The Storybook House. Featured in Dwell, Design Milk, and ArchDaily—and designed by architect Randy Bens—this home is a masterclass in blending heritage with modernity. The 1930s English Storybook house retains its original hardwood floors, brass-accented windows, and timeless charm, now enhanced by custom millwork and a contemporary kitchen. Set on a lush, manicured 52' x 132' lot, basalt pathways weave through English gardens to a striking backyard studio—clad in yellow cedar and finished with birch plywood interiors and a 19-foot Douglas Fir desk. Powered and plumbed from the main house, it offers a peaceful, self-contained workspace. With a double garage, sauna, cold plunge, and a seamless fusion of old and new, this home is a rare, artful retreat—ready for its next chapter.
Property Type:
Residential
Dwelling Type:
Single Family Residence
Home Style:
Two Levels
Ownership:
Freehold NonStrata
Year built:
1936
(Age: 89)
Living Area:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Building Area - Total:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Levels:
Two
Bedrooms:
3
(Above Grd: 3)
Bathrooms:
2.0
(Full:2/Half:0)
Taxes:
$7,112.97 /
2024
Lot Area:
6,890.4 sq. ft.640 m2
Lot Frontage:
52'10¾"16.1 m
Lot Details:
52.9 x 132.00
Outdoor Area:
Fenced
Plan:
NWP2620
Name of Complex/Subdivision:
West End Nw
Construction Materials:
Frame Wood, Wood Siding
No. Floor Levels:
2.0
Floor Area Fin - Above Main:
502 sq. ft.46.6 m2
Floor Area Fin - Above Main 2:
0 sq. ft.0 m2
Floor Area Fin - Main:
960 sq. ft.89.2 m2
Floor Area Fin - Total:
1,795 sq. ft.167 m2
Fireplaces:
1
Fireplace Details:
Gas
# Of Garage Spaces:
2.0
Parking Features:
Garage Double, Lane Access
Parking:
Garage Double
Parking Total/Covered:
2 / 2
Pantry
Private Yard
private English gardens
Shopping Nearby
1
Window Coverings, Pantry
Dishwasher, Refrigerator
Washer/Dryer, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Stove, Oven, Range Top
Window Coverings
Age Restrictions:
No
Tax Utilities Included:
false
Home Owners Association:
No
Land Lease:
No
Utilities:
Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Connected, Water Connected
Data was last updated June 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM (UTC)
Area Statistics
Listings on market:
28
Avg list price:
$1,674,000
Min list price:
$378,800
Max list price:
$3,999,900
Avg days on market:
41
Min days on market:
3
Max days on market:
330
Avg price per sq.ft.:
$671.99
These statistics are generated based on the current listing's property type
and located in
West End NW. Average values are
derived using median calculations.