Plenty of curb appeal
Forest Edge residence combines heritage style with modern design
A South Surrey home with both heritage style and contemporary design is big on space — inside and out — and sells for just slightly less than the asking price.
14139 23rd Ave., Surrey
Type: 4- bedroom, 4- bathroom detached Size: 3,229 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 973,000 Listed for: $ 1.298 million Sold for: $ 1.293 million Sold on: Dec. 23 Days on market: 58 Listing agent: Mike Grahame at Homelife Benchmark Realty Buyers agent: Lily Zhong at RE/ MAX Westcoast The big sell: Properties that are opposite parks are often popular, primarily because of the lack of immediate neighbours, but also because of the greenbelt views. This South Surrey home is no exception, being across from Sunnyside Acres Park. It has distinct curb appeal with peaked roofs, a mix of wood and stoneeffect siding, and a landscaped garden in the front. It was custombuilt in 2008 in a heritage style that showcases extensive use of crown moulding and detailed wainscotting. There is a 20- by- 16- foot open- plan great room, an entertainment- style kitchen with large island and high- end appliances, a heat pump and pantry, and a media room. A sweeping staircase leads to four spacious bedrooms with vaulted ceilings. The master bedroom has a spa- style ensuite bathroom and large walk- in closet. The private lot measures 8,153 square feet and has an oversized double garage.
Port Moody town house has an exclusive draw
5 — 290 Newport Drive, Port Moody Type: 3- bedroom, 3- bathroom townhouse Size: 1,620 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 609,000 Listed for: $ 638,800 Sold for: $ 620,000 Sold on: Dec. 22 Days on market: 81 Listing agent: Elaine Benson at RE/ MAX All Points Realty Buyers agent: Judy Thomas at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty The big sell: This town house design is one of only two constructed in The Sentinel complex in Port Moody’s Newport Village. The home spans three floors and has a private entrance that leads to a ground- level patio that is accessed via sliding glass doors, together with a 400- square- foot rooftop deck that revels in panoramic mountain views. The main floor boasts hand- scraped cherry wood floors, and a new stone gas fireplace finished with a solid wood mantel. There have been some notable renovations, including new carpets, a new bathroom, and updates to the kitchen, which has new cabinets, granite countertops, a stone tile backsplash, and pendant and recessed lighting. There are many conveniences throughout the property: A walk- in pantry, a wine fridge, two built- in vacuums, a third bedroom with a Murphy bed and built- in cabinets, a walk- in closet off the master bedroom, a separate laundry room, two parking stalls and additional storage facilities.
Kerrisdale property charms inside and out
2668 West 45th Ave., Vancouver Type: 4- bedroom, 3- bathroom detached Size: 2,888 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 2.119 million Listed for: $ 2.288 million Sold for: $ 2.325 million Sold on: Dec. 11 Days on market: 5 Listing agent: Sue Johnson and Sarah Thompson at Dexter Associates Realty Buyers agent: Christopher Rivers at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty The big sell: The selling point of this property is twofold: the home has a mix of old and new, and widely admired gardens. An architect- designed custom renovation in 1996 produced a contemporary interior within the traditional Kerrisdale residence. Hardwood floors, crown mouldings, period lighting, bespoke built- in cupboards, and cross- hall living and dining rooms accentuate the late 1920s origin of the home, while the open- concept kitchen with granite countertops, Thermador, Sub- Zero and Miele appliances, breakfast bar and family room provide a modern touch. There are two large bedrooms upstairs, including the master, and a two- bedroom guest suite in the basement level. The gardens have had equal care and attention to detail with Yew arches and water features that are so exquisite that they were highlighted in Gardening Life magazine and featured on a Vandusen Garden Tour.