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Architect designed restored and new construction, on the oceanfront....beauty!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:33:36 -0400

Lately, I've been very lucky to be showing many homes designed by architects.

There is a difference!

This beauty began as a 1910 Arts & Crafts home, on a crawl space. The owner had it moved/barged onto my Island area, and then hired a Quebec based architect to add a garden level (storage, plus oceanside "suite"), and an upper level (master/sitting/ensuite).

The restoration of the original, and the design/construction of the new, are a seamless blend.

Not sure that I would have ever thought of linking the three spaces via a glass tower/dramatic staircase (on opposite side of home, from this view).

It's a plus that it's oceanfront, but the home is delectable on its own.

Beauty!

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Market "thoughts", in a secondary home marketplace, in early Sept.

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 14:11:13 -0400

September, 2010.

So, here we are, perhaps at the shift moment.

Last Fall, I projected that our secondary home/discretionary market region would not see "uptick" until August/Sept/Oct of 2010.

This uptick does seem to be underway, right on cue. Throughout 2009 and the first half of 2010, no rural area in my region saw good action. That seemed to be limited to the primary residence/city markets. Rural/secondary home/discretionary markets can be "put on hold" during uncertain times.

I realize that media reports are stating this and that, but they are generalized comments. When they spoke about the huge increases in real estate in this region, in 2009/early 2010, it wasn't describing the secondary home areas, but only the city markets. Very misleading then, for all those sellers who were languishing in rural areas, wondering where all that action was.

It is acknowledged that media reports are usually 90 to 120 days in the past, based on the statistics they have at their disposal, and that their broad sweep ignores the micro picture of specific areas.

We may be reading about what is happening right now, then, in this specific secondary home marketplace, in November.

There is no road map in existence, at this exact moment.     Wish we could all carry a crystal ball with us!

Huge potential, then.

Things I have noted, right at this exact moment:

Some realtors/companies, perhaps needing "incoming" not just expensive "outgoing" may be stating that things are continuing to collapse, so that sellers might be encouraged to reduce property pricings by 100,000 +. This is called local market manipulation.

It might be a decision, company-wise, or by an individual realtor, to generate income. There are apparently very few increases in viewings or in offers, though.

Instead of bringing forward activity, this localized price suppression makes reluctant buyers "put on hold", a little longer, their new desire to "do".

Or, if they do want to "act", in the here and now, they will offer far lower than they might have done, based on these wildly low and realtor driven personally skewed price reductions.

It is Buyers that set markets, not Sellers or Realtors...if realtors plunge prices, though, for their own (not market responsive decisions) benefit, then it does create that local market manipulation moment.

When these potential buyers see such wildly enormous reductions, "all at once", it makes them hold off from action: "if I can wait another 4 months, I can get it cheaper" syndrome!

A misunderstanding that may cost them.    I would feel more sanguine if we were hearing the buyer's voice, initially, with direct sales at prices reduced from list figures, without the spiralling price reductions in between.

However, the early responders, it seems, may already have acted.

Along with localized responses, we have the very beginnings, it appears, of the desire to get out of cash positions and into good hard asset investment opportunities.     That appears to be what the early responder buyers are saying.

I realize that the deflation vs inflation "argument" has been apparently "evenly weighted" since 2008.

The word "inflation" appears to be gaining ground when one pays attention to current media reporting.

There is also a renewed interest in fine art sales; unique items are being purchased by individual appreciators and not by museums or corporations.    I often think that real estate purchases in discretionary areas follow the path of fine art auctions, perhaps within three or four months of same.

That kind of purchase may be a desire to preserve capital, and may signal a move back to all good hard asset investment options.

A shift in a market!

On Salt Spring Island, and on all other Gulf Islands, there will always be a limited inventory. The provincial government body, known as the Islands Trust, created in 1974, capped growth on all the Islands, through strict zoning/density bylaws.

The Trust is for the benefit of all B.C. residents, so it's not about the Islanders at all.

