Gow Block

Overview

Gow Block is a beautifully restored mixed-use heritage building in the Cedar Cottage neighbourhood of Vancouver. Improved on 4,219 SF corner lot, the property features four residential suites on the second level and two ground floor commercial units.

The two-storey Edwardian style Heritage B designated structure was originally built in 1910 and underwent a complete renovation in 2010. Restoration of the building included a rehabilitation of the foundation, updated electrical and plumbing, new exterior cladding and modernized building systems including sprinklers, hard wired smoke detectors and a monitored alarm. The building features double-paned windows, separately metered electric heating along with beautifully restored heritage charm including penny tiled bathrooms and clawfoot tubs.

The balanced residential unit mix offers 1 one-bedroom, 1 one-bedroom and den and 2 two-bedrooms. Each unit has a separate hot water tank, in-suite laundry and dishwasher. Tenants have access to a large patio and shared bike storage room at the rear of the building.

Location

Gow Block is located at the northwest corner of Commercial Street and East 20th Avenue in Vancouver’s Cedar Cottage. This quiet mixed-use neighbourhood is lined with independent cafes, salons and local shops and art galleries. The property is just minutes from Trout Lake Park / Community Centre and within a 10-minute walk of Gladstone Secondary, Lord Selkirk and Tyee Elementary.

The property sits in a tranquil pocket of East Vancouver, with easy access to transit and major transportation corridors. Both Nanaimo and Commercial-Broadway SkyTrain stations are within a 15-minute walk, while arterial routes such as Kingsway, East Broadway and Commercial Drive / Victoria Street provide convenient vehicular access across the city.