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2 3838 Cypress Street

Shaughnessy, Vancouver, BC, V6J 3P3

4 | 6 | 6 | 4,959 sq.ft. | Year Built: 1912 |

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Greencroft Estate - A rare opportunity to acquire one of Vancouver's most significant architectural & historic estates. Built in 1912 & designed by architect Thomas Hooper, this 'Heritage A' masterpiece was first home to Lt. Governor Eric Hamber. Blends Tudor & Gothic Revival w/ Arts & Crafts detailing; ft. oak floors, oak panelled elevator (Unit1), stained glass & tapered port cochere columns. Restored & updated in 2003, this ~15,000SF residence is stratified into a side-by-side duplex w/internal connectivity offering total 9 bdrms, 13 baths, 2 kitchens & underground parkade fitting ~6 cars in the heart of prestigious First Shaughnessy. Listing price/SF is for Unit 2 only (Unit 1 MLS R3055350) as a single residence. COURT ORDERED SALE.

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MLS®: R3055339

Listing Courtesy of Engel & Volkers Vancouver

Total Bedrooms 4

Total Bathrooms 6

Floor Space 4959 sq.ft.

Lot Size 1 sq.ft.

Title Type Freehold Strata

Style 1 1/2 Storey

Date Listed XXXX-XX-XX

Property Type House

Listed Price $5,580,000

Unit Pricing $1,125/sq.ft.

Strata Fee $0.00

Tax Estimate $63,666/Year

Year Built 1912

Interior Features

Rooms

Main Foyer 15'11 * 9'5

Main Great Room 19'6 * 19'5

Main Dining Room 26'1 * 16'0

Main Kitchen 11'5 * 10'3

Main Wok Kitchen 8'0 * 6'0

Main Butlers Pantry 8'0 * 6'0

Main Eating Area 10'9 * 8'6

Main Family Room 19'1 * 18'4

Above Bedrooms 19'7 * 17'6

Above Bedrooms 17'11 * 13'6

Above Bedrooms 16'3 * 13'9

Abv Main 2 Bedrooms 16'8 * 15'1

Abv Main 2 Bar Room 23'7 * 18'0

Abv Main 2 Other 22'5 * 21'9

Abv Main 2 Laundry 8'3 * 5'2

More Details

Storey 3

Floor Space Finished 4959.00 sq.ft.

Roof XXXXXXXXXX

Zoning FSD

Floor Finish XXXXXXXXXXXXX

Exterior Finish XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Out Door Area XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Parking Underground, Front Access, Garage Door Opener

Parking Cover 3

Parking Total 6

Fuel Heating Baseboard, Hot Water, Natural Gas

Water Supply XXXXXX

Foundation Concrete Perimeter

Summary

Location and General Information

MLS Area Major: Vancouver West
Street Name: Cypress
City: Vancouver
State Or Province: BC
Postal Code: V6J 3P3
Year Built Effective: 2004
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence

Taxes and HOA Information

Tax Year: 2025

Interior and Exterior Features

Bathrooms Information

Bathrooms Full: 5
Bathrooms Half: 1

Interior Features

Fireplaces Total: 3
Flooring: Hardwood, Tile
Basement: Partially Finished
Interior Features: Elevator, Pantry, Central Vacuum, Wet Bar

Exterior Features

Exterior Features: Garden, Balcony, Private Yard
Roof: Other, Wood

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Utilities

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public

Property and Assessments

Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
Year Built: 1912
Year Built Effective: 2004
Lot Size Square Feet: 47916
Building Area Total: 7362
Living Area: 4959

Lot Information

Lot Features: Central Location, Private, Recreation Nearby
Parcel Number: 025839080

Sold History

Selling

R3055339 House Oct 3, 2025 Listed $7,248,000

R3039859 House Oct 3, 2025 Removed $8,288,000

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