Parksville Qualicum Weekly Real Estate Update December 30, 2011

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$289,900

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758 ARROWSMITH WAY MORNINGSTAR

FAMILY ON A BUDGET

• Entertainer’s Delight at an Amazing Price • 2006 built Great Room concept with Gourmet Kitchen Visit www.johnmilroy.com for more info

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$419,900

$189,900

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Betsy/Fran

New Parkswest Construction home in popular Maple Glen, open plan with 2 bedrooms and den. The kitchen has a pantry and open to the great room with cozy fireplace. 2-5-10 Home Warranty.

Adrianne Meyer

$374,500

Jim/Margo Hoffman

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• Bright and clean in gated community • 5 appliances, fireplace • Immediate possession

$225,000

356 HACKBERRY, PARKSVILLE

1769 ADMIRAL TRYON BLVD. • Main level entry, 2116 sqft.

• Many features, 3 beds, 3 baths • Sweeping views, beachfront patio

$785,000

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1545 ARBUTUS DRIVE - Private .45 acre lot in Madrona - 3141 sqft, 5 beds, 4 baths - Media room, private deck & hot tub - Many updates including roof

$595,000

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3285 ISLAND HWY W. • Waterfront Motel, walk-on beach • Steady income with growth potential • Owner’s suite with 8 guest suites • Beachfront decks & patios

Ian Mackay

$1,995,000

Ian Mackay

SOLD SOLD

2675 MATTHEW ROAD • 3500 sqft. log home, 4 beds, 4 baths • Open floor plan, vaulted ceiling • Great room, floor to ceiling fireplace • Private 5 acre treed lot

$539,000

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1690 STROULGER, NANOOSE • 1/2 acre with RV parking • Two bedroom two bathrooms • Plus bonus room, plus office • Beach access close by

$441,900

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Sheryl Tyler

$339,900

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644 JOHNSTONE ROAD

Very desirable location, spotless 1186 sqft, 2 bed, 2 full bath Crawl, natural gas w/ fireplace Strata fee incl water/irrigation MLS 312181

$318,500

• 3 bedroom/2 bath 2280 sq ft home • Nicely updated, peek-a-boo ocean views • Features newer roof, security system, workshop • Conveniently located near beach, golf & marina

Call Tom Dodds $379,900

Sue Tompkins/John Barnum

1085 CINNAMON SEDGE WAY

301/302 - 177 WELD STREET

• magnificent 5200 sq. ft. family home on 2.64 acres.

5 bedrooms, 4 baths, separate 1 bedroom suite • modern design, wood floors, concrete finishes, steel beams • if you appreciate individuality, this home is for you

• uptown convenience, executive living, space galore • 2 bedroom or 2 bedroom and den design • 9’ ceilings, heat pump, wood floors, stainless appliances • garage, 2 balconies, elevator and ocean views, no HST

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$989,000

3883 MELROSE ROAD

#5 FARRELL DRIVE

247 JUDGES ROW, QUALICUM BEACH

• 0.23 acre lot, community water • 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms • Private yard, RV parking

• Spectacular oceanfront estate; • 3500 sq. ft. main home plus cottage • A very rare opportunity

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$199,900

$2,295,000

$326,000

Ian Mackay

SOLD

171 FIRST AVE W, QUALICUM BEACH

#5 - 5251 ISLAND HWY W. • Exceptional Qualicum Landing home • ‘Seymour’ model with quality finishes • Private beach & recreational facilities

$549,000

Gary Neufeld

• Charming 2+ bdrm, 3 bath character home-bring your ideas!

• Located just steps fro the Village of Qualicum Beach • RV parking, low maintenance yard and lane access

Aaron Nicklen

$314,900

Ready for occupancy 2 bedrooms plus den Open floor plan Backs onto parkland

Betsy/Fran

10+ ACRES FOR SALE • • • •

Bring your plans Below assessed value Includes old bus & small cabin 1336 Middlegate Road, Errington

Sue Tompkins $250,000

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BAY VIEW AT 2382 ANDOVER ROAD IN FAIRWINDS • Elegant 3 bed+den+bonus room+2 F.P’s • High ceilings, very bright and light, even in winter • Hardwood floors and beautiful granite countertops • 3 car garage and fully fenced yard

$789,000 E LU A TV

SOLD

1702 BRENTWOOD STREET • 2bed/2bath with bonus loft den/office • Classy California shutters on all windows • Popular Texada model on quiet no-thru access • Lifestyle premiere at the Bay!

$429,000

2890 OLYMPIC ROAD

54-1714 ALBERNI HIGHWAY

• All new windows, drywalled • Remodelled 924 sqft home, private yard • Woodstove, many updates!

$29,900

Dale Rumming

Jill Tuggle

731 PRIMROSE STREET

Qualicum Beach rancher • Many upgrades, 4 beds • Just 1 block to all amenitie •

$224,900

Louise Roy

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• Custom crafted 2000 sqft. rancher • 3 beds, 2 baths, open concept • Hardwood, granite, heat pump • Walk to Village & beach

$599,000

$569,000

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27-1050 BOWLBY ROAD • 2 bed, one bath, laminate • All appliances included

$19,900

422 SANGSTER DRIVE

• 1750 sqft home with 5 bedrooms • Separate in law suite • Huge detached workshop • Versatile 2.68 acres

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Dale Rumming

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1247 MARINA WAY, BEACHCOMBER

75+ ACRES ONLY $695,000

3 bed, 2 bath Beachcomber Rancher Beach access right across street Fully Fenced backyard, great for kids, pets, gardening visit www.johnmilroy.com for more info.

Level acreage offered at $695,000 situated on high volume, excellent “Quadra Sands” aquifer. Soil type is said to be good for many crops including, berries, grapes etc. Call Mark Anderson 250-757-8444

$339,900

John Milroy

Mark Anderson