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Current Price |
$3,500,000 |
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Area |
Upper Lantzville |
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Type |
Single Family |
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Bldg. Character |
M Lev Bsmt & 2nd |
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Taxes |
$12,656 (2009) |
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MLS® # |
300477 |
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Age |
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Zoning |
RS1 |
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Status |
Active |
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Title |
Freehold |
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Possession |
TBA |
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Strata Fee |
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Home Size |
9,800 sq. ft. |
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Lot Size |
6.69 acres |
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Parking |
Garage - 3 or more |
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Amenities |
Wheelchair Access, Swimming Pool, Thermal Windows, Built In Vacuum, Kitchen Built-in(s), Jetted Bathtub, Sprinkler System |
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Site Influences |
Golf Course Nearby, View - Mountain, View - Ocean, Acreage |
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| DESCRIPTION |
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If you could combine all the best ideas from around the world into one DREAM HOME, it might look like this! This amazing estate won 2 out of the top 10 places in “Living the Dream” featured in Western Living Magazine!
Whether your passion leans toward fine wine or elite automobiles, this Sensational Estate has it and more! A sweeping driveway edged in local slate stone leading to the impressive West Coast style home with its 18x18 handpicked local wood beams framing a grand double door entrance. All three levels of this home can be accessed by the elevator that is on a rail system for silent opperation. The foyer is welcoming and magnificent as is opens onto a greatroom with the custom designed wood fireplace that soars to the 28 ft ceiling above. The hearth is a solid slab of granite and every stone has been meticulously hand place including the cut block slab above the inlaid waterfall, this is truly a unique work of art! The open concept main level includes an full entertaining bar with custom maple cabinets and seaweed hued granite counters, pull out drawers to store away liquor, a built in Aquarium with Living Colour Coral that is valued at about $30,000, 50 lbs/day ice machine, 2 wine coolers and a beer fridge with a 13 ½ case capacity, dishwasher, two flatscreen TVs and an open games area perfect for a billiards table. The garage showroom with programmable lighting to illuminate your classic automotive collections has a 2 pc bath with hand designed vanity painted in authentic Ferrari red, a gas fireplace with locally sourced shale, 37” flatscreen Tv and views of Georgia Strait. This can all be viewed from the bar and greatroom through the wall of windows. Off the greatroom on the other side is the Theatre with a 106” screen that can be seen clearly from the bar with a 1080 p Projector. The entertainment system is valued at over $350,000 and holds 400 DVD's with the possibility to increase to 1200, this is controlled by a portable touch screen. The large amp system can support your choice of speakers. Programmable lighting that when pausing the movie will illuminate the path to the washrooms then turn down the lights when you replay! The main level also includes 2 guest suites, each with matching ensuites with large tile and glass rain shower and body spray systems, custom wood closet units and granite counters. A 2 pc bath with hand stamped copper sink and a 3 pc bath with steam shower complete this main level.
The lower level has an Authentic European Vineyard style wine cellar with tumbled marble floors and arched entry, Marvel wine coolers with 3000 bottle capacity and custom trimmed in wood shipped to manufacturer to match custom made bar, trim and tables. The copper sink and faucet have been brought over from Italy. Even the lighting is chosen to fit the exact feel of an authentic vineyard cellar. Wonderfully done to create that exact ambiance for the most discerning wine connoisseur!
On the upper level of this stunning home is the main living area wiht an incredibly impressive gourmet kitchen where nothing has been spared or compromised on. Very open layout with a centre island as well as a wrap around island, all with granite counters, prep sink and Wine cooler in middle island. The six burners Décor gas range is accessorized with a pasta tap brought over on the boat from Italy. The centerpiece of this kitchen could be considered to be the corner Forno oven framed in authentic Union Bay brick. It’s easy to keep this kitchen immaculate as adjoining you will find a huge walk in pantry large enough to hold the food and complete with granite counters for the toaster and coffee prep. Other features are a SubZero fridge that is the largest available, built in Décor microwave, kick plates, dovetail drawers in the custom made maple cabinets and a computer or telephone counter with hidden cupboard to house unsightly wires. Whether cooking for a large group or an intimate family meal in this kitchen it will be enjoyable.
The upper level is also a very open concept that you would expect in a major Whistler hotel as the home has been commercially engineered in order to avoid supporting walls and posts. Off the kitchen is the lounge room that is open to below and the fireplace with waterfall, perfect for sipping a glass of wine and listening to soft music while dinner is cooking. There is a semi formal dining room with a gas fireplace and programmable “dinner” mood lighting.
For those quiet family evenings there is the cosy TV room with custom wood entertainment wall unit, nicely situated off the kitchen/lounge area.
The Master Suite is large enough to dwarf a four poster king size bed and an oasis in itself with a gas fireplace, French door to private deck and a wet bar with wine cooler. The exceptional ensuite instils relaxation with the wall mounted gas fireplace and infinity soaker tub with air jets and aromatherapy. Enjoy a shower experience in the rain shower and four body spray system where every tile has been artistically placed. Completing this ensuite is the double his and her granite counters and sinks. Hand made solid maple closet organizer in the walk in closet offers plenty of storage for all your attire and accessories.
Completing the upper level is a bonus room with adjoining 2 pc bath, 2 bedrooms, each with walk in closets with handmade solid wood organizers and ensuites equipped with Jacuzzi air jet tubs.
Host Pool parties in the 24x48 salt water pool with the waterfall slide! The pool surround is an attractive acid stained concrete with artfully placed large imbedded stones that add a unique touch. The pool house is equipped in style with a cantina that includes a Wolf BBQ, 50 lbs/day icemaker, drink cooler, dishwasher, microwave and solid core granite counters and cabinets made from locally sources maple. The outdoor rain shower and changeroom are completed with Slate tile. There is also a 2 pc bath with European style cabinets, authentic sink from Mexico and a washer and dryer so you won’t have to cart the towels to the house.
All the lighting and music in this home as well as the detached garage with loft are controlled by a state of the art “Control 4” system and can be accessed and controlled from any computer in the world. Touchpad screens throughout home allow you to manipulate lighting and music from almost any room. Choose from a selection of over 4 million songs, each room can be independent chosen from the others. This Control 4 lighting and entertainments system is valued at around $400,000.
Heating or cooling this expansive 10,000 sq ft home is not a problem with the Geothermal heating and cooling system with 5 high velocity air exchangers allowing for very small, almost unseen and quiet, ducting. Estimated costs of heating this home with forced air natural gas is about $2000/month but with Geothermal the cost is about $800/month and this includes all electricity used on property! The owners have thought of everything including pre set up for natural gas generator and wiring for future entrance gate and driveway lighting.
View all the details including photos, virtual tours, videos and Room Planner of this exceptional home not easily found anywhere! All data and measurements are approximate and should be verified if important.
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| INTERIOR |
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Bedrooms |
5 |
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Bathrooms |
12 |
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Ensuite |
3 |
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# Fireplaces |
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Fireplace Type(s) |
Wood, Natural Gas |
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Flooring |
Mixed |
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Insulation |
Walls:Unk Ceil:Unk |
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Fuel |
Other |
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Heating |
Other |
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Water |
Drilled Well |
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Sewer |
Septic - Yes |
| STYLE |
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Exterior |
Hardi Plank |
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Roof |
Tile |
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Construction |
Frame |
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Foundation |
Yes |
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Basement |
Part |
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Basement Dev |
Fully Finished |
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