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With all the press Vancouver has received lately with the Olympic Games I would think a waterfront property there would be one hot item! Although I have to say I was a bit surprised that the $8.5 million home only offered three bedrooms and four baths. Nestled in a gated private community boasting outrageous ocean and island views and a private outdoor pool brings the value up rather quickly though.

At 5351 Seaside Place in Olde Caulfeild, West Vancouver this spacious contemporary home designed by renowned architect Russell Hollingsworth features a courtyard entry complete with reflecting pond and stone walls, a gourmet chef's kitchen, polished marble flooring, media room and private boat launch. The use of floor-to-ceiling sliding doors and large picture windows bring the stunning outdoor view inside.

[Thanks Ben!]

Luxist reader Ben directed me to Jason Soprovich's realty website to show off one West Vancouver home but I ended up falling for another one, this waterfront palace. This home is located on a private bluff in the Whytecliff area. The dramatic glass windows facing the water form a stellar view. This four-bedroom home was used in the movie "Two for the Money" to represent a tycoon's house in Puerto Rico.

The contemporary home includes a gym, waterfront wine cellar, and a a designer kitchen. The upstairs rooms have glass walls facing the central living area which isn't so great for privacy but adds another level of light and airiness to this impressive home. Outside there is a waterfront pool and multiple deck areas for entertaining. The gated estate is outfitted with infra-red night vision cameras for extra security. This amazing residence took over four years to design and build and is listed at $11.98 million.
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[Thanks, Ben!]

We are getting great reader tips lately. This one comes from Luxist reader Ben and is a beautiful modern home in West Vancouver, BC. The home is gated and located inside the Canterbury Estates community. It is up on a hill giving it flawless city, harbor and ocean views. The four bedroom home has more than 7,400 sq. ft of modern space with an an open floor plan. The foyer features an indoor/outdoor Koi pond and waterfall. The copper-leafed custom gourmet kitchen has professional grade appliances and custom edge grain Cherry cabinetry and adjoins a family room with a fireplace. The main rooms open out to the south for the best views.

The upper level is given over to the bedrooms and includes the master suite with a bathroom that includes a tub overlooking the city and a custom-built dressing room with limestone topped island. The lower level has a large games/pool room. media room, exercise gym and private office all opening out to the patio with the swimming pool, hot tub and barbecue center. This home is listed at $6.8 million.

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This contemporary home was designed by architect James Cheng and sits on a hill on Chartwell Drive in West Vancouver, Canada. The five-bedroom home is 8300 square feet and has ocean and city views. It has a limestone and glass exterior with a curved zinc roof, cherrywood accent walls and maple doors. It has an open living room and dining room, a Poggenpol kitchen and an insulated music room. I suspect the pictures of this one don't do it justice at all. It is listed at $4.98 million Canadian.

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