A Magnificent Waterfront Estate Of Exceptional Quality And Design – Villa Madrona...
660 Lands End Road
$19,250,000 Canadian

Set in a secluded property with over 400 feet (122 metres) of spectacular waterfront property on Beautiful British Columbia’s scenic and desirable Vancouver Island. This stunning property is located on the west side of Saanich Peninsula in the Municipality of North Saanich on southern Vancouver Island in the heart of the Gulf Islands and prime boating waters. Villa Madrona is approached through large secure iron gates and circular driveway with a lavish fountain at the entrance to the residence. The estate aptly named “Villa Madrona” stands as a proud monument to the abundance of Madrona trees (aka Arbutus) on the luxuriant secluded grounds.

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Villa Madrona is an enclave of elegance set amidst the splendour of the Pacific Ocean. Nestled among two acres (0.81 hectares) of exotic foliage and mature trees, this grand estate is comprised of a rare configuration of four waterfront lots joined together to create this unique and exquisite retreat. The sweeping grounds accommodate an 11,000 square foot (1022 square metres) principal residence having four bedrooms (all en-suite baths) and ten bathrooms. The residence consists of the East Wing (living accommodation-four bedrooms, six bathrooms, family room, large kitchen, separate dining room) and the West Wing (formal living room, office, library plus swimming pool/conservatory, exercise room, changing and bathrooms and a theatre).

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Built over a three-year period, this impressive and dramatic home has been lovingly appointed with detail and an eye for the unique. Special treasures discovered around the world and at the hands of local artisans combine to blend artefacts of museum calibre in a design favouring Robert Stern, with elliptical windows and colonial pillars placed artfully amid the natural beauty of wood and stone. Corner niches from the original Vanderbilt Estate in New York adorn the entrance loggia and West Wing, Honey colour Sugar Pine ceilings complement the Great Room and ceiling treatments throughout the remainder of the home feature frescoes on canvas by local artist Peter Gorman. Hardwood floors of lace wood, cherry, maple, mahogany and exotic pine are accentuated by marble and granite from the finest quarries in the world.

Windows are floor-to-ceiling throughout most of the home and some come with a storied past; most notably the single pane which graces the main stairwell with its leaded brilliance, originating from the Seafarers Union Hall from the turn of the century. The Library houses more treasures than books with its coffered ceilings and warm wood paneling, crafted from the walls of an old English Records House over 100 years ago. The Office gleams with the rich glow of gently restored Irish oak recovered from the S.S. Britannic, the hospital ship that followed the tragic Titanic in the early 1900’s.

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Wrought iron accents adorn historic doors sent over from France to lead the way into The Conservatory, which accommodates the intricately designed gold leaf mosaic swimming pool and numerous Florida fig and orange trees within its skylight Romanesque design. Within the Conservatory building, the Casablanca Theatre and lobby area that takes visitors into the past with its ticket wicket from historic Missouri, original stained glass from the Penny Arcade in Long Island and original oil on canvas Casablanca posters. The satellite–fed theatre itself seats 12 comfortably under an Art Deco ceiling illuminated by fine alabaster wall sconces.

The main rooms of the residence open onto large patio areas accessed through over height French doors. The larger patio which is accessed from the Great room and kitchen has a bar b-q and smoker.

Property: Situated on the crest of a hill overlooking the beautiful Satellite Channel, Villa Madrona has been handcrafted into the rugged rock formations naturally indigenous to the Pacific coastline. From each of the four landscaped terraced plateaus which house the Villa the ocean is showcased from each garden viewpoint and outdoor patio providing a 180 degree vista. Every vantage point on the property of two acres (0.81 hectares) presents the viewer with a scene more spectacular than the last. The topography of the property is replete with naturally lush semi-tropical plant life dwarfed by Pine, Arbutus (Madrona), Cedar, fir trees and their new neighbour; a giant imported California Redwood which flourishes healthily as a result of the local nutrient-rich soil. Accented by two different types of locally quarried granite, the formally landscaped grounds on the property resemble an English Garden, complete with hand-welded copper tubing wisteria-covered bower and outdoor swinging bench. Ten genuine English Rose Gardens, tenderly cultivated to blossom into over 60 different types of roses create a whimsical ambience. There are numerous patios, secluded retreat areas, featured fountains and bronze statues/sculptures (i.e. eagles, herons, dolphins, otter) throughout this beautifully landscaped and natural state property. The sunny westerly exposure offers outstanding panoramic marine views!

