Excellence In Timeless Design And Architecture - A Very Impressive Vancouver Island West Coast Oceanfront Home Sited At Waters Edge With South West Exposure...
$3,950,000 Canadian

This impressive west coast waterfront home situated on the Southwest coast of Vancouver Island is located in an exclusive Strata development in a secluded and serene natural state property in the area known as French Beach (48°24'N., 123°59'W.) being North West from Victoria, the Capital City of British Columbia.

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Property: Beautifully treed (Fir, Cedar, Spruce) this sunny secluded south exposure property is approximately 2.54 acres (1.03 hectares) being mostly level with a rocky foreshore which has access to a waters edge patio. The property mostly in its beautiful natural state has a small casual garden about the house. Approached down a long secluded wooded and gated driveway. The endless marine views are absolutely outstanding over the Juan de Fuca Strait and of the Olympic Peninsula and Mountains. Plus the winter storms are an impressive spectacle. The Title is Bare Land Strata with an annual assessment fee of approximately $80.00.

Waterfront: Frontage of 156 feet (47.5 metres) +/- which is easily accessed down a substantial stairway to private patio area at the waters edge - the views are captivating!  The foreshore has fascinating rock formations and outcroppings - see photos.

One can have kayaks and canoes launched from the area depending on tides. 

Residence:  This award winning west coast two story 3493 square foot (324.5 square metre) residence built in 2005 and finished to a very high standard with great attention to detail, finishing and fittings. The home making use of a variety of natural woods has been engineered with steel framing (see photos below) to handle all conditions. Designed with the ocean in mind the home is sited at the waters edge to take advantage of the views, sun and winter storms. Some features: floor to ceiling picture windows (Pella, low-e), high and vaulted (up to 30 feet / 9.1 metres) ceilings, beamed ceilings, spacious high entrance foyer, open kitchen-dining room, various wood finishes (mahogany, cherry, fir, cedar, pine, maple), use of environmentally friendly products and equipment, 2 x 6 and 2 x 8 and steel beam construction, four fireplaces, high end appliances (6) and fittings, Chinese sand stone features, over height doors, French doors, uses of marble and slate, hot tub, steam shower, halogen lighting, sound system, metal roof, cedar siding, 1200 square feet (111.5 square metres) of decks. This very impressive home conveying a warm and comfortable feeling has received several major awards for design and quality. See floor plans below.
 
Studio/Guest Suite/Garage:  Attached to the residence by way of a covered walkway the inviting suite of 930 square feet (86.4 square metres) is ideal or guests, caretaker or office. The large two car garage has room for storage and workbench. Plus off the garage there is a unique professionally designed Climbing Wall room - the wall is designed to be removed making the area suitable for third garage of other needs. See floor plans below.

Heating:		Electric hot water Radiant in floor and Heat recovery system.
Services:		Domestic Water - An engineered Rain Water collection system with filter and treatment equipment plus large storage tanks; plus a shallow well for outside use and drilled capped well Sewer - Septic treatment system - Strata Hydro - 400 amp / wired and set up for generator
The area offers excellent salmon fishing, rock fish and marine life (whales/Orca, seals, porpoise and otter) plus a variety of bird life (eagles, ravens, kingfisher, gulls, ducks, etc.). The area is an ideal location for sailing, canoeing and kayaking. Located close to hiking trails, natural state parks and expansive sandy beaches. No mater what the weather the area is magical! Located in the desirable French Beach area being about 60 kilometers (37 miles) from Victoria and 25 kilometres (16 miles) (Highway 14) from Village of Sooke. Amenities are available in the Sooke Village about a 20 minute drive from the property.

This Exquisite Waterfront Estate is offered at $3,950,000 Canadian ($3,836,000 US, €2,666,000 EUR and £2,358,000 GBP approximately as of 01/18/10) Currency Converter

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