Presenting Downs House II, an essential work by Barry Downs, Order of Canada laureate and visionary behind Vancouver’s civic architecture. His personal West Vancouver residence, recently documented in monograph form, represents a high point of West Coast Modernism where architecture and nature converge. Cedar and glass volumes gracefully trace the site’s topography, cascading elegantly across forest canopy and rocky bluff. Skillfully placed openings weave the home's interior with the exterior, imbuing its spaces with the luminosity of the surrounding landscape. The journey culminates in a living room that quietly frames majestic views of Georgia Strait, unveiling the vastness of sea and sky. A rare chance to steward a piece of west coast heritage, Downs House II awaits its next custodian.
General Info:
Property Type:
Residential
Dwelling Type:
Single Family Residence
Home Style:
Two Levels
Ownership:
Freehold NonStrata
Year built:
1979
(Age: 46)
Living Area:
1,464 sq. ft. 136 m2
Floor Area - Unfinished:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Floor Area - Detached 2nd Residence:
570 sq. ft. 53 m2
Building Area - Total:
1,464 sq. ft. 136 m2
Levels:
Two
Bedrooms:
3
(Above Grd: 3)
Bathrooms:
3.0
(Full:3/Half:0)
Kitchens:
1
Rooms:
10
Taxes:
$18,299.98 /
2023
Lot Area:
23,522.4 sq. ft. 2,185 m2
Lot Frontage:
92'2" 28.1 m
Lot Details:
92.19 x 59.30
Rear Yard Exposure:
West
Water Supply:
Public
Plan:
16679
Additional Info:
Construction Materials:
Frame Wood, Wood Siding
Foundation:
Concrete Perimeter
Basement:
None
Property Condition:
Renovation Partly
Roof:
Torch-On
No. Floor Levels:
2.0
Floor Finish:
Mixed, Carpet
Floor Area Fin - Above Grade:
1,054 sq. ft. 97.9 m2
Floor Area Fin - Above Main:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Above Main 2:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Main:
1,054 sq. ft. 97.9 m2
Floor Area Fin - Below Main:
410 sq. ft. 38.1 m2
Floor Area Fin - Below Grade:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Basement:
0 sq. ft. 0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Total:
1,464 sq. ft. 136 m2
Heating:
Forced Air, Natural Gas
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Wood Burning
Patio And Porch Features:
Sundeck
Parking Features:
Carport Multiple, Front Access, Asphalt
Parking:
Carport Multiple
# Of Parking Spaces - Total:
3.0
# Of Covered Spaces:
2.0
Parking Total/Covered:
- / 2
Driveway:
Asphalt Parking
Site Influences:
Waterfront, Central Location, Lane Access, Private, Adult Oriented, Shopping Nearby
View:
Panoramic Waterfront
Community Features:
Adult Oriented, Shopping Nearby
Features Included:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop
Appliances:
Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooktop
Legal Description:
LOT 8, AND AN UNDIVIDED 137/1000 INTEREST IN AND TO LOT 11, BLOCK BDISTRICT LOT 430 PLAN 16679
Room Information:
Floor
Type
Size
Other
Main
Foyer
10'1" 3.07 m × 4'11" 1.50 m
-
Main
Dining Room
10' 3.05 m × 9'2" 2.79 m
-
Main
Kitchen
14'9" 4.50 m × 9' 2.74 m
-
Main
Living Room
14'5" 4.39 m × 12'7" 3.84 m
-
Main
Primary Bedroom
11'9" 3.58 m × 9'1" 2.77 m
-
Below
Bedroom
9'5" 2.87 m × 8'11" 2.72 m
-
Below
Office
8'6" 2.59 m × 7'11" 2.41 m
-
Below
Utility
9'1" 2.77 m × 8'5" 2.57 m
-
Abv Main 2
Bedroom
19'1" 5.82 m × 17' 5.18 m
-
Below
Storage
12' 3.66 m × 10'7" 3.23 m
-
Bathrooms:
Floor
Ensuite
Pieces
Other
Main
Yes
3
Main
No
3
Above Main 2
Yes
3
Other Details:
Age Restrictions:
No
Dist to Public Trans:
close
Dist to School Bus:
close
Property Disclosure:
true
Fixtures Leased:
false
Home Owners Association:
No
Land Info:
Land Lease:
No
Zoning:
CD82
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Electricity:
Yes
Sewer:
Sanitary Sewer