Urban meets suburban with this 2,832 sq. ft. west side home, says agent Walter Wells.

"With its Yaletown style and Dunbar location, this home sitting on the edge of Pacific Spirit Park, Vancouver's 763 hectare nature park, is a unique offering," he says, and, "at a selling price of just under $1.2-million, this property was the buy of the season."

The three bedroom home has as many bathrooms, as well as custom built cabinetry, walnut hardwood floors, air conditioning, air exchange, humidifier and security systems, and a glass-covered deck for year round barbeques.

The two-storey, 1950s home was brought up to date by its previous owners.

"The sellers invested over $300,000 into the home, making a stunning renovation," says Mr. Wells. With corrugated steel walls, custom violet-coloured plywood and stainless steel built-in cabinets and a granite and teak mantle over the slate-bordered gas fireplace, "the ultra-modern design reminded buyers of a downtown penthouse more than a three bedroom west side bungalow," he says.

With a large, 50- by 118-foot lot located just two blocks away from Southlands Elementary School, "this is an ideal family home," says Mr. Wells. And, all of this for $1,180,000 is a steal, he adds, especially, "in a neighbourhood where the starting price for land on a 33-foot lot is $1.2-million and a 50-foot lot is $1.6-million."