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$5000 Closing Incentive Fabulous 2005 built family home. You will not be disappointed showing and buying this home. Great floor plan offers gracious tiled entrance, open living room with gas fireplace and beautiful hardwood floors. Oversized kitchen with eating bar, pantry and inline diningroom. Private patio area for entertaining. 2 pce. powder room. Separate laundry. 3 bedrooms up. Master bedroom with walk-in and full ensuite. Upstairs family room or den. Double garage with workshop area. Tastefully landscaped and fenced property on quiet culde-sac. Short stroll to village centre and bus route. Terrific value and a great place to hang the heart. New Price $399,900. MLS 280088.
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Waterfront Strata Park. Own your own land here (no pad rental). This 3 bdrm doublewide makes this a great opportunity to get in the market. Payments less than rent. The home itself has been beautifully maintained. Newer carpets & fresh paint. Large kitchen with attached formal dining. Oversized livingroom great for entertaining. 3 bedrooms, one which could be used as den or family room. Huge storage closet. Office or hobby rm off master bedroom. Nicely landscaped and loads of parking. What a great lifestyle option. Priced at $249,900. Call today!!
To this 2006 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom custom 2 storey home. The “Birchwood” home in Sunriver Estates is sure to impress and very popular. Ready for immediate possession. Situated on a level professionally landscaped, easy care lot with sprinkler system. You will love the fabulous open design, vaulted ceiling, & a natural flow from living room through to family room. Bright open kitchen with in-line cheater ensuite and his and her closets! See all this home has to offer and the quiet tranquil lifestyle of Sunriver Estates. Call today for a private viewing! Priced @ $369,900.
Classic Turn of the Century Home
Stunning Ocean & Mountain Views
Welcome to Carmen Grace Court
Rarely do we see such character homes in Sooke. Moved from Victoria in 1992 to Sooke & installed on full basement. Home features those fabulous Victorian 10 foot high ceilings. Hardwood floors, some painted. Separate LR w/ bay window and gas fireplace. Oversized DR offers huge options. Wainscotting. Bright open kitchen with eating bar and access to sunroom. Sunny south facing fenced yard perfect for the kids and pets. Claw foot in main bath. Newly tiled and painted full bath down. Master bedroom w/ dble closet is peaceful. Open area down makes for great familyroom or den. Huge storage room. Approximately 2000 sq.ft. of comfortable living. Located in popular Saseenos, 15 minutes to Langford. ML 282504. Priced @ $334,900.
Pristine & extensively updated 2000 sq ft, 3BR, 2BA executive family home on large, sun-drenched, south-facing .72ac. Park-like setting including 300 new perrenials. Tiled entry. Vaulted great room with gleaming Brazilian walnut flrs, abundance of natural light & uplifting views. Spacious livingroom has cozy woodstove with stone surround. Bay diningroom with patio doors to new wrap-around deck, perfect for entertaining. Gorgeous oak kitchen with glass block breakfast bar and new counters. Master bedroom has walk-in closet & 4pce ensuite with oceanview from new soaker tub. Office/den& family rm. 27x27 garage/shop has r.i. in-floor heat. Over 50K in renovations including new septic field. New Price $549,900.
Better than new 2 level unit. Oceanside living at its finest! Luxurious and quality built 2 bed + den home, crown moldings, electric FP, nestled on a lovely landscaped park like setting. This popular Whiffen Spit neighbourhood has beach and seafront access almost at your doorstep. Upgraded finishing/ hardwood floors! Stained glass features! Stainless steel appliances, front load washer & dryer, Hunter Douglas bamboo fitted blinds thru-out upstairs, huge master BR, walk-in closet, large 4 pce. ensuite, large 2nd BR plus den/ 3rd BR, central vac system, double garage, crawl space for extra storage. French doors, front & back patios. Call today to view, you will not be disappointed. Priced to please.
