroundings and most of its citizens utilize these settings as their natural playground.
Keeping in line with this mentality, Vista Place is a LEED Silver building, meaning that from the beginning developers have kept careful track of the elements that went into the building process, as well as waste generated.
To earn this status the developer paid close attention to numerous details. One such detail is where construction materials came from, meaning they have to have been manufactured or shipped from within an 800 kilometre radius.
North Vancouver has district energy heating. This system uses gas fired boilers to distribute a district wide hot water heating system under the streets and into neighbouring buildings. Vista Place also utilizes this service.
The City of North Vancouver also has an extensive recycling and composting program that it expects all of its citizens to take advantage of.
1404 1320 Chesterfield Ave
Enjoy amazing, panoramic views of the ocean, Lions Gate Bridge, city and the North Shore Mountains from every room in this beautiful home. Smartly designed with high-end finishings including rich, dark wood floors, stone countertops, S/S appliances, full-size washer & dryer. The efficient floor plan has 2 bedrooms, 2 baths plus an alcove for an office. “Vista Place” is immaculately maintained and offers: resident manager, guest suite, exercise room, social room and visitor parking. LEED certified. The quality of this building is evident and the location is very convenient.
| Price: | $$ 916,000 |
| Address: | 1404 1320 Chesterfield Ave |
| City: | North Vancouver |
| County: | British Columbia |
| State: | British Columbia |
| Zip Code: | V7M 0A6 |
| MLS: | R2227816 |
| Year Built: | 2009 |
| Square Feet: | 844 sf |
| Bedrooms: | 2 |
| Bathrooms: | 2 |
| Garage: | 1 |
| Pool: | N |
| Property Type: | Apartment/Condo |
| Construction: | Concrete |
| Exterior: | Concrete, Glass, Mixed |
| Flooring: | Hardwood, Mixed |
| Heat/Cool: | Baseboard |
| Location: | Central Lonsdale |
| Scenery: | AMAZING WATER, MOUNTAIN & DOWNTOWN |
| Recreation: | Club House, Elevator, Exercise Centre, In Suite Laundry |
| Inclusions: | ClthWsh/Dryr/Frdg/Stve/DW |
| Laundry: | In-Suite |
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