Dream Home: $5.1 Million for a West Vancouver Courtyard House

This West Coast Modern dream home features a Japanese-inspired courtyard embedded in natural granite. Originally conceived by Hamish McIntyre in 1961 and reinterpreted by Russell Hollingsworth in the 1970s, this home is a combination of classic mid-century modernism and refreshed touches that strengthen its connection to the surrounding nature.

Address: 5260 Keith Road, West Vancouver

Price: $5,148,000

Listing: West Coast Modern

The skinny: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom, 3,305-square-feet property in West Vancouver

McIntyre originally envisioned this home to be a post-and-beam sanctuary perched on natural granite rock outcroppings. Hollingsworth later added his own style to this vision by incorporating nature’s curvatures to add warmth and flow to the home. 

This spacious house is situated on an expansive 14,977-square-foot lot with plenty of patios and decks to unwind on. The expansive windows throughout give visitors a lovely view of the ocean to the south and a Japanese-inspired courtyard to the north. 

With a total of over 1,000 square feet worth of patio and deck space spread throughout the six decks on this property, there’s always an opportunity to easily step outside and relax, no matter which floor or room you are in. 

The interior design materials used in the home align with elements that you’ll see in nature, including stone and wood. The wood ceiling planks, wood kitchen cabinets and stone flooring feels continuous with the surrounding landscape. This home is truly a delicate blend between nature and modernity. 

As you step into the main floor of the home, you’ll be welcomed by a large family room with granite steps that seamlessly blend with the granite flooring on the outdoor garden patio. The windows surrounding this space make you feel as if you are sitting outside amongst nature.

Step down the granite steps and through the family room to access the dining room and kitchen. This kitchen would be a dream for home chefs, and the wide windows provide a great view of the outside world as you cook up a storm.

Head to the upper floor to find four bedrooms and two of the three bathrooms. You’ll also have access to three decks on this floor. The largest deck in the home that overlooks the cozy outdoor fireplace is also accessible here. Nature lovers are sure to appreciate the interior and exterior design of the home, as it can help curate a tranquil, peaceful lifestyle. 

The hidden extras:

Enjoy nature’s serenity without sacrificing modern convenience! This property offers a separate 324-square-foot home office space on the same plane as the upper residential floor. This space also houses a separate storage room and a 633-square-foot covered garage.