West Vancouver

6364 Argyle

Type: 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom half duplex

Size: 2,462 sq. ft.

B.C. Assessment, 2011: $743,000

Listed for: $780,000

Sold for: $765,000

Sold on: Nov. 17

Days on market: 10

Listing agent: Raymond Soden at New World Realty Ltd.

Buyers agent: Ryan Gibbons at Prudential Sussex Realty

The big sell: This custom-built, three level Horseshoe Bay home has a unique open-plan design with a sky-lit, double-height staircase that makes the home exceptionally light and bright.

The large top-floor master suite has a walk-in closet, a renovated spa bathroom with soaker tub and separate glass tiled shower and — to add to the wow factor — a great room with space for a grand piano or office.

The main floor offers floor-to-ceiling panoramic views of Howe Sound from the dining room, an updated kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a large balcony and a living room that opens on to a private garden.

The lower level has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, office and laundry, and could be used as a nanny or guest suite.

UBC highrise residencydraws multiple offers

Vancouver

1802 – 2688 West Mall

Type: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment

Size: 1,367 sq. ft.

B.C. Assessment, 2011: $1.187 million

Listed for: $1.498 million

Sold for: $1.46 million

Sold on: Nov. 5

Days on market: 7

Listing agent: Colette Gerber at RE/MAX Select Properties

Buyers agent: Sherry Si at Amex Sunrich Realty

The big sell: The aptly named Promontory, built by Polygon in 2005, has the distinction of being the most westerly highrise in Vancouver, located next to UBC’s Botanical Gardens.

As residents of the campus know, the homes at UBC enjoy some of the best views in town. This unit is no exception, with an open-plan layout that takes advantage of north, east and southerly views. A large balcony provides an outdoor platform from which to overlook the water. Not only does this home have the less-common three-bedroom design; it is also a preferred end unit. Adding further appeal is a designer kitchen, rich hardwood floors, recessed lighting, an oversized tub in the spa-like bathroom and a natural gas fireplace that adds intimacy to the 20-by-12-foot living room.

Conversion impresses

Vancouver

301 — 310 Water

Type: 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom apartment

Size: 772 sq. ft.

B.C. Assessment, 2011: $451,000

Listed for: $419,900

Sold for: $419,900

Sold on: Nov. 9

Days on market: 46

Listing agent: Karim Virani at Virani Real Estate Advisors

Buyers agent: Jeff Poh at Coldwell Banker Westburn Realty

The big sell: According to listing agent Karim Virani, the buyer of this loft conversion in Gastown’s Taylor Building was attracted by the character of the building, the heritage of the area and the sympathetic restoration of the building.

Loft-style conversions began in the former warehouse district of New York City and grew in popularity in the 1980s. Since then, they have spawned a new style of home for many city-dwellers and evolved from one big space with no storage to clearly delineated social and private spaces.

They are personified by high ceilings, large windows and interior brick walls, and this unit is no exception. It features a juxtaposition of steel beams and reclaimed hardwood floors, and has black granite countertops and white cabinetry in the contemporary kitchen.

Extras help in Kelowna

Kelowna

1305 Glenview Ave

Type: 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom detached

Size: 2,272 sq. ft.

B.C. Assessment, 2011: $461,000

Listed for: $525,000

Sold for: $519,900

Sold on: Dec. 14

Days on market: 60

Listing agent: Paige Guernsey at Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty

Buyers agent: Ellen Churchill at Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty

The big sell: This 2008 home had been featured in the fall edition of the 2010 Okanagan Home magazine and is loaded with high-end extras. It has stamped concrete flooring in the interior and on the exterior decks, vaulted, 10-foot ceilings, three fireplaces, bespoke cabinetry, large principal rooms (including a 9-by-16-foot kitchen with central island), an office, family room and a fully finished basement with wet bar. The private yard has an underground sprinkler system and is fully fenced. This property is in the Bridges at Glenmore Pond complex, which features custom-designed homes in Craftsman and Victorian styles. Okanagan Lake and downtown Kelowna are within walking distance.

These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.caRealtors — send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com