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, sauna, cold plunge, and a seamless fusion of old and new, 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
Building Area - Total:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Levels:
Two
Bedrooms:
3
(Above Grd: 3)
Bathrooms:
2.0
(Full:2/Half:0)
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
Plan:
NWP2620
Name of Complex/Subdivision:
West End Nw
Construction Materials:
Frame Wood, Wood Siding
No. Floor Levels:
2.0
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 - Total:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas
# Of Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Features:
Garage Double, Lane Access
Parking:
Garage Double
Parking Total/Covered:
2 / 2
Pantry
Private Yard
private English gardens
Shopping Nearby
1
Window Coverings, Pantry
Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Range Top
Window Coverings
Age Restrictions:
No
Tax Utilities Included:
false
Home Owners Association:
No
Land Lease:
No
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Data was last updated July 19, 2025 at 01:40 PM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
25
Avg list price:
$1,599,900
Min list price:
$365,785
Max list price:
$3,999,900
Avg days on market:
47
Min days on market:
12
Max days on market:
360
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$656.69
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
West End NW. Average values are
derived using median calculations. This data is not produced by the MLS® system.