“From cottages in the woods to castles on the sand… let us show you why this 180 sq. km. island in the Pacific is quickly becoming some of the most sought after Real Estate in North America!”
This is one of the finest offerings on Salt Spring Island. This truly remarkable estate is hidden by an electronic gated entry, invisible to passersby. The tree lined lane takes you through a wooded glen that opens to magnificent views of blue sky and the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean. Groomed for over 60 years, the lush mature gardens and grounds are unmatched in the area. Pleasant walking paths cross quaint footbridges and meander throughout the forested areas of the estate. Uniquely private, with almost a quarter mile of mainly lowbank shoreline and many interesting rock formations etched out by the action of the ocean, this major property is perhaps one of the finest in the Pacific Northwest.
This remarkable country home evokes nostalgic memories...of a simpler life and a deep nourishing connection to the seasons and the land. The house is intimately connected to the site; the gabled rooflines adding up-close detail and depth to its lasting qualities of architecture. Its presence stands attentive as if surveying the adjacent fields. The floorplan is expectedly elegant yet simple. It is casual and welcoming but has the formality of symmetry and a confident stature. The hardworking service areas, mudroom, laundry and utility room, are located beyond the kitchen and enjoy a convenient private entrance from the rest of the house. This home honours the cultivated country life and can be easily expanded because its purely basic shape makes it easy to add porches or additional wings. The land is level, arable and extremely sunny, and making use of its productive expanse will appeal to hobby farmers, market gardeners or those that take pride in rural sustainability and self-sufficiency. This home will inspire you to swing open the windows, listen to the crickets or cut a fresh bouquet for the kitchen table.
Outstanding Features:
Open Concept Living Areas
Main floor Laundry/Mudroom
Private Home Office
Built-in Cooktop and Wall Oven
Walk-in Pantry
Recessed Lighting
In-Floor Radiant Heat
Imported Italian Tile
Glass Sliding Door Walkout to Decks
Leaded Stained Glass Doors
Master Bedroom with Walk-in Closet
Ensuite Bath
Guest Bedroom with Garden View
Private Bath
Plenty of Storage and Linen Closets
Passive Solar Design
Very Efficient Energy Rating
Potential for Guest Cottage
'Living Green' Lifestyle
A Rare Opportunity to Return to Rural Roots or Create a Modern Country Estate
Gardens and Grounds:
Detached Double Car Coach House
Implement Storage with Power
Circular Drive with Central Rock Garden
Exposed Aggregate Entrance
Fenced Potager Herb Garden
Wisteria, Lilac, Climbing Hydrangeas
Mixed Woods and Open Pasture
Run-In Shelter/Small Barn
Beautiful Southern Exposure
Long Private Driveway
Notables:
2010 Taxes: $3,061.00
Water: Private Well
Waste: Private Septic
MLS: 271300 Year Built: 1982 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Fireplaces: 1 Heat: In-Floor Radiant & Electric Radiant Water: Well Outbuildings: Barn/Run-in Shelter Floor Area: 2,142 square feet Lot size: 5.02 acres ADSL
In every home, there is a beautiful journey. Here, natural serenity, vibrant creativity, local connections and professional intuition come together to create the extraordinary. Place and occasion, craft and history, social ritual and simple need are all considered and executed in a home filled with an immense variety of architectural sensations. There is an unmistakable expression of style that flows seamlessly from indoor living to outside entertaining. In fact, it is hard to describe where one starts and the other ends. This signature home explores the nature of good design in partnership with premier siting to create a place of exceptional character.
MLS: 264122 Year Built: 2008 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Fireplaces: 2 Heat: Baseboard Electric; Floor Radiant Water: Well Floor Area: 2805 square feet Lot size: 5.02 acres ADSL
Sansum View House - SOLD Price:CAD $ 599,000 Named in honour of the landowner's grandmother who would wander a path from the family farmhouse to enjoy her favourite view, Grans View Place is a little known west side court that is home to only four residences, and just this one that enjoys her view. Set on a remarkably level 1/2 acre, the classic west coast rancher is as functional today as when built by its original owners. The single level floor plan employs masses of waterside windows to maximize views and superb southern light. A private lower level is ideal for visiting family and friends. The gardens are well established and provide year round colour and interest. A fine home in a superb location. MLS: 279574 Year Built: 1986 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Fireplaces: 2 Heat: Electric Forced Air with Central Air Conditioning (Heat Pump) Water: Piped Community Floor Area: 2,610 square feet Lot size: .56 acres ADSL
A lakefront oasis, this sophisticated Schubart designed residence is set on over one and three quarter acres of scenic Cusheon Lake shoreline. The impressive architecture provides an abundance of open plan living space bathed in natural light from masses of roof windows and walls of glass. The hefty beam work, chiseled stone fireplace and hand hewn wood floors speak of the craftsmanship employed by the architect. The uncompromising care of condition speaks of the safekeeping employed by the original owners. Grounds and gardens are breathtaking, and a gentle footpath leads to the shimmering shores of the lake. Late in the day, under a slanting sun, this is one of the most beautiful scenes on Salt Spring......
