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Pemberton Holmes Susan deStein Allan Bruce Mike Hardy Tom Navratil Norman Rothwell Myles Wilson Kerry Chalmers Claire Sarginson

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Orange flames flicker from the fireplace as the day draws to a close.

Good food and cheer with friends fill the walls with light.

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Season...

Snow is a rare visitor to the Islands but when

Winter is an intimate time when we greet

it arrives, the world seems to slow to a halt.

our neighbours and friends at every turn.

Islanders drop their inside chores and wander

Stores, coffee shops, parks, and walkways

out to catch the beauty of the Island as

lead to warm hugs & handshakes.

they greet friends and strangers with

Even dogs are known for their

smiles and encouraging snow stories.

personality and called by name.

Social media blazes with beautiful and

Newcomers quickly become part of

funny photos, road conditions, and

the fabric of the neighbourhood as

stories of kind and heroic neighbours.

the Island wraps us with its shores

At the local stores, customers line up with

and we become part of its community.

multiple orders as they shop for others who

Island neighbourliness seems to snowball at

can’t get out.

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$ 3,250,000 229 Bay Ridge Place

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Architectural oceanfront estate on a wide, sun-drenched 5.75 acre stretch of low bank shoreline. Glass wrapped Heather Johnston designed main home. Private guest cottage. Seaside gardens. Exclusive Listing.

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$4,880,000

$675,000 103 Park Drive

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1,916 Sq.Ft.

Hip and historic, this loft-like character home is located within sight and sense of the ocean. The house welcomes with a modern, upbeat atmosphere and a comforting sense of style. Vintage fir floors, craftsman kitchen, design-wise baths & soaring cathedral ceilings highlight the open concept living space while a private studio suite is ideally arranged for home enterprise. An ideal live/work or B&B arrangement - the best of village living..

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$1,488,000 2812 Southey Point Road

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700 Upper Ganges Road

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Comprised of 7 lots on 37.5 acres along nearly 1,700 Feet of spectacular low bank shoreline. Boathouse/ studio. Cape Keppel is tucked away for those seeking the ultimate in sun drenched oceanfront privacy.

1322 Nose Point Road

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251 Welbury Drive

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This striking oceanfront residence is easily recognized as one of the most signature contemporary homes on the water.The thoughtful human scale speaks of modern luxury and compelling character. Exclusive Listing.

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Picturesque 10 acre farm with level south facing pasture, ponds, gardens and a well appointed main house with guest wing. Barn and workshop. Caretakers home. Across from the Golf Course. Exclusive.

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Set on a remarkable 450 ft. stretch of low bank shoreline complete with sunny caves, natural waterfall and dual mooring buoys, this is residence of resplendent form designed for modern oceanfront living.

$1,297,500 2

A unique & expressive estate, this 7 ½ acre family compound is designed to encourage gathering for the generations. Meticulous main home. Luxury cottage.Studio & fire lit games garage. Exclusive Listing.

1293 Mountain Road

241 Morningside Road

$599,500 3.4 Acres

Sunny 3.4 Acre property in Maracaibo Estates with spacious frontage with ample privacy. Zoned for home and cottage. A wonderful property with exceptional amenities.

217 Charlesworth Road

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Set on a 1 acre lot with vast ocean views, this tastefully updated 1,905 ft. home features newer kitchen, clean lined living room with fireplace, master with ensuite and a private lower level guest suite.

For more property details and images enter the property ID# at sothebysrealty.ca Sotheby’s International Realty Canada is Independently Owned and Operated. E.&O.E.: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

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$2,950,000 133 Alders Avenue

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A luxurious oceanfront property right in town, this elegant 6330’ residence features 5 bedrooms,4 fireplaces.

5 car garaging and beautifully developed 1.45 acre grounds with choreographed gardens, SIRC127435

$1,388,000

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Inspiring ocean view architectural home & luxury guest cottage on 5 private acres. Gourmet kitchen with granite slab counters. Timbered ceilings. Exceptional design & construction. Exclusive Listing.

120 Mansell Road

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SIRC134950

$1,865,000 479/565 Horel Road

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3,961 Sq.Ft.

Vast ocean views infuse this luxurious 3363’ rancher & complimenting coach house with Pacific horizons. A private drive leads to a pastoral guest house & workshop on the lower bench of it’s 10 acres. Exclusive.

