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The primary bedroom is large enough to fit a king-size bed, which could be positioned to wake up to a view of the tree canopy outside the windows, which are covered with hardwired motorized blinds. The room also features a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving. “It’s a room in and of itself, less of a closet and more of a dressing room,” says Lasko.

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Floor-to-ceiling windows with motorized blinds let in plenty of natural light. Photo by Supplied

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The home is spacious at 2,055 square feet. Photo by Supplied

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He says the rest of the home’s lighting, including the large Moooi Random Light II sphere, was designed to work with the angles of the windows to spread unique patterns in different ways at different times of the day. Low-profile regressed lighting with pinhole openings throughout are ideal for art display. The office’s lighting is Italian-made by DGA.

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Because it is an amalgamation of two units, the home has two balconies but they’re not large. “It’s not a home for the outdoors-oriented person, but you could put a little bistro table out there that looks out onto the quiet treed courtyard.

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“Despite being in a vibrant, sometimes louder downtown area, because it faces onto the courtyard, there’s a great sense of quiet and space between (the unit) and any other buildings. The building is L-shaped with the unit in the L, so it’s insulated from sound.”

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The double unit also means it comes with a storage room plus a locker as well as two parking spots.

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Lasko says the home “is grand, spacious, luxurious, and unique. It meets the needs of someone who wants something special with the practicality of walkability, location, and vibrancy.

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“I think the right buyer is someone who is downsizing, who wants something a bit more central. Maybe they like to entertain, have art or just want a sense of quiet and space. I think it could be an (older) couple or younger. People in tech seem to gravitate to these kind of spaces, especially since there are so many opportunities for home offices — there could be three offices in here if you take away one bedroom.”

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The current owner had purchased the unit initially intending to live in it for five to 10 years, but ultimately stayed for 16 years. Arts and theatre are a big part of her life, and she loved the vibrancy of the neighbourhood, the walkability to galleries, restaurants, shopping, or transit, says Lasko.

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B.C. Place is a 10-minute walk away, Science World a seven-minute drive in one direction, and Granville Island 10 minutes’ drive in the other.

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Many schools — elementary, high and private — are a short drive away. St. Paul’s Hospital is a four-minute drive away and VGH 11 minutes.

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Listed for: $1,899,900

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Year built: 2006

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Type: Two bedrooms, three bathrooms

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Size: 2,055 square feet

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Realtor: Listed by Andrew Lasko, Oakwyn Realty Ltd./Lasko + Associates Real Estate Group, Vancouver

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