Rooftop amenities make the most of White Rock’s milder weather
“We’ve certainly had a significant amount of interest from people living on the peninsula, people who’ve been in single-family homes and are looking to downsize,” he added.
“Every year there are fewer and fewer single-family homes on the market because they get eaten up for townhouses and condo projects. So those homebuyers who are thinking of cashing out of the single-family home and buying in a development like Miramar Village are in a very good position right now. That’s reflected in the registrations we’ve had on our website.”
Bosa has also had inquiries from people who are living in Vancouver, Burnaby or Richmond who want to cash out and move out.
“We’re even seeing interest from North Vancouver,” Simpson said. “Maybe it has something to do with the rain; it’s amazing how much more sun you get in White Rock compared with downtown Vancouver.” The project’s website mentions this last point in particular, describing the area as “Metro Vancouver’s answer to California.” There is 20 per cent more sunshine in White Rock than other parts of the region and temperatures are higher on average. Buyers at Miramar Village will be able to make the most of the weather with a private rooftop amenity, which includes an outdoor pool, a hot tub and sun loungers, a fireside lounge, a barbecue and dining area, a green space and a putting green. There’s also an indoor entertainment lounge, a yoga space and a gym and health club.
“It’s been a long time since a developer has offered luxury highrise homes south of the Fraser River and we believe there’s a fair amount of pent-up demand,” Simpson said. “Often in our business, the word luxury gets thrown around too easily. But Miramar Village is not a typical suburban highrise. Italian cabinetry, Bosch appliances, heated floors in the bathrooms and air conditioning are just some of the luxury features we’re offering.”
Specifically, the imported Italian kitchens will feature chimney hood fans, composite quartz countertops and under-mounted 18-gauge stainless-steel sinks with solid brass Hansgrohe kitchen faucets and integral toggle sprays. There are premium, full-sized Bosch appliance packages and USB charging plugs in all kitchens and workstations.
Buyers will have a choice of three colour palettes and there are Nest Learning Thermostats included in all homes. Bathrooms feature rectangular soaker tubs with polished chrome fixtures by Hansgrohe, floating wood-grain vanities with storage drawers and under-mounted lighting, complete with stone countertops and undermount sinks in vitreous china. There are custom vanity cabinets with sliding mirrors, built-in lighting, and shelving for extra storage. The bathrooms also include stone tile flooring, polished chrome towel bars and paper holders, dual-flush water closets and Nuheat Radiant under-floor heating. Homes will have between one and three bedrooms and completion is expected for the spring of 2020.