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The Columbia Valley Pioneer • August 1, 2008
NEW HOMES Your Guide to New Housing Developments in the Columbia Valley
Bighorn Meadows Business Feature by Sandra Kelly
Lounge by the pool, or visit the hot tub and steam room at Bighorn Meadows in Radium.
Over the course of its development, Bighorn Meadows Resort has had several show suites, each one so well appointed that the sales staff barely had time to show it before it sold. That’s because the popular resort in Radium Hot Springs consistently offers a quality product in a stunning location. The latest show suite continues the tradition. It’s a spacious three-bedroom unit with a “lock-off” guest suite situated on the first floor of a new three-storeyplus-lofts building. The Phase 9 building has elevator service, Bighorn’s first heated underground parkade (for the exclusive use of occupants), and lovely views of the Purcell Mountains and the 9th fairway of The Springs golf course. The building is upgraded from previous phases of the development, but the show suite is finished to Bighorn’s usual high standard: solid fir doors and mouldings, ledgestone, quality Berber, granite, maple and fine furnishings. “We don’t show a down product and then talk about upgrades,” says sales representative Nancy Atwood. “We want our buyers to see the high quality they’ll be getting.” To celebrate the opening of the new building, Bighorn is offering a quarter share (12-14 weeks per year) on an 865-square-foot one-bedroom unit, for just $99,900. It’s a time-limited offer. The next building to go up at Bighorn (Phase 10) will be four storeys tall, and will contain ten suites plus the resort’s amenities centre: a water park, a hot tub, a steam room, a sandwich bar, and rooms for meetings and exercise. The final two phases of the resort are in the conceptual stage. There are five options for ownership: one-and-ahalf-week fractional title, three-week fractional title, eighth-share title, quarter-share title and whole ownership (four quarter shares). Prices start at $17,900. Continued on Page 3
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1/8 shares starting at $59,900 or $398/month*
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*Prices do not include applicable taxes and fees. Payments do include taxes and fees. Payments based on 15 year amortization, 2 year fixed rate mortgage, OAC. This is not intended to be an offering or solicitation for sale in any jurisdiction where the project is not registered in accordance with applicable law or solicitation would otherwise be prohibited by law.
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Continued from Page 1 Because all the suites are deeded and titled, you own your share while earning equity on your investment. Ask about customized ownership programs. Bighorn has a professionally managed rental pool to help buyers service their debt. And, the resort’s membership in Interval International gives you access to 2,500 other luxurious resorts worldwide. Thanks to interior designer April Trapp, the décor in every suite is stunning. The ledgestone fireplace— with room above for a 42” television—will keep you warm and cozy. Every suite comes fully furnished and stocked with necessities such as dishes and linens. All the units are spacious and have such features as walkout balconies from the living room and master bedroom, high-end furnishings, and lock-off suites for the enjoyment—and privacy—of friends and family. This is luxurious, hassle-free living far from the stresses and strains of urban life. From the resort, it is a scenic stroll to the middle of friendly Radium Hot Springs, and only a short drive to Lake Windermere. Radium has a cozy village atmosphere, with great shops and restaurants, and of course the famed hot pools. The show suite is open seven days a week, yearround. Parking is available at the entrance to the resort, and outside the building containing the show suite. For more information about Bighorn Meadows Resort, call 1-888-766-9637 toll-free, or 250-3476907 locally. Send an email message to info@bighornmeadows.ca. Or, go to www.bighornmeadows.ca.
Every suite at Bighorn Meadows comes fully furnished and stocked with dishes and linens.
Invermere’s best-priced new home ownership opportunity! Get more for your money, with beautifully finished three-bedroom homes starting at $359,900. Each home features a thoughtful floor plan, designed for comfortable living. On the main floor entry, a den/bedroom/office and garage… on the second floor, a large kitchen with eating area, living room, bath and balcony… on the third floor, a master bedroom with full bath en-suite, laundry, and a second bedroom. Cedarwood Glen is centrally located in the heart of the Columbia Valley. Imagine… just two blocks to downtown Invermere, and three blocks to the beach! Enjoy all the conveniences in a quiet and peaceful setting. Some homes are ready for occupancy now! For details, call (250) 341-1182.
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How to furnish your new valley home By Sandra Kelly Pioneer Columnist Now that you’ve bought a new condominium or mountain-style vacation home in the Columbia Valley, you need to furnish it quickly so you can start enjoying your visits. Here are several local shops that can provide you with all the furnishings you need. Most of them can arrange prompt delivery. • Interior World: Conveniently located in a renovated church in downtown Invermere, the browserfriendly store owned by Pat and Karl Conway offers everything from high-end luxury furnishings to cabin basics, plus a variety of eclectic accessories. Call 250342-4406 locally or 1-800-433-3606 toll-free. • Invermere Furniture: This new store on 13th Street in Invermere offers a wide range of furnishings, everything from log to leather and dining room suites to mattresses. Ask about condo packages and built-in vacuum installation and repair. Call (250) 342-8338 during business hours or 250-342-1098 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. • Sears: Situated right next door to Invermere Furniture, the local Sears Canada retail outlet owned by Mary-Frances Shaw offers all types of appliances (instore), plus traditional catalogue shopping with delivery to Invermere. Call 250-342-6901.
