Home provides heritage appeal
‘Frederick Residence’ given award-winning renovations since 1920s
4633 Arthur Dr., Ladner
Type: Five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached
Size: 2,997 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment, 2015: $689,000
Listed for: $1,548,000 Sold for: $1,525,000 Sold on: Sept. 26
Days on market: 33 Listing agent: Todd Jackson at RE/MAX Progroup Realty
Buyers agent: Jeff Fitzpatrick at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
The big sell: According to listing agent Todd Jackson, this Ladner house is considered a great example of a California bungalow, an extension of the Craftsman style. The home received a Heritage Award of Merit in 2009, and bears a plaque from the Corporation of Delta noting that the “Frederick Residence” was built in 1920 by J.B. Elliot as a retirement residence for William Frederick — an engineer from Ontario — and his wife Sarah. The residence has been extensively remodelled to accommodate modern conveniences, but retains its nearly 100-year-old charm. (The property had made a Georgie Award finalists’ list for Best Residential Renovation.) There are numerous wood accents throughout the interior with wainscot panelling, coffered ceilings and hardwood floors; other heritage features include original radiators, a tiled fireplace hearth and stained-glass windows. Large front and rear decks look out over the half-acre lot, while a custom stone patio and in-ground hot tub provide additional relaxation and entertainment venues. 940 West 20th Ave., Vancouver
Type: Five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 2,909 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment, 2015: $2,027,000
Listed for: $2,880,000 Sold for: $2,880,000 Sold on: Sept. 30
Days on market: Nine Listing agent: Carole Lieberman at Dexter Associates Realty
Buyers agent: Andrea Kavanagh at RE/MAX Select Properties
The big sell: This three-storey home was built in 2005 in Vancouver’s Cambie neighbourhood and offers more than 2,900 square feet of living space.
There is attention to detail throughout, starting with two stone columns at the entrance to the porch and a front door flanked by sidelights. Brazilian cherry hardwood floors flow through the living and dining rooms alongside maple built-in cabinets and shelving, lighted recessed wall niches to showcase art and designer paint colours. The gourmet kitchen has high-end appliances and a centre island with an undermount sink and an eating bar. The adjoining family room features floor-toceiling windows (complete with roller blinds) and views across the south-facing rear garden. Upstairs, the spacious master suite has room for a seating area, a walk-in closet and ensuite. The lower level has an additional bedroom/office and a one-bedroom suite. The garage is fully finished and heated, and the garden has been well stocked with perennials. 5 — 9111 No. 3 Rd., Richmond
Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse
Size: 1,367 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment, 2015: $413,800
Listed for: $449,900 Sold for: $440,000 Sold on: Sept. 16
Days on market: 13 Listing agent: Shafik Ladha at RE/MAX Westcoast
Buyers agent: Shafik Ladha at RE/MAX Westcoast
The big sell: This townhome forms part of the six-unit Cedar Mews development, which was built in 1979 in the Broadmoor district of Richmond, a location that offers shopping and transportation links within walking distance. This property has an end-unit position with a private south-facing fenced garden at the back of the complex, and a view of trees from windows on the north, east and south sides of the home. The home is designed over two levels with the reception rooms on the main floor and all three bedrooms upstairs. There is laminate flooring, a corner wood-burning fireplace, a 21-foot living room with an adjoining formal dining area, and a kitchen with white cabinet fronts and matching backsplash tiles and appliances.