New ML 283353
$179,900
LOT 4 - 1.24 AC BUILDING LOT $179,900 + HST LOT 4, WILLOW GROUSE TRC. A premium 1.24 acre building lot located on a quiet, rural cul-de-sac in East Sooke - design & build your dream home or weekend country getaway. This nicely treed, privte lot has a driveway roughed-in & cable, hydro, phone, & municipal water are available at the road. Country living at its finest! Close to all East Sooke has to offer, tennis courts, playing fields, miles of hiking trails & beaches of the celebrated East Sooke Retional Parks. Price + HST. MLS 283353. Photos: www.johnvernon.com
John Vernon RE/MAX Camosun 250-642-5050
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PEACE, QUIET, PRIVACY & OCEAN VIEWS YOUR OWN 5 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE $279,900 Sunny, beautifully forested 4.99ac country estate. Inspiring views of the forest, the sparkling waters of Sooke Basin & the Sooke Hills beyond. Good driveway to several bldg sites incl prime elevated ocean view sites. Well in & hydro, phone, cable & internet are avail at road. A large pond serves as a wonderful wildlife magnet & this special property backs 3500ac East Sooke Reg Park & its Lot B, Leda Road hiking trails & beaches. Hiking, mountain biking, beachcombing, whale watching, kayaking & world-class fishing at your door. Nature abounds. Only 20min to Sooke, 25min to Westshore Ctr & 40min to Victoria. NEW MLS #282281. Photos: www.johnvernon.com
INSPIRED OCEAN & MOUNTAIN VIEWS 1.64 ACRE COUNTRY ESTATE - ONLY $269,000
Panoramic Ocean & Mtn. Views are enjoyed from all 3 levels in the 3,000 sqft executive home. Newly updated w/oak & tile flooring. 5 BR & 5 baths, gourmet kit w/appliances, new cab’s & counters, formal din rm, living room features fireplace and floor to ceiling windows. Sliders one each level to maximize the incredible views. Superb landscaping w/detailed rock work & cascading gardens, decks & patios, double garage. An elegant home & private exceptional setting.
Custom Waterfront Home Sit back & enjoy the fabulous southfacing water views from this 1987, 1 owner home. Home features over 4000 sq.ft. of elegant living tied to a timeless layout. Oak kitchen boasts new appliances, eating bar & granite countertops. Formal living room & dining room. Quality finishing throughout. Wall of windows graces the familyroom. Views of the harbour, basin & mountains. Separate den & laundry. Infloor heating. Upstairs boasts additional familyroom w/deck & woodstove. Bdrms all comfortably sized. Master bedroom w/amazing jacuzzi tub ensuite & walk through closet. Lower level offers huge space including rec & media rooms. Wine making room too! Dble garage. Beautifully landscaped, literally a yard you could be married in.
Magnificent Water & Mtn Views
Great Family Home
A very private beautifully designed & custom blt 2001, 2 storey on 3.26 south facing acres. Featuring 2,435 sq.ft. w/3 baths, 3 (or 4 bdrms), superb gourmet kitchen with heated tile, vaulted & cath ceilings, massive windows, hardwood & tile flooring, formal din rm, many pocket doors, well utilized French drs to spacious 1,100 sq.ft. deck, covered verandah to main entrance, huge high ceiling, 1,100 sq.ft. garage w / workshop & storage, 2 bedrms upstairs. Heat pump, forced air electric, wood stove and back-up generator hook-up. Truly an elegant & charming character home with every attention to detail. Imagine the peace and tranquility, truly a lifestyle. Call today for easy arranged appointments.
This home is the perfect option for those needing the space for that growing family. Home features loads of upgrades including wood floors and granite countertops. Main floor boasts 3 bedrooms, dining room. Sunny & oversized deck for entertaining. Great kitchen with breakfast nook. New bathroom. Full basement partially finished with family room and 4th bedroom, den. Workshop and laundry area. Established gardens and large veggie garden in an area of new homes and close to fabulous play park. Short stroll to bus route and city centre. Priced @ $356,900.
Down A Shady Street
off Whiffen Spit sits this fabulous oceanfront rancher. Located on a totally useable flat duplex sized .66 acre w/ approx. 114’ of beach front. Ready for your reno or bldg. plans. Protected from ocean breezes by the Spit yet offering a warm setting to enjoy the swans, geese & numerous shorebirds. Walk the flat pebble beach to nearby marina & enjoy spectacular views Sooke Harbour & its marine activity. Fruit trees, rhodos & cedars. A serene seaside setting close to all amenities. Investment or retirement property with low bank frontage. A rare opportunity to own an oceanfront home close to shopping & amenities yet in a private quiet location. Priced to please @ $724,999
Beautiful Approx. .62 Acre Parcel Previously logged, Jordan River power line right of way. Bring your ideas, trees, rock, creek. Enjoy the peace and quiet. Adjoining 62 acre also availble. Acreage is estimated. Please verify. Call today.
