The Storybook House. Featured in Dwell, Design Milk, and ArchDaily—and designed by architect Randy Bens—this home is a masterclass in blending heritage with modernity. The 1930s English Storybook house retains its original hardwood floors, brass-accented windows, and timeless charm, now enhanced by custom millwork and a contemporary kitchen. Set on a lush, manicured 52' x 132' lot, basalt pathways weave through English gardens to a striking backyard studio—clad in yellow cedar and finished with birch plywood interiors and a 19-foot Douglas Fir desk. Powered and plumbed from the main house, it offers a peaceful, self-contained workspace. With a double garage and thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces perfect for entertaining, this home is a rare, artful retreat—ready for its next chapter.
Property Type:
Residential
Dwelling Type:
Single Family Residence
Home Style:
Two Levels
Ownership:
Freehold NonStrata
Year built:
1936
(Age: 89)
Living Area:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Floor Area - Unfinished:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Building Area - Total:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Levels:
Two
Bedrooms:
3
(Above Grd: 3)
Bathrooms:
2.0
(Full:2/Half:0)
Kitchens:
1
Rooms:
11
Taxes:
$7,112.97 /
2024
Lot Area:
6,890.4 sq. ft.640 m2
Lot Frontage:
52'10¾"16.1 m
Lot Details:
52.9 x 132.00
Outdoor Area:
Fenced
Water Supply:
Public
Plan:
NWP2620
Name of Complex/Subdivision:
West End Nw
Construction Materials:
Frame Wood, Wood Siding
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Basement:
Unfinished
Roof:
Wood
No. Floor Levels:
2.0
Floor Finish:
Hardwood
Floor Area Fin - Above Grade:
1,462 sq. ft.136 m2
Floor Area Fin - Above Main:
502 sq. ft.46.6 m2
Floor Area Fin - Above Main 2:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Main:
960 sq. ft.89.2 m2
Floor Area Fin - Below Main:
333 sq. ft.30.9 m2
Floor Area Fin - Below Grade:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Basement:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Total:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Heating:
Baseboard, Electric, Natural Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas
# Of Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Features:
Garage Double, Lane Access
Parking:
Garage Double
# Of Parking Spaces - Total:
2.0
# Of Covered Spaces:
2.0
Parking Total/Covered:
- / 2
Pantry
Private Yard
Private Yard, Central Location, Private, Shopping Nearby
private English gardens
Shopping Nearby
2
Window Coverings, Pantry
Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Range Top
Window Coverings
LOT 33, SUB BLOCK 12, PLAN NWP2620, GROUP 1, NEW WESTMINSTER LAND DISTRICT, OF LOT 11
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Foyer
5'8"1.73 m × 4'7"1.40 m
-
Main
Living Room
17'8"5.38 m × 11'9"3.58 m
-
Main
Dining Room
11'8"3.56 m × 9'1"2.77 m
-
Main
Kitchen
17'9"5.41 m × 8'9"2.67 m
-
Main
Mud Room
8'7"2.62 m × 4'1.22 m
-
Main
Bedroom
12'2"3.71 m × 10'9"3.28 m
-
Above
Primary Bedroom
11'5"3.48 m × 11'4"3.45 m
-
Above
Walk-In Closet
10'7"3.23 m × 5'8"1.73 m
-
Above
Bedroom
11'5"3.48 m × 9'1"2.77 m
-
Below
Laundry
10'3.05 m × 7'5"2.26 m
-
Below
Office
21'7"6.58 m × 10'3"3.12 m
-
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
No
4
Main
Yes
3
Age Restrictions:
No
Tax Utilities Included:
false
Property Disclosure:
Yes
Fixtures Leased:
No
Fixtures Removed:
Yes
Fixtures Removed Description:
Sauna, Hot Tub, and Cold Plunge.
Home Owners Association:
No
Land Lease:
No
Zoning:
NR-1
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
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