HIGHRISE UNIT OOZES LUXURY
Vancouver House development built to meticulous standards
A snapshot of recent residential Metro real estate activity. 5003 — 1480 Howe St., Vancouver
Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment
Size: 2,562 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: N/A Listed for: $5,888,900 Sold for: $5,250,000
Sold on: Oct. 17
Days on market: 174
Listing agent: Karim Virani at Virani Real Estate Advisors
Buyer’s agent: Ali Eshghi at Team 3000 Realty
The big sell: There is much anticipation surrounding the completion of downtown’s Vancouver House development in 2019, due to its unique sculptured shape and meticulous design standards, which will place it among the world’s first LEED Platinum-certified highrise residential towers and one of the tallest buildings in Vancouver. With more than 2,300 square feet of interior space and 190 square feet of outdoor areas, this home combines open-concept living with ease of entertaining. The kitchen was designed by Italian manufacturer Boffi in conjunction with BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group) and features high-end Miele appliances and a striking white Corian island. A spacious master bedroom is in a separate wing and has a five-piece luxury ensuite, dressing room and private balcony. A library can be used as a home theatre or an additional guest bedroom. Throughout the home are oak wood floors in a stylish herringbone pattern and marble bathrooms with Kohler fixtures. The unit offers more than $100,000 in upgrades and includes a double garage, wine cellar and unobstructed views from English Bay to False Creek spanning downtown and Stanley Park. 304 — 305 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,063 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment: $592,000 Listed for: $649,000 Sold for: $730,000
Sold on: July 17
Days on market: Seven
Listing agent: Matt Kerr at ReMax Real Estate Services
Buyer’s agent: Pete Shpak at TAC Real Estate
The big sell: Multiple offers were received for this two-bedroom condo in The Met complex in North Vancouver, which pushed the sale to more than $80,000 over the asking price. It features a thoughtful layout with separated bedrooms, a south-facing aspect toward the city and a Lower Lonsdale location with easy access to numerous amenities, including the specialty shops at Lonsdale Quay. Both bedrooms have a solarium (which could provide a work space) and a full bathroom. The bright and airy interior features a gas fireplace in the living room and an open-plan kitchen with stainless steel appliances and a tiled backsplash. The home has also been painted in designer colours. There is in-suite laundry, a parking stall and a storage locker. Pets and rentals are allowed with some restrictions. This unit’s monthly maintenance fee is $435.69.
1925 Seventh Ave., New Westminster
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The big sell: Five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
2,970 sq. ft. $1,335,000 $1,490,000 $1,528,000
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Kathy Plante at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty Annie Wang at Amex Broadway West Realty This three-level home was custom built in 2002 in New Westminster’s West End community near to schools, shops, eateries, parks, buses and the 22nd Street SkyTrain Station. The house has five bedrooms and a main-floor den that could be used as a sixth bedroom, a large kitchen/dining area in a great room style with vaulted ceilings, an in-law suite in the basement, and crawl spaces that could provide additional storage. There are laminate floors on the main and lower levels and plush carpeting upstairs in the bedrooms. The master has a walk-in closet and five-piece ensuite. The exterior has a low-maintenance fenced rear yard with a sizable patio, as well as a double garage with open parking for three vehicles, while the front garden has been carefully landscaped.