Exclusive Homes Canada Premier Issue 1

PREMIER ISSUE

Front Cover: MODERN LUXURY

Feature this month: INtERIOR DECORatINg

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This four bedroom contemporary designed home features 4500 plus square feet of spacious living with double-height ceilings, open interior spaces, modern kitchen design and sliding glass walls that open to the outdoors. With four full bathrooms, three fireplaces, home theatre / cinema room, granite kitchen counters, state of the art kitchen appliances, gorgeous ocean views from every room; this home exudes luxury throughout.

Expansive main floor deck features an infinity-edge illuminating hot tub and outdoor fireplace all enjoying the back-drop of snow capped glaciers and turquoise waters.

Retreat to the master bedroom with fireplace, private deck, spa inspired ensuite, oversized tub, heated floors and dual head showers. So many other features/amenities including home theatre/cinema room, fitness room, pool table, distributed home audio system, waterfall garden, double garage....this is the jewel of the Howe Sound.

Located in the ocean-side community of Furry Creek, home of BC’s most scenic golf course and some of the most spectacular views of North America’s southernmost fjord! Within a short 10 minute drive you’ll find four provincial parks to choose from and several more just a little bit further! 15 minutes north of Furry Creek is Squamish, known as the ‘Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada’. As such, there is no shortage of recreational activities in the area. Whether for entertaining, romance, or relaxation, this zen-spa inspired home offers it all! www.grantandjamie.com/125

38 Salal Court, West Vancouver, BC $1,788,000

Jamie MacDougall

P: 604.632.3310

C: 604.992.2282

[email protected]

grantandjamie.com

Grant Connell

P: 604.922.6995 Ext 108

C: 604.250.5183

[email protected]

sothebysrealty.ca

THIS ISSUE APPEALS TO YOUR PASSION FOR QUALITY, LUXURY AND DESIGN BY FEATURING:

At First Glance... Our Cover Story.Modern Luxury

PAGE 8

Sotheby’s Canada presents:Breathtaking Views! Coveted Location! Unobstructed Sunshine! All features of a modern Whistler Chalet.

Making Your Masterpiece.Styling Spaces

PAGE 42

Clearly understanding the necessary steps to defining your personal style, looking at the functionality that will meet your needs, and taking an inventory of your interests will set you on the right path to establishing a home that accurately reflects who you are.

Swanwick Ranch

PAGE 36

One of the finest luxury oceanfront estates in Canada, this masterpiece of contemporary architecture is presented by Robert Milloy of Sotheby’s International Real Estate Canada.

Whether you are seeking a luxury oceanfront or a stunning corporate retreat, Swanwick

Ranch deserves your attention.

Provincially....

Pages 14 to 35 ~ British Columbia Pages 68 to 69 ~ ManitobaPages 72 to 73 ~ New Brunswick Pages 47 to 63 ~ OntarioPages 78 to 79 ~ Quebecco

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ts Rugged Good LooksAmando Natural Stone

PAGE 64

Learn how the timeless elegance of stone can distinguish your home from the rest. With an almost endless selection of finishes, colours,

sizes, shapes and textures, natural stone creates an estate-like feel.

One Step At A Time Is Good Walking. Lasting Impressions

PAGE 74

With affluence comes the opportunity of selecting the best quality of exotic woods to enhance your home. The floor is the heart of the style of any home; it creates the

tone. Eco-conservative homeowners may be surprised by the ‘green’ qualities of natural wood flooring.

Staging For Your Lifestyle. Stylicious

PAGE 70

A certified home stager can help you sort out all the influences in your home so you can define your space, rather than having it define you! “Design is always a fine balance between form and function!”

Provincially....

Pages 12 to 41 ~ British Columbia Pages 66 to 67 ~ ManitobaPages 70 to 71 ~ New Brunswick Pages 45 to 61 ~ OntarioPages 76 to 77 ~ Quebec

Rugged Good LooksAmando Natural Stone

PAGE 63

Learn how the timeless elegance of stone can distinguish your home from the rest. With an almost endless selection of finishes, colours,

sizes, shapes and textures, natural stone creates an estate-like feel.

One Step At A Time Is Good Walking. Lasting Impressions

PAGE 72

With affluence comes the opportunity of selecting the best quality of exotic woods to enhance your home. The floor is the heart of the style of any home; it creates the

tone. Eco-conservative homeowners may be surprised by the ‘green’ qualities of natural wood flooring.

Staging For Your Lifestyle. Stylicious

PAGE 68

A certified home stager can help you sort out all the influences in your home so you can define your space, rather than having it define you! “Design is always a fine balance between form and function!”

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This four bedroom contemporary designed home features 4500 plus square feet of spacious living with double-height ceilings, open interior spaces, modern kitchen design and sliding glass walls that open to the outdoors. With four full bathrooms, three fireplaces, home theatre / cinema room, granite kitchen counters, state of the art kitchen appliances, gorgeous ocean views from every room; this home exudes luxury throughout.

Expansive main floor deck features an infinity-edge illuminating hot tub and outdoor fireplace all enjoying the back-drop of snow capped glaciers and turquoise waters.

Retreat to the master bedroom with fireplace, private deck, spa inspired ensuite, oversized tub, heated floors and dual head showers. So many other features/amenities including home theatre/cinema room, fitness room, pool table, distributed home audio system, waterfall garden, double garage....this is the jewel of the Howe Sound.

Located in the ocean-side community of Furry Creek, home of BC’s most scenic golf course and some of the most spectacular views of North America’s southernmost fjord! Within a short 10 minute drive you’ll find four provincial parks to choose from and several more just a little bit further! 15 minutes north of Furry Creek is Squamish, known as the ‘Outdoor Recreation Capital of Canada’. As such, there is no shortage of recreational activities in the area. Whether for entertaining, romance, or relaxation, this zen-spa inspired home offers it all! www.grantandjamie.com/125

38 Salal Court, West Vancouver, BC $1,788,000

Scott Piercy & James LeBlanc

Office: 250.812.7212Fax: 250.380.3939

Jamie MacDougall

P: 604.632.3310

C: 604.992.2282

[email protected]

grantandjamie.com

Grant Connell

P: 604.922.6995 Ext 108

C: 604.250.5183

[email protected]

sothebysrealty.ca

Eagle Nook Lodge

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada752 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC, Canada V8W 3M6

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Extraordinary Pacific Coastal Retreat. Secluded estate on 70 forested acres

of pristine majestic Vancouver Island wilderness. Located next to the Broken

Islands of Barkley Sound, on the stunning shores of Vernon Bay, this deluxe

furnished/totally equipped private lodge and retreat includes 1 + mile of

ocean frontage. This property features an 18,000 sq.ft. lodge with water views

from all rooms, 2 waterfront log cottages, extensive wharf with 4 yacht

50 amp pedestals and 20 acres zoned for 23 lots.

Recreation on or adjacent to the property: Fishing, Hiking, Caving, Kayaking,

Wildlife Cruises, Heli-Ventures, Spa & Sauna and Fine Dining.

Vernon Bay, Barclay Sound, Vancouver Island, BC

$6,900,000

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A P R I L 2 0 1 1 I S S u E

Breathtaking Views! Coveted Location! Unobstructed Sunshine!

Modern Luxury

7138 Nesters Rd, Whistler, British Columbia | $8,500,000 Nick Harriss, Sales Representative [email protected]

CREATE yOUR FAMILy LEgACy AND

MOVE INTO yOUR VERy STyLISH AND

MODERN WHISTLER CHALET THIS WINTER.

Less than a 10 minute stroll to celebrated

Whistler village, this ultimate resort property was

thoughtfully crafted to suit today’s modern family.

With 6,000 square feet of well-planned living space,

clean lines and a purpose and place for everything,

this home will has everything you are looking for.

Features include a spacious heated outdoor living

space with heated pool, five en suited bedrooms

and your very own private road. Controlled by

Crestron’s automated touch screen panel this

home was built with every detail in mind.

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country living

[email protected]. 604.722.3219

www.cheryldewson.com

Nestled in the Southlands Equestrian Village in Vancouver, this unique property is right across the road from Southlands Riding Club - which offers an indoor rid-ing ring, state of the art covered riding ring, four outdoor rings, grand Prix Field, cross country field, running track, and host to FEI dressage and hunter jumper shows.

This Equestrian Estate is over 2 Acres on Vancouver’s prestigious West-Side, with a 6500 square feet five bedroom home boasting entertainment and family spaces galore with custom cabinetry and millwork throughout. This bright and cheery south-facing home features an additional outdoor gazebo kitchen, natural swimming pool, and glorious hot tub.

The barn is for the discerning equestrian, and features auto-water, soft mats, heated wash rack, seven large stalls, separate laundry and feed room, and a dream tack room. Caretaker quarters are above the barn, and overlook two laser-levelled pastures. For additional photos, visit www.CarnarvonSt.ca

6869 Carnarvon St, Vancouver

$6,800,000

B R I T I S H C O L U M B I A12

Dexter Associates Realty 2094 West 43rd AvenueVancouver, BC V6M 2C9

Office: 604.263.1144 F: 604.263.6699877.263.1144 www.EquusEstates.com

Cheryl Dewson P. 604.722.3219 [email protected] Telf Maynard P. 604.264.8353 [email protected]

Vancouver | 3095 W 51st Ave | $4,980,000

95,000 square foot lot (2.2 Acres) on Vancouver’s West-Side in the prestigious Southlands Equestrian Village! Build your dream home on this beautiful estate property at the end of a peaceful no-through-road in this exclusive Vancouver neighbourhood. Very private and unique. Rarely does the chance come up to own acreage within city limits, surrounded by private golf courses and close to the river, airport, private schools, and shopping. Value is mainly in the land. Previously operated as an equestrian boarding/training facility.

Kelowna | 3830 Casorso Rd | $3,750,000

7.5 acres in the Kelowna’s Lower Mission adjacent to the Greenway, and just a few minutes away from Okanagan Lake. This 4104 square feet four bedroom plus den, also has four full baths, one half bath, nanny suite above triple garage, two bedroom guest quarters plus detached 22 x 26 shop, in-ground saltwater heated pool and hot tub. State of the art 80 x 260 barn with indoor riding ring, 15 indoor stalls with wash bay, tack room and tie stalls, 15 outside day paddocks,10 large outside paddocks, indoor and outdoor riding area, heated tack room, lounge area, ample parking plus fully fenced property with security gates. Ride on miles of trails right out your doorstep, truly a horse lovers delight!

Kamloops | 411 Wittner Rd | $2,500,000

10 acre riverfront estate with top class equestrian facility. Centrally located just off Highway 1, between Vancouver and Calgary, this property features a fabulous 70’ x 170’ indoor arena, viewing lounge, trainers accommodation, state of the art eight stall barn with two heated tack rooms, kitchen and two wash stalls. Additional outdoor stabling with shelters for 14, pasture, two large outdoor riding arenas, round pen, RI hot-walker, quarter mile training track. The entire property is irrigated, drained, with permanent sprinklers and lights in all rings. Custom quality built six bedroom home with pool, hot tub, sweeping mountain views, private dock and nanny suite.

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Cache Creek | 400 Loon Lake Rd | $2,500,000

523 acres with 288 acres deeded land and 235 acres Crown Lease at $500/year. Perfectly set up horse facility: 72’ x 120’ indoor arena with Thunderbird footing, large outdoor ring, round pen and half a mile running track. Beautiful trail system through the hills - ride all day or bring the cattle! Potential for use for kids summer camps, guest ranch, riding lessons, clinics or just as your own private retreat. 65 acres of grass/alfalfa mix brings in $50K/year. Seven year old four bedroom, three bathroom luxury log home with salt water pool. Plus a secondary three bedroom residence (currently rented at $1000/month), barn, workshop, hay shed, and many more on this dream property. Three water licenses on the year round creek and two good wells. Private setting on paved road just off Hwy 97 - 15 minutes to either Cache Creek or Clinton. Picturesque vista and mountain views.

