Founded as Capilano Estates, this 4,000-acre parcel of land that spans from the Capilano River to Horseshoe Bay, was sold in 1931 to the municipality of West Vancouver by a group of British investors, led by the Guinness family.
Throughout the 1930s, this family was responsible for the initial wave of development in the British Properties, as the driving force behind the construction of the Lions Gate Bridge, which was the first fixed crossing into Vancouver, as well as the Capilano Golf Course, and, later in the 1950s, part of Park Royal, one of the earliest shopping centres in Canada. During this phase of development, the British Properties landscaping and design was orchestrated by the Olmsted Brothers, the same creative minds behind Mont Royal in Montreal and Central Park in New York.
This legacy of this early development endures to this day in the British Properties, as the quiet streets, lined with immense mature trees, weave from estate to estate. The homes for sale in the British Properties are some of the most impressive properties on the West Coast, with dozens of active listings for 4, 5 and 6-bedroom homes with multiple baths currently on the market.
The British Properties is almost exclusively residential, as the community still places tremendous importance on the traditional amenities, features and activities in West Vancouver, namely a rich natural environment and outdoor recreation on the water and in the mountains.
The area’s many parks and trails provide easy access to world-class terrain for cycling and hiking, with several golf courses and ski hills within a short distance. Popular amenities in the British Properties, West Vancouver include:
Consistently ranked as the top course in British Columbia, this historic gold and country club offers players challenging terrain and breathtaking views.
Sitting on 42 acres of mountainside property in the British Properties, Hollyburn Country Club overlooks downtown Vancouver and offers members world-class facilities for a wide range of activities and sports, as well as socializing, dining and entertaining.
When you buy a home in the British Properties area, your family gets access to some of the top schools in the Vancouver area, with options for both primary and secondary education.
The schools in the British Properties, West Vancouver include a number of great options including The Collingwood School, an independent university preparatory school for students from Pre-K to Grade 12.
Michelle Vaughan is a lifelong Vancouver native, which is why she has unmatched personal knowledge of Northshore realty and the West Vancouver market. As such, it is no surprise that she has such a strong track record in helping people find their ideal British Properties home for sale.
As a Realtor® (the designation used to identify real estate professionals as part of the Canadian Real Estate Association) with Royal Pacific Lions Gate Realty in West Vancouver, Michelle can provide you with all the detailed information you should know about each property type in this highly desirable area.
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