Friday, August 24, 2007

Reviews: Brimley Mews

My first attempt at a review is for Brimley Mews, a townhouse development in Port Coquitlam.

Interior Design 5/10 - The interiors of Brimley Mews are probably the weakest thing about the development. Granite countertops (whoopty-do) come standard but hardwood flooring comes at a steep $10,000 upgrade price point. The overall feel is somewhat homey but unremarkable.

Exterior Design/Architecture 7/10 - I will give the "mews" part of Brimley Mews an excellent review. The back alley/walking path in between the two rows of townhouses are something that I think will look quite amazing. Though, I must confess, I am partial to mews's in general.

Amenities/Location 5/10 - The amenities of Brimley Mews are somewhat non-existant. I believe there will be some sort of a play area for children but they are not really a contributing factor to purchasing this property. The location seems quite good, next to a park where children play baseball and in a residential neighbourhood with a family appeal. Yet, at the same time, Loughheed highway nearby will give you quick access to grocery shopping, the new H&M, erm, I mean Coquitlam Centre, and other stores.

Value/Pricing 9/10 - Here is where Brimley Mews truly shines. When the advertising says townhouses starting from $299,000, low and behold, you can actually buy such a townhouse. Remarkable in these days of bait & switch price advertising common throughout the lower mainland. You can get a 3 bedroom from $324,900 which is a great value. I also think the area in general will get a boost of value from the coming Evergreen line. If you are in the market for a townhouse, I feel this location is almost perfect. Cheaper than anything in Surrey and who would want to live in Surrey anyways? Not this Vancurberite.

Overall 26/40 That totals up to a grand total of 26/40. Above average and certainly with an attractive price point, it would probably rate higher overall in actually deciding to purchase a place. Their advertising doesn't help this project out at all and it probably deserves to be completely sold out soon.

Let me see some comments on this ranking system and review.

Lurve,
Vancurber

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