1238 Balfour Avenue, Vancouver, BC

This Historic 1911 period residence has recently undergone a complete restoration and rebuild in full compliance the First Shaughnessy Conservation and Heritage Committee, and is situated on a private, gated estate property on one of the most prized tree lined streets in Vancouver’s most coveted neighborhood. The architectural elegance and grandeur with its bold shake exterior and beautiful landscape create an impressive majestic presence with over seven thousand two hundred square feet of formal and informal living on three expansive levels. Exquisite design, master craftsmanship and opulent finishes blend seamlessly to create a historic masterpiece while embracing the security and convenience of today’s most up-to-date technology. Generous in scale and intimate in comfort, this is a luxury residence designed foremost as a home: inviting, warm, private and spectacularly beautiful. Enter into an impressive reception hall with entertainment size formal living and dining rooms, a richly paneled study, large international, gourmet kitchen with adjoining daily eating area and generous family room all providing a wonderful indoor outdoor lifestyle like no other with level, direct walk-out access to a private garden side heated terrace with outdoor summer dining, built in BBQ and fireside lounge. There is also a conveniently situated second daily Kitchen. A sensational lower level is ideally designed for entertaining and includes a fabulous wine tasting room, cigar room, wet bar and built in state of the art media room… there is also a private massage room with spa bathroom. A private guest suite ideal for a housekeeper or nanny is privately situated on the lower level and completes this incredible family estate residence. The home offer five full bedroom suites together with six and three half bathrooms bathrooms including a lavish Master Suite with large walk-in dressing room and features a sensational five piece master bathroom. Three additional bedroom suite on the upper level are a ideal for children and guests. On the fourth top level the design of the home allows for a private Library and Study with bathroom requiring only an additional staircase to be completed with final interior appointments. The entire property is fully gated for privacy and security and has been professional landscaped and beautifully illuminated at night with dramatic effect. There is a conveniently situated four car garage with gated access. By any measure its location, size, stunning interior, exquisitely landscaped grounds, or impeccable materials and craftsmanship sets this luxury estate in a class of its own …!