Summerland | 931 Meadow Valley Rd | $2,500,000

Prestigious Summerland South Okanagan Lakefront Ranch! Amazingly unique and private setting. All 80 acres are fenced for livestock or horses with about 20 acres in hay. Five private campsites, out of sight of the main house, are setup on the lake shore. Beautiful custom built 15-stall barn with huge hay loft, two trainer/caretaker suites, lounge, workshop. Luxurious 1800 square feet three bedroom rancher over-looking hay fields and private Garnet Lake. Outdoor kitchen/cabana, hot tub and swimming pool. The perfect working ranch, horse training facility, or private family getaway

Chilliwack | 5770 unsworth Rd | $1,900,000

Beautiful 19 acre equestrian property and family home in the Fraser Valley, a one hour drive from downtown Vancouver. At the end of a beautiful tree-lined drive with white fences you find this custom built cape cod residence. Space galore for entertaining, with formal and casual dining areas, gourmet kitchen, beautiful swimming pool and lovely patios. Huge main floor 33’ x 22’ master bedroom suite with fire place, private deck, sitting/dressing areas, jetted bathtub and double shower. Plus three bedrooms up and additional bedroom and recreation room on basement level. 10 stall barn with plenty of turn-out and pastures. Treed area with trail system for horses or bikes. Lovely mature landscaping. Several additional outbuildings. Located just down the block from the elementary school, and minutes to shopping and other amenities. A geothermal heat pump to ensure comfortable temperatures year round.

Dexter Associates Realty 2094 West 43rd AvenueVancouver, BC V6M 2C9

Office: 604.263.1144 F: 604.263.6699877.263.1144 www.EquusEstates.com

Cheryl Dewson P. 604.722.3219 [email protected] Telf Maynard P. 604.264.8353 [email protected]

West Vancouver | 5290 Gulf Place | $3,388,000

This contemporary waterfront home on a very private quarter of an acre enjoys some of the finest West Vancouver views and features fantastic detail and finishings throughout the 3,135 square feet home with sliding glass doors opening to a further 2,800 square feet of outdoor patio and pool deck. Totally updated and renovated this home is located in the exclusive Eagle Harbour area of West Vancouver close to good schools and amenities. www.grantandjamie.com/106

Vancouver | 1603-1077 Marinaside Cres | $1,098,000

A fun location close to great dining, shopping, the seawall and community spaces with fantastic False Creek and Marina views. This spacious well-designed unit is completely updated with new flooring, paint, fixtures. In suite laundry, lots of storage and an office space too. A well-maintained complex with excellent amenities. www.grantandjamie.com/103

West Vancouver | 1849 Esquimalt Drive | $2,388,000

A gorgeous, unique storybook home with a backyard garden worthy of a feature in “Homes and Gardens.“ The interior is impressive, designed for entertaining with a gourmet kitchen and open living plan floor plan with a gorgeous vaulted beam ceiling. Truly a stunning home in West Vancouver. www.grantandjamie.com/107

Vancouver | 202-1280 Richards | $2,758,000

A spectacular city home in Vancouver’s finest downtown building – ‘Grace’. This gorgeous two-level townhome features a grand entry with soaring ceilings and large picture windows, limestone porcelain tile floors, bright open layout with great entertainment areas including a fabulous chef’s kitchen with breakfast bar and top-of-the-line appliances, comfortable living room with gas fireplace and a circular staircase with French doors leading to your large private terrace! Two beautifully appointed bedroom suites with large walk-in closets and stunning spa like en suites. www.grantandjamie.com/100


Sotheby’s International Realty Canada 1672 West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver V3M 3g7

Jamie MacDougallP: 604.632.3310 C: 604.992.2282

[email protected]

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada 1731 Marine Drive, West Vancouver V7V 1J5

Grant Connell P: 604.922.6995 Ext 108 C: 604.250.5183

[email protected] sothebysrealty.ca

Vancouver | 3801-1328 West Pender | Sold

Feels like a house with penthouse views and 1,500 sq feet of outdoor space! Features include panoramic views of the city, ocean and mountains. Well laid out on two levels, the main floor is perfect for entertaining with open kitchen, dining and living rooms enjoying immediate access to the outdoors. This excellent prestigious downtown location close to Stanley Park and the fine dining, shopping and galleries of the exclusive Coal Harbour neighbourhood is highly sought after.

Vancouver | 401-499 Drake Street | $2,149,000 A true luxury home in one of Vancouver’s landmark buildings – ‘Grace’. This spacious and modern suite offers 2,032 sq ft of open-concept living with three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a comfortable outdoor patio. Exceptional custom finishings throughout including solid walnut hardwood floors, floor to ceiling windows, stainless steel countertops, a cozy three-sided fireplace and appliances that would excite any top chef. The master bedroom has custom built in cabinets, a fireplace and spa like en suite with steam shower, dual shower head and heated floors. The top–of–the–line security and sound system throughout the home allows for direct elevator access to your suite. Fingerprint security, two parking stalls, exercise room, indoor/outdoor pool and children’s play area are just some of the building’s many amenities. www.grantandjamie.com/82

Vancouver | 2601- 638 Beach Avenue | Sold

It’s like being on vacation every day with 24-hour concierge service, resort style amenities at Club Oasis, and a great downtown location close to shops, great restaurants and the sea wall right at your door step. Waterfront views enhance this immaculate 26th floor condo in the sky. Bright and spacious with towering ceilings and a generous patio looking out towards Granville Island. Stay in with your cozy fireplace, enjoy cooking with the high-end kitchen and appreciate the beauty that is Vancouver from your wall of windows. A perfect downtown home.




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Vancouver | 6488 MacDonald Street | $4,650,000

State-of-the-art design and detail on three levels. This bright open layout has artful use of glass, a huge southwest facing deck capturing spectacular city and mountain views and features exposed fir beams, slate floors, elegant design and luxurious appliances. This home is in an excellent neighbourhood close to the best schools, high end shopping, dining and amenities. www.grantandjamie.com/104

Whistler | 7138 Nesters Rd | $8,500,000

Views! Location! Sunshine! A short 10 minute walk to Whistler village with 6,000 square feet of living space, clean lines and a purpose and place for everything. Features include a heated outdoor living space with heated pool, five en suited bedrooms and private road. Controlled by Crestron’s automated touch screen panel. www.grantandjamie.com/118

Whistler | Cay Heights | $4,500,000

Extraordinary architectural design and expert craftsmanship create a gracious living environment with gourmet kitchen, generous living and dining areas, floor to ceiling stone fireplaces and majestic vaulted ceilings of cedar logs and wooden rafters. A slate patio, hot tub and gardens offer private outdoor living.www.grantandjamie.com/67




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Vancouver Island | 3842 Fearnway Ladysmith | $2,290,000

Westcoast lifestyle at its best!

Located just north of Victoria on Vancouver Island in Evening Cove this south-facing waterfront home is the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. With stunning architectural designs, this home is a true gem that offers quality and elegance. An enjoyable 90-minute drive from Victoria this home is located near the small, charming town of Ladysmith with heritage buildings and a close knit community. Nanaimo airport is just 15 minutes away! Many transportation options at your doorstep including BC FERRIES to Vancouver provide for easy travel access. Over 6300 square feet situated in an optimum position on this one acre waterfront lot. The owners painstakingly searched for this special property and proceeded to custom build a residence that would provide the best of the best in all categories. The indoor outdoor living concept is well planned to take full advantage of the views and the incredible natural landscape and forest that surrounds this property. A sense of privacy prevails from all directions and you feel you have arrived at your retreat from the world. Lowen windows stained natural reflect the wood grains providing that true coastal essence. Of course ocean views from every room and nine decks provide the utmost for all your guests as they experience this home and the surrounding low-maintenance gardens of mature indigenous plants reflecting the lush perfection provided by mother nature. Inside you are greeted with elegance in this four bedroom six bathroom home with three separate guest suites and four five-piece en suites as well as a master suite that faces the ocean. Superb soundproofing in the guest suites and master bedroom is accomplished with concrete flooring on the second level. The gorgeous windows set the stage for your rural life on the ocean. Flooring ranges from oak in the great room to cork in the kitchen and berber carpets in bedrooms. The exquisite gourmet kitchen will capture the heart of any cook with space to accommodate all your friends and family. The dining room is perfectly situated within the floorplan that takes you on a journey throughout the home and into the great room. Down the hall is a super media room and separate sitting room for a library or office space. Once you arrive at the master suite which is so far removed from the entertaining areas and guest areas you realize how the owners thought of everything and spared no cost in doing so. upstairs are your full three guest suites overlooking the cove and providing the potential to operate as a Bed and Breakfast or simply enjoy as a family retreat. Some of the other features include, two heat pumps with back up electric heat , air conditioning, six hot water tanks, underground wiring, cable and wireless internet, professionally designed septic system, professionally designed wood storage area, gorgeous fireplace, two power rooms (one in garage), double-car garage and also a separate triple carport area for guests.There are two outdoor showers for your summer enjoyment while you stroll down to the oceanfront decks. What would an oceanfront property be without a place to moor your yacht, and yes that is also covered as you cruise to your deepwater moorage bouy steps away from the house that can handle a 54 feet pleasure craft. This is a grand residence with breathtaking views that will capture your heart. A meandering drive welcomes you entering this property. Emotions will respond as you enter this property and the welcoming ambiance, the design features that exude prestige, and also a sense of privacy announce that you have arrived home! Every detail of this home is lovingly crafted creating a fusion of true indoor and outdoor West Coast Living. Remarkable sunsets and a distinctive character unique to Evening Cove sets this landscape apart. unique, refreshing and a fabulous investment for the future.

Cathy Travis of Sotheby’s International Realty Canada is a top award winning realtor representing this property and looks forward to providing special personalized service to International clients as they pursue their Real Estate opportunities in British Columbia.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada 752 Douglas Street

Victoria, BC V8W 3M6 www.sothebysrealty.ca

Cathy TravisP: 250.380.3933Cell: 250.857.6666F: [email protected]


Whistler | 2305 Cayley Close | $1,199,000

With south western exposure, all day sunshine and some of the best views in Whistler this 1932 square feet traditional style log home has been painstainkingly maintained since it was built in 1989 and is located in the Bayshores neighbourhood within walking distance from the Creekside Gondola . With floor-to-ceiling windows in the main living space and views of the Tantalus Mountain range, and providing four bedrooms and three bathrooms this home offers you and your family a very warm and inviting layout that is great for entertaining or relaxing by the fire. This year-round property comes complete with four spacious bedrooms, a private hot tub and sauna and ample storage for all your toys. Competitively priced, this timeless classic will not last long. Move in time for the 2011 ski season and create your Whistler legacy today.


Sothebys International Realty Canada Real Estate Agency 4599 Chateau Blvd,

Whistler, BC V0N 1B4www.sothebysrealty.ca

Nick Harriss Phone: 604.902.0091www.whistlerrealestateforsale.com

Whistler | 6429 St. Andrews Way | $4,500,000

This exquisite Whistler four bedroom, five bathroom home built in 1994 is located in an exclusive enclave of residences in Whistler Cay Heights. It has been designed with 3,500 square feet to provide natural light to the home and to capture stunning views of Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains. Extraordinary architectural design and expert craftsmanship create a gracious living environment with gourmet kitchen with commercial appliances, generous living and dining areas, floor-to-ceiling stone fireplaces and majestic vaulted ceilings of cedar logs and wooden rafters. A slate patio, covered hot tub and gardens offer private outdoor living. Natural building materials from British Columbia compliment imported granite, stone and marble in this exceptional property only minutes from golf courses, schools and Valley Trail.


