This secluded property is located at the eastern end of West 68th Avenue just off Angus and Southwest Marine Drive. A pleasant 10-minute stroll takes you into the heart of the Marpole shopping district which has the feel of a village with all the amenities and services of downtown Vancouver including: a brand new Safeway, fresh produce stores, banks, law, medical and dental offices, and a wide variety of restaurants to choose from. For health-conscious shoppers, Choices Market is only a short walk from the house. A 10-minute drive will take you into the heart of Kerrisdale, with its boutique shopping area, community centre, swimming pool, tennis courts and the Cyclone Taylor Ice Rink. There are also 5 parks within a 5 – 15 minute walking distance, including a dog park along the banks of the Fraser River. For sports fans and boating enthusiasts, the Milltown Pub (Sports Bar) and Marina is only an 8-minute drive away. There are 4 major Golf Courses along Southwest Marine Drive: 2 private and 2 public. Kerrisdale and Kitsilano Beach can be reached via the Arbutus Greenway which is Pedestrian, Bike, Stroller, Kid and Wheelchair-friendly. Imagine being able to access all the amenities offered in Marpole, Kerrisdale, and Kitsilano on foot or eBike! In addition, the City of Richmond and the YVR Airport are only minutes away. UBC campus and Pacific Spirit Park (on the UBC Endowment Lands) are one short bus or bike ride away. The Southlands’ designated Equestrian Area is only a 10 minute car ride from the house with private and public Equestrian Clubs to serve you.
Schools and Daycares
Here is a list of public and private schools in the area:
Vancouver Montessori (preschool) 8 minute walk. Note: there are 5 other licensed day cares within a 10 – 20 minute walk
Dr. R.E. McKechnie Elementary School (Grades 1 – 7) 12 minute walk
David Lloyd George Elementary (Grades 1 – 7) 17 minute walk
Magee Secondary School (Grades 7 – 12) 23 minute walk or 15 minute Bike Ride along the Greenway
Private Schools in the Area:
Little Flower Academy, St. Anthony of Padua, Crofton House, York House, St. George’s, West Point Grey Academy, Vancouver Hebrew Academy.
Click on any of the pictures below to take a trip through this incredible neighbourhood!
