A Look Inside: West Vancouver tear-down turned $1.8M dream home (PHOTOS)

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A hidden West Vancouver architectural gem that was on the fast track to demolition has a new lease on life.

“Everyone thought this dilapidated mid-century modern house in West Vancouver was a tear-down,” said Trent Rodney from West Coast Modern.

“It was in rough shape. Before we were around we don’t think it would have had a fighting chance. Active leaks. Unmaintained. Overgrown. You name it…”

But things have changed.

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The home has found a custodian, a West Vancouver couple, who paid $1.81 million — over asking, and $200,000 more than the previously assessed lot value. They say they’re excited for the chance to own and preserve a piece of architectural history.

According to Rodney, this was achieved within a week of the property’s MLS listing launch.

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The West Coast Modern team swept the cobwebs away and filled the home with mid-century modern furniture. Then, they had a photoshoot to show the true potential of the house.

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Designed by architect Ron Thom and built in 1959, the three-bedroom home exemplifies the special West Coast brand of modernism with a twist of Frank Lloyd Wright inspiration.

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