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WHAT’S HAPPENING ON BEAR MOUNTAIN, VANCOUVER ISLAND? T he golfing world’s eyes have been fixed on Bear Mountain, just outside Victoria, over the past month, as the PGA Tour 2016 Pacific Links Championship took place on one of the golf resort’s two Nicklaus Design mountain courses September 19-25. Colin Montgomerie may have walked off with the title, but the real winner here has to be Dan Matthews, chief executive and co-owner of the resort’s development company Ecoasis. With so much global attention focused on his resort, a flood of inquiries about caused the website to grind to a halt, according to real estate projects co-ordinator Ruthanne Doyle. The company, which previously developed a ski-in-ski-out community in Whistler’s Creekside and is building homes at the Hualalai Resort in Hawaii, bought Bear Mountain at a discount from HSBC Canada in 2013 after the bank took it back from its previous owner, who ran into financial trouble. Residential and commercial development at the resort, which had reached a population of 3,000, had stalled. But Matthews saw through the bad press, and took the opportunity to develop the highly promising 806-acre Bear Mountain site into a worldclass resort community. “[The controversy is]
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what was exciting about it,” said Matthews with a laugh. The developer had a good base to start from, with the already established country club and residences just a 22-minute drive away from downtown Victoria. The mountainside resort had 3,000-plus residents already established in 1,200 (largely singlefamily) homes. It also already had a large, luxury Westin hotel with spa and restaurants, as well as a pub and corner grocery store – and, of course, those two championship-level golf courses.
The New Masterplan Over the past three years, the Ecoasis team has been working with the incumbent Bear Mountain residents to create a masterplan to expand the residential element by 2,850 new homes to house a total population of around 10,000. It will also add a commercial “village” centre and further recreational facilities. Many hiking and mountain biking trails have already been created, as well as a competitive-level mountain bike park. The resort is also planning a state-of-the-art, clay-courts tennis centre. When built, the village centre will have 300,000 square feet of commercial space
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available, including a high street with shops, restaurants, bars and businesses, which will be pedestrianized during peak shopping and dining hours, with road traffic allowed at other times. New road infrastructure is also set to start in October, which will make it much easier to get in and out of the resort.
Townhomes and Detached Villas The residential component of the masterplan will be phased out over the next 10 to 15 years. The earliest of those homes are the new Cypress Mews townhome development, which is about to launch pre-sales, and the Cypress Gates detached home community. Cypress Mews homes is a development of 15 high-end townhouses in a West Coast contemporary design that will be built to a certified Built Green standard and include luxury finishings, which will be priced in the upper $600,000s. Cypress Gates, on the other hand, is an 18-unit executive villas project that will offer spectacular golf course and Mount Finlayson views in a private gated enclave. These homes will be approximately 2,500 square feet and start at just over $1 million. In addition to the townhomes and villas, phase one of the Cypress development also
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contains a group of 27 single-family lots. Phase one of these lots are now sold out, and have either been sold to individual buyers, who can choose from one of the seven construction companies on Ecoasis’ Designated Builders Program preferred partner list to build a home on the lot, or sold directly to those builders. However, more lots will be released in the coming weeks, said Doyle.
Condos at Each End of the Price Scale Next, the company will turn to its condo development, Elevate. The sprawling building will have around 200 units in two ninestorey towers atop a wide podium that is flat to the ground at the upper level, and drops down the mountain with a five-storey frontage at the lower entrance. The top of this podium will create another community hub, with extensive amenities including an infinity pool. Elevate’s units will range from flexibly designed 300-square-feet micro-units starting at around $150,000 to larger condos of 1,200 square feet priced up into the $600,000s. For the full article and photo gallery on Bear Mountain and its future, go to REW.ca/News/Developments
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Trendy Main/Fraser neighbourhood. Updates include plumbing, electrical, roof, kitchen and bathroom. Notable features: heritage style claw foot tub, shower and vanity and stainless steel appliances, gas stove, quartz counters, tile backsplash and newer kitchen cabinets. Enclosed South facing backyard, close proximity to shopping, schools and transit. Did I mention charm and character which aptly describe this home. Evelyn Singer 604-314-4123
Fantastic City Gate 1 built by Bosa. This is a rarely available 3 bedroom & den West facing unit with views of Science World, city skyline and the False Creek sunset. 1743 feet of living space with a large open plan kitchen, dining and main living room area. The bedrooms are a generous size and there is a huge 13 x 8 en-suite laundry storage area. There is a rooftop patio, gym, indoor pool and recreation facility. 2 parking spots and 1 locker and bike parking area. Amazing location close to skytrain, Olympic Village, restaurants and walks on the seawall. Currently tenanted. Please allow 24-48 hours for showings. Tom Jones 604-722-1316
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TROUT LAKE - WESTCOAST MODERN VERY UNIQUE 1 BEDROOM CORNER UNIT OF SOUTH FACING 1/2 DUPLEX - 3 BED - 2.5 BATHS 702 SQ.FT. W/ FANTASTIC & PRIVATE OUTDOOR SPACE! 1785 East 14th Ave
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A Westcoast flair & unusual layout, this South facing modern 1/2 duplex provides a well laid-out floorplan offering a very generous living room w/ fireplace & family area, a dining room able to host numerous guests, adjacent to a wonderfully appointed kitchen w/ custom cupboards, stainless appliances & granite countertops. Powder room and laundry also on the main. The top floor won't disappoint: 3 bed & 2 bath, of unusually ample size-especially the master bedroom & its ensuite! Fantastic amount of natural light, in-floor radiant heat, storage galore & a powder room on the main floor. BONUS: detached garage turned into a storage & office space! Enjoy a covered porch, large front garden & a short walk to Trout Lake & its Farmer's market. Just steps to the "Drive" and all it has to offer.
