2680 Cambridge Street, Vancouver

On the market for the first time in over 60 years, this 1912 character home is a true piece of Vancouver history. Built by a Steamship Captain, it offers rare charm and stature not found in modern builds. While in need of renovation, the property is zoned R1 and offers excellent development potential. The 33 x 138 lot is longer than standard, making it ideal for a spacious laneway home or future project. Located on a beautiful tree-lined street that bursts with colour each fall, this home is steps to Callister Park, the PNE, public transit, and Hastings Elementary. Only 10 minutes to Downtown and the North Shore, it´s a rare opportunity in a sea of cookie-cutter homes. Don´t miss your chance to restore, reimagine, or redevelop this one-of-a-kind property and create something truly special. Interiors retain many original period details — rich dark wood trim and moldings, built-in window seating, leaded/stained glass and transom windows, an ornate wood fireplace mantel and decorative light fixtures — with what appear to be original hardwood floors under carpeting in several rooms. There are also classic features such as pocket-style openings and patterned wallpaper in the formal rooms that highlight the home’s historic character. The lower level shows a paneled rec/utility room with baseboard heating that could be updated for additional living space. Outside, the steeply pitched gables, decorative bargeboard, covered front porch and mature front-yard landscaping are evident in the photos, and the long rear yard provides clear space for a laneway home or other backyard development. (id:1945)