Elegantly defined by a streamlined profile, strong architectural lines cast a classic contemporary look and create a 3,034 sq.ft. environment that is so easy to live in. And so easy to love. The cleverly sited Hank Schubart residence sits along the shore reveling in fascinating views of Stuart Channel. The grounds have matured into a tasteful oasis of flowering shrubs, orchestrated perennials and productive fruit and nut trees. A concealed watering system and a magical lighting program turns this garden into an easy-care showpiece. Inside, vaulted ceilings and two walls of glass tie the sea and garden, while the local stone fireplace and matching columns contribute to the solidity necessary for a room of these proportions. Multiple doors spill onto oceanside sundecks and lush garden terraces from all zones, allowing 'open house' to become a way of life at this remarkable island address. Location, exposure and exquisite attention to detail combine to make this truly unique home a treasured experience in island living!
Just a few minutes from Ganges village, this classic country house enjoys a private setting amidst green pastures and beautiful gardens. Not overly serious, the comfortable 2913 sq ft home is essentially ready for a laid back lifestyle that welcomes kids,pets, friends and family with ease. An ideal multi-generational floor plan, the spacious original bungalow features an attached open plan guest space with flexibility and privacy in mind. A detached studio is fully serviced for a variety of uses, and a small workshop awaits creative endeavors. The land itself is quiet level, very usable and well suited to gardens, livestock or both. A casually welcoming property in a location of absolute convenience.
MLS: 288903 Year Built: 1974 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Fireplaces: 3 Heat: Electric Baseboard Water: Well Outbuildings: Studio/Workshed, Cabin Floor Area: 2,913 square feet Lot size: 3.04 acres ADSL
skies the limit - SOLD Price:CAD $ 1,865,000 skies is a home of honest architecture, sensitive design and studied luxury. Looking out to a landscape that simply cannot be ignored, there's an immediacy and drama that have inspired every aspect of its development. Unique among its peers, with superior building techniques that translate into an environment of clean lines, calming energy and pure design alchemy, it is simultaneously meditative and exhilarating. A perfect complement to its setting, this captivating design is an impeccably merged composition of materials, light and mass. The calibre of viewscape is among the finest scenery on the market today with powerful 180 degree panoramas that sweep from Vancouver to Vancouver Island and south to the American San Juans and Washington state. MLS: 258548 Year Built: 2004-Commenced; 2006-Completed Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Fireplaces: 1 Heat: In-Floor Radiant Water: Well Floor Area: 3,335 square feet Lot size: 12.5 acres
With A Wonderous Spectrum of Spellbinding Views And Impeccably Rich Interiors, this sophisticated island residence commands a private 7 acres atop majestic Mt. Tuam. At nearly three thousand four hundred square feet, the single level plan is dramatically spacious and elegantly understated with fine workmanship and expert definition lending luxurious comfort to everyday function. Carefully placed walls of glass allow the house to celebrate the broad brushstroke of coastal beauty unfolding before it. French doors open interior spaces to expansive view-filled decks - an exquisite arrangement for formal entertaining and daily interaction with the outdoors.
MLS: 294611 Year Built: 2005 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 3 Fireplaces: 1 Water: Well Floor Area: 3,393 square feet Lot size: 7.39 acres
Sophisticated Country - SOLD Price:CAD $ 885,000 Shaped by an aesthetic that honours simplicity of style, this fine country house embraces a utopian spirit entirely its own. Reclaimed elements contain echoes of the past and lend a kind of rhythm of life to contemporary materials that serve their purpose so well. The grounds are private, lush and productive. The studio building is simply one of the finest we have seen. Properties of this calibre are seldom available on Salt Spring today. Serene and so very special. Year Built: 1975/Reno Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 2 Fireplaces: 2 Heat: Electric Basboard, Woodstove, Fireplace Water: Well Outbuildings: Studio/Garage, Woodshed Floor Area: 1,966 square feet Lot size: 6.03 acres
The carefree lifestyle enclave of Bayside is home to this fashionable four level townhouse. Striking interiors play out in dramatic effect while serene outdoor spaces connect with nature, all carefully arranged for maximum natural light and ample privacy. A meticulous home offering a beautiful balance of style, convenience and pizzazz!
