Agent Will

Located at Fourth and Pine (one block East of Burrard) this new solid concrete and glass development looks to place proud owners right in the centre of everything. Restaurants, shops, theatres, and galleries are all within a couple of blocks. Granville Island to the South, Granville Street to the North East, and Fourth Ave’s excellent selections to the West. Truly you will have the best in fresh produce, some of the best dining, and terrific boutique shopping practically at your doorstep. Aside: You’ll also have the best cheesecake (and I don’t much like cheesecake, but I like this one) within a few blocks at Cheesecake Etc. at 6th and Granville.

Lifestyle has definitely been a focal point for the Mantra development. Not just outside but inside as well. The complex is utilizing environmentally sound practices such as geothermal heating and cooling, organic materials, and lot of outdoor space. How is that environmentally sound? Simply put, Geothermal heating costs you approximately 70% less per year to heat and cool your home while equally reducing emissions from the building by 53 tonnes (or about equal to 1300 trees)!

Now I’m sure you can understand when Cressey (the long established and very reputable developer) asks “What is your Mantra?”

Some of their answers to that question, and the guiding principles, in the project are:

“Be the change you wish to see in the world.”
“Life is an attitude.”
“Revel in your own imagination.”
and as a nod to the truly Canadian:
“Always keep your stick on the ice.” (I like that one a lot)

How about the units themselves? From the Mantra site:

Contemporary yet classic, Mantra’s distinctive architecture reflects a clean, crispness of form. Emphasizing lush outdoor spaces and sleek, simple materials such as concrete, stone, and glass, this boutique five-level building includes a total of 68 exceptional urban homes connected by a series of iconic glass sky-bridges that promise to establish Mantra as one of the area’s most recognizable landmarks. As well, each Mantra home offers an expansive balcony or terrace that extends your living space and encourages you to breathe in the fresh ocean air, soak up the sun, grow some fresh herbs, enjoy a barbeque with friends, or just kick back and take in the view.

Equally useful and beautiful, Mantra’s warm, contemporary homes invoke a sense of calm and wellbeing throughout. With every detail carefully chosen for its style and functionality, Mantra’s interiors optimize space and eliminate visual clutter by favouring clean, simple lines and clever details like custom-built entertainment niches. From wide-plank engineered hardwood flooring and double-thick polished composite stone countertops to stainless steel Kitchenaid appliances and a Bosch washer and dryer set, every inch of your Mantra home proves that life is indeed found in the details. What’s more, Mantra’s amenities include a fitness centre with state-of-the-art LifeFitness equipment and a spacious lounge for hosting parties and get-togethers.

Features:

• Solid concrete and glass construction with terrace landscaping. Large terraces with many homes having over-sized terraces
• Wide plank engineered oak or walnut hardwood flooring in entries, living and dining areas.
• Custom built-in entertainment unit with TV niche and storage cabinet below.
• Double thick polished square edge composite stone counter-tops with eating bar.
• Glass tile kitchen backsplash.
• Bosch washer and dryer.
• KitchenAid Architect II series appliance option (all Stainless Steel) with large 32″ with bottom freezer refrigerator, 4 burner gas cooktop, self-cleaning wall oven, tall tub dishwasher with integral panel, slim slide-out hoodfan, built in microwave oven, and a built-in wine cooler.
• Lots of storage and custom cabinetry.
• Porcelain and Ceramic tiles in the bathroom which also features a full height deep-soaker tub.

Sales start January 19th, 2008.