A FRONT-ROW SEAT IN WEST VAN
Updated residence is close to seawall and the amenities of Ambleside
301-1972 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver
Type: Three-bedroom, twobathroom apartment
Size: 1,948 square feet
B.C. assessment, 2015: $2,404,000
Listed for: $2,680,000
Sold for: $2,600,000
Sold on: Nov. 11
Days on market: 363
Listing agent: Mike Giesbrecht at Royal LePage Sussex
Buyers agent: Lauren Kent at Re/Max Masters Realty
The big sell: Situated close to the water, this updated threebedroom apartment has a front-row oceanfront seat in West Vancouver’s Waterford building, which has just two suites per floor. It is in the heart of Ambleside, with the seawall and amenities of the neighbourhood nearby. The interior spans almost 2,000 square feet, and showcases European craftsmanship and attention to detail, with edge-grain hardwood floors and radiant heat. Sweeping views that take in Lions Gate Bridge and the tip of the UBC peninsula are enjoyed from the principal reception rooms. A custom kitchen with gleaming countertops overlooks the formal dining and eating areas and the 25-foot living and entertaining room. The master suite has a large walk-in closet and a luxurious ensuite. The home comes with two underground parking stalls and ample storage. The monthly maintenance fee is $546.62.
1510 Giles Place, Burnaby
Type: Five-bedroom, threebathroom detached
Size: 2,825 square feet
B.C. assessment, 2015: $1,030,000
Listed for: $1,249,000
Sold for: $1,230,000
Sold on: Nov. 29
Days on market: 58
Listing agent: Ben Catalano at Sutton Group-West Coast Realty
Buyers agent: Brian Vidas at Sutton Centre Realty
The big sell: This 1977 threelevel split-entry home was substantially renovated in 2014 to produce a modern and contemporary interior. The main level has 13-foot vaulted ceilings, espresso-coloured engineered maple flooring and European tiles. The kitchen has new cabinets with soft-close hinges, quartz countertops, a marble backsplash, high-end Jenn-Air appliances and a built-in beverage fridge. The open-concept living area has a gas fireplace with a floor-to-ceiling horizontal linear accent tile surround, and views toward the front of the property. Upstairs, the master ensuite has an oversized walk-in multi-jet shower, and the family bathroom has double sinks. The lower level comprises a onebedroom-plus-den in-law suite with a ground-level entrance. The exterior was also upgraded, with Hardie plank siding, quartz ledgestone accents, cedar soffits with down lighting, a comb face trim and rain-screening. An attached two-car garage and a wraparound concrete patio complete the picture.
4142 Slocan St., Vancouver
Type: Three-bedroom, twobathroom detached
Size: 1,988 square feet
B.C. assessment, 2015: $770,600
Listed for: $975,900
Sold for: $940,000
Sold on: Dec. 1
Days on market: 41
Listing agent: Michael Tudorie at Re/Max Select Properties
Buyers agent: Denise Brook at Coldwell Banker Premier Realty
The big sell: This threebedroom rancher with a basement is described by listing agent Michael Tudorie as the “perfect family home.” It is within walking distance to numerous parks, as well as schools and two SkyTrain stations, while myriad shopping and entertainment options are available at nearby Metrotown. The house was built in 1959 on a 38-foot-by-112-foot lot with a level three-tiered rear garden, which is mainly laid to grass, and a back sundeck that takes advantage of the southfacing aspect. The interior was renovated in 2013 with quality upgrades throughout, including engineered hardwood floors, a custom gas fireplace, recess lighting, and Bosch stainless-steel appliances and Shaker-style cabinets in the kitchen. The main floor has two bedrooms, while a third is downstairs. With its separate entrance, laundry, recreation and flex rooms, it could provide a ready-to-rent mortgage-helping suite.