Oh, I am sure plenty of my photos will turn up in the search results going forward.
It is actually quite funny how we ended up here. We were recently not following Craigslist ads actively, but happened to check them when this unit was posted for the first time. The ad was very humble and didn't mention the floor or the fact that it is a bloody penthouse at all! I of course picked it up quite quickly from the attached photos and made it sure that we would come and check it out. If for nothing else, at least I would have had the chance to take photos of the view!
Upon visit we fell in love with the size, everything being new, the huge patio and of course, the view. We knew we wanted the place and luckily we beated few others that applied for it. And the best thing? The rent for this unit is actually pretty fine for what it is and much lower than what I have seen for other penthouses in Metrotown (granted, those have felt overpriced to me).
The only downside is that we don't know how long we will be able to hold onto this suite, as we only have a standard 1-year fixed term contract. We asked for a 2-year contract, but nobody does those or open-ended contracts these days. So there is always the risk of having to move out if the suite is sold, like happened with One Wall Centre.
But even if it comes to the worst outcome, at least we have had the chance to live in one of the highest apartments in the whole bloody metropolitan area! That is quite something and we will always have that!!
