Plenty of living room on offer at Fraser
Credit to Author: Barbara Gunn| Date: Sat, 02 Nov 2019 12:21:26 +0000
While many developers are starting to plan for higher-density projects with relatively smaller-sized units in Surrey and Langley, award-winning company Zenterra is setting its own course by offering larger-than-average three-storey townhomes in the communities, says a company spokesman.
The developer, which has won numerous national, Georgie and Ovation awards in the multi-family sector, has also worked hard to appeal to two distinct demographics — growing families and downsizers — by mixing two- and four-bedroom homes in its new Fraser townhouse development in the Langley community of Murrayville.
“Three-level townhomes are a rarity in Murrayville,” says Manraj Dosanjh, Zenterra’s acquisitions manager. “Projects that have been brought to market in recent years have targeted the downsizer demographic in the Murrayville neighbourhood, while dismissing the fact that growing families want to plant roots in the community as well.
“At Fraser, Zenterra is looking to offer larger-than-average three-storey townhomes at prices comparable to what you’ll find for smaller homes. We feel that price point should not negatively affect the livability of our homes.” Another benefit with these starting prices is that because they fall below $750,000, they are exempt from the property transfer tax, he said.
A big draw for young families is the municipally-run W.C. Blair Rec Centre right across the street with its free-form wave pool and other water features for the kids, as well as six swimming lanes, a sauna and whirlpool for moms and dads. Dosanjh says the rec centre acts like “an unofficial backyard”, with outdoor amenities like a skate park, basketball and volleyball facilities and the gym.
Having public facilities so near means there is no need for on-site amenities, he says, which helps keep down the strata fees. That’s no doubt important to young families who are stretching financially to enter the market and to downsizers, who are looking to leave behind the expenses of single-family homes in favour of more economical “lock and go” living.
While set in Murrayville, a heritage community founded in 1870, architect Bernard Decosse has given Fraser a distinctly modern West Coast architectural feel. The homes have large overhang roofs supported by wood braces, a feature repeated at street level with smaller braces over the front doors, which are framed by more traditional brick accents. Larger windows on the second and third levels allow lots of light into the open-concept spaces within.
Fraser is a project from Zenterra Developments in Langley. [PNG Merlin Archive]
Inside, buyers can choose from a light or dark colour scheme. There are nine-foot-high ceilings in the main living area, and in some plans, there are vaulted ceilings in bedrooms. There is durable wide-plank laminate flooring throughout the main floor living area with plush carpeting on all upper floors, stairs, hallways and bedrooms. The entry-level foyer features easy-care porcelain floor tiles and the expansive low-E windows come with two-inch blinds.
Fraser is a project from Zenterra Developments in Langley. [PNG Merlin Archive]
Shaker-style cabinets are offered in contemporary and traditional styles, along with designer hardware and soft-close doors and drawers. All homes have kitchen islands with premium stainless-steel appliances and designer pendant lighting and a defined nook for additional dining space. Two-bedroom model homes feature KitchenAid appliances, including a 36-inch french door counter-depth refrigerator, a combination microwave and wall oven, a five-burner gas cooktop, a hidden control dishwasher and an AEG slide-out hood fan. Four-bedroom model homes feature an L-shaped kitchen with a similar lineup of KitchenAid appliances.
Fraser is a project from Zenterra Developments in Langley. [PNG Merlin Archive]
Bathrooms feature Shaker-style cabinetry with soft-close drawers, showers and bathtubs with seamless floor-to-ceiling Italian style porcelain tiles, a frameless glass door shower in the master ensuite, and a soaker bathtub in the main bathroom. There are porcelain under-mount sinks and quartz countertops. There is a powder room on the main level. Master bedrooms come with walk-in closets with an option for built-in organizers.
Fraser is a project from Zenterra Developments in Langley. [PNG Merlin Archive]
Fraser is a project from Zenterra Developments in Langley. [PNG Merlin Archive]
Standard in every home are an energy-efficient front-load Whirlpool washer and dryer, a gas barbecue hookup on balconies, CAT5 wiring for Internet, phone and TV, a smoke detector on each floor and pre-wiring for a security system. All homes feature forced-air heating with optional air conditioning and come with a full-sized garage with side-by-side parking.
Fraser is a project from Zenterra Developments in Langley. [PNG Merlin Archive]
Dining, shopping and retail services are all within walking distance at Murrayville Square, and there is access through Fraser Highway to key commuter routes across the region.
FRASER
Project location: 22127 48A Ave., Murrayville, Langley
Project Scope: A total of 61 two- and four-bedroom townhomes set in the heritage community of Murrayville within Langley township. Adjacent to W.C. Blair Recreation Centre with a wave pool and 25-metre swim lanes, close to two elementary schools and a high school and shopping
Prices: Two-bedroom homes ranging from 1,467 to 1,625 square feet start at $599,990 and four-bedroom homes from 1,777 to 1,820 square feet start at $664,990
Developer: Zenterra Developments
Architect: Bernard Decosse Architect
Interior designer: In house (Zenterra)
Sales centre: #1 — 22127 48A Ave, Langley (adjacent to W.C. Blair Rec Centre)
Sales contact: Bryanna Christopherson, sales manager
Sales centre hours: noon to 5 p.m. daily
Website:www.zenterra.ca/fraser
Occupancy: Immediate