Sothebys International Realty Canada Real Estate Agency 4599 Chateau Blvd,

Whistler, BC V0N 1B4www.sothebysrealty.ca

Nick Harriss Phone: 604.902.0091www.whistlerrealestateforsale.com


Heffley Lake | 6245 Lakeshore Road | $2,995,000

This magnificent award winning timber frame home on Heffley Lake won the 2004 Tommie Gold Award for “Excellence in Single Family Detached Home” in the Thompson/Okanagan Region. Meticulously crafted using exceptional design and premium materials, this four bedroom, five bath retreat with over 5000 square feet of living space attracts appreciation like only a masterpiece can. From the efficient geothermal heating system to the solid copper roof, every detail has been carefully considered and created. Majestic douglas fir timbers instill inspiration, warmth and intimate personal space, while the open floor plan with endless windows and soaring 34 ft fireplace decked with Pennsylvania mountain field-stone provide a sense of boundless space and light. Relax in the sunken hot tub on the covered veranda while listening to the calls of nature around you, creating a culinary delight in the gourmet kitchen with efficient AGA cooker, or luxuriating in the romantic master suite. Heffley Lake is a pristine tranquil getaway that offers rainbow trout fishing year round, swimming, boating, and is located only 15 minutes away from world renowned Sun Peaks Resort. This attractive property, with private dock facilities, provides plenty of recreational options all year long.

Sun Peaks Resort | 4117 Sundance Drive | $2,499,000

This stunning level entry home in a prime ski-in/ski-out location may be your most enjoyable family investment. Next to ‘Gentle Giant’ ski run, steps from Village amenities and featuring an amazing timber frame great room with vaulted ceiling, massive rock-faced fire place and floor-to-ceiling windows, this prestigious chalet is one of Sun Peaks’ finest. Boasting a gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets, granite eating bar and Viking appliances including wine fridge and six burner gas range, a private top floor master suite with steam shower and soaker tub, walk-out basement with in-floor radiant heat and ultra-convenient access to recreation, this special chalet will make you feel like royalty. Exterior features include copper clad windows and doors, slate covered patio with hot tub, designer driveway and covered guest parking. Offered fully finished with hot tub.

Sun Peaks Resort | 4206 Bella Vista Drive | $1,790,000

This energuide rated ‘Green Home’ with low maintenance exterior, awesome mountain views and backing onto Morrisey Connector ski run is ideal for entertaining family and friends. Featuring exposed timber construction, stunning gourmet kitchen with custom alder cabinets, high end Wolf and Leiber appliances and quartzite countertops, expansive great room with vaulted ceiling, soaring windows and grand floor to ceiling rock fireplace, three large bedrooms-all with private baths plus a one bedroom and den self-contained suite, luxurious space is abundant. Retreat to your bright master suite with sumptuous five piece bath including steam shower, air tub and Kohler fixtures. Enjoy the comfort of in-floor radiant hot water heat and quality, resource-efficient construction. Store your boat in the three car garage.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Real Estate Agency 9-3250 Village Way,

Sun Peaks BC www.sothebysrealty.ca

Independently Owned and Operated. E & O.E. This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

Liz Forster 877.578.5774C: 250.682.2289T: 250.578.7773F: 250.578.7753



This bright, custom mountain home provides ultra-convenient true ski-in/ski-out access via the “Village Platter & Gentle Giant” taking you directly to the main lift area. The special location also provides the privacy of forested greenspace, awesome views to Mt. Morrisey and the luxury of a short stroll along the Valley Trail to village amenities. Featuring a level entrance, vaulted ceilings and expansive windows in the great room and upper level loft, inviting kitchen with Jenn-Air and Kitchen Aid appliances, maple cabinets, timber and fir accents, hardwood floors and large master suite with sundeck, this fine home is perfect for family gettogethers or corporate retreats. Bedrooms with ensuites, revenue suite and room for in-laws, double garage, extra parking and huge wrap-around deck with hot tub make this mountain home the perfect gathering place.

Sun Peaks Resort | 2461 Fairways Drive | $999,900

The Eagle, hand-carved into the ridge pole, soars above this very special hand crafted log home that is a cross between a building and a natural work of art. Adjacent to the golf course and backing onto forested ski terrain, this rustic log retreat very specially crafted home with all the comforts, is just steps from the proposed West Morrisey chair lift. Spacious open floor plan, huge deck with hot tub, inviting loft, games room complete with pool table and a gourmet kitchen with granite and stainless steel Liebherr and Bosch appliances are perfect for entertaining. The spectacular master bedroom suite is fit for a king and queen, with a fireplace, ensuite reminiscent of a spa and private balcony. Includes two car garage, in-floor radiant heat, concrete floors etched with a feather, immaculate two bedroom furnished suite providing $13,000 annual revenue. You must see this custom home to appreciate the high quality of construction and materials.


This custom designed chalet is nestled in one of Sun Peaks’ most prestigious neighborhoods with an exceptional ski-in/ski-out location directly on Gentle Giant! Relax on the large, sunny deck or covered patio, take in the mountain views, green space and beautiful backyard with a water feature, then stroll to the village, just steps away. Enjoy the gourmet kitchen with quality Miele stainless steel appliances, granite breakfast bar and designer subway tiles. The open living room features beam accents, vaulted ceiling and a grand stone fireplace with timber mantle. Bask in the spacious master ensuites’ jetted tub and steam shower. On the lower level, privacy is yours in the 20’ x 20’ bonus room, family room, office and den. The bright one bedroom revenue suite has its own entrance, ski locker, laundry room, living room with stone fireplace and soaring ceilings.


You must experience this ultra modern, exquisite European inspired four level “tree house”. Every floor embraces spectacular mountain views with infinite entertainment possibilities. Sleek, customized cabinets, stainless steel counters, massive sit up bar--this is a precedent setting gourmet kitchen! Free floating glass and wood counters, hand scraped wood floors, ceiling high rock fireplace, fir trimmed windows everywhere, vaulted/beamed ceilings, heart warming radiantly heated floors throughout. Perched next to a creek at the end of a cul-de-sac right at the top of premiere Sundance Estates, this is an exceptional opportunity for those who demand superior value, cutting edge design and the best of ski-in/ski-out convenience. Enjoy all the entertaining options this unique floor plan provides, then relax in the master enclave on the top floor or just go out and play.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada Real Estate Agency 9-3250 Village Way,

Sun Peaks BC www.sothebysrealty.ca

Independently Owned and Operated. E & O.E. This information is from sources which we deem reliable, but must be verified by prospective Purchasers and may be subject to change or withdrawal.

Liz Forster 877.578.5774C: 250.682.2289T: 250.578.7773F: 250.578.7753


Sotheby’s International Realty Canada752 Douglas Street,

Victoria, BC V8W 3M6www.sothebysrealty.ca

Scott Piercy & James LeBlancOffice: 250-812-7212Fax: [email protected] www.luxurybchomes.com

Deep Cove | 340 Moses Point Rd | $7,900,000

This is an extremely rare find, a large parcel, exquisite Waterfront Point on the inside tip of beautiful Saanich Peninsula on Vancouver Island. Over five pristine acres of wooded areas, rolling green lawns, walk on, swimmable beaches and lovely rocky out crops to explore, all R2 zoned, tucked away in a private and rural setting yet close to all amenities in the charming waterfront town of Sidney. It’s only minutes to BC ferries and the Victoria International Airport, 40 minutes to downtown Victoria, plus you’re close to golf courses, marinas, all levels of schools and country markets. Encircled on three sides by 1400’ of shelter oceanfront at the opening of the Saanich Inlet and near Satellite Channel Ecological Reserve, this exceptional property offers unsurpassed natural beauty, with wildlife, sandy beaches, rocky coves, rolling green lawns, mature forest and stunning unobstructed views. Consider remodeling the current 3600+ square feet home or select from several choice locations on the property to build the home you’ve always dreamed of.


Sotheby’s International Realty Canada752 Douglas Street,

Victoria, BC V8W 3M6www.sothebysrealty.ca

Scott Piercy & James LeBlancOffice: 250-812-7212Fax: [email protected] www.luxurybchomes.com

Sooke | 7107 Deerlepe Rd | $5,800,000

The last truly spectacular estate acreage on beautiful Whiffen Spit is a rare offering boasting 32 private wood and meadow acres with 2,500 feet of stunning south-facing waterfront. Presiding on the bluffs above the ocean, this exceptional world class property commands dramatic panoramic views sweeping across the ocean to the majestic Olympic Mountain range. Located a short drive to a small vibrant community with all amenities available or 45 minutes to downtown Victoria, features of this estate include old growth trees, corrals, barns, gardens, walking paths, and a 4,500 square feet home built in 1923 by architect PD James for British Captain PW Taylor. This property is perfect for that nature lover or the eco minded individual. MLS# 266584

Whistler | 5233 Jordan Lane | $7,900,000

Jordan’s Pointe

Jordan’s Pointe overlooks Nita Lake and Whistler Mountain from a one and one-third acre hide-away. The home is planned for family or corporate use with many private spaces and all the extras. Large family or media room with five bedrooms each with its own ensuite bathroom unique outdoor patios and fully-landscaped property make this a rare find in Whistler. Come experience the amenities of the 2010 Winter Olympics in the world class village of Whistler.


Sea to Sky Premier Properties334B-4370 Lorimer Road

Whistler, BC V0N 1B4www.mysspp.com

Ann ChiassonPhone: 604-905-6309Fax: [email protected]

Cordova Bay | 5098 Lochside Drive | $1,499,000

This is quite possibly one of Signature Homes finest creations to date! A modern home that offers clean and crisp lines while maintaining a minimalist appeal.

Built to exacting standards and has achieved the maximum rating of “Platinum” in the Built Green BC program. An energy efficient home offers: lower energy costs, increased comfort for the homeowner including healthier indoor air quality, increased resale and market value, while considering the overall impact to our community and environment.

Located in prestigious Cordova Bay along the famous Lochside Drive which is known for its biking and walking trails, just minutes from funky Mattick’s Farm where the shops are eclectic, offering anything from local produce and fine wines to stationary and candles. Golf 18 at the world class Cordova Bay Golf Course or shoot a Par 3 at the Ridge. Or how about a leisurely stroll on the the sands of nearby Cordova Bay Beach? This location is second to none!!

DFH Real Estate Ltd. 2395 Beacon Avenue Sidney, BC V8L 1W9

1-800-485-8188

Sandra HoffPhone: 250-656-0131 Fax: 250-656-0893 [email protected]



Squamish | 1011 Condor Place | $859,000

Executive-style residence for the discerning buyer. Built by Rommell Homes, it exceeds your every wish and featuers an open concept design with timber beams and custom design finishes throughout. A must see!

Brackendale | 40813 Government Road | $8,800,000

Surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of the Tantalus mountain range, this superb estate with its fine craftsmanship, remarkable location and stunning views sets the benchmark for luxury living! This property offers an expansive private retreat on the Squamish River in the heart of Sea to Sky Country. The Sanctuary, a truly unique, one of a kind offering that will never be replaced. 30 minutes to world-class skiing in Whistler and under and hour to seven different quality golf courses! Private viewing by appointment.

Shawn Wentworth Real Estate AdvisorC: 604.815.3388 F: [email protected]

Macdonald Realty Ltd.5-40437 Tantalus Road,

Garibaldi Highlands, BC, V0N 1T0www.wentworth1.com


Brackendale | 41604 Grant Road | $3,980,000

Squamish Hideaway - Absolute privacy with the utmost luxury. This magnificent 8,000 sq. ft. home offers spectacular mountain views and is situated on three acres of private manicured landscape surrounded by forest and creek. The open-concept plan is perfect for entertaining and living the lifestyle, designed by well known designer Jamie Martin of Graph-Tech Designs. The entrance offers a vaulted foyer with views to the second level opening up to the entertaining kitchen, family room and formal dining, with floor to ceiling glass doors that lead to the pool deck. The master suite is on the main level with all the amenities any discerning buyer could desire. The very best of indoor and outdoor living!

