3804 COMMERCIAL STREET

As an end unit, this home benefits from extra windows that flood the space with natural light. Unique bay window ledges in the dining room and office provide excellent daybed-like perches to read, hang out, or just soak in the sun.

There are a number of recent updates. The upstairs bathroom was redesigned in 2022, and white oak flooring was installed on the first and second floors. The entire home was also professionally repainted within the last few years. 

Inside, there’s a gas fireplace which does a great job of heating the home in the winter months. Cozy up to the fire during the winter rains…

In better weather, there are three outdoor spaces to enjoy: a patio off the living area, the top deck with excellent views of the mountains, and the sunny front steps, perfect for socializing with neighbours.

Commercial Street (not to be confused with busy Commercial Drive) is unique in Vancouver, well known to local residents, but still a bit of a secret to many. 

This is a stretch of mixed use buildings, heritage and new builds, that is not on a major artery and traffic collector. Essentially, it’s a like the popular commercial areas of Main Street and the Drive, or even 4th Avenue in Kits, on what is essentially a side street with relatively very little car traffic. 

There are a number of specialty shops and small businesses mixed in with a growing number of residential buildings that together create a mini-neighbourhood between The Drive and Cedar Cottage. 

The sheer convenience of this neighbourhood and The Drive just a few blocks away, with its coffee shops, shopping, and easily accessible transit make this a perfect spot if you are wanting to minimize the use of a car. 

Local favourites include the popular Flourist bake shop, CG Bistro, RMT studio, Kokomo, Second Nature, and Sidesaddle Bike Shop. There’s also a Pilates studio, multiple salons, The Vancouver Tool Library, the new location of the Equinox art gallery, various cafes, the Cedar Cottage Community Garden, the Kensington library, the Trout Lake Community Centre, John Hendry Park, Clark Park, etc.

Biking is a breeze from this location with quick access to the bike route network. If you do need to get somewhere by car, it’s an easy, approximately 10 minute commute downtown. Access to Highway 1 is easy and the North Shore is approximately 20 minutes away. 

The strata is described as proactive, with a focus on maintenance. The garage is wired for future EV charger installations, and heat pumps have been pre-approved for owners should they want to add a/c (and super-efficient heating). 

This townhouse includes two parking spots. There’s also a spacious storage locker.

For a city lifestyle with high levels of amenities and convenience, and a quiet place to sleep at night, this home makes a lot of sense. With its outstanding layout and situation, fantastic location, and great outdoor spaces, you should definitely put this one on your list.