Offered at $1,285,000

One of the Heights finest heritage homes! Built in 1911 by renowned architect Samuel MacClure in the British Arts & Crafts style, this grand home has been family owned for over 50 years. It sits on the best corner view lot in the Heights with open expansive views to the Lions Gate Bridge & Stanley Park, North Shore mountains, Downtown Vancouver & Indian Arm. This home has undergone extensive renos but still maintains many of its original character features including woodwork and large principal rooms. Kitchen was up-dated with oak cabinets, Corian countertops, high end appliances. Main floor features study, large entrance foyer, living room, dining room, kitchen & family room with access to private inground pool area. Upper floor has 3 bedrooms & 2 baths. Master bedroom suite is 27 x 13.5 and has walls of windows to beautiful views. Full 5 piece ensuite with marble countertops and floors. Top floor has un-obstructed 300 degree views and has been converted to a party room area with wet bar and ample seating - could make an ideal master suite. Basement has bright spacious nanny quarters and has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Pool area has covered party deck that make this home perfect for entertaining.

Write-up from the City of Burnaby Heritage Planner:

Robert McLennon was the vice-president of the prominent Vancouver hardware firm of McLennan, McFeely and Company, popularly known as Mc.& Mc. Born in Pictou, Nova Scotia in 1861, Robert McLennan entered the hardware business at age fifteen. The West was an irresistible lure, and after he moved to Victoria in 1884, he took on a friend, Edward J. McFeely, as a business partner. Their business was a success and they soon opened a branch in the rapidly-developing new city of Vancouver. In 1898, Robert went to Dawson, where he opened a branch operation and served as mayor for one year in 1903. He returned to Vancouver in 1904, and as the business expanded E.G. Prior was taken on as partner. In addition to his business pursuits, the public-spirited McLennan served on many boards and committees. In 1887, Robert returned to Nova Scotia where he married Bessie Archibald McKenzie. They had nine children, one of whom was born in Dawson. Robert died in 1927, and Bessie died in 1941.

This grand residence was one of the first to be built in the Vancouver Heights subdivision, and its spectacular location retains panoramic views of Burrard Inlet and the North Shore. This house was undoubtedly designed by a local architect as it is an excellent example of the British Arts and Crafts style, with a shingled exterior, half-timbered gables and prominent brick chimneys. Although the west verandah has been enclosed and the windows altered, the house has been well maintained.