Shawn Wentworth Real Estate AdvisorC: 604.815.3388 F: [email protected]

Macdonald Realty Ltd.5-40437 Tantalus Road,

Garibaldi Highlands, BC, V0N 1T0www.wentworth1.com

Brand New Westwind Subdivision Home


Austin Kay P: [email protected] Chan P: 604.258.8866www.anitachan.com [email protected]

RE/MAX Austin Kay Realty110-6086 Russ Baker Way, Richmond, BC V7B 1B4

Richmond | 5760 Kittiwake Drive | $1,668,000

Westwind Subdivision

Brand new almost 3,400 square feet home with a large 350 square feet covered veranda in popular Westwind Subdivision on a large 7,125 square feet corner lot boasting 100’ frontage. Excellent street appeal and appealing floor plan with den and bedroom or media room on main floor. upstairs offers four bedrooms with four ensuite bathrooms and each with walk-in closets. Other features include: walnut finished engineered hardwood floors, antique finished maple kitchen cabinets, granite counters throughout, marble entry, stainless steel Jennair appliances with two ovens and Five Star Commercial quality stove in wok kitchen. Quality is reflected in the extensive use of mouldings and 10” baseboards, Kohler plumbing fixtures and cherry finished wood closet organizers. Other features include three-car garage, air conditioning, HRV Air Exchange and more. Sunny West private backyard with large patio and covered area. Built by a local Canadian Builder with 40 years experience.





Richmond | 4151 Granville Avenue | $2,688,000

West Richmond Gibbons area surrounded by many new homes. Custom finished by well known custom builder Dakota Holdings. Only three years old with 5,432 square feet of luxurious spacious living area on an extra large 66’ x 220’ (14,553 square feet) lot in one of the best areas in West Richmond. Centrally located on the quiet side of Granville, just steps from Terra Nova, Quilchena Golf Course, dyke and schools. This architecturally designed amazing floor plan offers an open design with high ceilings in the living and family rooms. Top quality finishings and materials with five bedrooms each with an ensuite bathroom, den, media and games room with six full and two half-bathrooms. Other features including: granite counter tops, hard wood floors, air conditioning, HRV Ventilation, top of the line appliances, three fireplaces, 2 x 6 construction, 10’ ceilings on main floor, steam shower, wine cellar, many built in cabinets, covered patio with fireplace and custom in ground salt water swimming pool with hot tub and cabana with full bathroom. Truly stunning. Exceptional value at this price.




Richmond | 4591 Granville Ave | $2,038,000

Quiet side of Granville Ave close to No 1 Road in the popular Gibbons Area, this brand new 3,705 square feet home is on a large 66’ x 124’ = 8,184 square feet lot close to Terra Nova. Excellent plan with den, bedroom with full bath and media room on main floor. upstairs offers four bedrooms all with ensuite bathrooms, sauna and steam shower in master ensuite. Other features include: engineered hardwood floors, antique white kitchen cabinets, quartz and granite counters all throughout, glass kitchen tiles, high end steel appliances, wok kitchen, full stone front facing, three car garage, electric gate, air conditioning and much more. Great looking house in and out with domed ceilings, designer colours and accent features. Features excellent finishing, detailing and workmanship. New Home Warranty.



South Surrey | 2683 Crescent Drive | $5,299,000

This comfortable home is a true residential masterpiece, featuring a gated, park-like, private, .75 acre, ocean and mountain-view property, with over 10,000 square feet of gracious living space on three levels, including five bedrooms, with master suite on main featuring view-enhancing French doors leading to the extensive pool deck and gardens, fireplace, and a generous ensuite bath with travertine shower and dressing room, eight bathrooms, gourmet kitchen featuring marble counters and a custom made nickel sink, open-plan family room with built-in automated media screen cover, cross-hall, formal living and dining rooms, two private offices, library/computer center, media room, games room, steam room, nanny’s quarters, interior sound system, two garages for a total of five interior parking spaces. Interior features include, distressed, heart-pine hardwood flooring sourced from South Carolina, cherry wall panels in office and extensive built-in wall components, custom concrete counters in most of the bathrooms, and in-floor radiant heat on all three floors. Exterior features include, custom zinc gutters and caps, extensive mature landscaping, in-ground lighting, a salt-water outdoor pool, poolside built-in barbeque, and a fully automated greenhouse.


Sea to Sky Premier Properties2753 O’Hara Lane

Surrey, BC V4A 3E4www.theclarogroup.ca

Mat MunroP: 604.535.2010F: 604.535.5115C: [email protected]

South Surrey | 13284 Crescent Road | $1,599,000

Fabulous private rancher! This beautiful renovated almost 4100 square feet, five bedroom, four bath home has an open concept gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, cherry stained Merritt oak cabinets and granite counter tops, perfect for entertaining guests. Master bedroom has two sets of French doors overlooking the outdoor salt water pool on a southern exposure. The home consists of hardwood and granite tile floors throughout. Downstairs has a 1500 square feet legal suite suited with its own alarm and courtyard. 5th Avenue laminate and Travertine flooring throughout the suite, 5.1 surround sound built in system and granite counter tops in the kitchen. The one acre landscape consists of two beautiful constructed ponds with waterfalls, fully fenced and situated in a wonderful private setting.


Sea to Sky Premier Properties2753 O’Hara Lane

Surrey, BC V4A 3E4www.theclarogroup.ca

Mat MunroP: 604.535.2010F: 604.535.5115C: [email protected]

S W A N W I C K R A N C H - P R O P E R T Y A B S T R A C T

Swanwick Ranch is considered one of the finest luxury oceanfront estates in Canada; a residence

that has been featured in professional architectural and design publications around the globe. It is a masterpiece of

contemporary architecture that has received national architecture acclaim for design. Custom designed for its

current owners, the residence is a perfect retreat for families seeking a refuge from the pulse of modern life. It is situated on a majestic 68-acre gently sloping oceanfront property in

the rural community of Metchosin, British Columbia with over 1,400 feet of low-bank oceanfront.

The architectural vision was to connect with

the site; to take advantage of the beautiful

views to Victoria and Mount Baker, to

weave through the large stand of

rare Garry Oaks; and to

provide accessibility to the beach. The residence at Swanwick

Ranch exemplifies the finest achievement in modern technology

and environmental design. A home of this magnitude is at the

very edge of what is possible in terms of technology and structural

design, yet it’s construction respects and integrates gracefully and

respectfully into the property’s natural landscape.

One cannot fully appreciate the essence of this

spectacular home without understanding

its central feature – the Canyon River.

Carrying spent ocean water back

to the sea, the Canyon

River adds drama

and inspiration

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performing an important function as part of the hydrothermal radiant

energy that provides heating and cooling to the residence. Soaring

etched-glass walls with inset lighting and cascading waterfalls are a

continual source of inspiration and quiet reflection, and while

particularly stunning at night, the flowing water provides a

soothing watery light to the residence during the day.

One of the social aspects of the design of the home

is the ability to interact between spaces quite readily,

such that even though the home is very large there

are opportunities via balconies and bridges and

interconnected spaces to have moments of

conversation or eye contact across very large

distances, which bring occupants the feeling

of being close together even though each

may be in their own retreat space.

The mechanical and electrical

systems are cutting edge, al-

lowing owners the ability to

access and monitor all of

the home’s technologies

via the Internet from

anywhere on the

globe.

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The heating and electrical systems can function independently from the civic utility services on the property, thus allowing independence and full off-grid capability for owners.

Recreational amenities abound at Swanwick Ranch including a covered swimming pool; hot tub; professional tennis court with night lighting; as well as large games and entertainment rooms. The home also features an enclosed boathouse and fishing craft with direct access into the ocean.

There is ample guest accommodation as well as a separate caretaker’s

residence and fully equipped workshop with an auto-servicing bay for car enthusiasts.

Whether you are seeking a luxury oceanfront residence for your family or looking for a stunning corporate retreat, Swanwich Ranch deserves your attention. This remarkable residence and property can only be truly appreciated through a personal visit. Call Robert Milloy to arrange your

personal tour. You will be amazed!

S W A N W I C K R A N C H - P R O P E R T Y A B S T R A C T

Metchosin | British Columbia | $19,500,000

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Architects: MARKO SIMCIC BRIAN BROSTER www.markosimcic.co [email protected]

Builder: ANDERSON COVE CONSTRUCTION www.andersoncove.ca [email protected]

Sales & Marketing: ROBERT MILLOy SOTHEBY’S INTERNATIONAL REALTY CANADA 250.881.4737 www.robertmilloy.ca [email protected]

Photography: RUSS HEINL gROUP www.heinlaerialphotography.com

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Amy Hadikin, Sales RepresentativeScott Simon, Photograhy

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Filberg House

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada147 W. 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 2R8

sothebysrealty.ca

Office: 250.594.4000 C: 250.951.6617F: 1.888.495.5126 1.877.594.4008

[email protected]

Architectural Milestone

Island Legacy. The architectually famous “Filberg House”, created

by world renowned architect Arthur Erickson is now on the market.

After winning numerous awards, this meticulously restored beauty is

available for the right person. Situated at the “highest point on the

Comox Peninsula”, the property provides breath-taking 270 degree

ocean, bay and glacier views and sits on almost eight acres; including

800’ of waterfront. Included in the sale is a two bedroom caretaker

home and eight vehicle/one helicopter “hangar” with heli-pad.

Google “Arthur Erickson Filberg House” to find out much more.

Features included in this heritage home are: guest house, mountain

views, landscaped gardens, ocean views, southern sun exposure,

absolute privacy and seawall, workshop and wrap around deck.

1133 Moore Rd Comox, British Columbia

$5,999,000

Chris & Darlene Hobbs, Sales Associates P: 250.537.1778 F: 888.697.1550 www.sothebysrealty.ca www.thehobbs.ca

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This remarkable 10 acre oceanfront estate is hidden by an electronic gated entry, invisible

to passersby. The tree lined lane takes you through a wooded glen that opens to

magnificent views of blue sky and the sparkling waters of the Pacific Ocean. Groomed

for over 60 years, the lush mature gardens and grounds are unmatched in the area. Pleasant

walking paths cross quaint footbridges and meander throughout the forested areas of the

estate. The original 1945 Van Norman beach house sits at water edge. An Osburn/Clarke

carriage house, guest cottage , automated boathouse, service garage and caretakers

gatehouse are privately positioned on the property. A deep water dock is developed for

yacht and float plane access. uniquely private, with almost a 1/4 mile of mainly lowbank

shoreline and many interesting rock formations etched out by the action of the ocean,

this major property is perhaps one of the finest in the Pacific Northwest.

151 Parminter Road | Salt Spring Island BC | $5,979,500

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Has your perfect home been created yet? Not

everyone can expend the time required to design

and build their own dream home; so many buyers

seek move-in ready homes. Managing today’s busy

family schedules can make incorporating renovations

extremely challenging. Considering homes come in

as many variations as people do, what do you do if

you don’t find the one? you may choose to settle with

close enough and move in with a plan to one day

transform the house to reflect your unique identity.

Consequently, an inherent risk is placing your

furnishings in a temporary location only to find

them in the same place five years later realizing

you’ve never really felt at home.

Perhaps it’s time to shake things up and renew

the way you feel in your home, but how do you

do that? Before you call a designer here are a few

things to consider.

B E F O R E A F T E R

FABIA MACNAIR | STyL INg SPACES

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Distinguishing your style

First, begin determining what your style is and what is essential to creating an environment that is uniquely yours. Consider what makes you feel comfortable. When you walk into a room or flip through the pages of a magazine, what catches your eye? Is it the rich colour, the comforting feel, or the luxurious finishes? Once you start recognizing what captures your attention and why, you will begin identifying your personal style. While some may already have a good sense of their personal style and an idea about what they find suitable for their homes, it may be difficult to articulate.

You may want to review contemporary, traditional, rustic, classic, modern, retro and trendy styles. It’s important to discover your likes and the style that incorporates the way you want to live. For example, I love the look of a contemporary space that has white couch, wool and silk chairs and a plush white sheep-skin rug. I appreciate the clean look, but with two kids, a dog and soccer team parties at my home it’s just not practical!