Tammi Dimock 250-642-6361 tdimock@shaw.ca 41-33
Royal LePage Coast Capital Realty
Private, mostly level, sunny, s-w facing 1.64ac estate tucked away on quiet culde-sac in upscale rural neighbourhood of new or nearly new homes. Level driveway roughed-in to prepared view building site. Balance of property is lush in native grass, salal, wild berries & flowers & mature evergreens, arbutus & alder. Piped water, hydro, phone, cable & internet avail at road. Just mins to 2195 Otter Ridge Drive renowned Gordon’s Beach, 10min to Sooke & 50min to Victoria. NEW MLS #282398. Photos: www.johnvernon.com
STUNNING OCEAN & OLYMPIC MOUNTAIN VIEW BEAUTIFUL 11.36AC COUNTRY ESTATE - ONLY $344,900
Lot 2, Seaside Drive
Relax, unwind & enjoy the peace, quiet & privacy of your own sunny, southfacing 11.36ac country estate. Breathtaking views over Juan de Fuca Stait to the majestic Olympic Mtns. Good gated driveway, hydro in & several bldg sites incl a prime elevated ocean & mtn view site. Current Rural A zoning permits 4 dwelling units. Steps to very private Flea Beach & mins walk to renowned French Beach. MLS283937. Photos: www.johnvernon.com
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WATERFRONT / MALAHAT
Real Estate Victoria
3.3 Acres $359,000 $699,000
New ML 284785
Andrew Plank Pemberton Holmes 250-360-6106
Karin & Kim Amorim Sutton Group West Coast Realty 250-479-3333
SENSATIONAL LOCATION & HOUSE PRIVATE COVE IN SUNNY DEEP COVE $1,799,000 Offering lots of sun, sensational sunsets, a private cove, warm, clear waters for summer swims & a breathtaking outlook across the Inlet. “Arts & Crafts” style 2,958 sq.ft. home was custom built & designed to provide luxurious seaside living. Everywhere you look inside & out, top to bottom, reflects quality, incredible detailing & hand crafted beauty. Sooke River rock & slate adorn the fireplaces, fir flooring was milled especially for this home, the kitchen cabinets & bathroom vanities were custom built...creating a one of a kind masterpiece! 10692 Madrona Dr. MLS 281012 www.holmesrealty.com
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OCEANFRONT RESORT “GROUCHES’ LAIR” PRICED BELOW BC ASSESSED VALUE - $1,489,000 Grouches’ Lair, a unique opportunity to operate your own harbour front resort. Invest in a stunning 1.86ac Commercial Recreation Zoned-CR1 Ocean front property in sunny Saseenos. Family owned since 1972 this stunning property offers 7 cabin/units, cafe/restaurant, licensed bar, kitchens, office & management living area. Develop a new executive dream resort/spa or offer 5753 Sooke Road tourist cottages. Sunny, s-w facing & magnificent views of Sooke Harbour, the Olympic Mountains and 132’ of beach. Upper lot of .60 acre (separate title) w/frontage on Sooke Rd also offered for sale. MLS279675. Photos: www.johnvernon.com
ONE THIRD ACRE WATERFRONT! This 14,000 square foot waterfront property is comprised of mature landscaping, complimented by rock outcroppings and a lush green lawn serviced by underground sprinklers. There is approximately 130’ of waterfront, with easy access to launch a kayak or canoe. Wrap around decking plus and interlocking brick patio offer many options for outdoor entertaining. The interior features an open plan main floor with picture windows of the fabulous view of Portage Inlet and a centrally placed skylight to allow maximum natural light. Three bedrooms, 2 full baths, family room, single garage plus a workshop. A special home in convenient View Royal, listed at $869,000. MLS 279331
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STUNNING 9.82AC OCEANFRONT ESTATE PASTURE, FOREST & COMPLETE PRIVACY $989,000 The finest large oceanfront acreage I have seen in my 20+year real estate career. Very gently sloping, completely private, sun-drenched, s-facing estate w/approx 350’ of glorious ocean frontage. Approx 80% cleared in pasture & balance in mature evergreens & maples around the lot’s boundaries. Endless building sites w/magnificent uninterrupted views across Juan de Fuca 2622 Sunnybrae Road Strait to the majestic Olympic Mtns. Good drilled well with underground cistern, huge spring fed 180’x80’x20’ pond, year-round creek, smooth driveway & hydro in. MLS282961. Photos: www.johnvernon.com
QUITE POSSIBLY AREA’S BEST OCEANFRONT VALUE 1.02ac OCEANFRONT ESTATE $499,900 Unparalleled, s-facing 1.02ac oceanfront estate w/180º views over Juan de Fuca Strait to Olympic Mtns & 124’ of ruggedly beautiful shoreline. Driveway to prepared gently sloping bldg site. Drilled well & common sewage disposal are in. UG hydro, phone, internet & cable at lot. Sheringham Point a painstakingly executed gated enclave of 15 oceanfront & 2 upland acreages in pristine natural Lot 14, Lighthouse Point Road environment. 20min to Sooke & 60min to Victoria. Rural A zoning permits a guest cottage + a primary single family hone. Price + HST. Lot financing available at Coast Capital Savings Credit Union with 25% down. MLS283221. Photos: www.johnvernon.com
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5beds, 3bths, 2008 Family home 2600sqft with suite FLAT sun drenched yard $514,900 MLS 277641
Brad MacLaren 250-727-5448 RE/MAX Camosun 250-744-3301
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Gently sloping treed acreage backing onto the popular “Deer Woods” subdivision in Mill Bay. The property has loads of potential, as your own private estate or a possible sub-division as they are doing across the street. Check out the upscale “Deer Woods” and “Mill Springs” sub-division, for development ideas.
