Home on private island offers dazzling wildlife watching opportunities
Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold.
WEST TRAIL ISLAND, SUNSHINE COAST
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached with acreage
Size: 2,185 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $2,650,000
Listed for: $2,999,900
Sold for: $2,825,000
Sold on: Jan. 23
Days on market in this listing: 150
Listing agent: Stephen Morris at Oakwyn Realty
Buyers agent: Kiarash Kalhor at Royal Pacific Realty
The big sell: Perhaps the epitome of West Coast living is ownership of a private island. This offering is nestled in the Georgia Strait just off the Sunshine Coast, forming part of the Thormanby group of islands. West Trail Island is a 16acre parcel of land with a sheltered chain-stay moorage dock that, according to listing agent Stephen Morris, is easily accessible from Sechelt and Gibsons. It features a dazzling array of wildlife watching opportunities with whales, eagles, seals and sea lions all frequenting the area. Located on the island is a three-level wood-clad house that was originally built in 1973. It features an open-concept interior with a primary bedroom suite at the top from which to soak up the views, plus a number of recent updates including the installation of triple-pane windows, a metal roof, abundant decking, a compost toilet, three wood stoves, and a triple-filtered water system. Days on market in this listing: 53
Listing agent: Haneef Virani PREC at Virani Real Estate Advisors
Buyers agent: Tiffany Wilson at Angell Hasman & Associates Realty
The big sell: This brand new, custom-built detached home resides in East Vancouver's Grandview-woodland district, offering mountain and city views from its location near Commercial Drive. The interior has a reverse configuration with the bedrooms on the main floor and the living space upstairs, resplendent under vaulted ceilings. It boasts a chef-inspired kitchen with high-end appliances, an expansive island and ample storage space, a bespoke office with stylish cabinets, designer light fixtures, wainscot panelling, coffered ceilings, skylights, and elegant ensuite bathrooms, all complemented by overheight ceilings, air conditioning and underfloor heating. There is a useful one-bedroom legal suite on the lowest floor, while a double garage offers electric vehicle capability, a crawl space provides extra storage, and a fenced yard can accommodate pets, children and green thumbs.
45 — 6488 168 ST., CLOVERDALE
Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse
Size: 1,517 square feet
B.C. Assessment: $798,000
Listed for: $899,900
Sold for: $881,500
Sold on: Dec. 2
Days on market in this listing: 11
Listing agent: Scott Moe PREC at Remax Treeland Realty
Buyers agent: Drew Steeves at Homelife Benchmark Titus
Realty
The big sell: The townhouse development of Turnberry was constructed by Polygon in 1998, consisting of 78 homes in a gated, 55-years-plus community. This completely renovated property offers a primary bedroom on the main floor, two bedrooms upstairs and a total of three bathrooms. It shines with newer vinyl plank floors, white kitchen cabinets offset by quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances (including a wine fridge), Hunter Douglas motorized blinds, new paintwork throughout, a roof that was replaced
five years ago, and vinyl fencing around the perimeter. The living/dining area has vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace, there is a separate kitchen and eating area, and sliding patio doors lead to a fully hedged backyard. Two vehicles can be accommodated in the single garage and driveway, and nearby recreational facilities abound with Northview Golf and Country Club and Cloverdale Athletic Park.