Sunshine Coast: Home on private island is wildlife watching paradise

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Weekly roundup of three properties that recently sold in Metro Vancouver.

West Trail Island, Sunshine Coast

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Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom detached with acreage

Size: 2,185 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $2,650,000

Listed for: $2,999,900

Sold for: $2,825,000

Sold on: Jan. 23

Days on market in this listing: 150

Listing agent: Stephen Morris at Oakwyn Realty

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Buyers agent: Kiarash Kalhor at Royal Pacific Realty

The big sell: Perhaps the epitome of West Coast living is ownership of a private island. This offering is nestled in the Georgia Strait just off the Sunshine Coast, forming part of the Thormanby group of islands. West Trail Island is a 16-acre parcel of land with a sheltered chain-stay moorage dock that, according to listing agent Stephen Morris, is easily accessible from Sechelt and Gibsons. It features a dazzling array of wildlife watching opportunities with whales, eagles, seals and sea lions all frequenting the area. Located on the island is a three-level wood-clad house that was originally built in 1973. It features an open-concept interior with a primary bedroom suite at the top from which to soak in the views, plus a number of recent updates including the installation of triple-pane windows, a metal roof, abundant decking, a compost toilet, three wood stoves, and a triple-filtered water system.

1037 Odlum Dr., Vancouver

Type: Four-bedroom, four-bathroom detached

Size: 2,337 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $2,196,000

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Listed for: $2,498,000

Sold for: $2,304,761

Sold on: Jan. 9

Days on market in this listing: 53

Listing agent: Haneef Virani PREC at Virani Real Estate Advisors

Buyers agent: Tiffany Wilson at Angell Hasman & Associates Realty

The big sell: This brand new, custom-built detached home resides in East Vancouver’s Grandview-Woodland district, offering mountain and city views from its location near Commercial Drive. The interior has a reverse configuration with the bedrooms on the main floor and the living space upstairs resplendent under vaulted ceilings. It boasts a chef-inspired kitchen with high-end appliances, an expansive island, and ample storage space, a bespoke office with stylish cabinets, designer light fixtures, wainscot panelling, coffered ceilings, skylights, and elegant ensuite bathrooms, all complemented by overheight ceilings, air conditioning and underfloor heating. There is a useful one-bedroom legal suite on the lowest floor, while a double garage offers electric vehicle capability, a crawl space provides extra storage, and a fenced yard can accommodate pets, children and green thumbs.

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45 — 6488 168 St., Cloverdale

Type: Three-bedroom, three-bathroom townhouse

Size: 1,517 square feet

B.C. Assessment: $798,000

Listed for: $899,900

Sold for: $881,500

Sold on: Dec. 2

Days on market in this listing: 11

Listing agent: Scott Moe PREC at ReMax Treeland Realty

Buyers agent: Drew Steeves at HomeLife Benchmark Titus Realty

The big sell: The townhouse development of Turnberry was constructed by Polygon in 1998 consisting of 78 homes in a gated, 55-years-plus community. This completely renovated property offers a primary bedroom on the main floor, two bedrooms upstairs and a total of three bathrooms. It shines with newer vinyl plank floors, white kitchen cabinets offset by quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances (including a wine fridge), Hunter Douglas motorized blinds, new paintwork throughout, a roof that was replaced five years’ ago and vinyl fencing around the perimeter. The living/dining area has vaulted ceilings and a gas fireplace, there is a separate kitchen and eating area, and sliding patio doors lead to a fully-hedged and private backyard. Two vehicles can be accommodated in the single garage and driveway, and nearby recreational facilities abound with Northview Golf and Country Club and Cloverdale Athletic Park.

These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com.

Realtors — send your recent sales to nicola@besthomesbc.com

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