• Selkirk TV and Appliances Ltd.: This familyowned-and-operated business has served the valley for a long time. Situated next door to the Bank of Montreal in downtown Invermere, Selkirk offers the full range of appliances and electronics. Expect great service from owners Dave and Jayne Matheson. Call 250- 342-6415. • Natural Home: Located on Arrow Road near Home Hardware, Natural Home carries a wide range of furnishings. Owners Erin Reid and Graham Holt prefer natural woods, quality leathers and natural bedding, all built by eco-friendly processes. Visit www. thenaturalhome.ca or call (250) 342-8668. • Te Papa Nui Antiques and Collectibles: At 6,000 square feet, this is the largest antique store in Western Canada. Situated in Invermere’s industrial park, the store carries large pieces such as sideboards, tables and chairs from Europe and Asia. Owners Joe and Elizabeth Klein will ship anywhere on the continent. Visit www.tepapanui.com or call (250) 342-0707. • Pieces From the Past: This terrific store in downtown Invermere has some antique pieces, and many fascinating collectibles and crafts. Owners Larry and Judy Koss also create unique barn-board pieces, including coffee tables and bookshelves. Visit www. piecesfromthepast.com or call (250) 342-3865. • Panache Interiors: Primarily a design business
owned and operated by Pam and John Nairn, Panache can order from a huge variety of upscale furnishings, fabrics and window coverings. Drop by their design studio on Third Avenue, across from A&W in Invermere. Visit www.panacheinteriors.net or call 250-342-5525. • N’Deco, Radium Hot Springs: N’Deco provides complete furniture packages plus home accessories and window fashions, for homes all across the valley. Let N’Deco take care of all your furniture needs. Custom and manufactured pieces are available. Call 250347-9009. • Toby Creek Custom Woodworking: Cathy Dalrymple refinishes furniture pieces and makes quality custom cabinets and furnishings at her home studio on the Toby Benches, on the road to Panorama. Cathy is super busy but can serve new customers starting in September. Call (250) 342-3022. • Mercer & Company: This new business located across from the post office in Invermere offers locallymade custom-designed furniture and art work, along with custom framing, specialty designer lighting and builder’s lighting packages. Call (250) 342-0012. • The Bedroom Shop and Ashley Living: These are two large furniture stores owned by Joey Hoeschman in Cranbrook, 90 minutes south of Invermere. Delivery is available.
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Real estate brings out the crazy side in us By Sandra Kelly Pioneer Columnist Does real estate make you crazy? If so, you’re not alone. Any realtor or builder will tell you that buying and building houses brings out the nut bar in all of us. Real estate actually makes me delusional. I can’t count the number of times I’ve idled past a pretty building lot, imagining how my dream house will look on it. In time, I actually start to think of the land as mine, as if I’ve written the cheque and am just waiting for Land Titles to issue the certificate. When I see the “Sold” sticker on the realtor’s sign, I’m confused. Real estate makes me obsessive. Once, when designing a house, I wasted a hundred hours trying to get an exterior door and an interior archway to align. In my increasingly mad mind, they had
to face one another directly across a big room, because surely people would notice the disparity. When the house was finished, not one person commented on their splendid symmetry. Real estate makes me stupidly happy. What fun it is to shop for taps and tiles and lights. Planning a new home or renovation can keep me in a state of nirvana for a year or more. But, after I move into the house I realize it was the process of building it that made me happy. The house is almost beside the point. Here are a few signs that real estate is making you crazy: You’ve shed tears over a property you can’t afford; you’ve shopped for carpet for three months and can’t choose; you hate your door hinges because they’re too “chromey”; your new house is finished, and you’re so bored you’re actually considering a career in real estate. Now, that’s crazy!
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Tone-blind designer learns about colour By Sandra Kelly Pioneer Columnist After 20 years of building homes for myself and for clients, you’d think I would know a thing or two about colour tones. Apparently not. I learned a harsh lesson about tone recently, which I won’t have to learn again. When the laminate flooring I wanted for my house wasn’t available, I opted for a pre-finished maple hardwood. To my apparently tone-blind eyes, the stain on the expensive wood appeared to have a cinnamon tone. Over 1,200 square feet it revealed its true tone—a hideous dark orange. Or, as one friend aptly described it, “Tomato soup with attitude.” It doesn’t match the other cinnamonstained woods in the house, or provide enough contrast to be interesting. It’s been my experience that tone is the one area where we all get into trouble. When choosing finishing materials,
we tend to focus on texture. We get distracted by the rough finish on a tile and the cotton-like knap of a carpet. Tone takes a backseat. Tone trouble usually begins with paint. If you’re using two or more paint colors in your house, always pick them off the same paint card. That way, the greens you’ve chosen will have the same tone. It doesn’t matter that you love mint green and sage green: what’s important is that they love one another. If you want to mix and match colors, be sure to test them side-by-side. Even then, be aware that because they’ll be the only colors in the house at that point, they’ll probably look terrific. At the drywall stage of building, any color is a relief. But will they look good after all the finishing work is done? When in doubt, consult an interior designer. When it comes to matching tones, they’re worth their weight in gold . . . and green . . . and brown . . .
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HILLSIDE HOME – Proof that with proper engineering anything can be built anywhere, this new house under construction is perched on a small bluff overlooking Lake Windermere, on the east side of the lake not far from the Highlands. The view from there is nothing short of spectacular. Photo by Brian Geis
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