Topographically, on the entire Pacific Northwest Coast, there is a very thin rim of habitable land -- limited land between the sea and the mountains.

Along with that "natural" limitation, on the Gulf Islands we have this government imposed cap on growth.

Low interest rates, a seller who has bought into the myth of a collapsed market and so is over- ready to be rescued with an offer, hungry realtors who further push the idea that housing is a lost cause as a viable investment, an area that is the desired destination for 90 percent of Canadians (the weather, if nothing else!), a move towards worry about a too heavy cash position/fear of inflation, a seeking of a safe haven to protect the family and the capital...it all adds up to a "nexus position"...shift, change...call it what you will.

It means the fog of indecision with the markets, since 2006, in all secondary home/discretionary marketplaces, and globally so, is evaporating.

Ah...the contrarian position has never been more essential.

Last year, the buyer offered and the seller dropped to meet that buyer. This year, the seller is holding firm and if the buyer is "real" they are rising to meet the seller.

The shift is with us!

This truly is the time to buy -- a short window on this Gulf Island gem.

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Self sufficient haven, on 6 plus oceanview acres, awaits you on Salt Spring Island!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 19:07:21 -0400

Looking for a safe haven?

Here is a terrific property, on special Salt Spring Island, ready to just move into and to enjoy!

A custom design and build, by one of Salt Spring's most innovative builders, this beauty offers old growth beams, custom wood windows, and amazing solarium space off a cook's dream kitchen, dramatic living with soaring ceiling, feature stone fireplace, library off, and oceanview dining room for elegant dinners!

Master sitting, with ensuite, and guest bed/bath, with children's "loft" (grandhildren will love this if yours are grown and gone!) in its own wing, plus separate laundry and guest powder room complete the main level.

Spacious decking, plus patio areas...this property gets all day sun exposure/year round, and enjoys sunrises and sunsets!

Lower (garden) level offers great storage, games room, guest bath, unbelievable workshop (artist? home occupation?) and wine room. Again, spacious deck awaits, with hot tub and a view!

Pleasing "bridge" walk-way takes you to a gazebo with a firepit, for cosy evenings, with ocean and mountain views. Watch the stars from here!

Double carport, fenced organic veggie garden and orchard (peaches!), plus zoned for separate guest cottage and separate studio.

Close to a great beach access, to park hiking/walking trails, and mere minutes to Ganges Village and all services and amenities.

This is truly a hidden treasure!

You can be self-sufficient here, and enjoy life.

Call me!

liread33@gmail.com

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Superlative ocean and mountain view acreage (400 acres in total), on Salt Spring Island!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 18:51:20 -0400

Incredible acreage for sale, on special Salt Spring Island!

Three titles, 160 acres, adjacent 80 acres, adjacent 160 acres...being sold as one unit.

Superlative ocean, islands, and mountain viewscapes, and all day/year round sun exposure....see from Lower Mainland (Sunshine Coast and Vancouver mountain panorama), into Washington State (Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier, and the Olympics on display!), with the Canadian Southern Gulf Islands and the U.S. San Juan Islands spread below you....truly, it's breathtaking!

The land is a mix of natural meadow, forest, arable "pastoral", with creeks and ponds, and two parcels have power to the lot line. Easy access off paved road (Anna's Drive, off Musgrave Road) leads you to the first parcel. Totally beautiful, with many choices as building sites, all of them "stellar".

If you're looking for a group purchase, or want to create a family retreat, or wishing to "land bank", then this is an opportunity for you!

Bring your architect, and let's walk this soon.

liread33@gmail.com

www.liread.com (under lots/acreages).

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Fall events....it's a "seasonless" region, on Salt Spring Island.....

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:33:12 -0400

September 4, 2010.

Labour Day Weekend...the traditional wind down of Summer!

Summer is a state of mind, of course.

September has its own beauties, in the great Pacific Northwest Coast region. Same weather as August, but cooler in evenings and getting darker, earlier.

On Salt Spring, it's the magical Fall Fair in mid-September...early October is Apple Fest, and the Canadian Thanksgiving Weekend is in mid-October....

