Seymour Village by Takaya Development LP in North Van

It’s been taking the North Shore by storm since opening day: A stylish collection of townhomes located in the heart of a 25-acre master-planned community that’s surrounded by majestic forest, mountain grandeur, and the lush greens of the Seymour Golf & Country Club to the northeast.

This is Seymour Village, where nature is your backyard and urban delights are just around the corner.

And now, with more than 100 families already moved into the first and second phases and the brand-new collection of “On the Park” homes just released, you truly can see and experience the Seymour Village community for yourself.

Space for family

Clearly this community is resonating with a diverse range of buyers. “Sales have remained steady since most of our buyers are end users looking for a place to nest,” says Tracie McTavish, rennie’s executive director. “In fact, we’ve just released 20 new homes months early in order to meet demand.”

So, what’s getting everyone excited? Size for one thing — between 1,890 and 2,073 sq. ft. “These homes really do live like a single-family home,” Tracie says. “You’ve got plenty of space to move around or find a quiet spot where you can relax and spend some time on your own. You don’t find this kind of design in a townhome very often. Plus, with homes starting at $969,900, the value is unbeatable.”

He adds that of the more than 150 homes already sold, an astonishing 10 per cent have been purchased by trades people or sales staff. “These people aren’t buying them as an investment, they’re buying a home they’re going to live in. They’ve seen the quality and value firsthand, and they want to be part of it.”

Room to run wild

Between the private backyard that comes with each home and the new residents-only park next to this new phase, staying home still provides lots of places to enjoy the great outdoors. But one of the highlights of the North Shore is its amazing access to outdoor recreation.

“You’ve got great proximity to parks, hiking trails, the beaches at Deep Cove, and Parkgate Village shopping centre just a five-minute walk away along a connecting pathway,” Tracie says. “This is such an established neighbourhood with a very cool vibe.”

And for skiing aficionados, it’s a straight run to Mount Seymour and an easy drive to Squamish or Whistler. Plus, you’re still only 20 minutes from downtown Vancouver.