Open House: This stunning Arbutus Ridge home is a tech-lovers' dream (PHOTOS)

This $6.5 million custom built, six-bedroom, seven-bathroom Arbutus Ridge home is where technology seamlessly meets family living.

Developed and constructed by the Avestex Group, this contemporary residence uses a wealth of hi-tech features that make everyday tasks that bit simpler.

Without having to leave the comfort of the couch, the new owners of 2576 West 18th Avenue will be able control the home’s lighting, heat, music system, blinds, security system, garage door and even the toilet seat settings, at the touch of a screen.

The kitchen features an urban cultivator for growing herbs and vegetables all year round.

The master bedroom is home to smartphone controlled Hunter Douglas blinds that automatically move throughout the day, so you don’t have to. The detached garage comes with the Pro-park 4 post car lift allowing you to double your parking space instantly.

Then there’s the entire ground floor. Here you will find the wine cellar conveniently located at the rear of the theatre room. Oh, and then there’s another two bedrooms and a sauna for good measure!

Address: 2576 West 18th Avenue
Neighbourhood: Arbutus Ridge
Listing Price: $6,588,000
Listing Agent: Rob Zwick – Zwick Chimes Real Estate Group
Size: 4,218 square feet

Elevator pitch: A tech-lover’s dream home; this six-bedroom, seven-bathroom property is filled with the latest mod cons. From smartphone controlled blinds to stunning design features it’s so cutting edge that you could cut your finger on it.

Highlight: The flex space – home to the sauna, wine cellar, theatre room, fifth bedroom and one-bedroom guest suite.

Potential turn off: If you’re the kind of person who struggles to work out how to work your cable remote, then this probably isn’t the home for you.

Specs:
• 4,218 square feet of indoor space
• Large south facing deck with outdoor fireplace
• Six bedrooms
• Seven bathrooms
• One Bedroom guest suite
• Main kitchen with Gaggenau appliances
• Separate wok kitchen
• Urban cultivator
• Control4 Home Automation System
• Smartphone controlled Douglas Hunter blinds
• 10ft screen and 4K projector
• Detached, smart garage
• Pro-park four post car lift
• Wine cellar and sauna
• Nine zone in-floor radiant heat
• Hi-tech security system

Design so smart it can quote PI to 27 decimal places. 

Opulent open plan. 

That staircase!

Perfect for cooking up a storm. 

Even the bathrooms look luxurious.

Home theatre? Check! 

Who doesn’t want to live in a house that has it’s own sauna? 

Come on baby light my fire!

Parking problems solved.