Quilchena is a prestigious neighbourhood in Richmond. Located in the North-West corner of Richmond, it nests between Granville Ave and Blundell Road. And it borders at Railway avenue.
Majority of the properties in Saunders, Richmond are detached homes. The starting price for these is currently $1,800,000. However, there are a few townhouse complexes with a starting price of $900,000. Also, the Beacon Cove condo complex is located in the area. The price for these is starting at $475,000 for a 2 bedroom condo.
Commute
If you live in Quilchena, the closest SkyTrain station to you is Brighouse Station. It is a 10-minute drive away. However, 401 bus runs along No. 1 Road. It will connect you to different parts of the city. Lastly, if you enjoy commuting by bike, there is a bike path along Railway.
Schools
Quilchena, Richmond has two elementary school catchments. So, the school that falls into your catchment area will depend on which part of the neighbourhood you live in. If you live west of No 1 road, the elementary school is Quilchena Elementary. Which has a 7.6 rating on Fraser Institute’s school ranking list. On the other hand, if you live East of No 1 road, then your catchment elementary is Grauer with a current rating of 5.8.
Regardless of which part of the neighbourhood you live in the high school is Hugh Boyd Secondary which has a 4.1 rating. High Boyd Secondary has an incentive program which challenges motivated students to achieve academic and personal excellence. Therefore, this may be ideal for your children.
Parks
In addition to the school parks, Quilchena is located along the West Dyke Recreational Trail. This is a great place for watching sunsets and sunrises while walking or cycling the trail. The trail connects into Garry Point Park on the south end, and Terra Nova Park on the north end.
Shopping, Dining & Amenities
Being a residential neighbourhood, there are no amenities in Quilchena. However, Quilchena is centrally located between Safari Shopping Centre and Terra Nova shopping plaza. All your shopping and dining options are located at these two locations.
Also, Quilchena Golf & Country Club is located in the neighbourhood. It is one of the finest golf facilities in the Pacific Northwest.
Lastly, if your family considering making a move to Quilchena or any other neighbourhoods in Richmond… Do not hesitate to contact Your Two Awesome Realtors. We are always happy to help!
