2333 Terrace Road - Shawnigan Lake - $369,900

If you’re looking for an attractive single level home with a low maintenance, easy care yard, this 1782 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom, Shawnigan Beach Estates rancher is a must see! Set on an idyllic, partially treed 0.23 acre lot, this home has had some wonderful upgrades recently. New flooring, a new 35 year fiberglass shingle roof, recent paint and a new detached work shed are just a few of the great features this home has to offer. There is loads of potential with layout of this home; a large addition at the rear of the home could be used as a hobby/exercise space or easily split to add an additional bedroom. There is a rear patio with easy access off the kitchen, a great place for summer barbeques! Other features include woodstove ready bricked hearth, spacious kitchen/family room, tons of parking (lots of room for your RV or boat), wood siding exterior, a rare black walnut tree, grape vines and more! BONUS, all the appliances which are less than 5 years old, (fridge, built in double ovens, cooktop, dishwasher, washer and dryer) are included! Close to endless recreation possibilities including Shawnigan Lake. Great location, great price……great property!

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LT 32 Shawnigan Lake Road - $375,000

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. Price is plus HST.

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9032 Driftwood Drive, Chemainus $437,900

In a word….. quality! This custom home sits in the beautiful seaside community of Chemainus. If you’re looking for that traditional style, but with none of the issues, look no further. We have the perfect blend of heritage, in a brand new home with modern features, ready and waiting for you.  This is an extremely well built home, with complete attention to detail in each and every room. 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. Add the security of a new home warranty package, and this home has it all. Don’t wait, give us a call today to view! + HST.

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Canadian building permits declined 3.6 per cent in November, following an 11.6 per cent jump in October. A sharp decline in non-residential permits, particularly in Ontario, overshadowed an 8.2 per cent gain in residential activity.

BC lead all provinces with construction intentions rising 31.5 cent in November. Both residential and non-residential permits were up significantly in November with residential permits rising 29.5 per cent and non-residential permits up 36 per cent. Permits for multi-family housing in Vancouver was largely responsible for the increase in residential activity, with total permits rising 71 per cent from October to November. Other major metropolitan centres saw mixed results with Kelowna and Victoria up 5.9 and 2 per cent respectively while Abbotsford construction intentions tumbled 76.1 per cent. November building permits data suggests that the strong trend in residential, particularly multi-family, housing construction will continue through the early months of 2012. However we do anticipate a moderate slowing of overall starts this year.

Vancouver, BC – January 13, 2012. The British Columbia Real Estate Association (BCREA) reports that the dollar volume of homes sold through Multiple Listing Service® (MLS®) in BC climbed 14.3 per cent to $43.1 billion in 2011. A total of 76,817 homes were sold in BC in 2011, up 2.9 per cent from 2010. The average annual MLS® residential price climbed 11.1 per cent to $561,026 over the same period.

“Low mortgage interest rates and gradually improving economic conditions contributed to a moderate increase in consumer demand last year,” said Cameron Muir, BCREA Chief Economist. “BC home sales came in about on par with their 15-year average, but fell well below their ten-year average of over 88,000 units.”

Vancouver, the Fraser Valley and the North experienced the largest percentage increase in unit sales last year, while consumer demand edged lower in Victoria and on Vancouver Island.

BC residential unit sales in December dipped 1.7 per cent to 4,186 units, while the average MLS® residential price was 2.8 per cent lower than in December 2010.

2419 Shaw Road, Duncan $1,095,000

NEW PRICE – Hennessey Acres is situated in historic Cowichan Station, 10 minutes south of Duncan and 40 minutes north of Victoria.  Running through this area is the beautiful Koksilah River.  This property is one of the few locations that has easy access to the river coupled with a deep swimming hole and low currents.  Most other locations have steep riverbanks to negotiate or only shallow depths of water.

Hennessey Creek also flows along the property supporting Rainbow Trout in the upper ponds and salmon spawning in it’s lower reaches near its junction with the Koksilah.  Other wildlife abound including eagles, ravens, numerous deer and the occasional elk or black bear.

Privacy on this 12.2 acre estate is excellent.  From swimming in the river to sitting on the oversized deck over looking the rolling pasture, you will not be disturbed.  Bordering this property are other large acreages and the 700+ feet of riverfront ensures your secluded enjoyment.

