With no shortage of picture windows and skylights, it's clear that 5455 Marine Drive was designed with the surrounding scenery in mind. Tall trees and uninterrupted foliage encircle the property, lending a sense of off-the-grid peace and privacy, despite being a 30-minute drive from downtown Vancouver. In addition to the fact that the home is immersed in a literal forest, a manmade waterfall in the back garden is touted as the "pièce de résistance."
The home itself has been restored, rebuilt, and customized from top to bottom by the current owners. While the post and beam construction, warm interior finishes, and Canadiana artwork give a cozy cabin feel, this is not your grandmother's cabin. Soaring ceilings and contrasting beams give the space a breezy, modern edge.
The focal point of the great room is a striking masonry fireplace. The room also has a walkout to the deck. Adjoining is a spacious eat-in kitchen, suffused with natural light from a wall-to-wall stretch of windows. Wherever you are in this home, you're treated to endless natural views.
On the second, uppermost level of the home, you'll find the ultra-private primary bedroom. The ceiling architecture adds some extra flare to the tastefully appointed space. Like the communal areas, the bedroom has no shortage of square footage. The bedroom connects to a sitting area, walk-in closet, and ensuite bathroom.
On the lowermost level, you'll find an atrium and a three-bedroom suite. To the east of the home, a self-contained unit can be used as a guest house, home office, or bachelor pad. The home is also nearby Parthenon Park, Kew Beach Park, Gulf Place Park, and a ski hill.
At $2.288M, life at this West Vancouver retreat certainly doesn't come cheap, but can you really put a price tag on having your own personal waterfall?
The Specs:
- Address: 5455 Marine Drive
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 4
- Size: 3,900 sq. ft
- Lot size: 14,741 sq. ft
- Price: $2,288,000
- Property taxes: $5,604.24
- Listed by:Patrick O'Donnell, Royal LePage Sussex
WELCOME TO 5455 MARINE DRIVE
EXTERIOR
MAIN LEVEL
UPPER LEVEL/PRIMARY BEDROOM
LOWER LEVEL
GUEST HOUSE
