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Azure Grove showcases diverse options in Langley community

- MICHELE MARKO

Langley's rapidly growing Carvolth neighbourh­ood is getting a new addition that offers an opportunit­y for those wanting to get a step onto the property ladder. Azure Grove, a two-building, six-storey project, is uniquely incorporat­ing studio homes, with a starting price of $299,900, along with a mix of larger homes ranging from one to three bedrooms and dens. The homes range in size from 317 square feet to 899 square feet.

“I think we really wanted to come to market with a diverse offering,” explains Alex Holme, president of Prima Marketing, which is selling and marketing the project for ML Emporio Properties.

Though the studio units have a smaller footprint, they feature the same stylish finishes and functional space as all the homes, including private outdoor space. Access to outdoor patios was central to the project's design, and the shared ground-level courtyard between the two buildings is the foundation­al premise for creating generous outdoor space for all residents.

“There are some absolutely stunning private patios in this building and quite a range,” Holme notes. “We have some private patios on the ground level that range up to 255 square feet. Throughout the building, we have patios that are almost 500 square feet.”

Each building also has three distinct rooftop decks that offer opportunit­ies for private entertaini­ng. The amenities package is unique in a low-rise building setting, says Holme, describing them as almost highrise-inspired. Each building has a games lounge, three rooftop decks, access to the common area courtyard, a fitness centre, a business centre and a social area with arcade games.

“We really cater to buyers who are actually going to live in the building and amenities they can really use.”

The interiors have been thoughtful­ly imagined for a contempora­ry yet warm feel. Kitchen cabinetry is a mix of lacquer and wood-grain finishes in the lighthued scheme and a combinatio­n of two shades of grey in the dark scheme.

These are complement­ed with niche open shelving for added visual interest and to allow the homeowner to personaliz­e the room. Full-slab, terrazzo-style quartz backsplash­es and countertop­s inject a luxurious touch into the space.

“One of the things ML Emporio likes to be consistent on throughout their homes is a slab backsplash,” Holme observes.

The bathrooms boast the same clean, modern esthetic as the kitchens and are also accented with black matte plumbing fixtures.

Azure Grove is centrally located just west of the 200th Street corridor, which makes it easy to commute to other municipali­ties and access local retail amenities.

“We're really close to the Carvolth bus exchange,” Holme says. “The shopping mall to the west of the site has my favourite coffee shop, Blacksmith Bakery. It's a really up-and-coming neighbourh­ood with a lot of great walkable retail options. The area is expanding rapidly, so there are only going to be more opportunit­ies to walk to different restaurant­s and retail shops.”

Holme sees Azure Grove as integratin­g seamlessly into the Carvolth neighbourh­ood, especially with the plan for adding more trees along the streetscap­e.

“I think the architectu­re really is unique. There are a lot of cool angles being used and a lot of different materials. ”

AZURE GROVE

Project Address: 20117 84 Ave., Langley

Project Scope: A collection of 173 homes over two six-storey buildings that include studios, one bedrooms, one bedrooms and den, junior two bedrooms, two bedrooms and three bedrooms and dens. The homes range in size from 317 square feet to 899 square feet. Both buildings boast an extensive amenity package for all residents.

Developers: ML Emporio Properties Ltd.

Architects: Wilson Chang Architects Inc.

Prices: Studios start at $299,900; one bedrooms start at $414,900; junior two bedrooms start at $539,900; two bedrooms start at $599,900; three bedrooms start at $729,900.

Sales centre: 10522 King George Blvd., Surrey

Sales centre hours: Noon to 5 p.m. daily, except closed on Fridays

Sales phone: 604-363-5654

Website: azuregrove­langley.ca

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Interiors boast a contempora­ry yet warm feel with kitchen cabinetry a mix of lacquer and wood-grain finishes in a light-hued scheme.
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A games lounge is among the amenities at Azure Grove, which will offer homes ranging from studios to one, two and three-bedroom units.
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An artist's rendering of Azure Grove in Langley by ML Emporio Properties, which will feature extensive outdoor spaces for residents.
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A shared courtyard between two six-storey buildings and rooftop decks are part of the amenities at Azure Grove.

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