HOLLINGSWORTH GEM!
Located in the heart of Edgemont Village, this is a rare Hollingsworth home. The architectural design of the residence incorporates both modern and intricate details that combine to create a flawless and magnificent living area. The bright open concept layout allows for a seamless connection between the interior elements in the home and the natural and serene surroundings. The owners have completely renovated the home to combine contemporary modern indoor and outdoor living while maintaining the classic features of the 1950s inspired West Coast style.
The focal point of the home is the open concept living, dining and kitchen that are warm and inviting. With oversized 16ft ceilings, beautiful bright windows, which ensure complete privacy and ample light, a wood-burning fireplace and an entertainment style living area, this home is truly amazing. The indoor space unfolds onto a private outdoor oasis with a beautiful landscaped large patio and outdoor kitchen. Enjoy your days or evenings on this private and serene sunny 1200 sq.ft deck, while relaxing by the fire pit with your family and friends, it is purely magical.
DESCRIPTION OF THE HISTORIC PLACE
Shalal Gardens consists of four identical apartment quadruplexes that were constructed in 1951 as part of the Capilano Highlands development in the Highlands neighbourhood of the District of North Vancouver. Each building featured a complex pinwheel design anchored with high projecting Roman brick walls, with separate entries and a walled garden for each unit. Planar stucco cladding, dark encircling beltcourses, ribbon and corner windows, and projecting second floor screens characterize the design of Shalal Gardens.
HERITAGE VALUE OF THE HISTORlC PLACE
Designed by celebrated local architect, Fred Thornton Hollingsworth, Shalal Gardens is valued as an early and premier example of West Coast Modern architecture. Exemplified by design innovation, advancing architectural technologies, use of natural materials, and sensitive integration with the natural environment, the West Coast Style of architecture was prevalent between 1945 and 1970. This was an era of post-war optimism, prosperity, growth, and pent-up demand for new housing. Shalal Gardens is a significant representation of this new modem architecture, and was developed as part of Capilano Highlands, a new suburban community that provided different forms of housing and a central selfcontained shopping area and amenities. The inclusion of this type of apartment within a suburban development was considered progressive at the time. The symmetrical pinwheel design of Shalal Gardens was also considered innovative for its organic sense of space, with double-height living spaces and ingenious and complex layouts. The window arrangement ensured complete privacy between each unit. Light-coloured stucco cladding, dark encircling beltcourses, and ribbon and corner windows were used to modulate the mass of the structures.
| Address | 3710 Edgemont Boulevard |
| List Price | $1,898,000 |
| Type of Dwelling | House/Single Family |
| Area | North Vancouver |
| Sub-Area | Edgemont |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Floor Area | 1,973 Sq. Ft. |
| Year Built | 1951 |
| MLS® Number | R2648895 |
| Listing Brokerage | Stilhavn Real Estate Services |