Butterfly House

Introduction

Experience the metamorphosis of the BUTTERFLY HOUSE! Perched amongst the trees & overlooking Southern ocean views, the BUTTERFLY is a rare midcentury piece from Architect D.M. Manning that’s been completely renovated-its soaring post & beams brought back to their original beauty. Re-imagined open concept main floor with indoor/outdoor living in mind, detailed design addt's like the butterfly metal roof and expanded living areas to fit the modern family. The 17,000+ sqft private lot has been transformed w/ new hardscaping and landscaping, fire pit, a retro-shaped pool for those summer dips, & a tranquil backyard 'Zen-Retreat' pavilion. This is an ultra-private & quiet oasis that shrouds itself w/ ever-changing colors of sunsets, serene sounds of birdsong & trickling creeks. Welcome home!

2740 Rosebery Ave
West Vancouver, B.C.

Architect
D.M. Manning / MP Lightbody Design Group

Builder
Belair Construction

Designed and Built
1956 / 2018

Price
$4,698,000

Specification
Post and Beam

Program
Mid-Century Modern

Floors
2 Levels

Rooms
3 Bedrooms
3 Bathrooms

Interior
3,419 sq/ft

Floor plan

“First it was Palm Springs, California. Now it’s Vancouver’s time.”

- Trent Rodney, West Coast Modern

D.M. Manning

D.M. Manning was Vancouver's answer to accessible modern homes in the 1950's and 1960's. He was an architect who designed many timeless West Coast homes on the North Shore. Many of which has since been demolished and have become rare collectible works of art.