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Strathcona half duplex melds heritage character with modern style

Half of a historic Strathcona heritage home is for sale, blending its heritage character with a modern design.

The listing, by Jessica Chen of Oakwyn Realty, is for a 1,450 sq ft. three-bedroom and den half duplex at 616 Princess Avenue, listed at $1.54 million.

The home was built in 1902 when Princess Avenue was called Carl Avenue, and was built for the Quebec-born widow of Archibald McNair Agnes. Agnes and her son and daughter lived in the house for a number of years, according to local blog House Historian.

Today, the main floor has been opened up with a glass-walled staircase, and a retractable glass wall onto the patio, showering the room in natural light.

Living area 616 Princess Ave Strathcona
A glass-walled staircase opens up the living area. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Living area 616 Princess Ave Strathcona
Living area. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Living room 616 Princess Ave Strathcona
Living room with dark-painted trim. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Entryway 616 Princess Ave Strathcona
Entryway. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Kitchen 616 Princess Ave Strathcona
Kitchen with herringbone tile. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Wood beam across bedroom
Bedroom with large wooden beam across the ceiling. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Bedroom closet 616 Princess Ave Strathcona
Bedroom showing closet in background. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Bathroom 616 Princess Ave Strathcona
Bathroom with herringbone tile feature inlay. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty
Porch 616 Princess Avenue Strathcona
Porch overlooking Princess Avenue. Credit: Jessica Chen/Oakwyn Realty

Exposed beams run across the ceilings, and herringbone artisan tile is used throughout the bathrooms and kitchen, which features a high-end appliance package including a Bertazzonni gas range.

There is built-in cabinetry on throughout the home. A semi-private front porch looks onto tree-lined Princess Avenue.

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Peter Meiszner
Peter Meiszner
Peter Meiszner is an experienced journalist and media relations professional, based in Vancouver. As founder of urbanYVR.com, he has been reporting on urban development across the Lower Mainland since 2016, and has also served as vice-chair of the Gastown Historic Area Planning Committee. In October 2022, he was elected to Vancouver city council and is no longer actively reporting for urbanYVR.

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