Rumours of the demise of one of West Vancouver’s oldest homes are somewhat exaggerated. But the clock is ticking.
In September, District of West Vancouver council agreed to the demolition of the 98-year-old Nesbitt House at 1281 Clyde Ave.
The Craftsman bungalow was built in 1926 by Harry Nesbitt, one of the community’s first Blue Bus drivers, right next to the dairy farm established by his early settler parents in 1912. The original unpainted cedar shingle cladding is still on the exterior.
The property’s current owners are hoping to see the historic home picked up and moved to a new foundation, which a local firm says can be done for about $82,000, depending on the location and complexity of the move.
Nickel Bros, the West Coast’s go-to company for moving entire structures, is marketing the 850-square foot cottage as an ideal coach house for buyers who want to own a piece of history.
“This historic cottage stands as a testament to refined artistry, with every corner echoing its storied past. From the moment you enter, be captivated by the open expanse of the main living area, where soaring ceilings invite the natural light to pour in through large windows, filling the space with warmth and grace,” the listing reads.
But, because construction is due to start on the Clyde Avenue property, there is only a brief window of time to claim the Nesbitt House, the company warns.
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