HILLSIDE STUNNER
West Vancouver home offers sweeping views, character and charm
Type: Four-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 3,624 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $3,094,000
Listed for: $3,475,000
Sold for: $3,250,000
Sold on: Feb. 9
Days on market in this listing: 55
Listing agent: Ray Proc at Royal Lepage Sussex
Buyers agent: Rob Montgomerie at Stilhavn Real Estate Services
The big sell: Character and charm are front and centre in this 1912 Olde Caulfeild house that boasts not only an extensively updated interior but breathtaking city and water vistas. Brazilian cherry wood floors flow through the main level where the living, dining and family rooms all have French door access to a south-facing wraparound covered veranda. Off the skylit upstairs landing are four bedrooms including the master that luxuriates in sweeping views, a private deck and an ensuite bathroom with an oversized soaker tub. The lower level has two separate entrances, with one directly into a recreation room with a full bathroom that could be used as a home office or teenager’s retreat, as well as a wine cellar and storage. The 13,500-square-foot property is finished with a beautifully-tended and established garden.
201 - 315 EAST 3RD STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER
Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 725 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $423,000
Listed for: $529,000
Sold for: $535,000
Sold on: March 10
Days on market in this listing: Seven
Listing agent: Tanis Fritz at VPG Realty Inc.
Buyers agent: Davis Kosowan at Remax Crest Realty
The big sell: Buyers’ agent Davis Kosowan reports that multiple offers were received for this one-bedroom condo in Lower Lonsdale’s Dunbarton Manor complex with his clients securing the home with an offer that was $6,000 over the asking price. The second-floor residence offers an end-unit position, bay windows, a walk-in closet off the bedroom complete with organizers. A number of stylish suite updates include fresh paintwork, contemporary light fixtures, white kitchen cabinetry, stainless-steel appliances and a subway tile backsplash. According to listing agent Tanis Fritz, the seller had paid for exterior upgrades with new windows and frosted glass balconies with charcoal trim. The unit comes with a parking stall, storage locker and a monthly maintenance fee of $316.82.
3208 - 488 SW MARINE DRIVE, VANCOUVER
Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 497 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $555,000
Listed for: $609,000
Sold for: $609,000
Sold on: March 4
Days on market in this listing: Two
Listing agent: Darryl Sjerven and Karel Palla at Remax Select Realty
Buyers agent: Gary Geng at Lehomes Realty
The big sell: The award-winning, LEED Gold-certified Marine Gateway development resides at the intersection of Cambie Street and South West Marine Drive and consists of residential condominiums, retail and public spaces, Cineplex cinemas, and direct access to the Canada Line and bus transportation. This lofty east-facing unit enjoys views all the way to Mount Baker, together with an oversized balcony, Blomberg kitchen appliances and granite countertops with a breakfast bar. Building amenities include an outdoor rooftop terrace with barbecues and a children’s play area, lounge and recreation rooms and the complex features a geothermal heating and cooling system. Pets and rentals are permitted and this unit’s monthly maintenance fee is $245.08.