Hunter is a two-tower residency in an emerging North Shore neighbourhood
Upscale homes in Intergulf?s Hunter at Lynn Creek will take their place in a vibrant, mixed-use community
ROBIN BRUNET
The Vancouver Sun
The success of any new residential development is heavily dependent on location, and in the case of Hunter at Lynn Creek, the location is unique. Imagine a brand new village of gleaming residential towers rising directly above unspoiled streams and woodland, and you have one reason why so many prospective buyers are focusing on this North Vancouver project.
Also, a strong case could be made that the desirability of the Hunter at Lynn Creek homes is due to a family-run developer that has a personal commitment to the neighbourhood. “Our founders all live on the North Shore and have created iconic landmarks such as Lonsdale Quay, as well as homes in Whistler Blackcomb. And when we first learned that the District of North Vancouver proposed to create a new community called Lynn Creek, we were inspired to help make it happen,” says Shaadi Faris, vice-president of Intergulf.
Jack Bernard, senior sales director for Rennie, adds: “With Hunter at Lynn Creek, the people at Intergulf have checked every conceivable box that makes a new condo development attractive. And as a result, while most new developments experience initial strong sales of their one-bedroom units, we are seeing strong pre-sales of our one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes, which is quite remarkable.”
Hunter at Lynn Creek consists of two beautiful towers designed by Ramsay Worden Architects, one oriented to the east and the other to the west, anchored by a podium of townhouses. The degree of quality is evident as soon as visitors enter the five-star, hotel-style, double-height lobby, with a magnificent water feature, linear built-in fireplace and green living wall.
The quality continues into the homes themselves. “So many new developments have tight floor plans, but Intergulf wanted living spaces with generous square footage and high ceilings, made for family living,” says Bernard.
To augment an almost endless series of amenities in the greater neighbourhood, Intergulf is building a 27,000-square-foot community centre right next to the towers; a steam and sauna spa plus fitness centre will be just an elevator ride away. Also, residents will have direct access to 12,000 square feet of amenity space consisting of an indoor/outdoor lounge and a private dining room with gourmet kitchen. Additionally, children will be able to enjoy 8,400 square feet of green space and play area.
Area3 Design Studio is responsible for each home’s elevated living spaces, offered in two carefully curated colour palettes mirroring the picturesque surroundings: Mountain, and Creek. (Both towers were designed to afford great views of Burrard Inlet, downtown Vancouver’s skyline and the North Shore mountains). Wide-plank flooring, European-inspired kitchens, Fisher & Paykel appliances, and much more are what owners can expect of their residences.
As for the immediate location, it is being transformed into a transit-oriented, mixed-use community offering a wide range of housing options for people at all stages of life. “It’s a unique location because it’s so close to employment, retail and great schools and services, while being situated next to Lynn Creek and Seylynn Park, and just minutes away from the mountains,” says Faris.
The District of North Vancouver envisions the Town Centre as a vibrant street where neighbours will come to shop, eat, gather and enjoy the community spaces. “But this isn’t just a vision of the future – it’s happening as we speak, with lots of construction already underway,” says Faris. “We’ve broken ground on our project, with a completion date just three years down the road. Within the space of five years, the district will have come a long way in realizing its goal, and I think this will be one of the most talked-about neighbourhoods on the North Shore.”
Bernard stresses that much of the success to date of Hunter at Lynn Creek is due to Intergulf’s expertise and corporate make-up. “As a family-run company with a 38-year history of building homes, they are focused on providing value, and people are recognizing the value of this particular development,” says Bernard.
Hunter at Lynn Creek also benefits from Intergulf’s practice of doing everything in-house, from presiding over design to the actual construction process. This not only results in an unusual degree of quality control; it also gives prospective buyers unique opportunities, such as a 15-per- cent down payment requirement instead of the standard 25 per cent.
A brand new presentation centre for Hunter at Lynn Creek is available for viewing at 1519 Hunter Street, North Vancouver (open daily from noon to 5 p.m., except Fridays, or by appointment).
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