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west coast modern : 3575 emerald drive, north vancouver

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designed by : barry griblin

built by : ? in 1950 [2018-listed for 3.19mil]

a short blurb on the house by the realtor:

welcome to the coleman home on emerald, a delightful modernist home that exudes craftsmanship from barry griblin, renowned designer of west coast architecture. this custom renovation features everything needed for a young family who appreciates west coast modern, and the specially built room for a music producer is just the start. the house nestles into its setting: from a u-shaped entry court, through free-flowing living spaces, to layered, glass covered trellises and decks leading to the landscaped rear yard. to call emerald drive one of the most desirable streets in edgemont is an understatement-minutes walk to the village, and minutes drive to the freeway and local schools. the home has one of the grandest backyard gardens of north vancouver.

check out the open house this weekend.

 

new modern : 3442 quesnel drive

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designed by : kore residential & DRKdesign

built by : kore residential in 2014 [2018-listed for 6.78mil]

short blurb about the house by the realtor:

built in 2014 by kore construction this 4 level contemporary home is exceptional in every way. situated on the prestigious quesnel drive, this stunning property has post card quality views over the city towards downtown, burrard inlet and the north shore mountains. architecturally, the exterior of this beautiful home has clean lines, hardy board exterior with cedar wood accents. upon entering the home the sleek design and light finishing are all classic features of homes built by kore construction. the magnificent kitchen is an open plan attached to the living area with a bank of full height windows and sliding doors taking advantage of the magnificent vistas and access to the exterior deck. quartzite countertops run throughout the surfaces with a prominent island, which centres the kitchen. high-end appliances and vertical grain wood bottom cabinetry with white lacquer upper cabinets create a wonderful contrast with accent lighting throughout. the second level is home to 3 bedrooms, all with ensuites, including a luxurious master suite overlooking the city. the bonus fourth level is a stunning sitting room and patio complete with an outdoor bath with large sitting area. the views are tremendous from the top floor. a recreation room, exercise room, guest bedroom and home office complete the home on the lower level. with pristine landscaping and large garage this dream home is a perfect collection of outstanding design and livability in a wonderful vancouver neighbourhood.

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new video : 4056 west 38th avenue

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check out the original blog post on the house here : custom in dunbar

short blurb by the realtor:

presenting the peter cardew architects designed concrete zinc house. this four bedroom masterpiece was custom built for its current owner & could not be replaced for anywhere close to this price. geothermal, 11′ ceilings, high-end kitchen, 1,000+ bottle whisperkool controlled wine room, roof deck jacuzzi w/ sweeping views & entertaining areas that open to an expansive south facing patio. security & convenience are paramount with this home; high security glass, monitored security system, cameras, low maintenance yard feat in-ground irrigation, high-quality syn lawn turf grass and a 35kw generac natural gas generator can run the entire home and automatically starts following a power outage. a truly remarkable home.

Open House: Wed 11th Apr 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

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west vancouver : 3540 creery avenue

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designed by : ?

built by : ? in 2017 [listed for 7.88mil]

a short blurb about the house by the realtor:

architecturally significant west bay home

absolutely stunning residence in the heart of west bay. one of the most architecturally significant homes on iconic “creery avenue,’ this property features the very best in quality and design in every room. exquisite detail across all 3 floors of this 5,600 sq.ft home offering 5/6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, infared sauna, steam room, infinity edge pool and an elevator. open concept kitchen with custom live edge breakfast bar, massive floor to ceiling windows, countless built ins and gorgeous south westerly city and sea views. a masterpiece in style and quality.

DRKdesign : 4513 james street

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designed by : DRKdesign

built by : KFA homes in 2018 [listed for 3.28mil]

a detailed description of the house by the realtor:

stunning build with incredible details
located on one of vancouver’s most coveted streets – james street – perfectly situated between main street and hillcrest park, this home is sure to tick all boxes. built by kfa homes, this home considers the way the modern family lives with a well thought out floor plan, and terrific 1 bedroom suite. main floor is open main living with a separate private den. the kitchen is lovely and unique with a mix of ample full height storage, open display, and loads of working room. dining space incorporates a large built in banquette and opens to a large covered back deck. the foyer which adjoins a stunning powder room, offers contemporary built in storage and a floating mud room bench. upstairs there are 3 very good sized bedrooms, 2 lovely and serene full baths and the stairwell is anchored by oversized feature lighting. lower level provides a terrific rec room with built in counter and wine fridge, separate laundry room and completely private 1 bedroom suite. this home is a unique blend of traditional nods in it’s finishes coupled with contemporary finishes for today’s family. 

features: 
-air conditioning
-white washed wide plank engineered hardwood throughout
-crown molding throughout
-radiant heat throughout
-built in sound system with zoned areas
-extensive use of led pot lighting throughout
-sprinkler system
-nest thermostat system
-alarm/security system
-double garage with lane access

main floor:
-lovely 2 piece powder room with sleek lighting
-wall mounted black fixtures 
-kohler toilet
-contemporary vanity with counter top mounted sink
-foyer with built in full height storage and floating bench

living & dining room:
-gorgeous engineered hardwood flooring
-pretty feature gas fireplace with remote control
-delicate wainscotting detailing throughout
-wide banquette seating in dining room
-loads of light from windows across the back of the home
kitchen:
-fisherpaykel stainless steel appliances include: counter depth fridge, wall mounted oven, 5 burner gas cooktop, double drawer dishwasher
-panasonic microwave
-deep undermount sink with rose gold aquabrass pull out faucet
-warm wood finish flat panel cabinetry
-gorgeous quartz counters throughout including oversized island and full backsplash
-soft close drawers

upper floor:
-3 generous bedrooms with oversized windows, 
-master suite is gorgeous with wainscotting detailing, large walk in closet with custom organization
-serene bathrooms include an oversized master retreat
-ensuite – 2 kohler undermount sinks, makeup vanity counter space, oversized walk in shower, contemporary chrome fixtures, porcelain “marble finish” tile work throughout, kohler toilet

lower floor:
-high ceilings
-large rec-room with built in counter area and double door wine fridge
-separate laundry with side by side miele laundry and white shaker cabinetry storage
-separate entry 1 bedroom suite with loads of light
-white wood grain flat panel cabinetry in kitchen
-quartz counters
-whirlpool appliances (includes fridge, built in microwave, flat cooktop stove)
-undermount sink and contemporary fixture

check out the open house this sunday march 4th 2018 (realtor.ca listing)

mid-century modern : 1384 burnside road, west vancouver

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designed by : barry downs

built by : ? in 1967 [2018 – listed for 6.34mil]

short write up by the realtor:

barry downs – renowned for melding architecture with landscape & his philosophy of respecting natural topography & nature of the site; designed this 3,000 sq ft 2 level 4 bedroom home in 1967. the innovative design seamlessly blends stunning features of this .8 of an acre sloping lot, with an open plan interior allowing for a continuous flow between living areas, while taking advantage of stunning outdoor vistas; be it an enchanted forest trail set alongside brothers creek or views of the city skyline. with privacy & nature as the theme, a blend of floor to ceiling windows, a linear skylight spanning the roof line, angles & open spaces create an aesthetically exciting & pleasing home. now painstakingly restored to preserve a stunning example of west coast modernism – a rare find in today’s market.

also check out the flip book for the property : quite a nicely produced booklet.