Once you have a style preference, I recommend making notes in a style notebook or wish list. You may choose to collect magazine clippings, website urls, fabric swatches, pictures and information about appliances and technology choices, along with notations outlining what about these entries appeals to you. For

example, if you document a magnificent bed, ask yourself, “Why do I appreciate about this particular bed?” Is it the bedding or the detailed craftmanship of the bed? Or could it be the emotional draw that makes you picture yourself curling up with a classic book? Collect ing your ideas will help you define your style and chronicle what is important to you in order to communicate your décor desires with others.

On-line quizzes may also provide a fun method of discovering your style. I recommend “Sproost.com.”

Evaluating essential functionality

The second step is to assess your home environment to determine whether it meets your functionality requirements. What do you need your home to provide in order to support those needs? What conveniences would assist your lifestyle? Would a coffee hutch located in your master ensuite be beneficial? Would a craft room or a wrapping corner make your life easier? How about two washing machines to help you expedite that task? In my opinion,

the luxury of more time is invaluable. Indeed, I love luxurious finishes and furnishings, but free up my time to do the things I love and...I’m in heaven.

While we are speaking of luxury, consider what luxury means to you. Is it the functionality and convenience of high-tech appliances and home systems? Or is it the detailed finishes; natural stone and exotic woods, custom built in cabinetry, or the accent of detailed trim work? There are so many selections you can incorporate into your home in order to make it uniquely suit you and your needs.

Equally important is appraising your home’s unique features. What are the main elements of your home? Determine which features you wish to emphasize and which ones you’d rather downplay. Be mindful of your goal to renew the home’s identity to compliment your unique style. Focus on creating a space that reflects your personality and enhances your lifestyle and supports the way you wish to live. This is the ultimate goal and one of the purposes of your home.

Additionally, when considering how your home meets your functionality needs, you may ask yourself whether your home provides areas to recharge, entertain and play. Take the time to consider the essential elements you require in your home.

IT’S IMPORTANT TO DISCOVER

yOUR LIKES AND THE STyLE

THAT INCORPORATES THE

WAy yOU WANT TO LIVE.

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Taking it personally

The third consideration when creating your unique space is how to incorporate your personal interests, possessions, and collections. These considerations help present your home and reveal for guests more about your family’s identity, interests and travels. Treasured mementos that are important enough to keep may be important enough to display and may require a prominent position of dignity in your home. Whether it’s the collection of Murano glass from Venice or the jerseys reflecting an entire hockey career, there are elegant and organized ways to display all your valued treasures.

Managing your budget

A final deliberation - or a first for some, in creating your stunning and distinctive environment, is the budget. Budgets provide a target to work within although there is flexibility in achieving the look you desire within various budgets. In fact, some magazines and websites are devoted to achieving a similar result within different budgets and also how to achieve a higher-end look without the high-end price tag. Additionally, design companies like mine, are skilled in assisting clients achieve desired results within budget.

Once you’ve established your style requirements, functionality, personality and budget, it’s time to consult a professional designer who will incorporate all of this into your home’s decor. In creating a home environment that meets your needs, it helps to become more authentic and in tune with what is important and echo this in your home.

Designers appoint homes to help individuals achieve their desired lifestyle, and then decorate the homes to emulate their clients’

individuality by providing solutions and advice regarding how to place furniture or choose lighting, and finding the right finishes and décor that coordinate. We help hone in the abundance of choices to what best suits you, your personality, and the function of the space you are trying to create.

How you think and feel resounds in your home. Designers visualize a home a barometer of your well-being and when your home is in optimal condition, your life will follow. If your home doesn’t function the way you need it to, or doesn’t help you achieve your lifestyle, inevitably you won’t feel comfortable in it.

In our design company, we often see the frustration that comes with not being able to access things you need when you need them and additionally we see the boredom that comes with mismatched and dull rooms.

We recognize the dysfunction of a poorly planned space, and the inability to relax amid disorganization.

In order to avoid such situations, awareness is critical to ensure what’s happening on the inside is being reflected on the outside.

Accordingly, if you want to improve the inside, start by shifting the outside to align with who you are. We can motivate you to transform your house into a home that more accurately reflects who you are and becomes the foundation of your life.

Avoid the distraction of societal pressures that dictate fashions and home furnishings. Remembering to let your heart guide you is important. We all have intuition; some of us have just lost the art of listening to it.

Consequently, while you continue to live in your house, renew and mould it into your home by making selections that fulfill your desires and you’ll increase enjoyment and value as well as health and wellness.

Styling Spaces, our design company, enables you to reconcile the options you’ve been considering with the many available options, and tie them together so the end product, looks the way you want it to, lives the way you need it to, and feels better so you can too.

For more information about Fabia MacNair or Styling Spaces you can check out our website at :

www.StylingSpaces.ca Join our Facebook group, follow on Twitter, or visit us on Activerain. If you just want to receive great design info every month, please join our Newsletter.

HOW yOU THINK AND FEEL RESOUNDS

IN yOUR HOME. “DESIgNERS VISUALIZE A HOME AS A BARONMETER OF yOUR WELL-BEINg AND WHEN

yOUR HOME IS IN OPTIMAL CONDITION, yOUR LIFE

WILL FOLLOW.”

- FABIA MACNAIR.

Puslinch | 7722 Wellington Rd. 34 | $699,000

This custom built country bungalow is an extraordinary place to call home. Great location close to both Guelph and the 401, in a treed and private setting. Great features and attention to detail are found inside with nine-foot ceilings throughout, a great room featuring 12-foot ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, formal dining room, bright kitchen with an abundance of counter space for the chef in the family. The full walkout basement is finished with two bedrooms and an office, with tons of space left over for a recreation or games room. The yard has been professionally landscaped and the garage is a great spot for a hobbyist, with high ceilings and lots of space. Class and quality are what you will find here.

Puslinch | 159 Carter Rd. | $999,000

The ‘Tall House’ is a stunning, multi-level home, lovingly and professionally renovated and perfectly situated on beautiful grounds, outside the city limits, but just minutes away from all the amenities the city has to offer. An entertainer's dream, the stunning kitchen is open to the two-storey greatroom, dinette area and garden doors that lead out to the deck, stone patio and gorgeous in-ground pool. In addition to comfortable family living casual rooms, there are formal rooms for more elegant entertaining, and a cozy den with beautiful built in shelving – the perfect work-from-home space. The master suite is an oasis of privacy and luxury. Soaring cathedral ceilings, gas fireplace, five piece ensuite, private dressing room and two-storey windows with unparalleled views.

Guelph LuxuryBrokerage*

25 Waterloo AveGuelph, Ontario N1G 3H4www.guelphluxury.com

Alan Mason and Meehan BonnarSales Representatives - Royal Lepage Royal City RealtyP: [email protected]

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Kawartha Lakes | Stoney Lake Retreat | $7,388,000

Located on prestigious Stoney Lake and used in the filming of the movie CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN 2 starring Steve Martin and Eugene Levy, this home has been skillfully designed for its inhabitants to experience their unique surroundings, with stunning views of the lake and exterior access from virtually every room. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident throughout, with only the highest quality materials being utilized. Ideal for entertaining out of town guests, all bedrooms boast their own ensuite, fireplace, balcony, and sitting area. Escape lakeside to the detached studio, or atop the three slip boathouse with its rooftop patio and party room.

Erin | “Rocksdrift Hill” | $5,900,000

Follow the meandering driveway past the four bedroom gatehouse, alongside the stocked pond, to this stunning residence resting on over 165 acres of rolling countryside. Enter through the main foyer or past the exquisite side gardens into this remarkable space with multiple walkouts to take full advantage of the magnificent landscape. A professional quality kitchen and formal living and dining spaces provide the perfect backdrop for elegant entertaining. Relax fireside or escape to the media room complete with a hand carved wet bar with all of the amenities. Stroll down the flagstone path to the five-stall barn and adjacent drive shed, or journey across the grounds to the inground pool and patio for some rest and relaxation.

Westport | The Stepping Stone Inn | $1,995,000

Host to local weddings, conferences and retreats, this Inn is located on approximately 50 acres of gorgeous countryside. This unique property boasts six buildings along with a pool constructed in 2008 and a man-made pond outlining the perfect backdrop for wedding ceremonies and special events. With the eight bedroom Manor House, two bedroom cabin, and five bedroom annex, this Inn can sleep guests in a total of 15 bedrooms. The property contains 13 bathrooms, nine of which are ensuites, along with a five stall horse barn and a conference and retreat centre.

Stouffville | 2862 St. John’s Sideroad | $1,880,000

Enjoy the privacy of country living only minutes from the city with this unique custom-built home located on almost 10 acres in Stouffville. This seven bedroom home with eight bathrooms has been designed to offer gorgeous countryside views from virtually every room. The open-concept layout provides multiple options for room usage and furniture placement. With approximately 10,000 square feet of living space, two full kitchens and room allocated for a third, this home provides ample space for multiple generational families and nanny or guest suites. Other features include a four car garage, exercise room, library, games room and studio loft.

Allison Parent, Sales RepresentativeM.B.A., B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering)C: 416.910.4507P: 416.960.9995 [email protected]

Sotheby’s International Realty CanadaBrokerage*

497 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M4V 1B7

www.allisonparent.com

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Aurora | 65 Offord Drive | $4,498,000

With over 15,000 square feet of living space, this remarkable six bedroom, six car estate home is located on one of the most private, treed lots in Aurora. Exceptional architectural detailing is evident throughout framing magnificent views in every direction. Ideal for inter-generational living, the west wing contains a separate, fully functional apartment. Entertain guests in the incredible great room, complete with a 17’ x 10’ bar area designed to replicate the bar from the hit series CHEERS.

Penetanguishene | 1400 Sandy Bay Road | $4,988,000

Located on over 24 acres, this eight bedroom residence boasts approximately 600 feet of waterfront with white sandy beaches suitable for the whole family! Artfully designed to appreciate the spectacular views of Georgian Bay and surrounding woodland, this 9000+ square feet residence boasts a four-season sunroom and an indoor saltwater pool with a sauna, steam room and shower. The acreage also includes a boat house with living quarters and a deep water dock, a one bedroom guest cabin, and a four car garage.

Land ‘O’ Lakes | “Harmony“ | $2,388,000

Serenity, tranquility, privacy. Relax in this unique approximately 15 acre sanctuary. With an open-concept timber frame structure boasting over 4000 square feet of living space and outstanding views, this painstakingly constructed retreat preserves the surrounding woodlands and granite outcroppings upon which it sits. With approximately 1000 feet of waterfront on an extremely private lake, this maintenance free, environmentally conscious property offers the ultimate escape. All this within driving distance of both Toronto and Ottawa.

Allison Parent, Sales RepresentativeM.B.A., B.A.Sc. (Civil Engineering)C: 416.910.4507P: 416.960.9995 [email protected]


497 Davenport Road, Toronto, ON M4V 1B7

www.allisonparent.com

Oakville | 870 Whittier Cres | $3,998,000

Elegant “Lorne Park Estates” lakefront boasting “Frank Lloyd Wright” appeal! Over 5,500 square feet of recently renovated and totally redesigned contemporary open concept space. Appreciate the incredible 180 degree views of the lake and Toronto skyline vistas! Custom built by “Renex” with architect Peter Gabor. Outdoor living space includes a one-of-a kind boat pier with custom lift and complete 75 feet harbor graced with Armour Stone. Full Riparian Rights!

Oakville | 88 Wolfdale Ave | $9,995,000

The ultimate oasis of privacy, this stunning lakefront estate exhibits panoramic views of the lake. Tucked away at the end of the street the side opens onto lush ravine and a private river mouth. Enjoy the feel of a cottage in this upscale home that boasts approximately 11,000 square feet accented by a fully finished walk-out lower level. Ammenitites includes new Gunite pool with hot tub and waterfall, and new seawall. One of the rare properties in the area that enjoys private dockage.

