RESTORED KITS HOME SELLS QUICKLY
3616 WEST 1ST AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Five-bedroom, three-bathroom detached Size: 3,735 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $3,339,000 Listed for: $3,088,000 Sold for: $3,616,000 Sold on: April 12
Days on market: Nine Listing agent: Marty Pospischil and Adam Pospischil at Dexter Associates Realty
Buyers agent: Eric Coulombe at Infinite Real Estate Services
The big sell: Listing agent Adam Pospischil credits the abundance of period features in this early 20th-century home, as well as its Kitsilano location close to the beach, the Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and Jericho Tennis Club for a sale of well over the asking price. The home has been beautifully restored and features a classic front veranda that overlooks the well-kept gardens and an interior with hardwood floors, coffered ceilings, wainscotting, Victorian-style radiators, custom built-ins and stained-glass windows. Renovations had been carried out that enhance the style and integrity of this character home with updated bathrooms, a modern kitchen and designer paint colours. There are three bedrooms upstairs, two bedrooms in the basement (which, along with the storage and utility rooms, could be converted into a suite), a light-filled art room and a bonus fourth level that can be used as an office or another bedroom. A south-facing deck off the back of the home provides views across the rear garden.
6796 BURFORD ST., BURNABY
Type: Six-bedroom, two-bathroom detached
Size: 2,140 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $1,615,100 Listed for: $1,748,000 Sold for: $1,708,000
Sold on: May 8
Days on market: 29
Listing agent: Paul Bale at TAC Real Estate
Buyers agent: Maria Kritikos at Faith Wilson Group
The big sell: This mid-century house in Burnaby’s Upper Deer Lake district sits on a 50-by-122foot corner lot surrounded by a number of old-growth firs. The two-level interior was completely renovated in 2009 and features laminate floors throughout the main level, upgraded windows, a white kitchen with Shaker-style cabinets, chrome hardware, a mosaic tile backsplash, and pendant lighting over the adjacent dining room. There are three bedrooms with built-in closets on the main floor alongside a family bathroom, all on one side of the house away from the principal living area. Stairs lead down to the lower level where there is a similar layout to the main floor with a further three bedrooms, a full bathroom, a well-equipped kitchen (in a similar white style as upstairs), a sizable family room and a storage room. A 400-square-foot sundeck overlooks the fenced backyard complete with a children’s play area and a garden, which is mainly laid to grass.
1201-111 WEST GEORGIA ST., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 813 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $661,000 Listed for: $748,888 Sold for: $748,000
Sold on: March 14
Days on market: 11
Listing agent: Mike Giesbrecht at Royal LePage Sussex Buyers agent: Vivian Lin at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
The big sell: Concord Pacific came away with top honours in the annual Georgie Awards in 2007 for its four Spectrum towers constructed between Georgia and Dunsmuir streets with conveniences such as Costco below. This unit is located in Spectrum I and has two bedrooms and a den. It has floor-to-ceiling windows and a southeasterly exposure that serves up False Creek water views from its 12th-floor position. The home has quartz countertops, white gloss cabinets and matching appliances, built-in wine shelving and sleek dark laminate floors. Insuite laundry, ample storage space, and access to the balcony from both the master bedroom and the living room are additional features. The building’s amenities include an indoor swimming pool, fitness centre, Jacuzzi, and steam and sauna rooms. The unit comes with a parking stall and its monthly maintenance fee is $369.25. Pets and rentals are permitted with some restrictions.