November offers craft fairs, in the run-up to Christmas, and the Christmas/New Year's "season" is very alluring on Salt Spring!

People often turn up between November to February, trying to see the Island at "its worst", and of course they're disappointed!

It is a "seasonless" island, in more ways than one....

More info?

Call me!

How may I help you to discover your special Island gem?

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Labour Day Weekend events, on Salt Spring Island....enjoy the last of summer!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 13:01:51 -0400

September 3, 2010.

Tomorrow night, at Beaver Point Hall (doors open at 7 p.m., show at 8 p.m.), catch Shane Philip, a multi-instrumentalist. Call Salt Spring Books for ticket information.

Starfish Gallery is showcasing new works by Stefanie Denz, Sept 10 to Oct 10 (reception Sept 10th, 6 to 8 p.m.).

If you run into Valdy, give him a birthday hug -- his 65th birthday was on Sept 1st.

Tonight and tomorrow night, catch Planet Claire at Moby's!

1st Anniversary Celebration, Sept 10th, at Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art: a very talented co-operative artists gallery! Enjoy!

Be at ArtSpring gallery for Portrait of a Painter, 40 years of self portraits, Nicola Wheston. Opening: Sept 8th, 6 to 8 p.m. Show runs to Sept 17th.

Graffiti Theatre is accepting early registration for an acting workshop with talented and renowned Canadian director and actor, Nicola Cavendish. Call 250-537-1283 for more information.

The life, loves, music, times of Cole Porter unfolds on ArtSpring's stage on Sept 11 and 12. Call for ticket info at: 250-537-2102.

Tonight, catch Lane 31 at Treehouse. Tomorrow it's Synergy, Sunday enjoy Oogies!

Fulford Hall, Sept 10, it's the CD launch of Pacific Day, 8 p.m. -- Peter Prince and Friends.

Harbour House Hotel: tonight it's Tanya Lipscomb (jazz/folk) and a repeat tomorrow. Sunday, enjoy Ramesh Myers (jazz/folk).

Pegasus Gallery Framing presents Kenyan artist/naturalist, Sav Boro -- special reception tonight, 7 to 9 p.m. Salt Spring Island Landscape Paintings show runs to Sept 15th.

If you haven't enjoyed Hastings House's Sculpture Garden, now is your moment. Talent! Call Hastings House about their weekly public tours of the private sculpture garden -- the sculpture trail is also open from 9 a.m. to dusk, daily, to Nov.

Wow! Check out ArtSpring's lineup for their Fall/Winter season! www.artspring.ca (call for ticket info at 250-537-2102). Lucky us!

Call Donald Conley, teacher, accompanist, performer -- 250-537-0022. Instruction in piano, harpsichord, organ, theory, improvisation. Beginners to advanced, including examination and university preparation.

Mark your calendars -- it's Fall Fair and the quintessential Salt Spring experience...wave, if you see me!

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Paddy's Point, 10 oceanfront acres in Maple Bay, on Vancouver Island....wow!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:15:56 -0400

Such a beauty, and it's in dynamic and pristine Maple Bay, on Southern Vancouver Island!

Maple Bay has long been a yachtsman's destination....great moorage, yacht club, Bird's Eye Cove Marina, rowing club....for anyone from West Vancouver, it has echoes of West Bay, on Marine Drive.

This gem of a property is almost ten acres, an oceanfront point of land, with thousands of feet of easy access beachfront (bays, sandstone, with great swimming areas), plus year round moorage potential at the dock. 1912 character cottage and a 1940s era boathouse are negligible but show the charm of a property that has been in the same family since 1900, as a treasured "summer place".

Road access, plus easy boat access. Call me for details!

Currently off the grid, or electricity by generator, it's a possibility to connect to the opposite shoreline via cable, and some neighbouring parcels do this.

All day sun exposures (e/s/w) -- sunrises and sunsets from here!

Truly, a tranquil property, with meadow areas, and stands of old growth forest.

