New Westminster home rich with character
Location two blocks from SkyTrain station and panoramic views also among the draws
1913 Seventh Ave., New Westminster Type: 4- bedroom, 2- bathroom detached Size: 2,944 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2014: $ 656,800 Listed for: $ 725,000 Sold for: $ 705,000 Sold on: Feb. 8 Days on market: 21 Listing agent: Kathy Plante at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Adam Goss at Keller Williams Black Diamond Realty The big sell: According to listing agent Kathy Plante, the character features of this 83- year- old home proved a real draw for potential purchasers. Inlaid oak floors, french doors with leaded glass windows, original glass door knobs and a wood- burning fireplace were retained, while upgraded wiring and a renovated kitchen and family bathroom provide the necessary updates to meet modern requirements. The interior is divided over two levels, with two bedrooms ( including the master) on the main floor, and two additional bedrooms upstairs. There is a large unfinished basement with an entrance that could be converted into a recreation room or accommodation for guests and family. The property is two blocks from a SkyTrain station and Lord Tweedsmuir school, and opposite Grimston Park. It’s also on the high side of the street and has panoramic views to Richmond and Delta.
Yaletown condo enjoys fabulous views
1507 — 980 Cooperage Way, Vancouver Type: 2- bedroom, 2- bathroom apartment Size: 1,076 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2014: $ 760,000 Listed for: $ 818,000 Sold for: $ 786,000 Sold on: Feb. 12 Days on market: 24 Listing agent: Regina Hermuller at Prompton Real Estate Services Buyers agent: Sarah Guo at Multiple Realty The big sell: Described on the Concord Pacific website as “a boutique residence on the water’s edge”, Coopers Pointe is an 86- unit development with a waterfront position, offering residents a front- row seat with views across False Creek. This two- bedroom- plus- den home has a southeast vantage point and floor- to- ceilings windows that frame the water vistas and an outlook over Cooper’s Park. The home has a pantry off the kitchen, ample closet space in both bedrooms, a lightfilled den with a glass door and partition wall, and a four- piece ensuite bathroom off the master bedroom. Residents have access to the 14,000- square- foot Esprit City Club, which includes a lap pool, fitness room, 10- pin bowling alley, wellness spa and yoga/ Pilates studio. The monthly maintenance fee is $ 504.10.
Lonsdale condo has designer appeal
601 — 175 West 2nd St., North Vancouver Type: 2- bedroom, 2- bathroom apartment Size: 785 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2014: $ 406,000 Listed for: $ 439,000 Sold for: $ 429,000 Sold on: Feb. 6 Days on market: 10 Listing agent: Tony Rossetti at RE/ MAX Rossetti Realty Buyers agent: Ina Ervin at Prudential Sussex Realty The big sell: This corner unit in Lower Lonsdale’s Ventana building was on the market 10 days. Buyers’ agent Ina Ervin cited the brightness, cross- hall bedrooms, expansive windows and the deck’s mountain and city views as the main reasons for her clients’ interest. With interiors created by award- winning interior design firm Cecconi Simone, elegance is at the forefront in the Ventana homes. The open- plan layout of this unit incorporates a linear kitchen with built- in appliances and white gloss overhead cabinets that contrast well with the darker matte wood- base cabinets. The master bedroom has a four- piece ensuite bathroom, which extends that matte wood theme in the vanity. The home has an in- suite laundry, parking stall and storage locker. Building amenities include an exercise room, private lounge with a billiards table and bicycle storage. The strata allows rentals.