Westwood Plateau property has 15,000-square-foot lot with hot tub and outdoor fireplace, and nearly 8,000-square-feet of indoor living space

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Coquitlam’s Westwood Plateau, with its large lots and upscale homes, has long attracted wealthy professionals with growing families. The area’s exclusive Rockridge Estates neighbourhood goes a bit further — and higher, as it sits at a slightly raised elevation — with its luxury, custom-built homes and natural privacy thanks to mature trees and lush greenbelts.
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This Rockcress Place property is also a step above, sprawling over a more than 15,000-square-foot lot with hot tub and outdoor fireplace, and nearly 8,000-square-feet of indoor living space featuring eight bedrooms and nine bathrooms.
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The backyard, with expansive patio and deck space, is nearly surrounded by tall trees and lots of bushes and hedges on an irrigation system.
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The three-car garage and wide driveway can accommodate parking for six vehicles.
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A newer tile roof, along with other upgrades, were added within the last few years. “That was a big cost and undertaking for that size roof,” says listing agent Carolyn Pogue of Royal LePage Sterling Realty and Pogue Real Estate Group.
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What’s inside
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The main floor family room’s double doors open onto a 500-square-foot deck that leads down a flight of steps to the backyard. The sunken living room’s 21-foot ceilings and tall windows to match make it feel quite grand, says Pogue.
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Premium quartersawn solid wood flooring covering the main and second floors has recently been sanded and stained.
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The commercial-grade kitchen features appliances by Wolf, Sub-Zero and Miele. “A door beside the fridge opens into a massive walk-through pantry, which is a nice feature,” says Pogue. There’s also a dining room as well as a separate eating area.
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Custom cabinetry by Downsview Kitchens has been installed throughout the home, including extensively in the office, “Making for good storage organization, and you’re never short of space,” says Pogue.
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The island’s countertop is stained solid wood, with a small area below for wine storage, while the rest of the countertops are stone.
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A curved wood staircase winds up to four more bedrooms, most with en suite, plus a large flex space. The primary bedroom’s en suite features a step-up tub, walk-in shower and oversized vanity with duo sinks. There’re also a fireplace and a deck that extends off the primary bedroom. Most bathroom fixtures are by Kohler.
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A huge playroom in the basement area, which has a separate entrance, allows plenty of space for kid games, or can be used for a bedroom, office or extra storage.
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A theatre room with six chairs in tiered row seating features Surround Sound with additional soundproofing and heavier doors to reduce sound leak, says Pogue.
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There’s also a wet bar for entertaining.
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The home is warmed via radiant heat and three gas fireplaces, and cooled by AC.
