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[Fairfield] Brownstone | Townhomes | U/C

Started by gumgum , Dec 15 2009 08:22 PM

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#1 gumgum

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Posted 15 December 2009 - 08:22 PM

Another Abstract development.

I don't know where it is but I'm guessing somewhere near Terra Verde.

Prices:
Block A
Unit #1 1,523 sq ft. $689,900
Unit #2 1,603 sq ft. $679,900
Unit #3 1,523 sq ft. $699,900
Block B
Unit #4 1,719 sq ft. $649,900
Unit #5 1,805 sq ft. $659,900
Unit #6 1,712 sq ft. $669,900

Maybe I'm just jaded over the ridiculous asking prices of some of the other new developments in the area - but these prices seem very reasonable.

Around $400 per sq foot ain't bad at all.
Compare that to the insanity that is Fairfield Rise, you've got yourself a bargain here. Not to mention that this one is 100 times more attractive.

Looks a lot like Terra Rose on Meares - and that one's help up well.

More info about Brownstone here.

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#2 G-Man

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Posted 15 December 2009 - 08:27 PM

It seems very familiar...

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#3 gumgum

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Posted 15 December 2009 - 08:30 PM

Why they don't put the address, I don't get.

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#4 aastra

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 10:52 AM

Looks better than the Shamrock Motel stuff.

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#5 yodsaker

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 11:05 AM

How come Mike Miller (Abstract) can build nice projects for $400-450/sq. ft and someone else wants $1k for a chezy-looking project?

Abstract has a track record, Terra Rose is one of my faves built in the last 5 years but who is putting up Fairfield Rise and what's the justification for the insane pricing?

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#6 piltdownman

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 11:23 AM

Its close to the Rose Bay Pub of course

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#7 Holden West

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 11:32 AM

Isn't there a project in Fairfield between Cook and Vancouver pending? I remember they recently demolished a couple of houses on the north side of the street.

Oh. Question for anyone that lives a couple of blocks away from a pub. How often do you visit? Was it a factor in deciding where to live? If it closed would you be inconvenienced?

"Beaver, ahoy!""The bridge is like a magnet, attracting both pedestrians and over 30,000 vehicles daily who enjoy the views of Victoria's harbour. The skyline may change, but "Big Blue" as some call it, will always be there."
-City of Victoria website, 2009

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#8 G-Man

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 11:51 AM

I live about a 10 minute walk to Fifth Street and a 5 minute walk to Rosie's the pub(CBW sometimes), I rarely go to Rosie's but end up at Fifth Street fairly often and yeah I would be upset if it closed.

I didn't choose where I live based on a pub but certainly walking proximity to downtown and also a neighbourhood shopping area was paramount.

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#9 VicHockeyFan

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 12:05 PM

Isn't there a project in Fairfield between Cook and Vancouver pending? I remember they recently demolished a couple of houses on the north side of the street.

Yup.

Oh. Question for anyone that lives a couple of blocks away from a pub. How often do you visit? Was it a factor in deciding where to live? If it closed would you be inconvenienced?

I saw a late-90's study by some UVic students, showed that 90-95% of neighbourhood pub visitors lived > 5km away. It had studied about 15 pubs around town, and I can't recall which, or how accurate I thought the thing was at the time. I suppose a lot depends on the neighbourhood. I can't see a lot of walk-ups to Monkey Tree or Bleue Coyote, but can see lots at Cook St. Village, but also can see lots at CSV driving there too.

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#10 gumgum

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 12:06 PM

Isn't there a project in Fairfield between Cook and Vancouver pending? I remember they recently demolished a couple of houses on the north side of the street.

You're thinking of Terra Verde. Which is well into construction btw.

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#11 yodsaker

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 12:29 PM

Its nice to have a pub walking distance away from your house but seriously, would it be a factor in making a $500K+ purchase?
I'm a few minutes from a pub in OB but I've been in it maybe 5 times in 5 years. IMO major factors (not necessarily in this order) would be transportation options, local shops/services (I don't want to have to drive if I'm out of milk), visually attractive area and of course the most house for the money.

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#12 gumgum

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 12:52 PM

I love being near a pub. Not that I can make it very often.

Keep in mind, wherever this development is, they say it's near Cook St. Village, so it's going to be pretty near a pub as well. One that is much better than Ross Bay Pub. Bleh.

(Emailed Abstract for the address.)

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#13 piltdownman

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 01:20 PM

I was joking about the Rose Bay Pub justifying an extra $500/sf, but thinking about it the proximity to a good pub would rate high in my living area priorities. I can always drive for milk, but you can't drive after a few pints.

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#14 Bob Fugger

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Posted 16 December 2009 - 01:28 PM

I was joking about the Rose Bay Pub justifying an extra $500/sf, but thinking about it the proximity to a good pub would rate high in my living area priorities. I can always drive for milk, but you can't drive after a few pints.

Oh, but you are expected to do drive for your pints. The City bases a neighbourhood pub's seating capacity on a ratio of parking spaces provided. One day I want to ask the City their rationale for that.