One of two unique urban houses located steps to the amenity rich James Bay village. Walk to the Legislative buildings and inner harbour two blocks away, the Dallas Rd waterfront and Beacon Hill Park. Location is perfect for neighbourhood walking, cycling and living ‘car light’. Design is by Arcata Architecture with a strong reference to Danish Contemporary Architecture which emphasizes a comfortable environment, energy efficient systems, and use of sustainable building materials and products - with a distinct Scandinavian design aesthetic. Interiors are designed by award winning interior design firm Bidgood & Co and are a testament to detail employing a restrained colour palate and Danish inspired forms with unique fittings and fixtures. The kitchen and bathroom cabinetry are rift sawn white oak, stone counters tops and Fisher Paykel appliances. The bedrooms feature custom built in wardrobes with drawers and shelving in white oak. Flooring is engineered white oak and heated tile floors for beauty, comfort and durability. Built to the latest ‘Step 3’ code, the homes have been engineered and modelled to ensure energy efficiency. The heat and air conditioning is provided by electric heat pump and efficient convectair wall hung heaters (in the legal suite) for low energy costs and HRV for constant fresh clean air. The homes are fully sprinklered for fire safety. Exteriors are western red cedar and acrylic panels with triple glazed windows for beauty and low maintenance. Floor plans have been created for comfort and efficiency and offer three bedrooms up, ensuite and second bathroom. Media room/office and powder room on split level and full lower-level legal suite with laundry and private entry. Fully landscaped grounds by LADR landscape architects, is fully sprinklered and custom fenced with easy maintenance yard, for easy outside living. GST additional to price. Suite is perfect for Short Term rentals with the imminent shut-down of hundreds of STR condos. (id:8860)