New- home rebate boosts Sun Peaks sale
Residence with rock- faced fireplace, hardwood floors and three patios comes fully furnished
15 — 5040 Valley Dr., Sun Peaks
Type: Four- bedroom, four- bathroom half duplex Size: 2,515 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 618,000 Listed for: $ 649,000 Sold for: $ 635,000 Sold on: March 31 Days on market: 295 Listing agent: Liz Forster at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Buyer’s agent: Jill Cavanagh at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada The big sell: At the same time the B. C. government increased the new housing rebate threshold to $ 850,000, it introduced the same limit for purchasers of new secondary vacation or recreational homes outside the Greater Vancouver and Capital Regional districts. This means buyers of new homes priced up to $ 850,000 will be eligible to claim a provincial grant of up to $ 42,500. This has injected new- found enthusiasm into B. C.’ s new recreational properties in areas such as Sun Peaks. This newly built ski in/ ski out half duplex comes fully furnished and features a bright open living area with rock- faced fireplace, hardwood floors, granite countertops and stainless- steel Viking appliances. There is a family room, a master suite with walk- in closet and a spa- like ensuite with soaker tub, rain shower and double sinks. There is a large double garage and three private patios. The home can also be rented out on a nightly basis.
Captivating views help to sell Kelowna home
2525 Selkirk Dr., Kelowna Type: Four- bedroom, threebathroom detached Size: 3,190 sq. ft. B. C. Assessment, 2012: $ 594,000 Listed for: $ 619,900 Sold for: $ 612,500 Sold on: April 18 Days on market: 27 Listing agent: Krista Suchar at Macdonald Realty Kelowna Buyer’s agent: Tim Stanfield at RE/ MAX Kelowna The big sell: This home was built in 2007 in Kelowna’s Dilworth Mountain neighbourhood. Among its selling features: the unobstructed dramatic views of the Glenmore Valley below. The custom- designed rancher sits on almost a quarter- acre property and has detailed finishings throughout that include granite countertops, hardwood and slate floors, recessed and pendant lighting, stainless- steel appliances and vaulted ceilings. The open- concept floor plan has two bedrooms on the main floor — including the master with full ensuite bathroom — alongside the living room and kitchen. The basement has two further bedrooms, a spacious family room, a den area and an additional bathroom. There is an extensive bank of floor- to- ceiling windows and a large balcony to maximize the panoramic vistas. The landscaped garden contains an underground sprinkler system and a covered patio area that provides shade.