Beauty everywhere, and it waits for you!

www.liread.com

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"Time out" to observe, really "see", Nature...the best way to recharge!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 11:38:24 -0400

How often do we forget to "look"? Muddling along in our own worlds, busy in our heads with our agendas, we rarely get beyond our skins and "really look" at our surroundings.

No matter where we live, whether in a rural calm or in a purposeful city, there is beauty constantly around us...patterns of light through an office window, splashing onto desks, or sky reflecting from rain puddles, or a butterfly hovering above a flowering plant, or a sunset over the ocean, or a moonrise across a lake.....it can be anything, anywhere, but are we "looking"?

The 21st Century seems to be about "always", no time, always time, time erased, with the demands that this kind of immediacy brings to all aspects of life. Up to us, then, to remember to take time "out", and one way to do this kind of recharging is to really pay attention to our surrounding world.

A change is as good as a rest, goes the old adage. A pushing out from our immediate skins, getting out of our busy little minds, and truly viewing our surround sound, even for five minutes, can make all the difference to our equilibrium. Isn't this what meditators have been saying for eons?

Every day, take five!

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Summer days on the wane....oh, oh!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:33:24 -0400

Ah....a summer house! Sit beside the seaside, lots of room for relatives and friends, barbecue beside the beach, hot tub with a view, swimming when the tide rolls in across that hot sandy beach, wind surfing and sailing, kayaking out to islets at the Harbour's mouth, lolling in a deck chair, umbrella shade, lemonade and a good book at hand....we all have our own recipe for summer days.

Such a short season, though. Media full of "back to school" ads, shorter days on the way, maples turning early, hmm....haven't checked the Farmer's Almanac yet, to see what Fall has in store for us, weather wise. June on the Pacific Northwest Coast was truly Juneuary, so maybe we'll be lucky and Fall will turn out to be much warmer, much later.

For now, though, it's back to the beach, a quick dip, and star watching from the deck, tonight.

Ah....summer.....

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Entering the final third of our seasonal marketplace..."thoughts"....

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 18:12:09 -0400

Here we sit, heading towards the final third of our seasonal year.

For some markets, it's a quarterly report, but our secondary home/discretionary and resort-based market has always seemed to split into three natural parts.

Spring: Early February to end of May.

Summer: June to end of September.

Off Season: October to January.

This thin "rim" on the Pacific Northwest Coast does not experience the cold winters seen in the rest of Canada -- our microclimate (known as "cool Mediterranean", on Salt Spring Island and on the Southern Gulf Islands), means that our "off season" can still experience buoyancy in sales.

The flat market conditions in secondary home/discretionary markets, globally (included Salt Spring and Southern Gulf Islands), began in 2006, though it was not well understood, perhaps.

The economic meltdowns of Fall 2008 afflicted all regions, again globally, and in 2009/early 2010, it was entry level residential properties that achieved some sales success.

A sustained uptick was seen in primary residence/city marketplaces, but this activity did not carry over to the "rural" areas of B.C. (this would include all of Vancouver Island, outside of Victoria, all the Gulf Islands, the Sunshine Coast, and B.C. Interior communities).

A purchase of a second home, or any discretionary buy, can be put on hold until conditions improve. No one "has to" buy on Salt Spring Island, for example -- it's all by choice.

To try to jumpstart activity, some realtors/companies have tried severe price reductions -- this did not result in anymore viewings or in any sales. Local market manipulation is a real thing, however. Such reductions make all sellers have to follow suit, in order to remain competitive in pricing.

Buyers create markets, not sellers or realtors. At the moment, the argument between deflation and inflation seems to be evenly weighted, which extends the buyers insecurity about moving forward with a purchase, in our kind of secondary home marketplace.

Appraisers say that prices have reduced between late 2007 and now by around 25 to 30 percent, in our area (down from a 60% increase between 2002 and 2005).

The buyer has questions: Now? Wait? The result of this conflict is continuing inaction.

When buyers who might have been leaning towards making an offer, though, see wild price drops on the mls, it makes them back up and decide to wait another few months, in case they can pick a property up even cheaper.