WATERFRONT ESTATE ANDERSON COVE French Chalet three BR home, built 1976 with 2,624 sq.ft. on 2 acres waterfront in idyllic Anderson Cove with a deep sheltered dock, for several boats. Bed and Breakfast is already set up. More information can be found on www.KarinandKim.com or by calling us.
If you are considering selling, it is imperative in today's changing real estate market that you have accurate and up to date information about the value of your home. Call John NOW for your FREE, no-obligation, market evaluation. John guarantees thorough, courteous, professional service and proven results - ALWAYS! 41-34
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Large Development Property $1,350,000 23,000 + square feet of multi-family zoned building property. Sooke Rd. New ML 284735
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WEST SIDNEY BUSINESS 12-2075 HENRY AVENUE WEST SIDNEY BUSINESS PARK. Unit has finished office, bathrm & 12x14 overhead door. Bldg a mezzanine will almost dble your space. Wide variety of uses permitted w/industrial zoning. Good investment for an owner/occupier or investor. Offered at $319,000. MLS 284735
Bill Knowles DFH Real Estate Ltd. 250-656-0131
IN THE HEART OF BRENTWOOD BAY GOOD EXPOSURE, PRIVATE ELEVATOR $369,000 On the main street this 1,498 sq ft space is located on the main floor + lower floor of the building. An ideal location for health or finance professionals. The basement level is built out with multiple offices & storage while the ground level features three offices + a reception area. A high profile location with lots of parking. #4-7115 West Saanich Road MLS 282100 www.holmesrealty.com
Michele Holmes Team Holmes Realty Ltd. 250-656-0911
New Building with Lease Space $16-$20s
Jason Kahl Kahl Realty 250-391-8484
Now is a great time to consider buying a home. Interest rates are very attractive and there is a wide choice of homes available to suit various budgets. Still, it’s most likely you will have to deal with financing and this will mean taking on a mortgage.
COMMERCIAL AT ROYAL BAY $249,900 Beautifully finished 833 sq.ft. commercial space at Latoria Walk. This unit is zoned for live/work. New building next door being built (completion in 8 months) with the Red Barn Market, Pharmacy, walk in clinic and several other businesses coming soon make this a very desirable location to run your business. Currently being run as a very successful pilates studio, but can be utilized for any Schedule D uses such as professional offices, travel agent, doctor, dentist, graphic design, hair/beauty salon, picture framing or professional therapist. This unit is offered at well below appraised value and assessed value. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to own your own business!
Lyle Kahl Kahl Realty 250-391-8484
Sorting through the numerous mortgage options available to today’s homebuyers can be intimidating, but professional help is readily available. Your REALTOR® can offer you invaluable information along with your financial institution’s mortgage specialist and other advisors. First, it’s necessary to know which kinds of institutions will lend you money. Banks and trust companies lead the pack, but credit unions, mortgage companies and private lenders also offer funds. There is also the option of consulting a mortgage broker.
Different Mortgages A number of different mortgage options are available. Under a conventional mortgage, lenders will loan you up to 80 per cent of the appraised value or purchase price of the property (whichever is lower) to a maximum set by government regulation and you must come up with the remaining 20 per cent yourself. If you don’t have the 20 per cent down payment, a high-ratio mortgage may be available that could provide most of the required funds. The proviso is that high-ratio mortgages must be insured and the cost falls to you. Check with your lending institution or mortgage broker to see whether you would be eligible for such a mortgage. Variable-rate mortgages are usually offered for both conventional and high-ratio mortgages. If interest rates climb, you may be paying more per month in interest; if rates drop, you may be paying more off your principal. Fixed-rate mortgages, on the other hand, maintain the same rate of interest over the entire negotiated term.
Other Terms There are some other concepts to bear in mind. Amortization refers to the time period in which the mortgage is assumed to be paid. A common amortization period is 25 years. This means interest and principal are set as if you were paying the amount borrowed over a 25 year payment schedule. Obviously, the shorter the amortization period, the less interest you will pay. Prepayment privileges are very important for borrowers to consider. These allow you to pay money against the principal, reducing the total amount of interest you will ultimately pay. Buying or selling a home need not be a daunting task. Your REALTOR® can provide you with invaluable information on finances and all other aspects of the buying and selling process.
In Glen Lake Village area! Corner lot with lots of drive-by traffic AND VERY HIGH visibility! Great exterior finishing - A REAL EYE CATCHER. Various sizes & prices. Subdividable units in Building B.
Lyle Kahl Kahl Realty 250-391-8484
This article is provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board.
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