Shaughnessy home sells for more than $10 million
Residence has high-end finishes, 8,200 square feet of living space, swimming pool and wraparound terrace
3698 Osler St., Vancouver
Type: 6-bedroom, 8-bathroom detached
Size: 8,259 sq. ft. B.C.
Assessment, 2014: $8,328,000
Listed for: $12,888,000
Sold for: $10,500,000
Sold on: Sept. 3
Days on market: 92 Listing agent: Mike Rampf and Shawn Anderson at RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside and Kenny Au at Selmak Realty
Buyers agent: Peter Saito and Vivian Li at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
The big sell: By Vancouver’s exclusive
First Shaughnessy District standards, this home is relatively young. It was built in 1997 in a neighbourhood with many residences dating back to the 1930s. A gated semi-circular driveway leads to a porte cochère and a grand entryway with marble floors, a crystal chandelier and curving dual staircase. The interior is finished to the highest standard, with elegant millwork, ceiling medallions, intricate coving and extensive gold and hand-painted details. There are six bedrooms — five with ensuites — chef and wok kitchens, a gym, recreation room and media room, plus a custom media system throughout. A covered outdoor swimming pool and a wraparound terrace overlook the garden and more than 18,000 square feet of manicured, landscaped grounds.
18920 60A Ave., Cloverdale
Type: 5-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached
Size: 2,028 sq. ft. B.C.
Assessment, 2014: $529,000
Listed for: $539,900
Sold for: $529,500
Sold on: July 23 Days on market: 30 Listing agent: Jodi Steeves at RE/MAX 2000 Realty
Buyers agent: Joanne Beeson at RE/MAX Colonial Pacific Realty
The big sell: This Cloverdale property had some big-ticket renovations in 2011 — new roof, hot water tank, furnace and storage shed. Also adding appeal are a high-end Maytag washer and dryer, extensive tiling, real wood floors, coved ceilings and pendant lighting. The interior is divided over two levels, with the ground floor comprising a two-bedroom suite that could house elderly parents or guests. From a south-exposed expansive deck off the kitchen far-reaching city skyline views can be enjoyed, as well as barbecues and outdoor entertaining. Beneath this is a framed unfinished area that could become additional storage or a “man cave”. The fenced lot has an attached double garage, as well as parking for multiple vehicles in the driveway.
117 — 1869 Spyglass Place, Vancouver
Type: 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,412 sq. ft. B.C.
Assessment, 2014: $1,111,000
Listed for: $1,088,000
Sold for: $1,070,000
Sold on: Aug. 10
Days on market: Four
Listing agent: Leslie Gray at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
Buyers agent: Tony Hepburn at RE/MAX Select Properties
The big sell: Venice Court is one of the few freehold strata complexes in south False Creek, as the majority of buildings are leased on city-owned land. This ground-floor unit has more than 1,400 square feet of living space and has picture-postcard views of the water, marina, city and garden from every room, as well as from the 245-squarefoot covered patio. The home had a comprehensive kitchen and bathroom renovation last year. The kitchen was opened up to maximize views and refurbished with Shaker-style cabinets, horizontal mosaic tile backsplash and built-in stainless-steel appliances. New Hunter Douglas Silhouette blinds were also installed throughout. The building has had a new roof and skylights installed, the pipes have been replaced, the elevators upgraded, and a depreciation report produced. The unit comes with two parking stalls. Its monthly maintenance fee is $615.85.