Expansive Burnaby home sports gym, media room
4678 CARSON ST., BURNABY Type: Five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 5,524 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $2,004,000 Listed for: $2,488,000 Sold for: $2,500,000
Sold on: May 18
Days on market: 15
Listing agent: Leslie Gray at Kore Realty and Carlo Bustamante at Kore Realty Elite
Buyers agent: James Garbutt at Keller Williams Elite Realty The big sell: Size counts with this sprawling property on the edge of Gray Creek Ravine Park on Burnaby’s south slope. Built in 1972, it offers more than 5,500 square feet divided over two levels, including a 1,200-square-foot gym and expansive games and media rooms on the lower level, together with a pool table that comes with the house.
The residence also has five bedrooms on the main floor, all with built-in closets.
The lot measures more than 17,000 square feet and has a private back yard and panoramic southfacing views. A tiled foyer leads to a sunken living room, where a floor-to-ceiling stone-surround gas fireplace takes centre stage. The modern kitchen provides an array of upper and base Shakerstyle cabinets alongside integrated appliances and an abundance of counter space, while a brick chimney stack containing a wood-burning fireplace separates the kitchen from the adjoining family room. An entertainment-sized deck with views across the garden completes the package.
724 BOWLER ST., NEW WESTMINSTER Type: Three-bedroom, two-bathroom detached
Size: 2,260 sq. ft. B.C. Assessment: $1,062,900 Listed for: $1,138,000 Sold for: $1,202,750
Sold on: June 6
Days on market: Eight
Listing agent: Dave Vallee at RE/ MAX Advantage Realty Buyers agent: Pamela AdamchukVallee at RE/MAX Advantage Realty
The big sell: This three-bedroom bungalow with a basement sits on a 47-by-113-foot lot in New Westminster’s west end district, close to parks, schools, shopping and the SkyTrain. It was built in 1946 with a bright interior highlighted by a large picture window in the living room and sliding glass doors off the dining room that lead to a westfacing sundeck with views across the beautifully landscaped garden. The tree-lined backyard provides privacy and shade, while a patio offers relaxation and dining opportunities. The main floor contains the principal reception rooms, a white kitchen with a peninsula and stainless-steel appliances and two bedrooms and a bathroom. There is a one-bedroom suite in the fully finished basement and a separate laundry room. French doors, hardwood floors with inlay detailing, tray ceilings and fireplaces on both levels are noteworthy design elements, while a single carport with back lane access checks the convenience box. 402 — 2028 WEST 3RD AVE., VANCOUVER Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,154 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $870,900 Listed for: $889,000 Sold for: $1,070,000 Sold on: July 11 Days on market: Seven Listing agent: Owen Bigland at Macdonald Realty Westmar Buyers agent: Mark Hammer at RE/MAX Crest Realty Westside
The big sell: Listing agent Owen Bigland reports that close to 100 parties toured this two-bedroom condo over the seven-day marketing period, resulting in multiple offers and a no-subject offer $181,000 over the asking price. The two-level home has a private 250-squarefoot rooftop deck that showcases unobstructed views of the water, mountains and downtown Vancouver skyline. The apartment is in an eight-unit building constructed in 1976. The interior was presented in original condition and has vaulted ceilings, a bricksurround two-sided wood-burning fireplace and an open kitchen with a breakfast bar. Both bedrooms are on the upper level and there is ample storage and loft space. The property comes with two parking stalls in the gated garage. Pets and rentals are allowed. The monthly maintenance fee is $435.00. These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com. Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com