Oakville | 88 Brentwood Rd | $4,995,000

Spectacular home that elegantly blends artistry with modern function. Stately cathedral and barreled ceilings accentuated by exquisite moldings and trim and smart home technology with touch pad audio visual and lighting controls. Your entertainment needs are met right in your own home with the lower level theatre room, billiards area and juice bar. Over 10,000 square feet of tasetfully appointed finished living space, including 3,500 square feet on the main level that features a main floor master bedroom.

Oakville | 153 Dianne Ave | $3,495,000

Seeking a unique dwelling that will set you apart from standard homes? This nearly completed custom built home by James Grant is approximately 5,000 square feet above grade with a fully finished lower level. Designed for the buyer looking for individuality reflected in the floor plan and interior finishes. The high impact wall to wall windows, ten feet ceilings on main level and nine feet on second and lower are set off with custom cabinetry throughout. A terrific lot, location, design and construction make this home truly unique in the marketplace.

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Century 21 Miller Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage*

467 Speers RoadOakville, ON L6K 3S4

[email protected]

Goodale Miller TeamTelephone: 905-845-9180Fax: 905-845-7674

Oakville | 277 Poplar Dr | SOLD

Beautifully crafted custom built treasure rests on a mature treed lot in one of Oakville’s most desirable areas. Approximately 7,700 square feet of luxuriously finished living space with a pleasing floor plan. The home’s stature is augmented with a grand two-storey foyer and family room while the lower level boasts a spectacular 12-seat theatre room, wine cellar and walkout to deck and fully landscaped gardens.

Oakville | 163 Chartwell Road | $11,995,000

Bachly Construction’s award winning masterpiece features approximately 14,236 square feet of finished living space on a 1.15 acre lot located on one of South East Oakville’s most coveted streets. This entertainer’s delight has a grand kitchen as well as a summer kitchen and servery, wine room accenting the chic dining room, wet bar in great room. 5,000 square feet lower level with theatre and games room with all the amenities including infinity pool, hot tub, outdoor bar and terrace with retractable screens.

Oakville | 157 Elton Park Rd | SOLD

Stunning custom “Hallmark” home in coveted locale. Almost 5,000 square feet of the best finishes and approximately 2,418 square feet on the lower Level. Large families or many guests are accommodated with the five bedrooms with ensuites, and additional sixth bedroom in lower level. This home is an entertainer’s paradise with all the ammenities including magnificent poolside pavilion with fireplace, kitchen and BBQ. Lower level with theatre, wet bar and games room. Stunning kitchen by “Falcon”. Extensive landscaping, Gunite saltwater pool and spa, irrigation system.

Oakville | 225 Dunwoody Dr | $2,695,000

This formidable family home has appeal for the aspiring buyer looking to be in one of South East Oakville’s luxury neighbourhoods. Located on a 110’ x 153’ lot at the end of a quiet street. Over 5,300 square feet above grade plus a fully finished lower level that includes a large games room, wet bar, wine cellar, separate media room, gym, two full baths and a the potential for a nanny suite.

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Oakville | 1335 Cambridge Dr | $1,599,000

Gracious family home in highly sought after Ennisclare Park. Private 99’ x 151’ tastefully landscaped lot with in-ground pool. Pleasing room sizes on main floor bathed with natural light from huge windows. Family room and three-season sunroom additions. Family room is great size and features vaulted and beamed ceilings, new in-floor heating system and walkout to sunroom. Newer roof and furnace, 2005. Recently finished lower level with heated flooring, gas fireplace and roughed-in bar.

Oakville | 166 Poplar Dr | SOLD

Entirely renewed by award winning “Bachly Construction” in coveted South East location. All appointments were thoughtfully selected for quality and appearance. Extensive manicured landscaping, irrigation system, pool and hot tub. Grand foyer, nine feet and vaulted ceilings makes a statement that is perpetuated with Pella windows, black walnut floors, staircase and main floor den cabinets. The elegant kitchen is appointed with the finest appliances and granite counters. Approximately 4,550 square feet and lower level with wine cellar, wet bar, projection theatre and nanny suite.

Oakville | 309 King St | $1,465,000

Proudly situated on a double wide lot only steps from the lake. Well chosen exterior details blend beautifully with this home’s sense of grandeur and architectural balance. Two sunrooms, veranda and a large balcony reveal high ceilings, hardwood throughout, sash windows in working order, French doors, well crafted trim work and a double garage. Over seven feet ceilings on the lower level. Professionally maintained gardens, freshly painted interior and exterior and new cedar roof.

Oakville | 114 Balsam Drive | $3,400,000

Gracious, architecturally significant estate home on an almost one-acre lot in one of the most desired locations in south east Oakville, this home has a spectacular “Gren Weis” renovation addition. Tremendous attention to details preserve the historical character of this wonderful family home that presents room for pool, tennis court, gazebo and much more. All just steps from downtown and the lake.

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Oakville | 1334 Ario Rd | $1,179,000

Perfection at a fantastic price point! Custom built from the foundation up with shaker style elements and a large open concept main level at over 2,600 square feet above grade. Sun-filled kitchen with lovely breakfast room opens to family room. Mud room with laundry has storage and garage access. Large comfortable master bedroom is appointed with walk-in and four piece ensuite. You will appreciate maple floors, granite, millwork, and many quality windows. The finished lower level includes a recreation room and office. A great home for any family.

Oakville | 330 Pine Ave | $1,829,000

Newer custom built home ideal for empty nesters or a professional couple, boasting great floor plan with large principal rooms. Luxurious gourmet kitchen with Wolf and Sub Zero appliances and walkout from family room to covered porch with stainless steel gas fireplace accents the cooking and eating areas. Large master with breathtaking ensuite. Lower level with spare bedroom and three-piece ensuite, workout room, media and games room, and large wine cellar. Great curb appeal and wonderful elevations from all sides.

Oakville | 281 Trafalgar Rd | $1,998,000

Executive custom built home in the heart of Olde Oakville exudes affluence and offers the highest level of finishings and latest new home technology. Flemish bond brick work, custom windows and shutters. Approximately 6,700 square feet in finished living space with additional detached garage/coach house. Just a five minute walk to town.

Oakville | 2152 Heathcliff Ct | SOLD

Huge pie-shaped lot with endless quality features. Striking pool with waterfall, flagstone decking and a great cabana for entertaining. Terrific floor plan offering large room sizes. Bright and airy interior with custom kitchen and mud room featuring high quality stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. Slate and hardwood flooring. Located on a quiet and highly sought after court.

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guelph | 2 Old Stone Court | $1,790,000

A truly one-of-a-kind opportunity to own one of Guelph’s most magnificent homes. Stunning grand centre hall design with soaring ceilings and large light filled principal rooms. Only minutes from both the university and the surrounding countryside, this double lot backing onto a beautiful park makes this home a tranquil and calming retreat within the city. Over 9,000 square feet of living space, including a theatre room, spa, games room, five spacious bedrooms each with its own ensuite bath, two driveways, a four car garage and nanny-quarters.


497 Davenport Rd. Toronto ON M4V 1B7

www.sothebysrealty.ca

Brennan Aguanno, Broker Mobile: 416 834 4708 Office: 416 960 9995 F: 416 960 3222 www.2oldstonecourt.com

Marmora & Lake | 134 River Heights Road | $850,000

Ravenstone is a Crowe Riverfront Estate located in the small subdivision of Riverside Pines, south of Marmora. The main house is a custom-designed 3,200 square feet log home built in 1985 by master builder Gordon Wannamaker. Features include polished granite kitchen counters, built-in appliances, custom-designed pantry with folding oak doors, sunken great-room with oak floors and walnut dowlings, vaulted post and beam ceilings, double-sided stone fireplace, family room with custom-built wet-bar, master ensuite with heated Italian porcelain floors and jet tub, main floor master bedroom with vanity and sink, mirrored door walk-in closets, walkouts from bedrooms to riverside decking. Additional two bedroom 960 square feet, four year old, Chalet-style garden suite contains a loft and ensuite with claw-foot soaker tub, ideal as a guest house, nanny's quarters or potential bed and breakfast establishment. The estate is surrounded by landscaped gardens, gazebos, patios, decking and hot tub, tall pines, and 280 feet of Crowe River shoreline with a dock for swimming, approximately five kilometers of boating and fishing.

Remax Eastern Realty Inc., Brokerage*11 Front St. N., P.O. Box 1147

Cambellford, ON K0L 1L0 1-800-567-4546

Astrid Hood, Sales Representative T: 705-653-2080 F: [email protected]

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Fort Erie | 3189 Niagara Boulevard | $9,500,000

The charm of a country-like setting situated on an elevated site overlooking the majestic upper Niagara River with views of New York State, this breathtaking estate property is in a superb location just twenty minutes from Buffalo N.Y. and 90 minutes to Toronto. A unique secluded lifestyle option, the properties potential for development is unparalleled in today’s market. Envision the treasured opportunity to develop the property for ten - 1.5 acre residential building lots, as well as a commercial/farm component of 69.5 acres and the mansion still retains 140 acres. This rare, distinctive property boasts privacy in a prime location. Over 26,000 square feet of quality living space with six bedrooms and nine bathrooms. This extensive estate is an exemplary family home with multiple living and entertainment areas, an indoor pool, towering cathedral ceilings and open-concept living room and dining room all flowing seamlessly into a view of the extensive grounds consisting of mature trees, flat lawn areas, a large pond and numerous wildlife species. Properties of this magnitude with the potential development component are extraordinary and seldom found.

Sotheby’s International Realty CanadaReal Estate Agency

66 Queen Street Box 1660 Niagara on the Lake, ON L0S 1J0


Glenn BrazeauSales Representative 1.888.468.0151 www.niagaracollection.com

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Niagara on the Lake | 14785 Niagara River Parkway | $1,995,000

Majestic waterfront property with amazing views of the Niagara River located on service road 53 next to the historic Greystone Mansion. The main house is comprised of 2,660 square feet with a 4,500 square feet coach house (circa 1909) complimenting the property along with an ancient stone cottage with fireplace and loft bedroom completing the package. unparalleled opportunity to build a premier luxury residence on 1.85 acres with 185 feet of frontage on the Niagara River.




Nancy BrazeauSales Representative 1.888.468.0151 www.niagaracollection.com

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Niagara on the Lake | 16 Firelane 2B | $1,350,000

This remarkable waterfront home built with exquisite craftmanship, accommodates over 4,000 square feet of living space and is situated on a large private lot overlooking Lake Ontario. Endless amenities enhance this absolutely delightful affluent, custom designed bungalow adorned with streaming natural light and magnificent water views through the ample windows. The open-concept entertainment area includes a gourmet kitchen along with a large living and dining room with a fireplace. The spacious enclosed cedar sun room provides additional space ideal for family entertaining or just relaxation and enjoyment. The home has three bedrooms with ensuites, cherry wood flooring throughout and ceramic tile in the bathrooms and main floor laundry. The lower level is completely finished with a separate one-bedroom apartment. The associated outdoor provides exclusive access to a private boat ramp, patio, and three-car parking area. Seller would entertain offers that include furnishings.




Phyllis HendersonSales Representative1.888.468.0151 www.niagaracollection.com

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Fort Erie | 2491 Windmill Point Lane East | $1,199,000

Magnificent waterfront estate offers clear lake vistas and southern exposure. Nearly 5,800 square feet of luxurious lakefront living space nestled among mature trees on an expansive 1.18 acre lot. The entrance lane winds gracefully through mature willows welcoming you to this extremely well built estate. An abundance of natural light from the floor to ceiling windows provide lake and skyline views from any of the spacious principal rooms, the three season’s sun rooms or from one of the three tiered patios. Formal living and dining rooms, eat in custom kitchen, newer roof, awnings and sunroom are just a few features of this fabulous home. Just minutes from town, the Peace Bridge and downtown Buffalo, this home rests on a quiet lane providing a private resort-like setting perfect for family entertaining or swimming and relaxing by the lake while appreciating its tranquil wildlife and natural beauty.




