Project Description
Every so often a listing comes along that sells itself the moment you step onto the balcony. This is one of those.
I’ve just listed this 4th-floor corner suite at Century House, on a quiet block north of West 4th — the part of Kitsilano that, in the best sense of the phrase, doesn’t change much. Tree-lined streets, character homes, a strong neighbourhood identity, and a beach at the end of the road. If you’ve ever wanted a Kits address with an outdoor pool you can see from your own balcony, read on.
First impressions
Walk in and the light does the talking. Bamboo floors run through a sun-filled living room, and because this is a true corner unit with two exposures, the suite catches morning light on one side and afternoon light on the other. It’s a noticeably brighter, more private feel than the interior-facing suites in the building — you have neighbours on one side, not two.
Also, there are two balconies. The west-facing one is the showpiece: it looks straight down onto a turquoise outdoor pool ringed by immaculate landscaping. Mature trees frame glimpses of city, ocean, and mountains, and those views open up further once the leaves drop in fall. The overall feeling is unmistakably West Coast — calm, green, and a little bit secret.
The suite itself
At 657 square feet, it’s a comfortable one-bedroom, one-bath layout. The suite was renovated in 2011 with wheelchair accessibility in mind, and includes a functional galley kitchen and a generous bedroom. One parking stall and one storage locker come with it.
It’s a straightforward, livable floor plan — the kind of space that works whether you’re buying your first home, downsizing, or looking for a low-maintenance place to land in a neighbourhood you love.
Why Century House
Built in 1967, Century House is a 13-storey, 97-unit concrete high-rise. The construction is solid, but what really sets the building apart is an amenity package you won’t find elsewhere in Kitsilano:
- An outdoor swimming pool
- A tennis court
- An exercise room
- Landscaped gardens and grounds
- A full-time, live-in caretaker
That last point is worth pausing on. A caretaker who lives on the property and is on-site every day — someone who knows the building and its quirks — keeps a place running in a way a contracted service never quite matches. You can see it in the grounds, and it’s the kind of thing that quietly protects the value of a home over time.
A few practical notes: strata fees run approximately $440.53/month and include heat, hot water, and most common services. Rentals are generally permitted, with some restrictions (ask us for the current bylaws). No pets. No age restriction.
The neighbourhood
This is Kitsilano at its most Kitsilano. From the front door, Kits Beach and the seawall are a short walk away. The shops, cafés, and restaurants of West 4th Avenue are minutes from home. Granville Island is a quick cycle along the Greenway, and downtown Vancouver is about ten minutes by car — or an easy trip on transit.
It’s a neighbourhood that rewards living in it slowly: a coffee on the way to the beach, an evening stroll under the trees, a swim downstairs when the afternoon turns warm.
Come see it
If a poolside summer north of 4th sounds like your kind of life, we’d love to show you around. Reach out to book a private viewing — and keep an eye out for our upcoming open house.
Contact Naomi at 604-781-0207 or naomi@naomimorrison.com to arrange a viewing. MLS® R3126480.
