2276 Shawnigan Lake Road - $649,000

Situated on the desirable east side of Shawnigan Lake, this fully renovated lakefront cottage is the ideal place to create your family’s summer memories! Entering on the main floor, you will be immediately captivated by the fantastic lake views visible through the large bank of west facing windows. This thoughtfully designed and constructed home comfortably sleeps six in 2 bedrooms plus the loft sleeping area. The main floor is tastefully decorated in warm colours with loads of real wood, including the finishing trim and all the interior doors. Vaulted ceilings, durable oak hardwood floors, efficient kitchen with eating bar, separate dining area, 4-piece bath, pot lighting and a fantastic floor to ceiling river rock fireplace are some of the other great features this floor has to offer. Also on the main, a sliding glass door leads to a large 11 X 18 deck; a great place to relax and watch your kids play in the lake. A stairway from the deck takes you to the recently built WestCoast Floatation dock system with large 16 x 20 platform. The lower level has a freshly reconstructed interlocking paver patio with a cozy covered seating area. The lower level of the house features a good sized storage area with large access doors; a convenient place to store your water toys. There is an air exchange system in the storage area to ensure that air circulates even if the home is not being used for extended periods of time. All the pipes have been heat taped and insulated and operate on a dedicated thermostat. Outside, the home features hardi-plank siding and beautifully constructed wood window trims and a second set of concrete stairs to access the lower patio and lake. . There is also a large upland section to this property that extends to the main Shawnigan Lake road. You could (with CVRD approval) build your dream home on the upland section of the lot and keep the cabin for day use or as a bunkhouse. There are spectacular views of the lake and mountains from the upper section of the lot. There are also excellent vacation rental possibilities here to supplement your investment! This is a great opportunity to purchase your own piece of paradise!

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May 19, 2012 from 1 to 3 pm – 2276 Shawnigan Lake Road $649,000.

• Situated on the desirable east side of Shawnigan Lake, this fully renovated lakefront cottage is the ideal place to create your family’s summer memories! Entering on the main floor, you will be immediately captivated by the fantastic lake views visible through the large bank of west facing windows. more….

May 20, 2012 from 1 to 3 pm – 6316 Crestwood Drive, Maple Bay (Duncan) $415,900

• NEW PRICE! A fabulous opportunity to purchase a charming Maple Bay rancher on a large, level, 0.45 acre lot. As soon as you enter, you will be immediately impressed with the quality finishing throughout and the bright, open concept living space. more….

May 26, 2012 from 1 to 3 pm – 684 Augusta Place (Arbutus Ridge) $519,000

• Fantastic Arbutus Ridge home with extraordinary panoramic mountain views and ocean glimpses. This impeccably kept, move in ready 4 bedroom residence overlooks the 18^th hole at this highly acclaimed golf course community. The home is grade level entry with walk out basement and features large entertainment sized decks on both floors. more….

May 27, 2012 from 1 to 3 pm – 2028 Widows Walk, Shawnigan Lake $439,900

• Enjoy excellent views of Shawnigan Lake from this completely updated 1500 sq. ft. west coast contemporary home. The main floor features a completely modernized kitchen; new cabinets, new marble counter tops, stainless appliances (gas stove), new light fixtures, updated paint and heated tile floors. more….

April Home Sales Map

With rising spring inventory levels, pricing your property correctly cannot be overstated. Buyers are fickle these days, and seem to have no problem waiting to find the right home at the right price; even slight over pricing can cause properties to languish on the market. What is ‘fair market value’ today may not be fair market value next month. The statistics are a strong indicator that it is a good time to price ‘ahead’ of the market. In other words, price slightly lower than today’s  perceived market value and you will likely come out in a better position in the long run, selling your property for more money in less time. Leaving room in your price ‘to negotiate’ just simply doesn’t work in a buyer’s market; sharp pricing from the outset is the key!

We understand that nobody likes to hear this kind of news, but as professional Realtors our job is monitor the market and give our sellers honest, upfront representation based on the realities of today’s market conditions. We have all seen properties being systematically reduced as sellers try to find the pricing equilibrium for their investment. This is a sign that sellers are chasing the market down and this most often results in selling for less money and it taking more time to do so.

• 66 single family homes sold in the Cowichan Valley in April up from 45 in March.

• The average single family home sale price in April was $349,454 vs. $337,697 in March.

• The sell price to list price ratio for single family homes remained unchanged at 95%.

• The number of days to sell a single family home increased to 78 days In April vs. 64 days in March.

