B17 - Sunday, December 4, 1983 - North Shore News

Story and photos by

ELLSWORTH DICKSON

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THREE YEARS ago Charles
and Jean Leslie bought a
home in West Vancouver, a
nice place on a large lot (84 x
138 ft.) in a good neighbor-
hood (Hollyburn). They also
liked the fact that their pro-
perty borders on Hayes Park.
The trouble was that the
house was not big enough.

So 18 months ago Charles
and Jean began a major
renovation program which
involved the redesign of the
entire house. Possibly
described as a California ran-
cher with a basement, the
house now has 2,330 sq.ft. on
the main floor and 1,130
down. The house is presently
on the market.

Some of the main features
of this home are three
bedrooms on the main floor,
four fireplaces, a sunken liv-
ing and dining room which
share an Italian marble fire-
place, and a circular
driveway.

The renovations were so
extensive, it is now hard to
see the ‘‘old’’ house. The old
living room, dining room,
and kitchen have now
become the new master
bedroom and entrance. The
new kitchen and family room
are in the new part.

One nice idea that appeai-
ed to me was a small food or
drink preparation area bet-
ween the kitchen and formal
dining room. It separates the
cooking from your guests,
but is useful for serving
guests.

The family room, which
also has a fireplace, is off the
kitchen.

Top, the California-style rancher has been greatly enlarged. Above, the living room and right,
a view of the dining room. Below, the spotless, new kitchen.

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