Alex Falovo Sales Representative 1.888.468.0151 www.niagaracollection.com

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Toronto | 73 Heathdale Road | Sold

Tree lined street across from Cedarvale Ravine! Centre hall plan family home with large deck (22’ x 16’) and in-ground pool (36’ x 18’) on a 50’ x 144’ lot. Main floor living room, separate formal dining room, kitchen with breakfast area and family room. The master bedroom, four piece en suite, three other bedrooms and a four piece washroom are situated on the second floor. All bedrooms are generous sized and finished with broadloom. In the finished lower level you will find the recreation room, an additional bedroom and three piece washroom. Parking is available for four vehicles in the private drive. This home is just steps to St. Clair/Bathurst, Loblaws, subway, shops and restaurants it is priced to sell!

Toronto | 61 St. Clair Ave. West, 10th Floor | Sold

Granite Place! Spectacular, unobstructed south view of the city! Approximately 2,487 square feet of living space with two open balconies, two bedrooms, den, two full washrooms and powder room. Renovated eat-in kitchen, parquet floors, multiple closets in master bedroom along with two parking spaces and a locker are featured. Amenities include a lush lobby with 24 hour concierge, large indoor pool, exercise area, hot tub and private parkette. the building is just steps to Yonge and St. Clair shops, restaurants, subway and transit.

Toronto | 11 Burkebrook Place | $1,890,000

‘Kilgour Estates’ ravine condo community by Daniels.’The Shelborne’, two plus one bedroom bungaloft with finished lower level and double attached garage. Easy living in a brand new home with access to the sensational amenities at the Kilgour Club including an indoor pool, exercise room, saunas, library, guest suite, party and games rooms and more! Beautifully located on the Burke Brook Ravine, close to Bayview shops, The Granite Club, Rosedale Golf Club and just minutes from the Don Valley Parkway and Highways 401 & 404. Photos are of model suite with optional upgrades.

Elli Davis Sales RepresentativeOffice: 416.921.1112P: 416.921.9066 x 310F: 416.921.74241.800.622.9536

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.Brokerage*

55 St. Clair Avenue WestToronto, ON M4V 2Y7www.ellidavis.com

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Toronto | 58A Oriole Road | $1,499,000

This beautiful eight years new executive townhome is located in a prime neighbourhood in walking distance to Yonge and St Clair and Forest Hill Village. It is the only home of this group with a private garden, double garage and two additionial exterior parking spaces! Open concept kitchen and family room combination. The master suite is situated on the second floor and features ample closet space and a spa-like seven piece en suite. Two spacious bedrooms, a four-piece washroom and open den area with skylight are situated on the third floor. The home is enhanced with a finished basement and 20.21’ x 172.85’ lot with a garden in the rear. The mutual drive was repaved in 2009.

Toronto | 2 Chedington Place, 3rd Floor | $1,325,000

Luxurious and elegant living at “The Chedington!” This suite overlooks a lush ravine near Bayview and Lawrence. The living room has a cozy gas fireplace and the separate dining room opens to one of two balconies. The breathtakingly renovated kitchen has granite counters, a mirrored backsplash and eat-in area. Two separate bedrooms with en suites and plentiful closet space. Included are two parking spaces and a locker. Superb amenities include an indoor pool, saunas, health club, exercise room and more. Approx 2,173 square feet. Ready to move in!

Toronto | 92 Inglewood Drive | Sold

Magnificent family home in Moore Park! Original details such as oak and maple floors, original mouldings, stained/leaded glass and four wood burning fireplaces accent the home. There are seven bedrooms, six washrooms, a separate dining room and main floor family room. The finished basement features a recreation room with a beamed ceiling, powder room, games room and small kitchen. This is a great location for professional to live and work, with excellent parking. Situated on a lush ravine in walking distance to Yonge and St. Clair.

Elli Davis Sales RepresentativeOffice: 416.921.1112P: 416.921.9066 x 310F: 416.921.74241.800.622.9536

Royal LePage Real Estate Services Ltd.Brokerage*

55 St. Clair Avenue WestToronto, ON M4V 2Y7www.ellidavis.com

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Thornhill | 7 Albion Clse | $1,575,000A unique opportunity exists to own and appreciate a truly scenic and tranquil setting for this remodeled home, which backs up to Woodland Park on a one acre wooded estate lot. Enjoy views of the changing seasons from most every room in the home, which has expansive glass to bring in light and the outdoors, as well as from the large deck overlooking the grounds. The residence has been updated with new washrooms, a kitchen with granite island and stainless steel counters, hardwood floors and pot lights. A walk-out basement is your blank canvas, just waiting for you to define the space you have dreamed of! Cecilia is a Certified Luxury Home Specialist.

Cecilia De Freitas, BrokerP: 416-748-9598F: [email protected]

Remax Premier Inc., Brokerage131 Woodbridge AvenueWoodbridge, ON L4L 2S6

www.ceciliadefreitas.com

Havelock | 98 Dewey Rd | $997,000

Enjoy this private, seven year old white pine dream home nestled among 99 wooded acres. The custom eat-in kitchen is anchored with sill stone countertops, centre island and porcelain floor tile. This home features four spacious bedrooms upstairs with a master and en suite enhanced with radian heated floors. A luxurious stone fireplace extends from the wood stove in the basement to the fireplace on the main floor up to the second floor landing. Geothermal heat source, 400 AMP breaker panel and sub panel wired for generator, ICF constructions with 14” median white pine logs boasts an irrigation system, alarm system and all the amenities. The wrap around porch provides a grand view of the landcaped yards and exquisite in-ground salt water pool with armour stone waterfall and wrought iron fencing. An over-sized double garage and separate large toy shed provides ample room for recreational vehicles and equipment. With careful attention to every detail, this home is waiting for a buyer who appreciates pride of ownership.

Michelle CrossSales RepresentativeP: 705-653-5000C: 705-768-0670F: 705-653-5002

Realty Executives Alison Ltd.Brokerage*20 Queen St.,

Campbellford, ON K0L 1L0www.michellecross.ca

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One of the most sought after building materials, stone is most often used to beautify kitchen counter tops, floors, walls, bathroom floors and vanities, fireplaces and patios. When constructing a fireplace, choosing just the right stone will define the room’s style. To illustrate, a travertine fireplace surround will create an old world or rustic look. Its wide variety of earth tones can range from subtle creams to vibrant reds and browns.

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East St. Paul | 271 Mowat Road | $1,150,000

A spectacular home and property on the best creek-front site in Pritchard Farm! This magnificent Mannington built two-storey is picture perfect in every detail. Warm and welcoming with a bright and airy layout, highlighted by tons of large windows throughout and ceilings open to the second floor in both the foyer and Great Room. The main floor offers a spacious Great Room with gas fireplace; a formal dining room defined with decorative pillars, a fabulous kitchen with glazed maple cabinetry and granite countertops, a cozy den and all with white oak hardwood floors. The upper level consists of three spacious bedrooms and two full bathrooms including a luxurious master en suite as well as a loft area that overlooks the Great Room. The beautifully finished walk-out lower level has an abundance of natural light from numerous large windows and includes a huge games room; media room, a fourth bedroom, third bathroom and ample storage space. There’s no shortage of space to park vehicles with a heated triple attached garage as well as a stone area in back, perfect for storing boats, snowmobiles or other ‘toys’. Finally, it will only take one look to fall in love with the incredible yard with its numerous tiered patios, rolling lawns, mature trees and shrubs and a beautiful pond. Whether you’re in the house, the wonderful cedar sunroom off the kitchen or in the yard, Eagle Creek provides a gorgeous backdrop to this amazing property.

St. Andrews | 15 Settlers Trail | $625,000

This fabulous family home offers a fully finished lower level, high open plan on main, three bedrooms plus office, Great Room, family room, rec room, wet bar, kitchen with Sub Zero fridge, two gas fireplaces and master bedroom with luxury ensuite and dressing room. Additional features include a Vanee air purifying system, built-in sound system throughout the home as well as on the front deck, paved front patio, Rainbird underground sprinkler system (covers the entire garden) & fenced area with deck to the side of the house (perfect for use as a dog run or play area for the kids). Full stone front. Panoramic views.

Sutton GroupKilkenny Real Estate

1-3014 Henderson Hwy.East St. Paul, MB R2E 0H9www.gregmichie.com

Greg MichiePager: 204.336.2800 F: [email protected]

St. Andrews | 245 River Road, | $1,895,000

A rare opportunity to own a magnificent St. Andrews landmark! From the moment you enter the private gated driveway, you’ll feel as if you have been transported to an elegant English Country Manor. This stately approximately 4,654 square feet home situated along the historic Red River is surrounded by colourful gardens, majestic trees and manicured lawns. You will be impressed with the many fine details including Blue Pearl Granite flooring through the grand foyer, an abundance of oak hardwood flooring, four gas fireplaces including two stone and two antique wood, several antique light fixtures and attractive ceiling medallions, and a gorgeous cherrywood kitchen. The main floor master suite includes a luxurious ensuite with steam shower and whirlpool bath while the upper level includes three bedrooms – one of which is currently used as an art studio as well as a large storage room and full bathroom with heated tile flooring. The fully finished basement includes a den, huge games room, kitchenette, abundant storage space as well as direct access to the amazing back yard with its tiered stone patios. In addition to the four car attached garage there is a four car detached garage/workshop ensuring ample parking space. All of this and more, set on approximately five acres of pristine riverfront property.

East St. Paul | 18 Deerledge Trail | $750,000

Enjoy fabulous views of Eagle Creek from almost every room in the house! This impressive former show home built in 2002 by Streu Homes has been constructed with exceptional quality and style throughout. The spacious 1,874 square feet main level is highlighted by expansive 10 foot ceilings, ample maple flooring, a variety of unique textures and finishes on cabinets and flooring, as well as interesting angles that add great interest to the open plan. The gorgeous kitchen includes stylish two tone cabinets, several built-in appliances, granite countertops and a breakfast nook with garden door to a large deck. The remainder of the main level includes a Great Room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, master bedroom with abundant closet space and luxurious ensuite, as well as a second bedroom, bathroom and convenient laundry room. The beautifully finished walk-out lower consists of a huge family or games room with wet-bar and gas fireplace, two large bedroom, and two bathrooms for a total of four full bathrooms. One look and you’ll fall in love with the manicured yard featuring a stamped concrete patio, fire-pit area, as well as numerous trees, shrubs and perennials in attractive planting beds.

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Sutton GroupKilkenny Real Estate

1-3014 Henderson Hwy.East St. Paul, MB R2E 0H9www.gregmichie.com

Greg MichiePager: 204.336.2800 F: [email protected]

S T y L I C I O U S g U I D E T O R E D E F I N E y O U R S P A C E

The World is a Stage, and so is your home! The most common misconception of home staging is that it is only for selling real

estate. While it’s true that staging is becoming an essential service before listing your home, many people are unaware of the

value a Certified Home Stager can bring to helping you reflect your unique style in your home. Along with being a budget-friendly

means of decorating, a Certified Home Stager can suggest eco-friendly options for renewing your decor.

By Karen Wardell

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“Define your space! Don’t let your space define you!”

The Problem:

At Stylicious® Home, our consultations have uncovered an

assortment of common design problems. Let’s examine some of

the most common trends we see amongst our diverse clientele.

• Due to the influences of our consumer-driven society, too often

we acquire an abundance of collectables and mementos in

our homes, making some of us appear to be design hoarders.

Too much of anything can cause unnecessary stress in our lives.

• Media campaigns persuade us to emulate constantly changing

and often short-lived trends, purchasing unnecessary peripheral

accessories to keep up with our peers.

