C$538,000

Some homes are defined by what surrounds them. Set just north of Broadway in Fairview, this bright one-bedroom is a considered retreat: a fireplace for cooler evenings, an updated kitchen, in-suite laundry, one parking stall and one storage locker, all thoughtfully maintained. Beyond the door, the city unfolds with ease. The future Oak-VGH SkyTrain station is a two-minute walk, with Vancouver General Hospital, its specialist clinics and the restaurants of Broadway close at hand. The Laurel Street Land Bridge leads directly to the False Creek Seawall, its walking and cycling paths, and on to Granville Island. An address that keeps the whole city within reach, yet feels removed from its rush.