Connoisseur's Choice - Luxury Homes

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Active, comfortable, secure and hassle-free... Homes thoughtfully designed for indoor/outdoor living, perfectly situated between the 8th and 9th fairways on the Canyon Desert Golf Course in Oliver, British Columbia. Designed to celebrate the active lifestyle, this latest Bellstar community combines the best of golf resort and residential living under the Southern Okanagan sun. Includes Golf Membership.

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Beautiful Villa Style Homes from the mid-$300’s with NO GST!

17 Twin Islands

More information: Waterfront West

Johanna Mercer johwho@gmail.com

902-698-8373

Oceanfront Property 30 minutes to Downtown Vancouver:

Southwest facing, the architecturally designed and handcrafted cedar cottage enjoys sun and spectacular views North up Indian Arm. The cottage literally stands in the water at high tide and is dramatically beached at low — with walking access across an expansive private beach to a private island.

3.4 acres, 400 feet of oceanfront and multiple water licenses. Property can be subdivided into three lots.

Bank assessed value is 1M, it is offered at 850K. 4 GLC lUXURY hOMES | Vancouver June 2013

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LIVING IN PARADISE! ▪Property purchases over $1.5M fast-tracks Bahamian permanent residency status for Tax-Free living▪

Sales Price: US$ 1,850,000 (C$ 1,915,000) Bedrooms: 4+ Bathrooms: 4 Living Area: 3,300 sq. ft. (307 sq/m) Property Size: 11,000+ sq. ft. (1,022 sq/m) Ocean Frontage: 110 feet (33.5 meters)

"Villa Newport" offers more than an attractive comfortable home... it offers a Lifestyle, in Tax-Free Paradise! This bright & airy home is open to the Caribbean's amazing turquoise waters.

Watch the cruise ships come and go from Nassau's Harbour, sunsets over the glistening waters and the incredible firework displays from nearby hotels.

Where the days are always warm, take a refreshing dip in the custom designed swimming pool or follow the steps leading to tranquil waters where you can enjoy snorkeling on the reefs, kayaking or just relaxing on a raft. The upper deck provides a perfect vantage point from the pergola or hot tub.

After recent major renovations to suit today’s lifestyle, Villa Newport still retains its original character and charm from 1950. Villa Newport affords you the opportunity to enjoy the things that matter; family, friends and fun all in a very special location.

Features include: Spacious, fully enclosed garden with electric gate ▪ garden shed with potential to expand into guest cottage ▪ 3-zone central airconditioning ▪ 20kw automatic generator ▪ rain water tank ▪ hurricane impact windows & doors ▪ security alarm system and much more….

For additional information and photos: http://www.bahamasrealty.bs/565721

BAHAMAS REALTY Pyper Parker

Broker, BRI, CRS pyper@bahamasrealty.bs Phone: 242-396-0021 Mobile: 242-557-4412 www.facebook.com/GoodLifeConnoisseur

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Harbour Island 2-acre estate situated on the world-renowned Pink Sands Beach. There is a 3 bedroom main house and a 2-bedroom guest cottage, both with expansive terraces offering stunning sea views. The grounds are lushly landscaped and serenely private, making this the perfect family retreat. WEb: 4000041728 us$7.5m. Nick.Damianos@SothebysRealty.com 242.376.1841

ParadIsE Island Ocean Club Estates. Harbourfront estate ParadIsE Island Ocean Club Estates. Tuscan Villa set on just home encompasses 6,500 sq. ft. and has 5 bedrooms, 5.5 baths with swimming pool. 100 feet of riparian rights on the seabed for docking private yachts and watercraft. Golf, beach, amenities. WEb: 4000033980 $6.75m.

Samira.Coleby@SothebysRealty.com 242.376.6248

under half an acre overlooking the 16th fairway of the golf course. The home encompasses 6,600 square feet of living space with 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, immaculate landscaping and pool. WEb: 4000038369 GrEat ValuE. $5.4m. George.Damianos@SothebysRealty.com 242.362.4211

Enjoy the benefits of residency... Life is less taxing offshore.

Damianos Sotheby’s International Realty | Nassau, Bahamas | +1.242.322.2305 | info.Bahamas@SothebysRealty.com | 6 GLC lUXURY hOMES | Vancouver June 2013

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Lana’i, Hawai’i is the island paradise you’ve been hearing about

You can be among the privileged few to own your own private residence: Lana’i is one of the most beautiful and tranquil islands in the Pacific and is a special place for busy people and families to go. Meld into the historic atmosphere, enjoy the peace and tranquility, with all the amenities of two world class resorts. This “Classic Kama’aina Home” was built in the 1940s as a plantation manager’s residence in the days of the “Hawaiian Pineapple Company”, and refurbished extensively, by its present owner in 2003 to retain the integrity of a bygone era.

$2,500,000.00 FS

Feel at Home on the Challenge at Manele Golf Course with Fantastic Ocean View: This spectacular 3 bedroom, 3 bath condo boasts beautiful hardwood floors, granite countertops, marble flooring and breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean with over 2800 sq. ft. of interior living space. Almost 2000 sq. ft. of exterior patios completes your personal living space. Membership in the Island Club provides many amenities of the island and the Four Seasons Resorts.

$2,690,000.00 FS Okamoto Realty, LLC 730 Lanai Ave., #114 P.O. Box 630552 Lanai City, HI 96763

This information is approximate and is not a warranty.

For More Information contact: Linda Kay Okamoto, R (B) CRS, GRI 808-559-0200 | okamotorealty@gmail.com

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