A SPEEDY SALE IN COQUITLAM
Three- level residence enjoys space and expansive views of Fraser Valley and Mount Baker
38 — 1751 Paddock Dr., Coquitlam Type: 4- bedroom, 4- bathroom townhouse Size: 2,529 sq. ft B. C. Assessment, 2013: $ 543,000 Listed for: $ 539,900 Sold for: $ 537,000 Sold on: Feb. 3 Days on market: 4 Listing agent: Rory Clipsham at Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty Buyers agent: Logan Yau at Royal Pacific Realty The big sell: With panoramic Fraser Valley and Mount Baker views and a spacious layout over three levels, this end- unit townhouse in Coquitlam’s Worthing Green complex lasted just four days on the market before being snapped up. The main floor features a tiled entryway, cross- hall living and dining rooms, hardwood floors and stainless- steel appliances and an eating area in the kitchen. A deck provides an outdoor venue from which to enjoy the vistas, as do numerous banks of windows that fill the home with natural light. There are three bedrooms and a laundry room upstairs, walk- in closets, and a master ensuite bathroom with radiant heat, a soaker tub and a separate shower unit. The walkout basement — which contains the fourth bedroom, another full bathroom, a family room and a den/ office area — opens to the private fenced backyard. An attached double garage leads directly into the house, and the amenities of Westward Plateau are close by. B. C. Assessment, 2013: $ 557,200 Listed for: $ 659,800 Sold for: $ 638,000 Sold on: Jan. 25 Days on market: 72 Listing agent: Tom Edwards at RE/ MAX Performance Realty Buyers agent: Maureen Mansoor at RE/ MAX Westcoast The big sell: This ground- floor- entry home was built in 1971 in North Delta’s Sunshine Hills Woods neighbourhood. The upper level contains the main living accommodation, and the lower level has a large one- bedroom suite, which could be useful for guests or family members. The kitchens on each floor have been substantially renovated and now have granite countertops and backsplashes, rich wood cabinetry, Kohler sinks with touch- tap fixtures, and high- end stainless- steel appliances, including gourmet gas stoves. Additional improvements include bamboo flooring, California shutters and vinyl windows. The exterior has a newly covered deck and glass railing. There is parking for a full- sized RV, as well as a two- car garage and a carport. The fully landscaped garden has a brick patio area and Allan Block retainer walls. The neighbourhood offers parks and walking trails, and nearby are the Sunshine Hills Golf Course and Driving Range.