Awash in light, the spatial dynamics of this Blue Sky design honours both westcoast and asian influences. Set on 5 mountain acres, the views border on outrageous. The interior is both high-performance and zen-like serene. Various scenes lend to relaxation on a deep level. Meticulously detailed throughout, this glass and cedar home is a nod to spectacular architecture.
This modern view home enjoys clean lines and an impeccable care of condition throughout its bright single-level living spaces. A versatile and comfortable design, the house features dual master suites, den/office, efficient eat-in kitchen and a most elegant fire lit living room. Finished with an eye for design, this property is the epitome of pride in ownership.
Responding to the outstanding views so intrinsic to Salt Spring Island...this iconic split-level design has been brilliantly reinterpreted to capture a crisp, modern aesthetic. With a confident new interior, the design affords an easy division of inviting entertaining and private relaxation spaces. Nearly every room revels in breathtaking views. Artfully combining the classic with the contemporary to provide an environment of luxury and style.
MLS: 242084 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 3 Fireplaces: 1 Heat: Forced Air Oil Furnace Water: Well Outbuildings: Attached Double Carport Floor Area: 1,656 square feet Lot size: 3/4 acres ADSL
With a sophisticated style and a casual Island elegance, this sun soaked home is a beautiful mix of contemporary and traditional. Set on a perfectly proportioned 2 1/4+ acres providing both ample privacy and stunning ocean views, lines bend towards breathtaking scenery from this dramatic ocean view ridge. The house is thoughtfully designed for quiet family living and inviting entertaining arrangements. Nearly every room embraces a magnificent backdrop. This is an island home where all the right things come together...
As we move forward into 2012, it is increasingly apparent that sustainability is perhaps the ultimate luxury available to us. Sunnyhill Farm provides a rewarding combination of conservation and comfort with consideration given to every element of its lifestyle, entertainment and working components. The nestled buildings of Sunnyhill create a sense of community, and are arranged in a coordinated fashion. In a way, buildings are treated as elements of the landscape, with a pleasing logic of their own. The farmhouse, guest house, barn and workshop not only relate well to each other, they respectfully relate to the surrounding environments. A farm estate of this calibre can only be created with the means and imagination to commission innovative design work, and here the very best of talents worked together in collaboration to reach new heights of visual and emotional rural architecture.
MLS: 302546 Year Built: 2001 Bedrooms: 3 Bathrooms: 4 Fireplaces: 2 Heat: Electric Water: Well Outbuildings: Barn with loft offices, Carriage House, Guest Cottage Floor Area: 3,574 square feet Lot size: 6.85 acres ADSL
Tantramar Cottage - SOLD Price:CAD $ 799,900 Near the end of Tantramar Lane in old Vesuvius, a few original cottages remain in their prime locations along the sun drenched low-bank shores of the ocean. They always intrigue passersby and almost never become available for sale. This rare exception is ready for simple summer living or perhaps a more ambitious plan for transformation. It has provided generations of fun, and though humble in finish, it has a genuine warmth and tranquility that can only come from years of good times and stands ready for more memories. Waterfront Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 1 Fireplaces: 1
This little place is really something else. Set on a southwest facing 3.7 acres with wooded walking trails, trickling streams and total privacy just five minutes from town it is a stunning example of earth friendly living in the finest of fashion. Rammed Earth construction technology merges the heights of design and efficiency while the thoughtful floor plan factors for the modern lifestyle. A very special property at home with its site and purpose!
MLS: 295915 Bedrooms: 1 Bathrooms: 1 Fireplaces: 1 Heat: Electric Baseboard Water: Well Outbuildings: Storage Shed Floor Area: 602 square feet Lot size: 3.7 acres ADSL
Deep within each one of us lies the memories of our childhood and the thrill of making a home away from home....perhaps this feeling is rediscovered with the thought of a country cottage in the woods. An escape from the everyday and a return to the early satisfaction of creating a magical place that was entirely your own.
Modern and remarkably impressive, this custom craftsman-style home showcases an exquisite list of appointments along with a dramatic, open plan. These rooms are a beautiful balance between high style and everyday livability. Surfaces gleam with high polish and durable lustre while natural elements such as rich wood and solid stone keep things grounded. The entire main floor is open with a clear line of vision from the living room through to the dramatic vaulted kitchen. Dressed in soft designer hues, this distinctive home presents in signature style.
MLS: 287821 Year Built: 2007 Bedrooms: 2 Bathrooms: 3 Fireplaces: 1 Heat: Electric Baseboard; Gas FP Water: Piped Community Floor Area: 2,165 square feet Lot size: .17 acres ADSL
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