Tall entryways, high ceilings and large windows make for a roomy feel at Keystone
Michael Bernard
The Province
One of the advantages of the housing development expansion into Langley and points east in the Fraser Valley is that buyers can have their pick of townhomes with a generous amount of elbow room, and at lower prices than similar-sized homes closer to Vancouver.
Keystone, a development located at Carvolth Village at 204th Street and and 84th Avenue in Langley Township, comprises three-level townhomes ranging up to 1,789 square feet, most with three bathrooms and a powder room. The sense of space is amplified the moment one walks into a display suite, with its the two-storey entrance and attractive chandelier lighting.
“It’s not that common to have a two-storey entryway when you walk in and have that nice open feeling in a location,” says Tyra Sauriol, sales manager for Axis Real Estate, which is marketing Keystone.
The abundant sense of space is also evident in the entertainment-sized decks, which overlook fenced backyards, and through the natural light that steams through the windows.
Creative DesignWorks has offered two colour schemes: Greystone and Sandstone. Flooring is wide -plank hardwood laminate throughout the living areas, while the bedrooms, hallways and stairways are fitted with plush carpeting.
The four-bedroom homes have one bedroom with an ensuite bathroom and shower on the entry level, which Sauriol says could serve as an in-law unit, a home office or quarters for a student or teenager.
The kitchens, which come with islands, have a contemporary Shaker- or flat-style cabinetry with undermount lighting, nickel hardware and soft-close drawers and doors. They come equipped with a full-height pantry with plenty of storage space. Stainless steel appliance packages by Whirlpool include a 36-inch counter-depth french door fridge and freezer, rated as Energy Star, a self-cleaning gas range with cooktop and large oven, and an efficient dishwasher.
Bathrooms have imported porcelain tile flooring, Shaker or flat cabinetry and a floating vanity mirror. The master ensuite features a separate shower with frameless glass and undermount sinks set in quartz countertops. Larger homes have a deep soaker tub as well as the shower unit. Second bathrooms have a soaker tub with porcelain surround.
An unusual feature of Keystone likely to appeal to downsizers is the roughed-in provision for a home elevator. Installer Mark Senner, owner of Stiltz Lifts of British Columbia, says installing an elevator in a new building is generally easier and less expensive than retrofitting one to an existing home. He said the cost ranges from $22,000 to $32,000, with some fancier models ranging up to $50,000. “It’s a way to change a townhome into a rancher,” he said, adding that the cost can usually be recovered on the sale of a townhouse.
Keystone, Carvolth Village
What: 85 three- and four-bedroom townhomes, 37 units in the first two of four phases
Where: 204th Street and 84th Avenue, Langley Township
Residence size and prices: Starting at $619,900 for four-bedroom townhomes ranging from 1,505 to 1,789 square feet
Developer: Archwood Developments Ltd.
Sales centre: #120 – 8912 202 St., Langley
Telephone: 778-705-0788
Centre hours: noon to 5 p.m., Sat — Thurs
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