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Versatility describes this Vancouver 6 bedroom house, with two suites, one on the upper level and one on the lower level. Sitting on a large west side 45' wide lot in Marpole/ South Cambie, this home faces east/ west with a unique view down East 63rd into Burnaby. Morning light is abundant with direct view sunrises, as are evening sunsets, pouring light on the rear deck adjacent the kitchen. This 1962 full height two level Vancouver South Cambie city house was built in an era when quality really mattered.
The top floor suite of this Marpole home is approximately 1400 square feet, with 4 bedrooms, a large open living/ dining area, and a large kitchen with separate eating nook. The kitchen could be opened into the living/ dining area, creating a large open plan area. Vintage aspects are in place and in good condition, including a wood burning fireplace, cast iron enamaled farmhouse style kitchen sink, and top-nailed solid oak floors with inlay.
The upper suite has 3 bedrooms on the top floor, with a private stairway down to a single bedroom/ den with a fireplace on the lower floor. Private laundry for this suite is built into custom cabinetry in the kitchen. A large main bathroom services this suite as well as an ensuite from the master bedroom.
The lower suite has full height ceilings and lots of windows and light. Remodeled with a newer kitchen, paint, laminate flooring, etc., this 2 bedroom suite is approximately 1200+ square feet. The open plan kitchen/ dining/ living room area is expansive. Access to the suite is via a separate door at the rear of the house. The lower suite has its own laundry.
Not to be overlooked is an extremely large detached garage/ workshop. This is a very cool building with unique original architectural features largely intact. With windows flooding light in from all sides, this garage could be used as a studio space. Concrete floors are in good condition as are the large sliding doors to the alley. This garage was designed to keep two large cars circa 1962, the year in which it was built. Needless to say, there is a lot of space. This garage could easily be rented out as a second mortgage helper... There is always demand for this kind of space in Vancouver.
This Marpole house is situated on a large 45 foot wide west side lot, on a traffic calmed bike route. A gardener's delight with lots of light and space, due in part to its unique orientation to the Vancouver city grid and the elevated bank upon which it sits.
This is a very walkable neighbourhood, in close proximity to and within the catchment area of the city's best schools. Sir Wilfred Laurier Elementary is just up Heather Street, as is one of Vancouver's two public Ivy League prep schools,Sir Winston Churchill Secondary. This prosperous and safe Marpole/ South Cambie neighbourhood is one of the few left in Vancouver where parents typically allow their young children to walk to school on their own.
The new Vancouver Olympic Canada Line station at Marine Drive is a 10 minute/ 5 block walk away, cutting travel time into the downtown core to about 10 minutes. Richmond is also a quick train ride away, as is the airport.
Restore a mid-century classic, substantially offset the mortgage, house a large family, build new on a large lot, rent out 2 large homes and a large studio/ workshop, the options are very broad. This is a very versatile Vancouver property in excellent condition, in one of Vancouver's best neighbourhoods.
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| MLS # | V794269 |
| Price | $990,000 |
| Sold Price | $950,000 |
| Area | Marpole |
| Age | 47 |
| Sqft. | 2,500 |
| Lot Size | 45 x 106 |
| Bedrooms | 6 |
| Bathrooms | 3 |
| Agent | Gina Rossi |
