Those who prefer the condo lifestyle may be disappointed to know that one of Vancouver's best has just been snapped up from the market.
Unit 2001 in the Grace Tower on 1280 Richards Street, a 32-storey high-rise originally constructed in 2004 that's akin to luxury apartments found in Europe or New York, recently sold for $2,500,000.
As is commonly said, real estate is all about location, and the positioning of this home is top tier. The building sits near the intersection of Richards and Drake steets, with four parks — Emery Barnes, Helmcken, David Lam, and George Wainborn — all within a 5-minute walk.
Further, False Creek is a short 10-minute walk to the south, with Granville Island not too far away from there. The building is also quite close to the Granville Entertainment District, accessible by foot or by transit, via the nearby Yaletown-Roundhouse Station of the Canada Line SkyTrain.
The condo includes two bedrooms, three bathrooms, and 1,627 sq. ft of living space, as well as a beautiful private terrace with panoramic views of the neighbourhood, False Creek, and beyond.
Specs
- Address: 2001-1280 Richards Street
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 3
- Size: 1,627 sq. ft
- Selling price: $2,500,000
- Listed By: Monique Badun, Kim Craig, Vito Longo, Sotheby's International Realty Canada
The home's central living space consists of a spacious living room, an adjacent dining space, and a high-end gourmet kitchen with elegant cabinetry and a series of built-in stainless steel appliances. It all sits atop hardwood floors made of wide-plank oak and against a set of wall-to-wall, floor-to-ceiling windows that provide tremendous views.
Our Favourite Thing
The kitchen is a standout, literally, thanks to its use of strong mahogany wood against a home that's almost entirely white. It also features minimalistic cabinetry, granite countertops, and those aforementioned stainless steel appliances, which all add up to a kitchen that looks like one from a showroom — except it's not just for show.
The home's two bedrooms also provide several large windows, plus ample square footage and numerous contemporary design features — such as a murphy bed — providing great flexibility and efficient use of space.
Last, but certainly not the least, is the sizeable private terrace, with enough lounge space for an intimate party or barbecue, and 180-degrees of views, which are just as awe-inspiring and unbelievable as you'd expect to see from an elevated perch in the middle of downtown Vancouver.
For the buyer of this home — and for those who will undoubtedly call it "the one that got away" — the view is likely well worth the price of admission.
WELCOME TO 2001-1280 RICHARDS STREET
DINING AND KITCHEN
BEDROOMS AND BATHROOMS
PRIVATE TERRACE
This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio.
