[kaisdad]

Okay, so I went out and took a bunch of pictures for you all to see the progress so far.
Here it is from the front:

Entering from the sidewalk into the front garden. This garden is for the suite which is where I'm living right now. Immediately to the left (out of the shot) are the steps going up to the duplex entries.

 

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Looking right into the suites garden:

The steps leading to the duplex entries:

Mock up of the balcony rails we're putting on all the decks:

 

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One of the duplex entry doors:

Balcony:

Back elevation from the lane.

 

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Inside my parent's unit showing the finished stairs and floors:

My side. This area is still being used for tools and such, so isn't finished on the main floor. The upper floors have carpet and resilient flooring in place. I'll be finishing the stairs and putting in the floor in the next few weeks.

 

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Here's the roof deck. We just started putting on the decking.

And finally, my boys. Samm's right at home by the front door.

 

[sarah]

wow that looks awesome!!

and your boys are so handsome

 

[Di]

Wow you have come along way and it looks great! The boy's are gorgeous as always!

 

[bibber]

Wow! That is a beautiful home. And the doggies aren't so bad, either.

 

[Golfgirlrobin]

I like the rear elevation. You should flip it around.

Are your parents stairs finished? In California you can't build a staircase like that without railings. If you sell an older unit you have to retrofit. I'd hate to go up those with a couple of drinks in me.

 

[kaisdad]

Nope. Not finished yet. Our building codes, when it comes to guard railings of any type, are far more Byzantine than U.S. building codes. So, yes, there will be a hand rail and guard.

 

[CoCosMom]

It's friggin' gorgeous. The rooftop patio would be my favourite place, I can imagine the view! Is that part shared by the two duplex units?

So when finished, you will live in one duplex, your parents in the other, and then rent out the basement?

I know you know this, but given the ridiculous housing market in Vancouver, this is an unbelievably great idea!

 

[dweck]

Holy smoke -- that is AWESOME!!!

Nice job, Cam. It is stunning. Love the hardwoods. And that deck? I'd be there 24/7!

 

[Kate3jays]

I love it, you have done a great job, how long to you anticipate it to be fully completed? it doesn't seem to have taken you long to get to this stage.

 

[Mary Jane]

Wow Cam That is a really nice job.
What is the view from the top of the first picture?
Will you be covering the support pillars with knotty pine too?
That is just beautiful!!
Oh - and so are the boys .

 

[fanny&eddiesmom]

Absolutely gorgeous! You've done a wonderful job.

The dogs are gorgeous too!

 

[jzgrlduff]

WOW!! Love love LOVE the siding! The floors and steps are gorgeous, too!
Great job, Cam!!

The rooftop patio would be my favourite place, I can imagine the view!

Ooo, can we see a picture of the view you'll have from there?

 

[BucksMom]

Wow Cam that looks fantastic. Simply stunning!!!

 

[blacklabparent]

I love, LOVE it! =)

 

[Dexter Dogg]

Wow....absolutely stunning! Love the rooftop patio too.

- Dave

 

[TangerineFizz]

I keep coming back to look at the pics Cam - it's stunning. Simply stunning. And the boys! <smooches to Kai and Samm>