#50 - 1386 Nicola Street

West End VW, Vancouver West

#50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Sold

$2,475,000

Area
1,605

Bedrooms
2

Bathrooms
2

Renaissance Revival at Kensington Place

Kensington Place is a century old regal monument of only six levels, lovingly preserved, portraying the pride of resident ownership. It is an understated, yet elegant masterpiece built on the shores of Sunset Beach in the West End of downtown Vancouver. 

 

The building itself provides an elegant sanctuary for the residents from today’s world with easy access to neighbourhood amenities. The location on Beach Avenue leads residents to Community Facilities to meet fitness needs, short distances along the seawall to Stanley Park in one direction, and to entertainment and shopping possibilities of False Creek as well as Granville Island ferry access, in the other direction. This exceptional landmark waterfront building contains 21 suites. Each pair of apartments has a separate private hallway entrance individually keyed for additional security. Each spacious suite creates an atmosphere of secluded comfort more like a house than an apartment.


The modern day colours present a warm and rich facade using two shades of cream, tending to ochre, highlighted by a brilliant white around window frames, corner accents, and the cast stone ornamentation. The overall effect is one of quiet opulence.


 

The Home 

 

If there is one suite that exemplifies everything that is Kensington Place it is suite #50. Situated in the coveted South West quadrant offering panoramic sea and mountain views, #50 is an outstanding total rebuild by the owner, Realm Architecture and Linda Burger & Associates between 2008-2010, and documented in detail by Multivista. Demolition of all walls and ceilings enabled thermal and sound insulation, fireproofing, rewiring, plumbing, remarkable storage capacity including an exceptional walk through fitted dressing room, and a spectacular new floor plan with sea views from every room. 

#50 is a privileged refuge from modern life yet a state of the art renovation with an exceptional attention to detail by master craftsmen. It is the only suite to have been completely gutted and re-purposed enabling a unique triple reception area with sliding recessed pocket doors. This permits an adaptable vast space for entertaining to be reduced to 3 rooms, giving a potential of two extra double bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom. The triple reception room features:


Oak engineered hardwood floors

Custom built in cabinetry providing ample electrical/HIFI/TV/internet connections

3 sets of sliding pocket doors

New custom double glazed French Doors and brass hardware accessing a private “ loggia” ?

 

 


Kitchen - Breakfast Nook - Home Office - Dining Room

 

Designed to enable multi usage, may be completely closed off from the rest of the suite

Custom designed cabinetry by European craftsmen Alfred Breitenmoser with integrated appliances

White Persa granite countertops

Sub Zero freezer drawers and automatic icemaker

Panasonic inverter microwave oven

Wolf dual fuel range with self cleaning oven and roasting sensor oven

Broan professional extractor hood vented to exterior

Whisper quiet Miele luxury dishwasher with crystal and fine china programme 

Large sink with garburator and Grohe dual function spray faucet

Fully integrated Liebherr fridge with LED lighting and high performance Bio Fresh drawers with Hydrosafe humidity control

Breakfast room area provides home office facilities with roll out drawer storage for printer or laptop and wall mounted TV

Laundry and cleaning accessories closet with stacked Miele Washer and Dryer

 

 


Master Bedroom and En Suite Bathroom

 

Allows ample space for a King/Californian bed

Pure New Zealand wool fitted carpet

Marble heated floor in bathroom

Solid granite countertops and backsplashes and tile marble shower

Grohe fixtures including thermostatically controlled dual shower heads (rain shower and wall mounted detachable shower with adjustable jets)

Starck Duravit wall mounted toilet with dual flush

Extra deep Duravit bath tub with comfort head rest

Magnificent walk through dressing area providing fitted wardrobe or storage space (21 doors) with full length mirrors

 

Renaissance revival

 


Kensington Place has seen great recent changes, both in ownership and governance. New owners have endorsed 100% acceptance of the Depreciation Report compiled by Morrison Hershfield Engineers who have already provided Project Management for recent major projects, and consulting for all future projects, resulting in a comprehensive 30 year strategic plan for the maintenance of the building.

 

The coveted South West quadrant is a legacy property and is a one of a kind opportunity in today’s market.




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Additional Details

MLS®V1084811
TypeCondo
Building1386 Nicola Street, Vancouver West
Bedrooms2
Bathrooms2
Square Feet1,605
Full Baths2
Taxes$6,682.61 (2013)
Maintenance$699.98 (includes gas, hot water)
Parking1
StorageLots
Fireplaces1
Kitchens1
Balcony/PatioYes
ViewPanoramic Ocean and Mountain
Year Built1912
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Dusk Exterior at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Heated Marble Entrance at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
One of three reception rooms at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Reception room with gas fireplace at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Reception room with filtering sun at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Triple Reception Rooms at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Oak Flooring at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
 at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
White Persa Granite Counters in Full Size Chef's Kitchen at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Wolf Range, Broan Hood at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Spacious luxury kitchen for downsizes at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Breakfast nook / office off the kitchen at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Kitchen toward breakfast nook / office at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Kitchen through the foyer through the walk in to the master at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Sun room with south west views to Kits Point and Beyond at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Double Glazed doors opening to southwest facing loggia at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
South West corner of the sunroom nearing dusk at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Views...... at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Spa like bathrooms, European design at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Master Bedroom, spacious with views at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Deep soaker tub in master bathroom at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
 at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Views from private deck at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
More views at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Exterior front from Nicola of this Vancouver Landmark at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Exterior front from Beach Ave at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West
Sunset views...... at #50 - 1386 Nicola Street, West End VW, Vancouver West