property watch: this stunning coal harbour penthouse is swimming in luxury
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at home in the sky
terrace railing glass is made with minimal profile metal caps for seamless views.
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stunning penthouse condos are not uncommon in vancouver, but how many come with a glass elevator that whisks you up three floors to your private glass-bottomed swimming pool that floats above the living room below?
“at twilight the ripple of the water in the pool casts a sparkly, rippley effect on the walls. it’s really cool,” says will mckitka who, with partner kevin hardy, of sotheby’s international realty, are the realtors for the listing.
the penthouse’s 1,396-sq.- ft outdoor terrace encircles the hot tub and glass-bottomed pool, as well as indoor entertaining or games space.
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the best of the rest
of the three penthouses atop the 43-storey tower, mckitka says it has the best views, spanning north, south and west. “the views are panoramic of everything from the north shore mountains, burrard inlet, sweeping around to lost lagoon, stanley park and south to the gulf islands, ubc and english bay.”
the posh penthouse was custom designed and curated by japanese architect kengo kuma, who also designed japan’s suntory museum of art and the japan national stadium, built for tokyo’s 2020 summer olympics.
the steel and glass staircase, next to the glass-encased elevator, connects the three floors and features bleached white oak stairs.
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glass, steel, stone and suede
feeling energetic? skip the elevator and jog up the bleached white oak stairs of the steel and glass staircase, which connects all three floors. wide-plank white oak flooring with ultra-matte finish covers all living areas and bedrooms. soaring 20-foot ceilings with oversized skylight cap the wide-open living area.
the primary bedroom is encased in soft suede premium wallpaper by phillip jeffries. unique pendant lighting, hand-blown by local artists at design studio bocci, casts a warm glow over the room.
the ensuite features custom vanities with state-of-the-art integrated mirror television and polished stone countertop extensions that fold into troughs. opt for the drop-in tub with steam shower or, for al fresco bathing, sink into the japanese soaker tub on the terrace.
the primary bedroom with spa-inspired ensuite is accented by soft suede wallpaper and features an outdoor terrace with a second bathtub.
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what’s cooking in the kitchen
polished quartzite countertops, called “laguna bay”, were quarried in brazil. the kitchen’s island is illuminated with handcrafted pendant lighting designed by boutique studio d’armes in quebec.
unique to the suite curved wood feature walls with panels and cladding run the entire length of the kitchen. polished quartzite countertops, called laguna bay, were quarried in brazil and blend seamlessly with the backsplash. island pendant lighting, called etat-des-lieux, is hand-crafted by boutique studio d’armes using quebec artisans.
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high-end appliances include a 36-inch miele electric 5-zone cooktop with touch controls and auto heat-up; 36-inch miele fully integrated fridge; full-height miele wine fridge, and, for white and sparkling, a 24-inch sub-zero under-counter wine fridge. if that’s not enough room, you can purchase four more glassed wine lockers on the concierge level, temperature controlled for red and white, of course.
the building also features a communal pool, gym and a dedicated listening room to immerse yourself in your favourite music or podcast. the lobby is staffed by 24/7 concierge and security. park your rides in two side-by-side private double garages with ev hookups.
once ensconced on the other side of your overheight honeycomb core travertine door, gaze through large panel windows with minimal frames for those uninterrupted views.
in the neighbourhood
this hideaway in the sky is within walking distance of denman and robson streets, but it’s alberni that is the rodeo drive of vancouver. “alberni is known for being the shopping destination,” says hardy. “the most expensive stores in vancouver are on alberni.”
he says everything from the dramatic views, unique amenities, and walkable neighbourhood make for a highly coveted living space. “this [penthouse] is a trophy showpiece to vancouver, there’s no doubt about it.”
location: 1568 alberni street ph1, vancouver
listed for: $16,900,000
year built: 2023
type: three bedrooms, four full and one partial bathroom, penthouse
size: 4,346 sq ft. the main floor spans 2,028 sq ft, the upper floor 1,682 sq ft, capped by the top floor at 636 sq ft for a total of 4,346 sq ft of living space. the main floor terrace is 401 sq ft, the upper floor terrace is 486 sq ft and the top floor terrace is 1,396 sq ft (2,283 sq ft of outdoor space)
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realtors: will mckitka, kevin hardy, sotheby’s international realty
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