SITTING PRETTY IN OCEAN PARK
Property lasted just two days on the market
12665 16th Avenue, Surrey Type: 4- bedroom, 4- bathroom detached Size: 3,381 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2013: $ 1,460,000 Listed for: $ 1,598,000 Sold for: $ 1,500,000 Sold on: Nov. 15 Days on market: 2 Listing agent: Jean Chai at Royal LePage Northstar ( White Rock) Buyers agent: Joanne Taylor at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty The big sell: This customcrafted home was built in 2009 on a half acre in the heart of Ocean Park. The interior has high ceilings, four large bedrooms on the upper floor, and expansive windows that frame garden views. Ten- inch- wide handscraped hardwood floors flow through the main floor, and heated Italian travertine tiles create a spa- like ambience in the master ensuite. The kitchen features dark wood cabinets, built- in top- of- the- line Miele appliances, and a centre island with a double- sided breakfast bar. The galleried great room has a focal stone surround gas fireplace and the open- concept dining room has an adjoining wine cellar. Other high- end finishings include “smart” wiring, with Internet, television connection and telephone lines in every room, a spacious covered deck with a stainless- steel natural gas grill and rock fireplace, and an outdoor hot tub in which to unwind and enjoy the treed vistas.
Apartment has prime West End location
7 — 1238 Cardero Street, Vancouver Type: 2- bedroom, 2- bathroom apartment Size: 1,138 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2013: $ 520,000 Listed for: $ 654,900 Sold for: $ 588,500 Sold on: Nov. 4 Days on market: 49 Listing agent: Brigitta Kreiner at RE/ MAX Select Properties Buyers agent: Matt Collinge at Century 21 In Town Realty The big sell: This two- bedroom apartment forms part of the 14- unit boutique development, Cardero Court, which was built in 1982 on the south side of Davie Street, close to the amenities of the West End. The interior offers privacy, with separated bedrooms, as well as an entertainment- sized 18- by- 14foot living room with a woodburning fireplace, sliding glass doors leading to a balcony, and a built- in bookcase. There is plenty of storage space, with built- in closets in the bedrooms and a closet in the hallway. There are partial views of the North Shore in the winter, and a verdant outlook during the rest of the year, due to the numerous trees that surround the property. The building has had several updates, with new windows, roof and siding, and has been fully rainscreened. Pets and rentals are allowed, although the latter has some restrictions.