The downside of local market manipulation, when a realtor stresses that one should drop an enormous amount, rather than a buyer offering such a drop, "cleanly", is further hesitation.

More information? Give me a call!

How may I help you to buy your special Salt Spring Island or Southern Gulf Island property?

Liread33@gmail.com

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400 acres, exceptional views, a true "wow" property, & on Salt Spring Island!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:08:25 -0400

Incredible land, sensational views, three titles (160 acres, 80 acres, 160 acres), all adjacent, and all being sold as one unit.

Seasonal creeks, ponds, some cleared, some forested, natural meadow areas, amazing views of ocean, islands, mountains (Lower Mainland mountains, Mt. Baker, Mt. Rainier, Olympic Mountains...an inspirational panoramic vista!).

Several terrific building sites...choose your special one. Access off Anna's Drive for one parcel, and access off Musgrave Road for another. Park reserve on one boundary line, and an area of very fine homes (all on acreages), on another.

Excellent sun exposures (e/s/w), privacy, quiet -- truly unique property anywhere, and it just so happens to be on special Salt Spring Island!

Enjoy the amazingly beautiful, and develop your dream here!

This is a true "wow".....

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More radio fun....live remote at Saturday Market on Salt Spring!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:14:44 -0400

August 27, 2010.

Down at the Saturday Market, tomorrow? Look for the community radio station's live remote -- interviews with market vendors. Equipment set-up outside Bruce's Kitchen, and roving reporters speaking with the vendors...community radio is all volunteer.

Catch the different programs on the station (details on the website: www.cfsi-fm.com). Streaming audio off the website, plus 107.9 fm, if you're nearby.

Listen to my live show on Mondays and Wednesdays, 7 to 9 a.m., Pacific Time...All Things Salt Spring (music, musings, interviews). Listen to podcasts of some interviews on my website: www.liread.com/radio.htm (thank you!).

My show was actually the first "official" show, starting on Sept 13, 2009...have learned a lot, and always enjoy the people who come by, to be interviewed, and who share the things that are important to them, and the interesting things they do...this is a gem of an island that seems to nurture an artistic experience!

I've been pleased, too, to be one of the advertisers for the past year, as this support is what makes the station possible.

So...our own radio station, our own currency (designed by artists and backed by Canadian dollars; legal tender on the Island), our own airline, our own newspaper, our own flag....hmmm......

See you at the Market in the Park, tomorrow, as one of the "roving reporters"!

How may I help you to discover special Salt Spring Island & the Southern Gulf Islands? Call me!

Late August/early September "happenings" on Salt Spring Island!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:10:58 -0400

August 26, 2010.

Don't miss the 10th Annual Photosynthesis show at ArtSpring -- it runs till Sept 7th. Such talent!

ArtCraft is showcasing, on the stage at Mahon Hall, 100 Mile Basket (local basketmakers, local materials) -- opening reception on Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. (artists in attendance). Presentation runs till Sept 18th.

Pegasus Gallery presents Kenyan artist/naturalist, Sav Boro, showcasing Salt Spring Landscape Paintings, Sept 1 to 15th.

Tonight, at ArtSpring, catch the legendary bluegrass/roots/jazz band John Reischman and The Jaybirds, 8 p.m.

Treehouse Cafe's live music continues nightly: tonight it's Daniel Howlett, Friday it's Sunyata, repeat performance by the stellar Sunyata on Saturday, enjoy Valdy on Sunday, Billie Woods on Monday. Tuesday is always Open Stage with David Jaquest. Enjoy!

Catch live music at The Harbour House Hotel: Friday it's KC Kelly, Saturday enjoy Stephanie Rhodes, Sunday it's Richard Cross. Lots of changes at The Harbour House, including garden fresh fruit and veggies, from the Hotel's gardens.

August 29th, enjoy Hastings House's Sunday Concert, featuring KC Kelly and Sandy Profitt: gourmet picnic, too! Call Hastings House for ticket info.

