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Location DB > Canada > British Columbia > Burnaby > Picken Estate "Aintree"  Name Picken Estate "Aintree"  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by HagensborgViking on 6/22/2004 4:56 AM last modified by Bizz on 2/29/2012 9:44 AM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled by its creator as Public, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description Beautiful historical estate home on the shores of Brunette River, recently gutted by fire, now boarded up. 06/13/06 : restored.  Basic Information Type: Building Status: restored Accessibility: Difficult Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby  Physical Information Address Cariboo Rd / Burnaby Lake Burnaby, British Columbia Canada Owner: GVRD See a map of this location  Hazards asbestos unsafe flooring flooding air quality extensive fire damage  Interesting Features Overall style of construction is amazing, and although fire damage was extensive, much of the character both inside and out remains.  Security Measures fences locked gates wooden boarding  Historical Dates Built: 1927 Closed: 2003  Required Equipment flashlight breathing mask gloves long pants / sleeves  Recommended Equipment  History Built in 1927 by Stanley and Isabel Picken as the Aintree Dog Kennels, the first kennel in BC to breed Irish Setters. Built in the traditional English cottage style using salvaged materials from the old Cariboo Road bridge, this extremely rare form of construction sits on expansive grounds which hug the Brunette River. Stanley Picken would ultimately find himself the dam keeper at the nearby dam which, although replaced in the 1950's, remains nearby. The Picken Estate was purchased by the Greater Vancouver Regional District in the late 90's with plans to make it the new main entrance to the park, using it as an interpetive center and public showplace. However, a massive fire of unknown origin gutted the stately home in 2003, and the GVRD hinted at demolishing the Burnaby landmark, which many residents refer to as "The Hobbit House". After public outcry and new cooperation from the GVRD's insurance company, plans were reached to completely restore Aintree at an estimated cost of $700,500. Work has not yet begun, however the restoration plans were recently approved by the City of Burnaby Herritage Commission, and all necessary building permits have been secured. *UPDATE : 06/13/06 : After three years of work at a cost of over a half a million dollars, the restoration project received the 2006 Outstanding Achievement Award from the Heritage Society of BC. The restoration was led by architect Barry McGinn.  Media Coverage http://www.burnaby...ews/051103nn1.html http://www.burnaby...ews/063204nn9.html http://www.burnaby...ews/062206nn4.html  Future Plans Will be fully restored, designated a heritage building, and used as the main entrance in a redesigned Burnaby Lake Park.  Stories Add your own story  Photo Galleries Aintree Estate Tue, Jun 22nd, 2004 posted by HagensborgViking 8 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. Category Rating Photography 7 / 10 Coolness 7 / 10 Content Quality 7 / 10  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 2/29/2012 12:09 PM.  Latest Changes on Feb 29 12 at 12:09, Opheliaism validated this location on Feb 29 12 at 9:44, Bizz changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy on Jul 18 06 at 0:52, Emperor Wang validated this location on Jun 14 06 at 8:03, :: inuk changed the following: History, Status, Media Coverage, Description on Jan 5 06 at 20:23, oldtimer changed the following: Latitude, Longitude, Co-ordinate Accuracy, Media Coverage on Aug 16 05 at 2:34, HagensborgViking made this location public on Jul 22 04 at 4:19, HagensborgViking changed the main information on Jun 22 04 at 5:42, HagensborgViking changed the main information on Jun 22 04 at 5:38, HagensborgViking made this location available on Jun 22 04 at 5:37, HagensborgViking updated a gallery picture  Forum Threads about this Location  Who's been looking? Click here to see who'se been looking.  Report Problems Is this location inappropriate / broken / missing key info? 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