They say in real estate it's all about location, location, location - and one new development has the cream of the crop.

"This is one of the best locations left in Ladner," says real estate agent Doug Lucier as he sits in the bright living room of the Canu show suite.

Located on a quiet dead-end street in the heart of Ladner on the banks of the Chillukthan Slough, you would never know the luxury condominium is just steps away from the heart of Ladner's shopping area.

The 30-unit building was designed and built by Sonnenberg Home Builders, a family-run company. The long-time Ladner residents see the project as a chance to leave a lasting mark on the community.

The company constructed every aspect of the building.

"What you get from that is a real quality control because they're here every-day," said Lucier, who is marketing Canu along with Ann Sonnenberg. "There's a lot of pride in what they do."

All of the suites boast nine-foot ceilings, large windows, spacious covered decks and energy efficient electric fireplaces.

The building features 16 different floor plans for the two-bedroom and two-bedroom plus den suites. The suites range in size from 915 to more than 1,300 square feet.

Canu's show suite and sales centre opened last Saturday. Canu is located at 4689-52A St.

For more information visit www.canuliving.com.