rennie listing spotlight: Tudor Revival Mansion in Vancouver West

Each month we'll spotlight a stand-out listing from the Vancouver Region, to give housing enthusiasts a glimpse into the range of unique homes found in our city.



1250 West 54th Avenue by Christopher Boyd & Sabrina Gao 
Area: Vancouver West, South Granville
Detail: 7 BD, 8 BA
Indoor size: 8,550 SF
Lot: 1.06 acre corner lot 
Price: $19,800,000

Highlights:

• Named "Devonia," this historic Tudor Revival style home maintains a stateliness that appealed to the governors and moguls counted among the previous owners. 
• This secluded yet vibrant home offers seven bedrooms, eight bathrooms, a grand family room, and recreational rooms.  
• The airy living room flows out to an expansive shaded patio, creating a seamless haven for indoor/outdoor entertaining.
• Amenities found across the acre of the property are a tennis court, a swimming pool, a porte co·chère, and a circular driveway. 
• This distinctive residence is centrally located in South Granville with quick access to the airport and downtown. 
• When former owner and Lieutenant Governor, Clarence Wallace sold the home in the 1960s to businessman Sonny Wosk for $121,500, it made headlines as one of the largest real estate deals in Vancouver's history.