A rare piece of B.C.’s architectural legacy has just traded hands in West Vancouver. Modernist architect Arthur Müdry’s house—an experimental 20th-century home tucked into a forested hillside in Ambleside—recently sold after attracting multiple buyers. The mid-century property—brought onto the market almost five decades after being built—has been carefully restored over the years while still maintaining its original character.
The property
- Neighbourhood: Ambleside, West Vancouver
- Type: Single-family home
- Style: West Coast Modern (3-level split)
- Beds: 3
- Baths: 2
- Year built: 1937 (reimagined in the 1970s)
- Lot size: 7,105 sq. ft.
- Living area: 3,790 sq. ft.
- Taxes: $5,813.73 (2025)
- Listed price: $2,195,000
- Sold price: $2,200,000
- Listing agent: Jeff Appelbe, Oakwyn Realty Ltd.
Originally a modest suburban home, the property was completely reworked by Müdry into something far more distinctive. He stripped back walls, removed doors and reshaped the roofline to open the home up to its surroundings—framing views of fir and cedar trees through long sightlines and oversized panes of glass.
The result is a 3,790-square-foot home spread across three levels on a 7,105-square-foot lot. Inside, natural materials take centre stage, with cedar walls, fir flooring and custom millwork throughout. Spaces are designed to feel both open and private, from an upper-level study overlooking greenery to lower-level rooms that connect directly to outdoor features like a reflecting pool and patios.
The property features three bedrooms, two bathrooms, multiple living and recreation spaces, and a seamless indoor-outdoor layout.
The sale
The home ultimately sold for $2.2 million—above its $2.195-million asking price—after drawing multiple offers. “My buyers were thrilled to win this home in competition with two other groups,” says listing agent Jeff Appelbe. “It’s a great reminder that even in a softer market, truly unique properties still generate demand.”
