Generally, the most expensive condos are penthouses in or near Coal Harbour, with a sprinkling of others downtown. According to REW.ca, here are the kinds of urban living pads that today’s mega-millionaire can buy in Vancouver:
1. $32.8 million: 2601-277 Thurlow St. (Coal Harbour):
This six-bedroom beauty has eight bathrooms spread out over 6,670 square feet of Coal Harbour goodness. It’s the whole 26th floor of the residential tower Three Harbour Green. The official write-up calls the view “a live painting.” The three terraces cover 688 square feet. 24/7 concierge service and ozonated indoor pool included.
2. $29.8 million: PH 02-1011 W. Cordova St. (Coal Harbour)
This is a four-bedroom, five-bath, 6,552 square-foot penthouse in the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The two-level residence includes 2,900 additional square feet of outdoor terraces.
3. $26.88 million: 4801-687 Howe St. (Downtown West)
Settle down in this humble 7,236-square-foot downtown four-bedroom (with seven baths) unit in the Hotel Georgia. The “entertainment-sized” living and dining areas boast advanced tech, a billiard room, wet bar and wine room, an island kitchen, eating area and adjacent family room with “media centre.”
4. $16.9 million: 3601-1499 W. Pender St. (Coal Harbour)
This sky paradise is one floor of West Pender Place. Three bedrooms and four bathrooms are spread out in its 3,646 square feet of living space. There is also 3,203 square feet of outdoor area, including a 2,600 square foot rooftop terrace on the upper level. Luxury finishes include state-of-the-art German appliances and Italian cabinetry.
5. $13,888,800: 3902-1550 Alberni St. (West End)
For your money, you’ll get three bedrooms, four bathrooms and 4,030 square feet. The unit also comes with a private Japanese garden on the balcony (Japanese architect Kengo Kuma designed the building to include elements of Shinto philosophy and to harmonize structure with nature). Completion is expected in 2021-22.