210 Norton Road

$475,000

$2,985,000 12 Acres

Unique 12 acre estate on the edge of Ganges. Meticulous custom rancher. Large workshop. Beautiful grounds and gardens. Significant investment/ development potential. One of a kind on Salt Spring.

353496

Lot 2 Isabella Point Road

Blackburn Road

This 1.6 acre oceanfront lot on Fulford Harbour spreads out on approximately 300 ft. of shoreline with sensational views and an ample building envelope well suited to a variety of architectural plans.

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4,373 Sq.Ft.

Ultra private 160 acre oceanview estate. 1.5KM drive gently winds towards an immense kaleidoscope of unobstructed 180 ft. panoramas. Casually elegant 4,273 Sq. Ft. main home.Separate caretaker’s house. Exclusive.

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$298,500

$219,000 1.6 Acres

4,000 Sq.Ft

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$2,995,000 3

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Hallmarks of farmhouse style create a clear symbol of welcome at this wonderful 3.13 acre country house. Craftsman detail and a bright open floor plan highlight the 4000’ main home and adjoining luxury suite.The south facing property is fully developed with a private 2 bedroom guest cottage, fully equipped studio and open plan pole barn.

A fantastic multi-generational or B&B property with a lovely rural ambiance just five minutes from Ganges.

Lot 1 Maple Ridge Place

1.74 Acres

Mature ocean view setting with 1 ¾ southwest facing acres of mixed woods, fern gullies and beautiful filtered light. A wonderful building lot near trails, beaches and Vesuvius village. No GST.

Lot 1 Wilkie Way

14 Acres

Desirable 14 acre oceanview lot at the end of upscale Wilkie Way. Zoned for home, cottage and studio.

Mixed woods. Level building benches. No GST.

For more property details and images enter the property ID# at sothebysrealty.ca Sotheby’s International Realty Canada is Independently Owned and Operated. E.&O.E.: This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

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The Benefits of Hiring a REALTOR

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Buying or selling a home is a decision that will impact one’s life for years to come. The allure of future benefits can be realized, but the process requires careful thought and consideration. Although there may be a temptation to do-it-yourself, a Real Estate agent’s professional services can be invaluable.

While a buyer can search the internet and MLS listings to find the flavour and fit of a community, a REALTOR© can help expedite the search. He/she can arrange for viewings of appealing addresses and offer inside knowledge of the property. A REALTOR© may know of other similar properties that are listed elsewhere, or are too new to the market to be widely known.

A REALTOR© can give an impartial appraisal of a home’s market value to his/her client, whether buyer or seller. He/she can recommend appraisers, trades people and home stagers who have proven their merit with other local properties. He/she can help establish non-emotional and realistic pricing, based on the market and similar properties in the neighbourhood.

Each property is subject to laws and bylaws that might not be apparent to either the seller or the buyer. Information about water source testing and quality, property boundaries, and septic fields can be difficult to find. A knowledgeable REALTOR© can uncover this information expeditiously, so a decision about the sale will be well informed.

A third party negotiator is advantageous when the hopes of the seller meet the dreams of the buyer. A REALTOR© will work objectively to negotiate the best possible sales agreement for his/her client.

Real Estate sales paperwork can be daunting, and errors or omissions could be catastrophic. A REALTOR© has training and experience to guide his/her client through a transaction with the expected outcome.

Selecting a REALTOR© as your representative relies heavily on building a trusting relationship. Ask for testimonials from people who have recently bought or sold a property. Meet with the REALTOR© personally and determine if it feels like a good fit.

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Many islanders have developed a wide variety of tastes and interests

to reflect the global cultures they visit. These preferences are reflected in the foods, goods and music enjoyed at local venues and markets.

The Islands lie between two international airports, Vancouver and Victoria, making sunny destinations just a short jaunt from home.

Industrious Islanders move the world as they seek social justice, learn

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and share expertise, create handiwork, and make music for the joy of life.

Our local calendars are packed with meetings, presentations, musical ensembles, work bees, arts and culture celebrations. Winter is a time to pursue passions and feed the soul while changing the ripples in the great sea of life.

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Hikers and photographers return each February to the banks of daffodils above Burgoyne Bay, and the wild flower garden around St. Mary’s Anglican church.

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