A sense of peacefulness permeates this home and the surrounding 10 acres. From the moment you enter the long winding drive leading to this beautiful residence, a feeling of attunement with nature prevails. Nestled on a level plateau with stunning views of Swanson and Trimcomali Channels, Prevost & Salt Spring Islands, and the mountains of Vancouver Island in the distance, this beautiful home has been perfectly situated on an excellent piece of land and has been designed to take full advantage of the stunning ocean views from all rooms.

The gleaming wood floors, 10 foot high ceilings, tall casement wood-framed windows and beautiful crown mouldings are only a very few of the special features of this tasteful and charming home. The open floor plan, 'state of the art' country kitchen, large family dining room and cosy living room with Rumford fireplace add a casual atmosphere to the traditional design. Open stairway from the welcoming entry hall leads to the second floor featuring, three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and large study. Several patios and decks plus a picturesque and private courtyard offer easy access to the outdoors. Top quality and excellent design throughout. This home was featured in the 1999 winter issue of Better Homes and Gardens.

This large, bright, open-plan kitchen has ample space for cooking, eating, and visiting with guests. Sunlight floods this room and from all corners you have wonderful ocean vistas. The beautiful Ash custom built cabinets offer many speciality features and more than ample storage. A 4' by 6' island complete with wet bar and huge copper pot rack above add to the ambience and provide a perfect place for friends and family to gather round. The 48" DCS Dual range with 1250 CFM fan and heat lights, Sub Zero fridge/freezer and Meile dishwasher are a cook's dream. Double sinks are located against a wall of casement windows with stunning views.

Directly adjacent and open to the kitchen is the spacious dining room. French doors, flanked by high casement windows, open to the terrace allowing for easy traffic flow from indoors to outdoors and perfect 'al fresco' dining. On winter evenings, a Vermont Casting wood stove provides a cosy warmth.

Entry from the dining room to this tasteful, elegant, yet very comfortable sitting room is via a tall archway which beautifully compliments the high casement windows and tall Rumford fireplace. The floor to ceiling built in bookcases, flanking the fireplace as well as filling the entire end wall of this room, present a warm and quiet atmosphere. Windows to the south and west frame beautiful views.

The 8' by 10' entry hall offers access to all main floor rooms and is beautifully complimented by an open staircase to the second storey of this lovely home. A private and enclosed courtyard (complete with pond) is reached from this entry hall via French doors.

STUDY: A large study is immediately to the right of the upstairs landing. This space is ideal as a study/office, but could also function perfectly as a family/media room.

MASTER BEDROOM: The Master suite is a retreat in itself. Located at the end of the hall, it offers supreme privacy and windows on two sides. Sloped ceilings, dormer windows, lots of built-ins and a window seat add a cosy touch to this delightful room. A French door from the bedroom accesses the upper deck allowing vies from above the treetops! Adjacent elegant ensuite features double sinks, large tile and glass shower, and lots of storage.

SECOND BEDROOM: Another delightful corner room with dormers, sloped ceilings, built-ins, and a window seat with a fabulous view.

THIRD BEDROOM: Located between the other bedrooms, this room opens to the sundeck and the views beyond.

BATHROOM: The guest bathroom is immediately adjacent to the bedrooms and features a walk in shower and a claw foot soaker tub perfectly positioned to take advantage of the lovely western ocean views seen from the large and private window.

$895,000.00

SOLD

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