• The number of single family homes actively listed for sale increased to 555 in April; up from 488 in March.

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2028 Widows Walk, Shawnigan Lake - $439,900

Enjoy excellent views of Shawnigan Lake from this completely updated 1500 sq. ft. west coast contemporary home. The main floor features a completely modernized kitchen; new cabinets, new marble counter tops, stainless appliances (gas stove), new light fixtures, updated paint and heated tile floors. Adjoining the kitchen is a bright and airy eating area with 10’ceilings and double French doors that lead to a massive 25X20 outer deck; a great place to enjoy the lake views while you sip your morning coffee! From the kitchen a short hallway will take you past the office/den (with separate entrance), a fully updated 4-piece bath with new cabinets, vessel sinks , updated tile surround, oversize bubble tub and heated tile floors. As you arrive in the living room you will be immediately impressed by the amount of light that fills this room via large picture windows and the two sliding glass doors that provide easy access to the second 16 X 14 deck; also with fabulous lake views. The living room features new light fixtures and carpet, as well as a floor to ceiling cultured stone fireplace with marble hearth that has been custom designed to hold a large flat screen TV and the associated componentry. Making your way up a short flight of stairs brings you to the loft style master bedroom with large ensuite. The ensuite has a massive walk in tile shower with two rain shower heads, all new cabinets, marble counters with vessel sinks, new taps and heated tile floors. There is also a dedicated shoe closet thoughtfully incorporated into the back of the fireplace at the top of the stairs. The lower level has 2 more bedrooms; the larger of which could easily be repurposed as a gym or family/rec room. There is new carpeting and paint on this level as well. Outside the home has hardi plank siding and all the windows have been updated to energy efficient vinyl  thermo.  A new exposed aggregate concrete driveway is in place and there is ample room for parking your RV. The 0.17 acre grounds are beautifully landscaped and designed for low maintenance upkeep. There is also a detached 15 X 7 workshop. Minutes away on Decca Rd. there is a seldom used public boat launch, which is also a great place to take a swim in the lake on a hot day!

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2605 Wylde Wood Road, Shawnigan Lake $889,000

REDUCED $10K! There are lakefront properties…..then there is ‘this’ lakefront property! From the moment you arrive the quality is tangible; interlocking brick drive, metal roof, cedar shake siding, stately wood entry door, professionally landscaped gardens with irrigation and the clean lines that radiate curb appeal. This home is a stunning display of contemporary design; 8 ft. wood interior doors, bathrooms featuring the latest elegant high end fixtures, hardwood, tile and carpet flooring, wood lined casement windows, heat pump and a very wise use of colour throughout. The main floor features a custom kitchen with granite countertops, distinctive river rock backsplash, shaker style wood cabinets, tile floors and stainless steel Kitchen Aid appliances. The living room features a grand vaulted ceiling and a wood burning fireplace with ‘must see’ stone slab hearth custom designed by the current owners. The main floor also holds the master suite with beautiful 3 piece ensuite with custom walk-in tiled shower. As well the master has its own private, east facing, slate deck that looks out to the lake; a great place to relax and enjoy your morning coffee. Upstairs there are two more bedrooms and a four piece bath. The larger of the upstairs rooms also has a private deck. The lake front side of this property doesn’t disappoint! A French door exits from the kitchen to the huge covered patio that features slate tile, glass railings, wood T&G soffit and recessed lighting. An extra wide set of stairs deliver you to the two flat levels of rear yard that extend to the lake and dock. This grassy yard is a perfect place for kids to play. The dock is top notch; 96’long in total with a 16’X24’platform at the end to tie up your boat! This property is the perfect blend of the ideal lakefront lot with a premium quality residence.

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2304 Shawnigan Lake Road - $499,900

REDUCED $10k….Affordable lakefront cabin on the pristine shores of Shawnigan Lake. The 50X180 ft. lot has septic and water license in place. There are myriad possibilities for this property. With approval (buyer to verify) from the CVRD you may be able to add a second floor to the existing cabin or decommission the cabin and build your dream home on the upland section of the lot and keep the cabin for day use or as a bunkhouse. There are spectacular views of the lake and mountains from the upper section of the lot. The cabin is totally useable now with a four piece bath w/Jacuzzi tub, laundry hook up, kitchen and combo living – bedroom area. There is also a cozy woodstove! The adjacent property is also available making for a perfect group or family purchase.

