One of the biggest natural landmarks in Metro Vancouver is the North Shore Mountains, whose distinctive twin peaks are known as the Lions. This is where the small residential community of Lions Bay — situated at the western base of the mountains — gets its name from.

Home to under 1,400 people, the Village of Lions Bay is the twelfth-smallest municipality in British Columbia by land area, but it's one of its most picturesque, as is evident with 42 Sweetwater Place, a beautiful property that recently hit the market for $2,950,000.

The property is located near the southern end of Lions Bay, in the private residential neighbourhood just north of Kelvin Grove Beach & Marine Park. Because the community is small, everything is nearby. The Lions Bay Marina, general store, and municipal building are within a 15-minute walk — not to mention, the community is flanked by trails on the east and water on the west.

42 Sweetwater Place was originally constructed in 1993 with four bedrooms, two and a half bathrooms, and just over 2,800 sq. ft of living space. The lot spans nearly 8,200 sq. ft, and sits down a private road at the end of an elevated cul-de-sac that overlooks the waters of Howe Sound.

Specs

Upon entry, down a short set of stairs, lies the corner living room, which features elegant built-in blackwood shelving, a central fireplace, and numerous windows on two sides that look out onto the patio — and beyond. Next is the central kitchen, which features an array of top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances built into the minimalistic cabinetry and central island.

Further along you'll find a small alcove dining area, followed by the family room, which features a marble-framed fireplace and another set of built-in blackwood shelves. Elsewhere on the main level of the two-level home is a standalone 15' x 15' dining room, a 9' x 11' den, a laundry room, and one of the home's four bedrooms.

Our Favourite Thing

While the home was constructed in 1993, a series of modern upgrades breathe a sense of "contemporary" into the entire abode. The home features central heating and cooling via a heat pump, solar-panelled power with a back-up system, a hospital-grade air and water filtration system, a property-wide camera security system, and still much more.

The remaining three bedrooms are found on the upper level of the home, including an airy primary bedroom that's equipped with a spacious walk-in closet. The beautiful ensuite bath is finished with a window-side soaker tub and a standalone shower. Completing the upper level are two other bedrooms, promising ample R&R for every family member (or overnight guest).

And finally, there's all the outdoor space. Out back, a large patio spans the entire width of the main level, providing enough space for multiple lounge spaces — plus a barbecue station. A private stairway begins at the front of the property, winds past the side of the property, and reaches through to the road below, serving views of meticulously-landscaped green spaces all the way down. It's tremendously scenic, just like life in Lions Bay.

WELCOME TO 42 SWEETWATER PLACE

LIVING, KITCHEN, AND DINING

BEDS, BATHS, AND OFFICE

GARAGE

OUTDOOR

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This article was produced in partnership with STOREYS Custom Studio.

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