SUSTAINABLE SELLS Plenty of B.C. residential property gems have energy-efficient and other earth-friendly features. Here are just a few green giants across the province. By Right Sizing Staff For direct links to all listings, go to rightsizingmedia.com/sustainable
Whistler The resort community of Whistler is located two hours north of Vancouver along the picturesque Sea to Sky Highway within the Coast Mountain range, and is home to almost 12,000 permanent residents. Recent listing: Entertain family and friends in this architecturally designed four-bedroom, five-bathroom home situated near the Whistler Golf Course, which includes luxury finishes and is built to near net zero efficiency. $6,790,000.
Belcarra This village lies northwest of Port Moody and directly east of North Vancouver, across the waters of Indian Arm. It’s a geographically isolated peninsula accessible by a single, winding paved road or by boat. Recent listing: This tranquil four-bedroom, five-bath waterfront masterpiece is built to Energy Step Code 3 standards with high-efficiency boilers, seven-zone radiant in-floor heating and seamless indoor/outdoor living via Eurovision sliding doors. $6,990,000.
Coquitlam This suburban city lies in the Tri-Cities north of the Fraser River, 26 kilometres from downtown Vancouver. Coquitlam offers urban shopping, arts and culture, plus fishing and other outdoor and water recreation, including at the 38,000-hectare Pinecone Provincial Park. Recent listing: Reduce your carbon footprint and save up to 80 per cent in energy costs in this three-bedroom, three-bathroom, Scandinavian-inspired Passive House-compliant town home, which has roughed-in accommodation for solar panels and EV charging. $1,289,900. 14
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