Mount Pleasant
Neighbourhood Profile
ABOUT THE NEIGHBOURHOOD
1216 HOMER STREET, VANCOUVER
The Murchies Building is one of the city’s most coveted heritage loft conver sions in the heart of Yaletown, dating back to 1912. This stylish studio has a fantastic layout with no wasted space, highlighted by 9ft ceilings, reclaimed wide-plank fir floors, exposed concrete beams & a stone mantle fireplace. The designer updates include a new kitchen with quartz counters and open shelving and a gorgeous bathroom with ample storage.
The Murchies Building is one of the city’s most coveted heritage loft conver sions in the heart of Yaletown, dating back to 1912. This stylish studio has a fantastic layout with no wasted space, highlighted by 9ft ceilings, reclaimed wide-plank fir floors, exposed concrete beams & a stone mantle fireplace.
BUILDING DETAILS
Developer
Tbc
Year Built
1997
Construction Type
Concrete
Rainscreen
No
Air Conditioning
No
Floor Levels
6
Number Of Units
59
Number Of Elevators
1
Pets Allowed
Cats & Dogs
Pet Restrictions
2 Max, Breed and size restrictions
Short Term Rentals / AirBnB
Not Allowed
What is Shaughnessy known and appreciated for?
In the early 1900’s, the Canadian Pacific Railway wanted to sell off plots of land in return for making downtown Vancouver the western terminus for its transcontinental railway. So, it started by selling off First Shaughnessy lots, for $450-800 a lot. The name Shaughnessy comes from the last name of the CP Rail president, Thomas Shaughnessy.
Shaughnessy homes tend to be on large manicured lots and the homes tend to have British and early American estate-like design elements.
What is the main type(s) of real estate?
What is the neighbourhood vibe?
The neighbourhood vibe is clearly wealthy, prestigious, beautifully maintained large historic, and new, homes. Stunning landscaping. Very walkable and flat. It also tends to be quiet with minimal vehicle or foot traffic. With the older, particularly large mansions, it’s easy to imagine the large and lavish events that would have taken places during the past century.
What is the main downside?
What is the short and longer-term future of the area?
What are prices like?
DOWNTOWN

CHINATOWN

COAL HARBOUR

DOWNTOWN

GEORGE WAINBORN PARK

GASTOWN

WEST END

YALETOWN
VANCOUVER WEST

CAMBIE

FAIRVIEW

FALSE CREEK / OLYMPIC VILLAGE

KITSILANO

SHAUGHNESSY
VANCOUVER EAST

MOUNT PLEASANT
NORTH VANCOUVER
