SEE the “Platinum Series” NEWS photo Brad Lt features in the showhomes at Deerfield by the Sea. Deana Lancasier News Reporter deana@nsnews.com FOR condominium buyers thinking about a room with a view, their prospects recently increased. That's because Deerfield by the Sea, the most southern of the buildings in North Vancouver's Raven Woods, was recently completed. And the unimpeded views of Burrard Inlet, Second Narrows Bridge and die -ity skyline are brearhtaking. The develop ment is a pro- ject of Takaya” Developments, a company: founded by the Tsleil-Waututh First Nation, which owns the property Raven Woods rests on. Six years ago, the band decided to. share some of its land ~— located near the Paaen shores of the inlet cast of the Seymour River — and create employment and financial sca- bility for its members. Raven Woods, including Deerfield by the Sea, is the result. Situated in a thick forest, the community has a network of walking trails surrounding, it and is close to golf courses, Seymour Mountain and local shopping centres. The design of the develop- ment includes large roof over- hangs and a rainscreen system designed to withstand the west coast — environment. According to architect John Bingham, an air space between exterior sheathing and siding; pan type sill flash- ings; pressure treated furring strips; and wall flashings at each floor level will help keep the wet weather out. During construction, an envelope specialist monitored HEWS phote Grad Ledwidge THE brana new showhomes feature crown mouidings, berber carpets, marbie tiles and incredible views. the rainscreen system, testing at random ta check the water- tightness of the exterior enve- lope, Deerfield by the Sea fea- tures a lobby designed by the award-winning, design firm of Robert M. Ledingham, and for prospective purchasers there are four new display homes, showing off the fea- tures of the “Platinum Series” -— extras such as granite coun- tertops, berber carpets, solid ES wood cabinets, crown mould- ings, marble tiles, custom millwork for a home enter- tainment theatre and stainfess steel sppliances. Homeowners at Raven Woods alse enjoy the use of the conmunity’s 2,300 square foot Clubhouse, which features a state-of-the-art exercise room, as well as plen- ty of space and amenities for entertaining. A Sony 53” pro- jection TV offers opportuni- wees Home Speciaiists” RST Fs lee tics to screen movies using the DVD player, VCR or the satellite dish. Gr, users of the party room can enjoy their favourite tunes using the Clubhouse’s sterco and CD player. . A furnished patio, barbe- cue and commercial-sized cappuccino machine complete the Clubhouse’s roster of impressive extras. Prices for homes at Deerfield by the Sea start at $124,900 for one-bedrcom apartments, and $148,900 for one-bedroom and den apart- ments. Two and cthree-bed- room homes are also available. For information, visit the presentation centre and dis- play homes, open daily between noon and § p.m. Ta get there, head east on Dollarron Highway and turn left on Raven Woods Drive. Or call Raven Woods Realty at 929-1915. #3-124G ROSS ROAD NORTH VANCOUVER 986-4371 WOGDGROFT” Bright 2 basrn apt on the 16th fir. with easterly views. ‘Pool, sauna, gym, whirl, billiards, security staff, etc... “Well maintained, recent carpots... sear STUNNING ViE ® Stunning home - over $100 sq.ftion 3 viaw tevel. 4 car garage / level driveway. Cantral air, home theatre, wat bar, vido sccurity, wok kitchen 4 ail the goodies! 967 DEMPSEY FD. JEFF 988-4371 foo cA pt