Kitsilano and August together for a glorious summer holiday! Our charming and family-friendly arts-and-crafts era home will be your base camp for concentrated lounging and a feast of summer activities. A walk or bike away to acres of park, miles of beach, ocean and watercraft galore. Take lessons, or don't. 5 minutes to downtown. 5 minutes walk to neighbourhood restaurants, shopping and buses, 5 seconds to city-wide bike path. World-class theatres, music festivals restaurants, and museums are ready to tell you their stories. From paddle boarding to Shakespeare, it's at your fingertips.
With hardwood floors throughout the house, downstairs features a spacious hall opening onto the living room, dining room and kitchen. The large living room has floor to ceiling windows and a wood-burning fireplace. Workers, relaxers and entertainers alike enjoy the comfortable furniture and a large work table. The dining room table opens onto back porch and features a spacious antique table seating 10 or more of your old and new friends. A well-equipped and efficient kitchen has the latest appliances. The large window and door to the back porch which comfortably seats 2-4 people for meals and candlelit evenings among the flowers.
Upstairs has 3 bedrooms. Master bedroom has a queen bed, a large closet with drawers and and 1 separate dresser. 2nd bedroom converts from TV lounge to double bed. Full-size dresser and cupboard. 3rd bedroom has a queen bed, cupboards, chest of drawers and french doors opening onto large greenhouse/conservatory. Sky-lit bathroom and separate toilet room. Full-size washer and dryer in basement.
Front garden features pond with koi and goldfish, roses, perennials and mature trees and shrubs. Outdoor dining table seats 10. Full-size Weber BBQ feeds all the folks. Need a chunk of serenity? Feed the fish then sit by the pond and gaze at them. Works every time.
The neighbourhood of Kitsilano is old, friendly and delightful. It combines walking proximity to all the big-city and seaside fun balanced with the calm of roomy heritage houses, beautiful gardens, mature trees and quiet enjoyment.
You will be enchanted.