This area of the Koksilah is secluded and private.  Summer swimming is excellent in the deep pool right at the foot of the 12 acre property.  Access is easy.  Choose to bask in the sun on the large rock extending into the clear waters or warm up on the river stones. The pool is extensive and without strong currents making it a great place for kids to explore the water.  Set up in the covered picnic/bbq area for a snack.  Watch for fish and other wildlife in the fall when the salmon start to run.  The scene is constantly changing.

From the moment you enter this home the feeling is warm and spacious.  There are 5 bedrooms available and two four piece bathrooms.  Exposed beams support the natural wood ceilings evident on the entire upper floor.  The large and light kitchen overlooks the open livingroom sporting a gas fireplace surrounded by antique brick and a copper hood.  The upper bathroom doubles as a master ensuite with slate floors and tub surround.  The kitchen and dining room open to a partially covered enormous deck overlooking the large lawn and rolling pastures.  The lower floor has an energy efficient woodstove nestled in an attractive stone  pillar situated in the light and spacious family room.  Three more bedrooms, second bathroom, expansive laundry room  and tidy mudroom are nearby.

The 12.2 acres is bounded partially by Hennessey Creek and the Koksilah River.  It is nestled amongst other large acreages including the picturesque Camp Cerina.  Leading to the property is Shaw Road and this property is the only residence on the road.  You are greeted by the home and gently rolling pastures.  The barn is a short distance from the home as is another structure which could be used as and implement shed or animal shelter.  The well is 10 gpm of excellent water.  The upper field is fenced and currently contains two happy steers from the adjoining property.  There are three prolific apple trees and three cherry trees ready to bear fruit.  Several other level sites exist on the property for your plans.

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606 Farrell Road - $449,000

Oceanview development property located just south of the charming town of Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. R3A zoning allows for multi-family development. The property is a gorgeous parklike acreage that slopes up from a flat area near the front to another large flat plateau nearly an acre in size near the rear. Nice mixture of Fir and Arbutus trees on the property. By removing the deciduous trees that are currently obstructing the view there is terrific site lines to Ladysmith Harbour and to the Coast Mountain Range beyond. With good planning the sloping feature of this lot should allow for good views from most units. Call Brian at 250-710-8779 or email for more information regarding R3A zoning density and more details.

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219-208 Dogwood Drive, Ladysmith - $169,900

Great top floor condo in a well maintained adult oriented complex. Ocean views and lots of natural light make this end unit possibly the nicest in the development. Oak cabinets, pantry and great new hardwood flooring in the kitchen, in-suite laundry, new carpeting in living room and bedrooms, storage room at rear of building. Perfect location – Close to downtown, Frank Jameson Centre, Transfer Beach Park or the Holland Creek trail system. This very tidy home definitely needs to be on your list.

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2605 Wylde Wood Road, Shawnigan Lake $899,000

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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NEW PRICE - 960 Gillespie Place - $479,900

NEW PRICE! Welcome to this beautiful level entry residence with walk out basement in highly sought after Mill Springs. Built in 2009, this home is exceptionally neat and tidy, shows as new and is completely landscaped with a fully fenced back yard. The home is 2880 sq. ft. in total with 1440 sq. ft. finished on the main. The main floor features 2 bedrooms and 2bathrooms with top notch finishing throughout; wide plank wood flooring, a tiled entry, high quality carpeting in the bedrooms and a very pleasing colour palette. The large kitchen is fabulous with teak stained maple cabinets, a raised eating bar, large separate pantry and lots of counter space for preparing meals. The cozy family room and dining area with access to the rear deck adjoin the kitchen; making for an excellent place to entertain family and friends. The main floor also includes a separate formal living room with natural gas fireplace, the laundry room and a four piece bathroom. Downstairs has been framed for an additional 2 bedrooms, a bathroom, rec room and media room, as well as tons of storage space. From the lower floor you can access the fully fenced back yard with concrete patio. Rounding out this lovely property is a forced air heating system, low maintenance landscaping with an in-ground sprinkler system. This home is on a quiet cul de sac and best of all……there is no HST.

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