Rachel Vadeboncoeur is now featured at the cooperative artists gallery (Salt Spring Gallery of Fine Art) on McPhillips Ave. A very talented glass artist, don't miss Rachel's works on display. A great gallery addition to the Salt Spring art scene!

Pegasus Gallery is featuring paintings from 1940 to 1970, by Irene Hoffar Reid -- exhibit runs to Sept 5th.

Gallery 8, Steffich Fine Art Gallery, Starfish Gallery await your pleasure in Grace Point Square. Jill Louise Campbell Gallery across from Treehouse -- evocative images!

Check out Cafe Talia, TJ Beans, Salt Spring Roasting Company, Calvin's Bistro, Bocados Bistro for special gallery shows, and individual artists showcases.

Lucky us! Talent to enjoy, everywhere on this special island -- studio tours, too!

Yes, I know, we're drifting towards Labour Day and "back to school", but it's still a summer scene on exceptional Salt Spring Island! Enjoy....

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Amazing 9 + acre oceanfront property, exrtravagant views, rustic gem of a home, dock in place!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:58:00 -0400

It doesn't get any better! And, it just happens to be on special Salt Spring Island!

The absolutely best deep water dock! Sail up to over 700 feet of forested oceanfront. Use the custom crane to lift your boat into a cedar shingled boathouse beside your private driftwood cove. Or bring your larger yacht alongside the float, and walk up the nature path to the house overlooking a panorama of islands.

This 9+ acre property, with luxurious privacy and a gorgeous driveway, winding through your private forest, features coastal forest, plus treasured Arbutus and Garry Oak groves, and with natural meadows, rock mossy outcroppings, seasonal creek, pond, and beauty everywhere. A sea of light floods into the H.Schubart (he studied with Frank Lloyd Wright) designed home and surrounding forests from sunny southern exposures. The property has sweeping 180 degree ocean views all the way to the San Juan islands and the snow capped Olympic Mountains. Just beyond the dock are 2 National Park Reserve islands with their driftwood beaches and forests protected forever.

The Schubart West Coast designed home has been extensively upgraded by current owner. including slate floors with infloor heating. The home offers an authentic California Rustic ambiance! Every room has the view! Listen to the seals. See forever!

This property comes with foreshore lease, waterfront dock (one of only two on the "South end"), and boathouse, constructed in 2004 (beyond the highest standard).

The property is zoned for a separate guest cottage either down on the waterfront or in one of the meadows (your choice!), and also for a separate guest studio.

A unique and rare offering, only listed once before in over 30 years. A property with true oceanfront estate proportions.

See me soon for appointments to view this beautiful "south end" gem! (24 hr. notice essential).

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Frank Lloyd Wright inspired home, oceanfront "point of land", on Salt Spring Island....awaits you!

Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 12:15:21 -0400

Looking for an authentic H. Schubart designed home (he studied with Frank Lloyd Wright, and made Salt Spring his home, in the 1960s)? Then look no more...here is a beauty, and the features that make a Schubart home "sing" are all here!

The property is an amazing point of land, with a dramatic panoramic ocean, islands, and mountain vista. Sunny (s/sw/w exposures), easy access oceanfront, a foreshore licence so you can build a dock, and a level entry main level that offers many unique design features....it's a treasure!

Main level enjoys formal/entry foyer, master (with ensuite bath), plus adjacent office (or guest), in its own "wing", plus a guest bed and full bath, in "opposite wing". Open plan living, dining, country kitchen, mudroom/laundry off, plus a solarium feature, with sliders out to generous oceanside deck!

Lower garden level offers a sunny & oceanview guest "suite". Hot tub on a private deck, with that sensational view....separate oceanview office/den.

Easy care landscaping, and in an area of very fine homes.

This property is listed substantially below tax assessed value, and also below "just done" appraisal. Motivated out of province seller.

Note: great tenants in place: 24 hour notice for all viewings!

Beauty, and it's on special Salt Spring Island.

www.liread.com/1502.htm

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