Dream Home: $3.5 Million for a Contemporary Mid-Century Modern Home

This dream home in B.C. is situated within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, blurring the boundaries between you and nature

The Pedestal House earns its name from being perched along the edge of a hill. With its elevated position and seamless sliding glass walls, the property offers breathtaking ocean views from every vantage point, making it truly a dream home in B.C.

Address: 90 Isleview Place, Lions Bay

Price: $3,593,000

Listing: West Coast Modern 

The skinny: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom, 2,502-square-foot home in Lions Bay

West Coast Modern

The chic: The Pedestal House was originally built in the 1980s, with its remastered design complete in 2025 by TOK Design Studio. The three-storey home features a contemporary steel frame combined with glass walls, allowing light to shift through the open space, mimicking the nearby tides. 

West Coast Modern
West Coast Modern

This home is situated within a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, which is a protected area used as test sites for sustainable development practices. The reserve is crucial for protecting biodiversity, while allowing inhabitants to enjoy the beauty of nature.

The combination of natural materials in this home (such as stone and wooden flooring) complements the natural elements just steps outside the property. TOK Design Studio masters the balance between warmth and airiness in this space. 

West Coast Modern
West Coast Modern

The main floor of the home features an expansive deck that spans the width of the home. Enjoy stunning ocean and mountain views from the deck or from inside the home, where a wall of double-height sliding glass doors seamlessly connects the interior to the outdoor space. You’re sure to catch the view from every angle. 

West Coast Modern

The double-height glass doors also allow natural light to flow into the upper floor as well, you’ll never miss a sunset. Whether it’s reading in bed or enjoying a dinner downstairs, everyone in the family will be able to admire the exact same sights. 

The main floor also houses the living room, dining room, kitchen and one bathroom. The marbled countertops in the kitchen adds an interesting pop of colour to the otherwise white and bright home. 

West Coast Modern
West Coast Modern

The upper floor houses the primary bedroom, ensuite bathroom and office area. An abundance of natural light flows through this area, creating a solarium-like space. As you walk through the halls, catch glimpses of nature’s curvatures in the form of shadows dancing on the walls.

West Coast Modern
West Coast Modern
West Coast Modern

The lower floor of the home boasts two bedrooms, a laundry room and a bathroom. Although this floor doesn’t share the same large windows as the upper floors, the are smaller square windows still offer breathtaking views. 

The hidden extras:

This home also offers access to a sauna room with its own private deck. Simply follow the staircase leading to the outdoor skywalk to reach your at-home spa. The sauna is a smaller, more intimate setting, but no less luxurious feeling than the rest of the home. The large window opposite to the benches allows custodians to enjoy the view while immersed in relaxation. This little bonus area truly offers a spa-like experience. 

West Coast Modern