'Landmark' Vancouver mansion listed for $18 million more than last sale

A 104-year-old Vancouver mansion in First Shaughnessy was recently listed for sale for a whopping amount.

Located at 3380 The Crescent, the home is massive, with 10,540 sq. ft. of space. It was listed for $33,880,000. The home was listed for $22,800,000 in 2012 and sold for $15,190,000 in 2013. The current asking price is over double the assessed value of $17,958,000.

“Rich in history, the estate has welcomed nobility, artists, and business leaders,” the Luxmore Realty listing says. The listing adds that the home has received modern updates blended with “timeless elegance.”

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The home sits on a massive 1.18-acre lot with six bedrooms and eight bathrooms. The primary bedroom includes three walk-in closets.

Pictures highlight which parts of the home have remained true to their 1920s roots and which, like the central kitchen, have seen renovations.

“This is a rare opportunity to own a true cultural landmark — where prestige, privacy, and legacy converge,” the listing says.

The home’s lower level features a wine cellar and a recreation room, unlike any we’ve seen before.

Outside, there is a heated swimming pool and landscaped grounds, which the listing describes as a “private, tranquil retreat.”

Vancouver mansion has notable ties to the city’s history

The property’s history extends beyond the Vancouver mansion itself. The neighbourhood has much historical relevance in Canada.

The Crescent is a historic part of Shaughnessy, with the centre known as Shaughnessy Park. According to Places That Matter, it was laid out in 1909 by the Canadian Pacific Railway and was part of the subdivision known as Shaughnessy Heights.

“The Crescent is a superb small arboretum containing 47 species of rare and unusual trees, a few of which appear nowhere else in the city,” Places That Matter says.

“From 1909-1913, Vancouver’s high society moved to the new Shaughnessy Heights en masse, leaving behind houses in the West End, Kitsilano, and Fairview. At the top of the hill, the neighbourhood overlooked the city, and was ideal for the upper class, as it was removed from the hustle and bustle of downtown, but could easily be reached by horse and carriage or car, luxuries these residents could afford,” it adds.

Other amenities, like tennis courts, lawn bowling fields, and golf clubs, were also built nearby.

Places That Matter notes that today, there are 14 “exclusive addresses on The Crescent.”

This home is one of them.