When they say The Gardens at
Semiahmoo, they really do mean
gardens.

In fact, at this electronically-
gated townhouse community, lo-
cated at 15099 - 28th Avenue, you
can not only stop to smell the flow-
ers, you can plant them as well.

That's thanks to a terraced gar-
den bed right on the property,
where owners can plan and nur-
ture flowers without having to
worry about the yard work that
usually accompanies such a pas-
time.

With only 32 homes at The
Gardens, the emphasis is on
space, both indoor and out.

“There's not that feeling you
might get of being in a cramped
area,” said sales representative
Georg Hauschild. “We've kept the
homes far enough apart so you're
not looking into each other's win-
dows, so to speak.”

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The homes in Phase One are
now ready for occupancy. Judging
by the design plans, it’s not sur-
prising that buyers area anxiously
waiting to move in.

Built on crawl spaces instead of
concrete slabs, The Gardens
homes are styled as ranchers with
lofts. Built in clusters of two or four,
with finished double garages, they
feature exterior acrylic stucco and
treated cedar roofs.

Unlike other developments, at
The Gardens you don’t just enter
your home from the sidewalk, but
rather through a private courtyard
that offers numerous possibilities
for accessorizing, including adding
plants or lawn furniture.

The varied floor plans, which
have been designed to provide an
open feeling, ail bear the names of
flowers and range in size from
1,657 to 1,992 sq. ft. Depending
on the style, there is the choice be-

9 Storey Concrete
All suites remodeled
Close to all amenities * Prestigious Dundarave

Corner suites with wrap around balconies

Stroll to the Seawalk, Parks & Beaches

tween two bedrooms, a family
room and a loft; three bedrooms, a
family room and a loft. There is
also the choice between two, two
and a half, or three batiirooms.

The front door opens onto a
tiled entry-way, from where the
rest of the home opens up before
you with spacious, well lit reams,
and hallways are wheelchair
friendly.

115,900...

*185,900...

The white-on-white kitchens in-
clude a nook where you can enjoy
breakfast or a quick snack while
looking out on either the courtyard
or the back patio, depending on
the floor plan. Those patios, by the
way, are privale and reminiscent of
ltalian sunken gardens.

Raised-panet cabinets, a white
acrylic double sink and such help-
ful features as roll-out pot drawers,
a microwave shelf and a fazy
susan all add to the convenient
design.

The living rooms or family
rooms contain a cosy, efficient gas
fireplace, while the adjoining din-
ing rooms are easily large enough
to hold a table and six chairs.

The master bedrooms are con-
veniently located on the ground
floor where the Juxury continues in
the ensuile, with its deep soaker
tub, glass-enclosed shower stall,
cultured marble countertops: anda
full-width vanity mirror.

The upstairs area varies with
each floor plan, but is either a loft,
loft with one bedroom or two bed-

rooms. The homes at The
Gardens actually contain some of
the largest storage space on the
market, ranging from 160 to 300
sq. ft.

“This is important for people
coming in here,” explains Georg,
“because they're coming from
houses for the most part.”

All tne homes at The Gardens
have been designed with elegance
in mind, from the imported marble
of the foyer and the hearth, to ihe
wooden baseboards and mould-
ings, and oak stair rails.

The financial picture at The
Gardens is attractive as well, with
prices starting at $247,900.
Included in that is net GST,-four
appliances, mini-blinds and auto-
matic garage door opener. The de-
velopment is also one of the few in
the area covered under the New
Home Warranty. ~

The Gardens at Semiahmoo is
open for viewing from 12 - 5 p.m.
Saturday to Thursday, or call
Georg Hauschild at 541 78185 or
pager 686-6095.