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KITSILANO GRAND DAME BY TATLOW PARK 3 SUITES 7 BED - 3 BATH In the very heart of Kitsilano comes this rarely available 1912 four level Character home, next to Tatlow park. Currently offering 3 sizeable, comfortable and independent suites (3 bed garden level, 1 bed & den on the main floor and top 2 level 3 bedroom suite of 1537 sqft!). The main and last two floors could easily be turned into one suite allowing for your very own style and taste to be implemented. In-suite laundry on each floor, lots of mechanical updates over the past 28 years, this Grande Dame offers not only an inviting private front yard for your al fresco diners, but a large enclosed backyard & decks on each level from which to take in the North shore VIEWS. This part of 3rd is now a cul-de-sac, you'll come for the quietness but will stay for the funkiness of this lady in pink & ease of access to a secluded beach via beautiful Tatlow park. Visit our website for many more photos. 2831 W. 3RD AVE.
Set on the quiet North East corner, this 720 sq.ft. split-level 1 bedroom shares only one wall with its neighbor & is sure to impress you with a functional U-shaped self-contained kitchen, sizeable bedroom offering 2 closets & a window overlooking your very own deck. Step up to a sun-filled open concept space with beautiful Brazilian hardwood flooring throughout, a dining area easily hosting 10 people without forgetting an ample living area with a woodburning fireplace. UNIQUE BONUS: your very own private semi-covered wrap-around deck of nearly 300 sq.ft. overlooking the yard of a house! Where do you get this in the city? Insuite laundry, 1 parking, 1 cat or 1 dog (max 40lbs). All balconies done & depreciation report available. A delight to show!
Sitting across from McBride Park in the heart of Kitsilano, this 1925 Craftsman offers yesterday's cachet with today's comfort. Beautifully restored character home with all of the original Fir trim work lovingly refinished. The foyer's wainscoting sets the tone for the main floor: a spacious front reading room/den, a large living room with fireplace opening onto a dining room designed for entertaining. In the mood for a BBQ? Open your French doors and step onto your gigantic South facing deck! Upstairs offers 3 sizeable bdrms, the front bdrm has a unique attached crafts room. BONUS-a full height basement with a self-contained 1 bdrm suite (done with permits) with its own south facing patio. The front & back gardens are enjoyed from every window, creating an Urban Oasis on this 46x120 lot.
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Fabulous front 1/2 duplex on a 33x127 lot, a stone throw away from Trout Lake and The Drive! It has it all: 3 spacious bed on the upper floor, including a master bed with large window with North Shore Mountain views, a newly renovated en-suite and 2nd full bath with jetted tub. The main floor offers a unique layout: very airy, spacious living room with substantial ceiling height, gas fireplace and a bay window overlooking the front yard. Sizeable dining area easily welcoming a party of 8, adjacent to a well-appointed U-shaped kitchen with plethora of storage and granite countertops. Separate large pantry-laundry room. Enjoy the front & side gardens which sizes can rival that of a house. New windows throughout, new fence & front stairs. Transit, Restaurants, Fun, Parks all at your doorstep. This is East Van living at its best!
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ight next to the Albion Sports Complex, surrounded by greenspace, water park and playground, you will discover Morningstar’s Wynnbrook. Enjoy the fresh country air while being a stone’s throw from the urban amenities essential for today’s active families. “This is truly parkside living at its best,” says Deborah Calahan, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Morningstar Homes. “It’s the perfect neighbourhood for active young families and will be Morningstar’s third project in Maple Ridge where we are quickly becoming a household name.” Wynnbrook’s three-storey homes will feature full daylight basements, two-car garages and have distinctive exterior accents of stone, shingles, and shutters. These three and four-bedroom single family homes, range in size from 3125 to 3150 square feet (including unfinished basement). The contemporary, extra-spacious interiors are distinguished by quality finishes and craftsmanship that Morningstar is renowned for, including linear gas fireplaces, spa inspired master ensuites with two person
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