Kitsilano homes rich with top- end finishes
Recently completed properties sell in under two weeks
2262 West 13th Ave., Vancouver
Type: 3- bedroom, 3- bathroom half duplex Size: 1,893 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2014: $ 1,821,300 Listed for: $ 1,870,000 Sold for: $ 1,870,000 Sold on: Sept. 22 Days on market: 11 Listing agent: Mario Felicella at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Mario Felicella at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty The big sell: This half- duplex property and its sister home next door were recently finished this year. Both went on the market at the same time, with one snapped up after a day and the other after 11 days. The lot has a 50- foot frontage in a central Kitsilano location on West 13th Avenue. The main floor home has an openconcept design with overheight ceilings and hardwood floors. There is a vaulted dining area with pendant light fixtures, and a gourmet kitchen with rich dark wood- fronted cabinets, quartz countertops and built- in Thermador appliances. Adjacent to the kitchen is a family room with a “floating” gas fireplace and french doors that lead to a southfacing fenced yard with a gas hookup for a barbecue. Upstairs, the master bedroom has vaulted ceilings and a large bathroom featuring a steam shower and a separate tub. Additional highlights include air conditioning, HRV, hot water radiant floor heating and parking for two vehicles.
4864 Portland St., Burnaby
Type: 3- bedroom, 2- bathroom detached Size: 2,227 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2014: $ 929,500 Listed for: $ 1,228,000 Sold for: $ 1,228,000 Sold on: Oct. 14 Days on market: 11 Listing agent: Leslie Gray at Kore Realty Buyers agent: Marcella Wang at Royal Pacific Tri- Cities Realty The big sell: According to listing agent Leslie Gray, this renovated rancher in Burnaby’s south slope neighbourhood attracted multiple offers and sold for the asking price. She cites the large 66- by- 186- foot corner lot and an elevated position with far- reaching views as among the main attractions. Additional appeal was generated from the updates. The main floor was opened up, and a basement- level master bedroom with a gas fireplace and ensuite was created. The owners had lived in the home for 37 years and over time installed California shutters, skylights and double- glazed windows. There are in- laid oak floors throughout the main level and french doors that lead off the living room to a 286- square- foot deck, as well as a private southfacing garden. The home is bathed in natural light from the main floor to the walkout basement, due to the gently sloping gradient of the lot. Schools, Metrotown and Royal Oak SkyTrain station are all close by.
427 — 5735 Hampton Pl., Vancouver
Type: 1- bedroom, 1- bathroom apartment Size: 821 sq. ft. BC Assessment, 2014: $ 453,000 Listed for: $ 456,228 Sold for: $ 435,000 Sold on: Oct. 13 Days on market: 12 Listing agent: Colette Gerber at RE/ MAX Select Properties Buyers agent: Maureen Chan at Royal LePage Westside The big sell: The Bristol is a four- storey complex that was built around a courtyard and landscaped gardens within easy reach of all the amenities at UBC, as well as the natural beauty of the university’s Endowment Lands. This penthouse unit boasts nine- foot ceilings and oversized windows and had a total renovation in 2011. The spacious kitchen has high- end appliances, generous counter and cabinet space and room for a small kitchen table. The living/ dining room offers flexibility of furniture placement and allows for a large dining table. The bedroom has ample closet space and enough room to accommodate a home office. The Bristol was built in 1995 and features a gym, sauna, outdoor covered hot tub, library/ party room, two guest suites and a smart lobby with tiled floors and coffered ceilings. Pets and rentals are permitted — both have some restrictions — and the monthly maintenance fee is $ 235.67.