1636 Stephens St., Vancouver
Asking price: $1,980,000
Selling price: $1,960,000
Previous selling price: $1,665,000 (2007); $720,000 (2004); $350,000 (1997)
Taxes: $7,249 (2009)
Days on market: 2
Buyer’s agent: Sue Johnson and Sarah Thompson, Dexter Realty
People are really attracted to character home exteriors with modern lifestyle interiors, says agent Sue Johnson.
This 2,615 sq. ft. home has “character curb appeal with quality updates for modern living,” she says.
The quality comes from the type of revisions made on this home. “Because it was taken right back to the studs, it offers some things that an older home never had,” she says.
However, the home, which was gutted four years ago, still retains some the allure from its 1913 construction, with wood siding, crown mouldings, a built-in dining room buffet, a Juliet balcony and three fireplaces.
The three-storey, three-bedroom home has a gourmet kitchen with Sub-Zero appliances, a gas range, glass backsplash and French doors which lead into a professionally landscaped yard. The previous owners invested over $70,000 into the landscaping in 2008.
The home also has Brazilian hardwood floors, skylights, and a master suite with a private balcony, fireplace and “spa inspired” ensuite bathroom with a soaker tub, steam shower and heated floors.
“This home offers true luxury living,” says Ms. Johnson. “And,” she adds, “ it is in a wonderful neighbourhood,” close to some of Vancouver’s best parks, recreation and beaches.
