46-NV - North Shore News -- an Marcie Good Contrituting Writer A farmhouse but no ginger- bread — that’s how Jim Cameron describes the home he and his wife Kathy built fast vear. Recently honoured with a her itage award by the Distnct at North Vancouver the hone is an esampic ot what Cameron calls the cratisman stove of budding. One of the owners of Somerset Homes, Cameron saves his company has seen a surge in interest recently in the kind of house he built tor his tany The home, at 164 E Kensington yy wth Vancouver distr often attracts the attention of passing motorists who stop and compluncat the design, With its open- tailed rafters, shingle siding, columns, large gables, and trim details, the house seems to Come from oan Anne of Green Gables episode Rut as anew home, it ake fits per fectly in the heritage contest of north Lonsdale — and that’s the reason. it honoured by the district. The Camerons started with ele: ments they definitely wanted, like the large wrap-around veranda on the first floor and the balcony on the second floor. That provides a “killer view,” in Tim's words, down to Burrard Colet on one side and up to the Liens on the other. Designer Bill Curtis and architect Teresa Syrnvk gave shape to their ideas. Somerset, Homes, the custom home building — division of International Land Corporation Lrd., constructed the house. The azalea and rhododendron bushes from the original site were kept and replanted, giving the home a mature look immediately. Rocks from Friday. March t7, 2000 tage si NEWS phote Paul McGrath JIM and Kathy Cameron and their daughters Kelly and Katy love their new home at 164 E Kensington. The craftsman-style house won a heritage award from the District of North Vancouver in the category of new home in a heritage context. the excavation were also used to build plant terraces in the front and back yards. The Camerons have continued the heritage theme inside the house, with a collection of old solid wood furni- ture and a working jukebox, A draw- back of the spacious, high-ceilinged interior is that itis hard to fill. “Our whole collection was swal- lowed up,” said Kathy, referring to an assortment of old. biscuit tins, scales, watering tins and other garage sale treasures fining the top of the kitchen cabinets. The house has prompted several inquiries about heritage design work. Cameron says he sometimes sends clients to his own address to get teas for their hou a w people don't like it,” said, of the craftsman “Even though they may aot want it for their own house, people still like it.” The cottage of your dreams - buttery cotored walls, stone faced gas fireplace, windows and glass door overlooking !arge deck and views of Deep Cove'’s mountains and waler. 2 bedrooms up. one down. Most everyihing was updated 9 years ago - from the sparkling kitchen to plumbing and electrical. Parking for 5! 1964 CLIFFWOOD SUPER FAMRY HOME Almost 2300 sq.ft. with 3 bedrooms up, and a new 2 bedroom suite down. GAS FIREPLACES up and down, hardwood floors, deck off kitchen and fully fenced backyard. Newer roof, lovely neutral cclours close to school, parks and beaches in the heart of Deep Cove. MARTHA STEWART PERFECTION Over 1700 sq.ft. of luxury living in this comfortable, spen townhome overlooking large, private patio of interlocking bricks facing west. Master bedroom has vaulted ceiling, both upstairs bedrooms have , ; ensuites, while downstairs : sae on : : “| é Se bedroom has shower & sink. - oe ae 21F8 i oe - Main tevel features large eati ven off open kilehen Sty diner FECT OME PERFECT HOME AND NEIGHBOURHOOD room & living room overlooking Located on a child safe cul-de-sac & surrounded by nalure, streams, poots, Gleaming maple & tiie floors, vaulted ceilings and lovely views make patio. Lovely! hiking trails, close to 3000 sq.ft. of living space featuring 3 bdrms & f 1/2 this spacious 4 bedroom family home special. New windows & doars in #4-2133 ST. GEORGES baths up, vaulted ceilings, skyiights & a huge sundeck off kitchen & dining front pati of home, family room off kilrhen, 3 ciece ensuite. Downstairs room. Downstairs offers a family room with gas fireplace, huge games features rec room, roughed in kitchen, bathroom & bedroom. This home room/office, a fourth bdrm & bathroom. Add a great workshop, slorage & is stunning! fully fenced, professionally tandscaped yard! 4171 GLENHAVEN 817 HERITAGE BLVD Group—West Coast Realt 986-9 yen COG, “ = - %