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Waterfront: Easily accessed and very usable waterfront having frontage of 400 feet (122 meters) +/- with a lovely sandy beach (see photo in exterior section) and a rocky area on the south side (see photo with mermaid and dolphin). There is a secluded patio with barbecue pit and boathouse for small boats, kayaks and canoes. It is easy to safely moor your boat offshore seasonally.

Games and Entertainment Rooms: Separate from the main residence and adjoining the garage area a newly constructed very impressive Games Room and an Entertainment Room which features an historic, authentic English bar discovered in Venice. The finished area being about 1300 square feet (121 square metres).

Sports Court: A new and impressive multi-use sports court 80 x 30 feet (24.4 x 9.1 metres) with night lighting and viewing area. Situated at the top side of the property over the garages and entertainment-games rooms.

Guest House: The guest amenities include a private guesthouse of 3174 square feet (295 square metres) originally hand-built in the 1940’s by a local fisherman with a passion for the sea. It has been expensively updated and enhanced to a high standard. The two level guest house is designed to be duplexed if so desired. It has its own hot tub, gazebo, patio and decks. The Main Level (upper) has a honey onyx fireplace, master bedroom suite with soaker bath, two bathrooms, granite gourmet kitchen, patio and deck. The Lower Level has three bedrooms, 4 piece bathroom, and kitchen open to living room with patio off. It is suitable for guests, family or staff. There is an attached double garage with workshop/storage area. Located away from the main residence the Guest House is an ideal getaway unto itself.

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Studio Apartment: Above the guest house double garage there is a self-contained suite of 287 square feet (27 square metres).

Garages: The main residence garage has garaging for six vehicles plus a large adjoining workshop with small office area. The guest house has an attached large double garage with workshop area.

Greenhouse and Garden Building: There is a large working greenhouse and garden equipment building away from the main residence with its own entrance. This is a separate legal lot which could be sold off or could be excluded in a sale if so desired.

Location: Located just 10 minutes from the B. C. Ferries Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal (service to Tsawwassen - Vancouver and Gulf Islands) and 15 minutes to Ferry for Washington State. Villa Madrona is perfectly suited to the nature lover who appreciates an unsurpassed level of luxury. Easily accessible by car, helicopter, ferry, commercial airlines, floatplane and pleasure craft, a trip to Villa Madrona is a stunning excursion to nature’s paradise. Only ten minutes from the Victoria International Airport and helipad and only a few minutes to several excellent marinas and golf courses. Villa Madrona is an ideal venue from which to take advantage of nature’s grandeur while enjoying all the amenities of city life. Although the Villa offers complete privacy in nature’s own design, the ease of city living in Victoria and the quaint charm of the Town of Sidney (population 11,000) are only minutes away, offering every convenience within their scenic array of shops, services and all amenities. Some of the finest private schools in the province are located within an easy drive and the renowned University of Victoria is one of the most prestigious post secondary institutions in Canada.

Situated: Situated on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula on Satellite Channel (48°44’N., 123°22’W) in the area known as Lands End - an area of fine homes! The area with a moderate climate offers excellent boating, kayaking, diving, fishing, crabbing, shrimping, molluscs and a great variety of marine, bird and wild life. The property is within the well regarded Municipality of North Saanich (population about 11,000) and is only 30 kilometres (19 miles) north of the City of Victoria, Capital of British Columbia.

Villa Madrona is an experience, which delights the senses and stimulates images of luxury, serenity and a sense of arrival to a special place in time, space and nature, which cannot be replicated. Recently, the residence has seen extensive updating, redecoration, additions and systems upgrading valued at approximately $2,500,000 Canadian.

This Luxury Waterfront Country Estate is offered at $19,250,000. Canadian ($19,017,000. U.S., €13,930,000. EUR, £12,451,000. GBP, and ¥129,646,000. CNY approximately as of March 19, 2010) Currency Converter

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This property may be purchased in conjunction with Orange Blossom Farm