WHAT A VIEW $5 MILLION BUYS ...
Not to mention 7,000 square feet of space in West Van
1613 MARLOWE PLACE, WEST VANCOUVER
Type: Five-bedroom, six-bathroom detached Size: 7,101 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $5,504,000 Listed for: $5,588,000 Sold for: $5 million Sold on: March 1
Days on market: 41 Listing agent: Haneef Virani at Virani Real Estate Advisors
Buyers agent: Ali Mahmoudi at Royal LePage Sussex
The big sell: This panoramic view home is on the high side of a cul-desac street and was custom built in 2006 with a layout in excess of 7,000 square feet. A private driveway leads to a porte cochere at the rear, and a detached three-car garage. The three-level residence was finished to an exacting standard, with floor-toceiling glass windows that dominate the front and provide stunning vistas across the UBC peninsula and beyond to Vancouver Island. Spacious living areas lead to an entertainment-sized south-facing wraparound deck, and the gourmet kitchen has high-end appliances. The upper floor features three large bedrooms — all with ensuites — and a master suite has a fireplace and a sumptuous bathroom with a soaker tub and views across the water. The lower level has a recreation room, triple-sided fireplace, media room and an additional bedroom. Radiant heat, air conditioning, and a heat-recovery ventilation system help ensure a comfortable indoor temperature year round.
32 - 8855 212 ST. , LANGLEY
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse Size: 1,260 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $286,000 Listed for: $334,800 Sold for: $323,800 Sold on: Feb. 26
Days on market: 10 Listing agent: Paola Oliviero at Royal LePage West Real Estate Services
Buyers agent: Kathy Plante at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty
The big sell: Langley’s Golden Ridge complex comprises 45 homes built in 1992. Buyers’ agent Kathy Plante says the development’s location (with nearby shops and services and easy access to Highway 1) was a major plus for her clients, along with the property’s size, layout and finishings. Another bonus is that this is an end-unit home with a southern exposure and a private patio that abuts the communal garden. The single-level layout has upgraded laminate floors and designer paintwork. The updated kitchen features white cabinets, a subway tile backsplash, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and a breakfast bar. There is a conjoined living and dining room with additional ceiling detailing in the dining area to delineate the two spaces. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom with a tiled walk-in shower and bench seating. The strata permits pets with some restrictions. The monthly maintenance fee is $221.
17 - 15885 26 AVE., SOUTH SURREY
Type: Four-bedroom, four-bathroom townhouse Size: 3,003 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $681,000 Listed for: $725,000 Sold for: $725,000 Sold on: Jan. 16 Days on market: Three Listing agent: Robin McInnis at Sutton Group – West Coast Realty Buyers agent: Teresa Berge and Bill Noy at Hugh & McKinnon Realty
The big sell: This detached row house forms part of the Skylands development in the Morgan Heights community of South Surrey. The homes — built in 2008 — have gabled rooflines, covered entryways and integrated double garages. This 3,000-square-foot property has an open-concept floor plan on the main level that combines the kitchen, dining and living rooms to create a sizable entertainment area, with french doors leading out to a deck and the fenced back yard. There are three carpeted bedrooms upstairs alongside a laundry room, and a fourth bedroom, family room and storage on the lowest level. The master bedroom has an adjoining dressing area and a deluxe ensuite bathroom, which features a separate soaker tub and shower unit, and a double vanity. The complex is in the Semiahmoo Secondary School catchment area, and the private Southridge School is nearby. Morgan Creek Golf Course is in the neighbourhood and The Shops at Morgan Crossing are within walking distance. These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com. Realtors. Send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com