Just listed for sale on BestHomesBC.com is a modern character style house with 3 Bedrooms, a den, and 3 Bathrooms just far enough off Dallas Road to have a quiet ambiance but retain the lovely views. See the ocean from your dining room.

Character wooden blinds, gas stove and fireplace, classic layout with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms up and an office on the main currently used as a fourth bedroom.

Behind the white picket fence is an attractive, sunny SouthWest facing garden. Only one lot off Dallas and steps to the beaches of the area, you can walk the waterfront, visit the Ogden Point Cafe, stroll to Beacon Hill Park or walk to work.

Also a great get-away home. Ask about furnishings. Single car garage, lots of storage.

Please follow this link, James Bay Property for sale Vancouver Island, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Laurel Hounslow of Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty, directly.

Just listed on BestHomesBC.com is a log home for sale in Golden in the the Canadian Rockies. A 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached house on 55 Acres of stunning view property with potential for further development.

Enjoy summer walks or winter skiing on the development trails which meander through mature trees throughout the land. Natural creeks and a man-made pond add to the natural ambiance.

And as an added bonus there is a 3-bedroom, 2 level log home already on the land as well as a carport, wood storage and a workshop.

This is an exceptional buy – very private and only minutes from town!

Golden is situated in the Canadian Rockies mid-way between Revelstoke and Banff. It is home to Kicking Horse Mountain Resort which features the fourth highest vertical drop in North America. There are numerous outdoor adventure activities to be enjoyed in the surrounding countryside.

There are two international airports – Calgary International Airport to the east, and the Canadian Rockies International Airport in Cranbrook to the south – within 3 hours drive from Golden.

Please follow this link, Canadian Rockies log home property for sale in Golden, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Julia Cundliffe of Century 21 Golden Realty, directly.

Just listed for sale on BestHomesBC.com is a Nanoose Bay home with ocean view and steps to the beach. This private, 2,000 sq.ft. 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom, (two baths are ensuites) open plan rancher comes with a bonus 700 sq.ft. full height finished, heated, crawl space.

Situated on 0.43 acres on a no thru road, surrounded by million plus dollar homes, and next to a designated protected salmon bearing stream.

A fabulous floorplan with kitchen/family room with built-in fireplace, wood cabinetry and flat screen TV, and sliders out to the patio. Two bedrooms could be used as a ‘lock-off’ and are ensuited. The formal living/dining room has a feature fireplace and ocean views. The back garden has a fruit orchard, fish pond, extensive patio and putting green. Soak in the hot tub in complete privacy in the side garden that is completely decked sporting ocean views.

The home is across the street from Northwest Bay (public beach access) which has a lovely walk-on soft pebble beach fabulous for summer swimming, kayaking and boasts amazing sunsets!

Please follow this link, Nanoose Bay Property for sale Vancouver Island, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, John and Teresa Sandiford of Royal LePage Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty, directly.

Just listed for sale on BestHomesBC.com is a 4-Bedroom house replete with luxury finishing. This French-inspired Chateau home has an incredible rooftop patio, offering privacy, sun and awe-inspiring panoramic ocean, forest and mountain views. The property features warm tones that create a lively facade with a sculptured drive and walkways that pave the way for livable and oh-so-fabulous interiors. Huge windows bring the outdoors in, which are already nature-oriented with warm Asian Mahogany floors, extensive tile, granite and marble.

In keeping with its earth-friendly appeal, this 3,214 sq.ft. eco-home features, low-E windows, solid alder cabinetry, low-flush, and heat pump. Southern exposed private back garden with waterfall and forested backdrop.

The unique architecture offers ‘zoned living spaces’ with 4 bedrooms, 4 baths and a grand cathedral family room on the mid-level. The main boasts a coffered ceiling den/office, a huge efficient high-end kitchen with butler’s pantry, and a delightful focal dining area, and a grand living room.

Walk to town and beaches, this home has it all!

Please follow this link, Parksville Property for sale Vancouver Island, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, John and Teresa Sandiford of Royal LePage Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty, directly.

Just listed for sale on BestHomesBC.com is a 4-Bedroom Waterfront Home for Sale on 0.73 Acres in Bowser, near Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. As you cross your private engineered bridge over Thames Creek to this private enchanting 0.73 acre walk-on waterfront located at the end of the street, the magic begins.

Encircled by forest, creek and ocean this 3,782 sq.ft. entertainment home plus detached shop will delight. Wood beams, river rock fireplace, and ocean and mountain views create warmth in the living room, with the separate bar area perfectly located adjacent to the kitchen for easy entertaining flow.