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LT 32 Shawnigan Lake Road - $359,900 HST Included

Huge price reduction! Reduced $15k and now no HST. Affordable lakefront lot situated on the sunny eastern shoreline of highly desirable Shawnigan Lake. Spectacular views of the lake and mountains beyond from the upper section of the lot; the picture-perfect place to build your dream home. The lower waterfront section of the property is where you can enjoy your own private beach access and BONUS; there is already a dock in place! With some thoughtful design, the lakefront portion of this property would be the ultimate setting for summer swimming, barbeques and lakeside fun. Shawnigan Lake is a short 30 minute drive from Victoria.

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9032 Driftwood Drive, Chemainus $439,900

This brand new custom home built home has just had a significant price reduction and the price now includes HST! This home was carefully constructed to very high standards by well-respected local builder Tim Openshaw Contracting. The perfect blend of traditional heritage styling with all the modern features and benefits of a brand new home; and the protection of a 2-5-10 new home warranty. From the moment you enter this home, you will notice all the custom features;  9’ ceilings, wood doors, bay window seats, gorgeous wood trim, oak floors and much more. You will be very impressed with the open concept living/kitchen and dining area. There is a custom built entertainment center (pre-wired for surround sound) along with the gas fireplace. The kitchen has gorgeous wood cabinets, with an island and granite counters and access through to the covered rear patio. Off the living area you will find the perfect space for an office/den.  On the main you will also find the larger master bedroom that consists of a dream walk in closet and a beautifully crafted ensuite with soaker tub, shower and heated tile floors. Winding up the shimmering oak staircase you will notice all the natural light that beams through the large feature window.  The second floor is a fabulous space where you will find two good sized bedrooms, along with a large open family room perfect either for guests or teenagers. Outside you will find a low maintenance fully landscaped yard. This home is the perfect package, great for retirement or for a family. Located in a neighborhood  that consists of high end homes, this property is close to town, schools, shopping and a bonus, the beach is a 2 minute walk away. Don’t wait, give us a call today to view!

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2691 Sallachie Road - $799,000

Situated on a quiet country road in Shawnigan Lake, the ‘Willows’ is sure captivate your senses from the moment you set eyes upon it. This gorgeous post and beam frame home was constructed in 1991 using timber cut from the 2.99 acre property and milled locally.

Entering through the custom built front door, you will immediately be drawn to the volume of the space; it feels much larger than its already generous 3766 sq. ft. The main floor features in-floor hot water radiant heat throughout; a large great room with wood stove prominently set on a hearth constructed from 300 year old European brick. There are numerous floor to ceiling windows that bath the space in natural light, and are also ideal for viewing the wildlife that is often meandering through the property. A spacious country style kitchen adjoins the dining room; a perfect setting for entertaining. As you continue exploring  the main floor you’ll be delighted to find a generous sized media room with stately built in wood cabinets, a bedroom, a fully updated 4 piece bathroom with European cabinets, several shallow pantry style closets,  and a massive laundry room (with laundry chute from the upper floor). The laundry exits to a substantial 576 sq. ft.  double car garage.

As you rise to the second level, the massive vaulted ceilings and warm wood floors are sure to impress. There is a ton of open space to use as you’d like; library, family room or den….. bring your ideas. This floor is home to the very large master suite with private loft area that could be the ideal exercise/work out area or office. There is also a massive walk in closet and a bright 3-piece ensuite with large soaker tub!

Moving to the outside, the first item that draws one’s attention are the attractive grounds that feature a large pond stocked with some of the biggest Koi we’ve ever seen. There is a raised bed garden that has been thoughtfully fenced to prevent deer from being able to gain access. Throughout the property there are prolific gardens that add even more to the beauty and serenity of this magical place.

To top off this exquisite offering, there is a separate 1053 sq. ft. studio/guest cottage with loft bedroom. The cottage also has in-floor hot water radiant heat, vaulted ceilings with illuminating skylights and wood floors throughout. There is a kitchen area and 3-piece bath to round out the functionality. The cottage has the chimney in place to add a wood stove.  Last but not least there is a separate 19’X 11’garden shed. This is a must see property that does not disappoint in any way! The adjoining  1.76 acre lot is also available.

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Lot A Sallachie Road - $249,000

Excellent level, 1.76 acre building lot in a desirable area on the west side of Shawnigan Lake. This treed lot is located in a quiet area and has a good driveway roughed in and a building site partially cleared. The Trans Canada Trail is only minutes away as is West Shawnigan Lake Provincial Park. A great place to raise a family or build your dream retirement estate!

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