PENDER HARBOUR ESTATE BUILT TO ENTERTAIN
Huge five-bedroom includes three self-contained cottages
12853 SUNSHINE COAST HWY., PENDER HARBOUR
Type: Five-bedroom, five-bathroom detached
Size: 4,328 square feet
B.C. assessment: $1,308,000
Listed for: $3,288,000
Sold for: $3 million
Sold on: May 6
Days on market: 25
Listing agent: Joel O’Reilly and Denise Brynelsen at Royal LePage Sussex
Buyer’s agent: Joel O’Reilly and Denise Brynelsen at Royal LePage Sussex
The big sell: This waterfront estate in Pender Harbour has enough to keep the outdoor enthusiast, home lover and small business entrepreneur busy. The three-year-old house has a gourmet kitchen with granite counters and premium appliances, cedar beams, wood-trim windows and doors, stone-tiled floors, a luxurious master suite, dual-sided fireplace and radiant heat. With an eye on entertainment, there is surround sound, a games room, hot tub, expansive patio and wraparound deck. Additional highlights include a workshop space, a triple garage, security system, suite potential in the walk-out lower level, three separate self-contained guest and rental cottages, a year-round deep water dock and boathouse and 1.5 landscaped hectares with subdivision potential. Agent Joel O’Reilly says the property’s C2 zoning allows for the use of several commercial opportunities, including a motel, lodge, campground, restaurant, pub, bed and breakfast inn, retail outlet and marina.
748 EAST NINTH ST., NORTH VANCOUVER
Type: Six-bedroom, five-bathroom detached
Size: 4,585 square feet
B.C. assessment: $2,605,000
Listed for: $2,788,800
Sold for: $2,630,000
Sold on: June 23
Days on market: 39
Listing agent: Davis Kosowan at ReMax Crest Realty
Buyer’s agent: Vanessa Lu at Interlink Realty
The big sell: This newly finished home in North Vancouver’s Boulevard neighbourhood was built by Cornerstone Construction and has bold clean lines complemented by the warm tones of natural wood. The abundant design highlights include eclipse folding doors, a 20foot ceiling in the foyer, two linear gas fireplaces, a custom hardwood staircase with theatre-style lighting and surround speakers in the main living area. The three-level home also has a media room and wet bar, and a kitchen that shines with a Jenn-Air appliance package, a large quartz island and a five-burner countertop oven range. Additional features include 10-zone radiant heat, an HRV system, a backup generator, video surveillance, a two-bedroom legal suite, built-in irrigation, a double garage with a two-car parking pad and 200-amp power for an electric car. Listing agent Davis Kosowan says with GST, the final price came to $2,761,500.
1710-1331 ALBERNI ST., VANCOUVER
Type: Zero-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 445 square feet
B.C. assessment: $449,000
Listed for: $507,000
Sold for: $502,000
Sold on: June 28
Days on market: 42
Listing agent: Harris First at Oakwyn Realty
Buyer’s agent: Kaveh Nezami at Royal LePage Sussex
The big sell: One of downtown Vancouver’s most prestigious addresses is Alberni Street, with its mix of high-end stores and upscale homes. The two Lions towers take up a city block between Jervis and Broughton streets and share a number of amenities including a fitness centre, media room, amenity room, fully equipped conference and board rooms, and guest suites. Both towers also have a dedicated concierge service. This studio apartment is in the east tower and has a number of upgrades. The carpet was replaced with laminate floors, a Murphy bed was installed complete with a new mattress, the appliances were upgraded, including a full-sized washer and dryer, and the bathroom was refurbished. The sale also included some furniture items. The investor-friendly building accepts pets and this home’s monthly maintenance fee is $235.41.