BEAUTIFUL VIEW INSIDE AND OUT
Coal Harbour apartment totally remodelled with Italian flair
1103 - 1790 BAYSHORE DRIVE, VANCOUVER
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 1,553 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $2,002,000
Listed for: $2,880,000
Sold for: $2,835,000
Sold on: March 2
Days on market: 15
Listing agent: Gregg Baker at Engel & Volkers Vancouver
Buyers agent: Keith Bowker at ReMax Masters Realty
The big sell: This completely remodelled residence (it sold in March but the renovation was completed in June) features an interior that vies for attention with the stunning views it showcases. Situated in Coal Harbour’s Bayshore tower, the corner-unit home boasts a Snaidero of Italy kitchen furnished with integrated Miele appliances, Italian quartz countertops and a Perrin and Rowe faucet, custom millwork, beautifully appointed bathrooms with stone and natural oak-cladded walls and fittings by Duravit and Dornbracht, and a 19-foot-long master bedroom with bespoke wardrobes and a five-piece luxury ensuite. Natural Italian Pietra Grigio limestone floors flow throughout the interior while overheight ceilings allow expansive windows to exhibit picture postcard vistas that span Vancouver’s landscaped beauty. There are two parking stalls and a storage locker included with the home and the monthly maintenance fee is $851.74. Pets and rentals are allowed, with restrictions.
553 EAST 5TH STREET, NORTH VANCOUVER
Type: Five-bedroom, six-bathroom detached
Size: 4,661 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $2,743,000
Listed for: $2,599,800
Sold for: $2,571,429
Sold on: May 22
Days on market: Zero
Listing agent: Devon Owen at Royal Pacific Realty
Buyers agent: Steve Taylor at Macdonald Realty
The big sell: This recently finished contemporary home has been custom designed with flair and luxury upgrades. The floor plan includes five bedrooms and six bathrooms with a one-bedroom lock-off suite for rental revenue or guest accommodation. The main floor boasts eclipse sliding doors that extend the living space outside onto an oversized south-facing deck with far-reaching views. There are vaulted ceilings, premium appliances including a built-in cappuccino machine, waterfall countertops on the kitchen island, and a striking double-sided gas fireplace. Relaxation is front and centre with a private deck off the master bedroom, surround sound throughout the house, a fully-equipped home theatre, a sauna, steam room and rain showers, while Control 4 home automation allows lighting, music, heat and security to be programmed from a smartphone. A gated entrance and an attached two-car garage complete the picture.
130 - 5600 ANDREWS ROAD, RICHMOND
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment
Size: 774 sq.ft.
B.C. Assessment: $443,000
Listed for: $539,900
Sold for: $550,000
Sold on: June 8
Days on market: Nine
Listing agent: Taylor Biggar at ReMax Westcoast Buyers agent: Morgan Duvernet and Ron Shafer at VPG Realty
The big sell: This two-bedroom, two-bath condo is a ground-floor unit in the Lagoons complex that features 152 units over four levels. The development is within walking distance to the heart of Steveston Village with its shops and eateries as well as the Dyke trails. The home has been renovated with laminate flooring and the kitchen has been opened to display new countertops, cupboards, a subway tile backsplash and high-end stainlesssteel appliances. The bathrooms have also been upgraded and a new washer and dryer installed. A landscaped wraparound patio garden provides an area for entertaining, while a gas fireplace in the living room adds to the cosy ambience. The home comes with one parking spot in the underground garage and a monthly maintenance fee of $310.86. The building offers an exercise centre, bike room and beautifully-landscaped gardens as well as a strata that permits pets and rentals.