The country kitchen and eating area has copious oak cupboards and large island, silestone countertops, with access out to the covered deck area. Stroll along 216 feet of walk-on waterfront with 2 legal lots. Keep toasty warm in the family room with a wood-burning stove in the winter months!

The master and ensuite on the main floor is grand with walk-around tiled shower. The upper level boasts a second grand master with sitting area and a 4-piece ensuite.

Lots of extras, including an efficient heat pump for cooling and heating, oversized double garage, RV parking, hot tub, dog enclosure and play area.

Please follow this link, Bowser Property for sale Vancouver Island, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, John and Teresa Sandiford of Royal LePage Parksville Qualicum Beach Realty, directly.

Just listed for sale on BestHomesBC.com is this beautiful Bow River home for sale in Canmore. The property has a generous 65-foot frontage across from the Bow River and Riverside Park making it a stunning mountain home LOCATION and very desirable.

The house has private front and back yards with mature trees and hedges. Surrounded by nature, yet one block down the street and you’re in the heart of downtown Canmore where award-winning restaurants and a variety of shops await. Park the car!

Bringing the outside in, the home is built of river stones, cedar logs, pine finishing, heated earth slate tiles and oak hardwood floors and offers a large front deck with a hot tub accessible from French doors off the bedroom. French pane windows throughout allow the mountain peaks that surround the valley to be viewed from any room. A heated detached oversized single car garage, complete with an upstairs workshop and storage area includes two skylights to enjoy the mountain views while you’re tuning skis.

Please follow this link, Canmore Bow River Property for sale, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Denise Thomson of RE/MAX Alpine Realty, directly.

Just listed on AssignmentsCanada.ca is a condo assignment in the Crystal Blu development in Yorkville, at Bloor and Yonge Streets. This luxury 1-bedroom condo features 10′ Smooth Ceilings, 8′ Doors & 6″ Baseboards, Pre-finished Dark Oak Engineered Hardwood Floors Throughout, Dark Oak Cabinets Combined with Coloured Glass Upper Cabinets, Granite Countertop with Undermount Sink, Neutral Ceramic Tile Backsplash & Valance Lighting, Stainless Steel 30″ Wide Refrigerator with Lower Freezer Door, Stainless Steel 30″ Ceramic Cook-top with Touch Controls, Stainless Steel 30″ Wall Oven, Stainless Steel Whisper Quiet Dishwasher, Stainless Steel 1.6 cu ft Microwave, Stainless Steel Chimney-style Hood-fan, Full-Size Stacking Washer & Dryer, Marble Floors & Countertop in the Bathroom.

Featuring 35 Storeys and only 138 Suites, this is a newly constructed building in the heart of Yorkville across from the Manulife Centre, Holt Renfrew and William Ashley.

Please follow this link, Crystal Blu assignment Yorkville, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Sean Sezlik of Royal LePage Urban Realty, directly.

My real estate column in last weekend’s Vancouver Sun featured property sales in Sun Peaks and Powell River.

Vancouver Sun August 7, 2010

Sun Peaks
4120 Sundance Drive

Type: 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom detached
Size: 2,802 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, July 2010: $1.062 million
Listed for: $1.2 million
Sold for: $1.05 million
Sold on: July 19
Days on market: 431
Listing agent: Liz Forster at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada
Buyers agent: Liz Forster at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

The big sell: Sun Peaks Resort enjoys one of those most sought-after amenities: a number of ski-in/ ski-out properties that mean you don’t have to haul your skis back home after the last run of the day. Located directly opposite the ski school, this log-and timber-accented property comes fully furnished with fir trim throughout. It has custom built-ins, a spacious ski equipment room, and a hot tub on the wraparound deck, which has expansive mountain views to Mount Morrisey. In addition, it has a great room with a tile-surround gas fireplace, hardwood flooring, granite countertops, a spacious master ensuite, double garage, an underground sprinkler system and a separate one-bedroom revenue suite. It’s within easy strolling distance to the village, making it a breeze to return home on the Carpet Lift.

Powell River
4885 Saskatchewan Avenue

Type: 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom detached
Size: 1,500 sq. ft.
B.C. Assessment, July 2010: $210,600
Listed for: $244,900 Sold for: $233,500
Sold on: June 30
Days on market: 18
Listing agent: Paige Anderson at Coast Realty Group (Powell River) Ltd.
Buyers agent: Dawn Adaszynski at Coast Realty Group (Powell River) Ltd.

