PLENTY OF ZEST IN NEW WEST
Roomy two-bedroom condominium offers spectacular views
204-412 12TH ST., NEW WESTMINSTER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,129 square feet
B.C. assessment: $482,000
Listed for: $489,000
Sold for: $611,000
Sold on: Feb. 20
Days on market: Seven
Listing agent: Karley Rice at Macdonald Realty
Buyer’s agent: Devin Laurent at Century 21 In Town Realty
The big sell: Listing agent Karley Rice says 14 offers were received for this two-bedroom condo in New Westminster’s Wiltshire Heights complex, pushing the final sale to $122,000 over the asking price. The home has many attractive features, including a spacious layout with more than 1,100 square feet of living space, a southwesterly aspect with far-reaching Fraser River views, wraparound windows that make the most of its corner position, a gas fireplace, two balconies and new laminate flooring throughout. The kitchen is fully equipped with ample storage space including a pantry and a centre island with a pot rack above, and is open to the adjoining living and dining area. The master bedroom has a bay window, an ensuite bathroom and a walk-in closet, and the second bedroom is located opposite the main bathroom. The unit comes with two parking stalls, a storage locker and a monthly maintenance fee of $404.91. Pets and rentals are permitted with restrictions.
C-1244 W. SEVENTH AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom townhouse
Size: 1,387 square feet
B.C. assessment: $1,255,000
Listed for: $1,498,000
Sold for: $1,551,000
Sold on: Feb. 17
Days on market: One
Listing agent: Faith Wilson at Faith Wilson Group
Buyer’s agent: Huitt Tracey at Sutton Centre Realty
The big sell: One day is all it took to sell this two-bedroom townhouse in Vancouver’s Fairview district. While the location offers plenty of conveniences with shops, transportation and easy access to downtown and the waterfront, the home itself blends modern elegance with state-of-the-art technology thanks to a substantial renovation in 2012. German-engineered hickory floors, a dual-sided Carrara marble fireplace, a gourmet kitchen with Viking stainless-steel appliances including a steam oven and a spectacular island are all showcased under skylights. The stylish theme continues into the master bedroom, which has been outfitted with a sliding closet system and an ensuite bathroom with a striking tempered glass design. Sophisticated sound, security and HRV systems have been installed and there are separate controls for each room to regulate heat and air conditioning. The icing on the cake? The 360-degree views from a private rooftop patio.
304-141 WATER ST., VANCOUVER
Type: One-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment
Size: 795 square feet
B.C. assessment: $588,000
Listed for: $725,000
Sold for: $730,000
Sold on: Feb. 5
Days on market: 11
Listing agent: Mark Ballard and Caylee Sampson at ReMax Masters Realty
Buyer’s agent: Shannon Ezekiel and Marni Tritt at Engel & Volkers Vancouver
The big sell: The Malkin’s Warehouse building in Gastown marries 19th-century heritage with modern sensibilities, having been seismically upgraded in 1996 and converted to 14 residential loft spaces. Its namesake, William Malkin, and his brother Fred founded a successful wholesale grocer, tea blending and coffee roasting business in the late 1800s, establishing a number of warehouses along Water Street. This home features exposed brick accents, concrete and hardwood floors and abundant natural light on both levels from expansive windows. The two-storey interior features a neutral colour palette and 16-foot ceilings with plenty of wall space for displaying striking pieces of art. A functional kitchen with white gloss upper cabinets and cream-coloured base units give a clean esthetic, while an open den and a galleried upper-floor bedroom complete with a four-piece bathroom are additional attributes. The monthly maintenance fee for this unit is $343.90, and pets and rentals are allowed.