Proximity to greenbelt key to home’s appeal
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver.
12614 THORNTON PL., MAPLE RIDGE
Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom detached
Size: 2,805 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $1,232,000
Listed for: $1,298,888
Sold for: $1,275,000
Sold on: Feb. 6
Days on market in this listing: 21
Listing agent: Steve Anderson PREC at Royal Lepage — Brookside Realty
Buyers agent: Rod Bahari PREC at Sutton Group — West Coast Realty
The big sell: One of the highlights of this three-bedroom house is its location in Maple Ridge’s West Central district adjacent to a greenbelt and residing on a cul-de-sac where there are just three other homes. Both catchment schools are nearby (Glenwood Elementary and Westview Secondary), as are walking and biking trails along the dikes, and the Abernethy Connector giving access to the Golden Ears Bridge. Built in 1983, the two-storey plus basement house has a split-level entrance with the primary bedroom on the main floor alongside the principal reception rooms, two bedrooms plus walk-in closets on the upper floor and a full unfinished basement below. According to listing agent Steve Anderson, a 14-foot-long den could be used as a fourth bedroom. There are two wood-burning fireplaces, wood-clad vaulted ceilings, exposed brickwork and an integrated double garage to the front of the house.
15440 ROPER AVE., WHITE ROCK
Type: Seven-bedroom, six-bathroom detached
Size: 4,993 sq. ft
B.C. Assessment: $2,871,000
Listed for: $2,625,000
Sold for: $2,650,000
Sold on: Feb. 15
Days on market in this listing: 9
Listing agent: Adam Chahl PREC at Oakwyn Realty
Buyers agent: Angel Li PREC at
Lehomes Realty Premier
The big sell: With a total floor plan of almost 5,000 sq. ft, this custom-built White Rock home can accommodate seven bedrooms and six bathrooms including a two-bedroom legal suite. The six-year-old house features a modern open-concept living space with a focal point gas fireplace, high-end appliances and an expansive island in the kitchen coupled with an adjacent spice kitchen, and a movable glass wall system that opens to a covered patio and fully-fenced rear yard. Upstairs are four bedrooms including a primary suite with ocean views and a spa-inspired ensuite bathroom, while the lowest level contains an additional bedroom that could be ideal for guests, as well as entertainment options with a media room and a wet bar.
1533 EAST 14TH AVE., VANCOUVER
Type: Three-bedroom, four-bathroom half duplex
Size: 1,469 sq. ft
B.C. Assessment: N/A
Listed for: $1,499,000
Sold for: $1,460,000
Sold on: Jan. 10
Days on market in this listing: 57
Listing agent: Jessica Chen PREC at Oakwyn Realty
Buyers agent: Jeff Appelbe PREC at Oakwyn Realty
The big sell: This brand new half-duplex home forms part of Clark Park Homes — a boutique collection of properties named after the adjacent park. Residing in the back half of the duplex, this particular home features three bedrooms and four bathrooms divided over three levels (including a top-floor bedroom suite), and boasts a stylish interior by Sarah Gallop Design Inc. There are wide-plank oak floors underfoot, overheight ceilings, a textured backsplash tile alongside two-tone cabinetry in the kitchen, a centrepiece island with waterfall countertops and breakfast bar seating, Fisher & Paykel appliances, classic pendant light fixtures, a floating linear gas fireplace in the living area and french doors that lead to a private patio. Built-in storage is found throughout the property, as well as air conditioning, radiant heat and integrated audio speakers on the main level.