Incredible view-property opportunity on the VERY coveted SOUTH side of Strathcona Road... if you know, you know! This can be either a move-in ready west-coast contemporary family home as-is, a fantastic starting point for a spectacular renovation, or even a great hold-to-build option. Located in one of the lowest-turnover view pockets in the lower mainland within one of the absolute best family communities in our whole region, you have stunning southerly ocean vistas from all 3 levels and ALSO are only about 100 seconds on foot from THE perfect little neighborhood beach (Strathcona Lookout Park; see video clip below!). The kids that were raised in this tremendously unique and sundrenched home spent endless days crisscrossing the Cove's family-dense quiet dips and valleys with packs of friends, swimming and kayaking in the sheltered coves, attending either of the schools within easy walking distance, and generally building the kind of memories that anyone who has ever talked to a former 'Cove kid' will have likely heard ad-nauseum. It. Is. SPECIAL HERE.
The home itself was substantially rebuilt from the foundation up in 1970 by a local Finnish craftsman family using the best available local timber from the owner's own timber mill business, with the same collaboration happening again around 1990 to add a very substantial top floor primary suite with even better views than the main floor. Clear cedar and fir and impeccable craftsmanship can be found everywhere in the home, including in the expansive vaulted-ceiling beams, much of the flooring, and in the details of the millwork and cabinetry throughout.
The main floor features a true entertainer's kitchen that is the heart of the home, facing through the family room and glass french doors to the expansive 500sf view sundeck. Broad countertops with space for guest stools, a gas range, plenty of cabinetry, a generous pantry, vaulted ceilings with glazing above bringing in natural light... a joy to spend time in with friends and family! The dining and living room, with gorgeous gas fireplace, also face towards the view with vaulted and beamed ceilings above and wide sliding glass doors opening to the sundeck. Completing this floor is an office nook, powder room, and plenty of hidden storage.
Above you will find an over 600sf primary suite complete with a TRULY spa-like (yes, really) ensuite bathroom featuring a jetted soaker tub that directly overlooks the south views. The entire floor feels like a retreat, with the massive bedroom space opening to ocean and mountain vistas from its own almost 300sf sundrenched deck, a tucked-away built-in vanity table, and generous walk-in closet. Below is also a treat... a perfect recreation area is flanked by 3 smaller bedrooms (two with the views!), built-in office nook, built-in cabinetry, and full bathroom. This floor opens out to yet another deck space of almost 350sf, which then steps down to a creative and lush garden area. The whole house exudes west-coast contemporary feel and family functionality... truly a special home.
Schools and Amenities:
Schools: Cove Cliff Elementary (K-7) and Seycove (8-12) are both roughly a 13 minute walk away
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