The big sell: This split-level home has profited from quality finishing in the form of new hardwood and tile flooring throughout, fresh drywall, custom-made banisters, updated bathrooms, a master bedroom with ensuite and two walk-in closets, and sliding glass doors leading on to a large cedar deck that overlooks the private, fully fenced mature garden with its ample play area. The value added? A double shop with a nine-foot door, power and heating provided by an oil furnace. This is a centrally located property within walking distance to Powell River’s amenities. The town, situated on the Sunshine Coast, benefits from a strong community with recreation facilities, hospital, schools, an airport, ferry accessibility to Vancouver Island and daily flights to Vancouver’s South Terminal.

Compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.ca.

Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com
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Just listed on AssignmentsCanada.ca is a condo assignment in the X Condos development in the heart of downtown Toronto. A dramatic 44-storey modern point-tower designed by the award-winning firm, architectsAlliance at the NorthWest corner of Charles Street East and Jarvis Street, Toronto.

Featuring a double-height lobby and extensive amenities designed by internationally renowned design firm Cecconi Simone. Amenities will be located on the entire third floor and will include fitness and weight rooms, his and hers steam and change rooms, games room, media room, lounge, library, demonstration kitchen and dining room. This floor opens onto a spectacular roof garden designed by the acclaimed landscape architect Janet Rosenberg and Associates, which will include an outdoor swimming pool, hot-tub, seating areas, barbeque, outdoor gas fireplace and tree planting.

Please follow this link, X Condos assignment Toronto, to view the property’s details and to contact the Realtor, Sean Sezlik of Royal LePage Urban Realty, directly.

My real estate column in last weekend’s Vancouver Sun featured property sales in West Vancouver, Burnaby and Vancouver.

Vancouver Sun July 31, 2010

WEST VANCOUVER
2079 Inglewood

Type: detached
Size: 3 bed, 3 bath, 3,354 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, July, 2010: $1.0359 million
Listed for: $1.399 million
Sold for: $1.35 million
Sold on: May 7
Days on market: 9
Listing agent: W. Dave Watt at Royal LePage Northshore
Buyers agent: Penny Mitchell at RE/ MAX Masters Realty

The big sell: West Vancouver houses built in the 1930s are not all that common. An elegant European-style house located on a larger sized property (66-by-125-foot) with proximity to a multitude of services including a recreation centre, library, bus routes and freeway is a recipe for a quick sale. As is a private top floor deck with views towards Georgia Strait, a wine room, a den, ample storage, a basement housing a recreation room, laundry and mud room, and, with an eye toward entertaining, separate reception rooms including a substantially sized 16-by-10-foot dining room. The charm continues outside with a well-stocked garden, a sundeck and a beach within walking distance.

BURNABY
PH1 – 5885 Olive

Type: apartment
Size: 2 bed, 2 bath, 1,516 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, July, 2010: $534,000
Listed for: $699,000
Sold for: $690,000
Sold on: May 23
Days on market: 5
Listing agent: Ken Chan, Homeland Realty
Buyers agent: Brian Vidas, Sutton Centre Realty

The big sell: According to the buyer agent, Brian Vidas, and presumably his clients, this was the best penthouse, view, layout and renovation, that he has seen in the Metrotown neighbourhood. Located in The Metropolitan tower, PH 2 features prominently throughout the property with two floors that include the master bedroom on the upper, two large balconies, two parking stalls and two lockers. One of the bonuses of penthouse living is that some come with a rooftop terrace. This residence does not disappoint with a whopping 1,200-square-foot deck surrounding the master bedroom’s unobstructed 270-degree panoramic views. Granite countertops, beautiful hardwood flooring, a modern kitchen and great lighting complete the picture for penthouse living.

VANCOUVER
7560 Granville

Type: detached
Size: 3 bed, 2 bath, 2,161 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, July, 2010: $774,800
Listed for: $898,000
Sold for: $872,000
Sold on: May 18
Days on market: 8
Listing agent: Sarah Thompson and Sue Johnson, Dexter Associates Realty
Buyers agent: Stephen Burke, Sutton Group West Coast Realty

The big sell: Marpole is really coming into its own: shops and services are plentiful; the airport and the University of B.C. are nearby; and access to downtown is easy, straight down Granville Street without the hassle of changing buses or, if circumstances are right, changing car lanes. This nicely maintained 1949 bungalow sits on a beautifully landscaped 50-by-124-foot fenced lot. The interior features inlaid hardwood flooring, a large kitchen and eating area, living room and two bedrooms, including the master, on the main floor. The basement has a recreation room complete with wood-burning fireplace, kitchen and bedroom and offers up possibilities for a one-bedroom suite.

Compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.ca.

Realtors – send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com
© Copyright (c) The Vancouver Sun

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