• Others become complacent and comfortable with their décor

and have not changed or revamped style in years.

• Lastly, we have observed that with our current economic

restraints, people are resistant to invest in redecorating or

redesigning their space.

The Solution:

We can help you define your space and avoid having your

space define you! We find that people are often surprised

how simple and affordable this process can be.

Staging your home to suit your lifestyle, or redesigning, is

an innovative and eco-friendly process that evaluates your

existing design and revives your space to give your home a

refreshed energy. Since Stylicious® Home works with your

existing space and the items you currently own, clients can

rest assured they have done their part to minimizing their

carbon footprint while getting a new stylicious space.

Redesign/Staging consultations start at $175.00.

“Design is always a fine balance between form and function!”

Top 5 Tips to Redesign your Space

1. Rearrange a small (5 to 10) collection of accessories in your home on a monthly basis. Often items have a new meaning when placed beside another accessory. Be adventurous with changing around items in your home regularly to refresh them in another area of your home.

2. Take a photograph. Photos often reveal the smallest of details, otherwise overlooked, that are out of place. If the image seems too cluttered, select your top five or six preferred and remove the remainder. Take another photograph to see what it reveals.

3. Hold a swapping party. Consider inviting your family and friends to participate in a new-aged swapping party. Participants are invited to bring an accessory from their home that they no longer desire to display. If you like, you may choose to make the event entertaining by setting a discretionary price range to work within and initiating a bid system with fictitious currency or points for equal opportunity and fair exchange. 4. De-clutter and organize on a quarterly basis. Purge any unused or unstylish items and donate or sell them. Reorganize each room to allow function with a fresh new design. 5. Be creative and look for unique treasures. Peruse designer sales, local art shops, antique shows, auctions, etc. to uncover just the right accents that reflect your unique style. You may also consider refinishing and reupholstering furniture you already own. Keep in mind that less is more in today’s design trend.

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Moncton | 590 Shediac Rd | $1,499,000

When only the best will do. Stunning custom designed home on a 600 feet deep lot. This immaculate drop-back bungalow style home has 6,400 square feet of finished living space on both levels. Distinguished dining room and elegant living room with gas fireplace accented by coffered ceilings. Family room with fireplace opens to a large dream kitchen with granite countertops, two islands, walk-in pantry and much more. The master bedroom features a large en suite with his and hers walk-in closets. There is also a lanai with a garden door leading to a balcony. The second bedroom has a three piece bath and a lanai to a deck. The walk-out basement offers a huge family room with custom built cabinets, office, three additional bedrooms and five piece bath. Attached triple car garage with heated floors. A few of the many other features include an intercom system, sprinkler system for the lawn and flower beds, walnut hardwood and limestone marble tiles, natural gas in-floor heating, heat pump to provide air conditioning and back-up generator.

grand-Barachois | 71 Mathieu-Martin | $890,000

Oceanview home with quality details inside and out. From the stunning views to the beautiful and well designed interior, this home has it all. A contemporary design and large windows throughout the home bring the beauty of the outside in. Formal living and dining room, large family room with a wood fireplace and patio doors leading to a large deck. The kitchen is a chef's dream with lots of cabinets. Corian breakfast counter, two built-in ovens, a gas stove and more. Enjoy the ocean view while preparing meals. There is also a three season screened room to enjoy your morning coffee or cool summer breezes in the evening. The luxury continues upstairs where each of the three bedrooms has an ensuite bath, including the gorgeous five piece ensuite with Jacuzzi and double sink off the master bedroom. There is also a convenient laundry room off the master ensuite. A sound system allows you to enjoy your favourite music in every room of the house. Outside there is a private walkway to the beach.

Dieppe | 129 Yvonne | $879,900

Exquisite home with attached three car garage in the popular Fox Creek area and easy highway access. An elegant home that speaks to the pride of ownership. Wood siding with cultured stone exterior, towering nine foot ceilings on the main floor, cultured ceiling in the great room with gas fireplace, formal dining room, play room/den, three-season room, half bath and dream kitchen with quartz countertop, Kitchen Aid appliances, walk-in pantry, abundant cabinets and breakfast nook surrounded by windows. The upper level is open to the foyer and great room on the main floor. Spacious master bedroom offers all the comforts for relaxing at the end of the day including a reading area, two walk-in closets and a luxurious five piece home spa with a chromotherapy and air jets tub and custom shower. An additional three large bedrooms share a four piece bath. There is a bonus room above the third garage.

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Royal LePage Atlantic225 Lutz

Moncton, NB E1C 5G2www.rogerleblanc.com

Roger LeBlanc C: [email protected]

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Dieppe | 70 Maurice | $879,000

Your own piece of paradise overlooking the first hole at Fox Creek Golf Course. Entertaining in this home will be a pleasure. Combination living and dining room with two garden doors leading to a large cedar deck. A natural gas fireplace in cultured stone adds warmth to the living room. Dream kitchen is efficient and appealing with an island, two double sinks, bar sink, pot tap, granite counter tops, pantry and more. Garden doors lead to a covered eating area outside. A cultured stone fireplace highlights the great room. French doors lead to the office. A half bath and mud room with a laundry area off the garage complete the main floor. The second level features the master bedroom with tray ceiling and an ensuite with luxurious shower, double sinks and double soaker tub. Two other bedrooms share a full Jack and Jill bath. A fourth bedroom has its own full ensuite. Partially finished basement with a bedroom and a full bath. Outside the fenced backyard offers a lovely salt water pool.

Ste-Marie-de-Kent | 100 Alban-Légère | $879,000

Business Opportunity! Impressive century home with charm and character as well as a cheese making business in a beautiful treed setting in Ste. Marie-de-Kent. This six-bedroom country home features a dream kitchen with ample counter space, island with lunch counter, built-in appliances including Jenn Air stove and two ovens. A four-season room with propane stove features large windows overlooking a beautiful yard with an in-ground pool, hot tub and outside bar. Formal dining room. Living room and den each with fireplaces. Additional three piece bath and half-bath with laundry are also on the main floor. The second floor offers a master bedroom with four piece en suite, another bedroom with a three piece bath and an additional three bedrooms. The sixth bedroom is in the attic. Outside, a 24` x 48` addition could be used for a business or in-law suite. Additional buildings include a small summer home or boutique, a 40` x 140` barn with a cement slab and office with bathroom and a 10-ton silo. Certified environmental farm.

Moncton | 30 Kipling | $790,000

Elegant climate controlled brick home with impressive foyer opens up to a gorgeous living room and dining room with nine foot ceiling and a fireplace surrounded by marble. Designer kitchen with large island, gas stove, limestone counter top, limestone floors and a breakfast nook surrounded by windows. Family room with fireplace and French doors leading to the secluded backyard with mature trees, hot tub and an in-ground pool with cedar fencing. Main floor also features an office, a two piece bath and separate laundry room. upper level features four bedrooms and a five piece bath. Spacious master with walk through custom closets to a contemporary ensuite with glass mosaic shower, soaker tub and double trough sink. Bonus room which could be used as a family room. Basement with a gym and another bedroom with walk-in closet and three piece bath, workshop and storage room. Kitchen, two piece bath and master bathroom offer heated floors. Garage with non-slip tile. Exterior video surveillance system.

Royal LePage Atlantic225 Lutz

Moncton, NB E1C 5G2www.rogerleblanc.com

Roger LeBlanc C: [email protected]

– Chinese Proverb

High-end homes are distinguished by the quality of

materials chosen for the details: exotic woods should

be used for customized wainscoting and crown

moulding trim, staircases, doors, and flooring. With

affluence comes the enjoyment of choosing quality

appointments for your home. A buyer considering

an exclusive, luxury home will appreciate exquisite

finishes that reflect the quality of the home,

and flooring is no exception. The floor is the heart

of the style of any home; it creates the tone.

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Among affluent homeowners there has been an increasing appreciation for quality hand-crafted flooring choies that become a reflection of the homeowner’s vision and art for the floor. Consider the difference between purchasing a work of art from a gifted painter or sculptor with being given a framed piece from a department store. Discerning buyers will value quarter sawn White Oak, Hickory, Walnut and Mahogany woods which create a statement of enduring quality and good taste. While wide board and long length increases cost, it creates drama. Those choosing Quarter Sawn White Oak wide board, long length, pre distressed and stained materials would expect a cost of approximately $28 per square foot. Another great option is reclaimed material such as old factory beams sawn into boards and made into flooring that exudes character and costs approximately $20 per square foot.

When choosing a finish, most pre-finished flooring has aluminum oxide which has only been used for about 20 years. Prior to this, hardwood was always installed unfinished, sanded in house, and then treated with a few coats of a urethane product. While our floor finish is not as hard as Aluminum Oxide, it is about 10 times harder than urethane options. Producing flooring with natural character, and even small knots and colour variation helps hide minor scratches that will occur over time. Another option for homeowners exploring their unique sense of style is pre-antiqued, or distressed. To create this look, we dent, scratch, and damage the surfaces. In this way, when stained, the marks show up as part of the finished product. These intentional marks drastically reduce the visibility of any marks the home owner will produce. It also adds distinctive character to enjoy for a lifetime.

Alternatively, most laminate, although a cost-effective option lacks the durability to endure more than five years before showing wear on edges or chips and the substrate material will show. In addition, most are composed of water-absorbent material hence washing the floor or spills can open the joints. Along with these drawbacks, laminate is actually a photo-imprinted image of wood, meaning if you examine the flooring closely, the grain patterns are duplicated repetitively on multiple pieces of laminate.

Another option, tile, offers durability, but lacks warmth and personality. Equally important is that it provides a hard walking surface and is not forgiving to any breakables that may slip from your hands.

Although warm, carpeting can be challenging to keep clean and control allergens low and will quickly show wear. Many homeowners are limiting its use to the bedrooms since its longevity is limited to 5 or 10 years. From a real estate perspective, Julie (a licensed Realtor and Interior Decorator at Lasting Impressions) directs her sellers to replace existing carpeting with an option that adds value to the home and she coaches her buyers to consider the cost of replacing carpeting with a more suitable option, in determining what they should offer for a house. From an environmental point of view, mostcontain a portion of recycled materials, but as a petroleum-based product, even the processing of recycled plastic consumes an enormous amount of energy and generates pollution and waste product.

In the last decade, another solution, engineered hardwood has been developed. Essentially, real solid wood skin or veneer is glued to a non-solid wood substrate backer either made from MDF, plastic or plywood. There are some appropriate applications for engineered flooring, especially when finishing basements or over heated subflooring. Because a substrate is not real wood, movement is not an issue, and can be considered where hardwood cannot such as installing over a heating system or gluing down to cement. Indeed, engineered flooring does have drawbacks such as the limited choice of species, finishes and board sizes. Although engineered floor is solid wood

on the surface, a deep impact will expose the substrate below. In addition, refinishing the can be performed only once, limiting its lifetime.

Lastly, let’s look at hardwood. Not all hardwood is created equally. There is a purpose for standard “out-of-the-box” hardwood such as an alternative to recarpetting a bedroom or flipping an investment home. Average hardwood suits average homes with average-sized rooms, notwithstanding, in upscale homes - especially those with large open floor plan - standard 3” width hardwood flooring appears out of place in proportion to the space. On the contrary, high quality hardwood is timeless, warm and inviting. Envision your grand space with hardwood boards 6” or 8” wide and 6 to 12 feet long. The impact is extraordinary and will be appreciated immediately by all who enter the room. Now add to that a unique wood or grain pattern or natural variable colour and it becomes art, craftsmanship and nature harmoniously merged and is no longer just a floor. We can work with any species of wood, but prefer to work with higher end selections like Cherry, Walnut, Hard Maple, Mahogany and Quarter-Sawn Oak.

Budget Considerations as with many purchases, you get what you pay for. At Lasting Impressions, we make no apologies for our prices. We confidently present the craftsmanship and expertise reflected in our pricing. We offer more quality selections than competitors and we enjoy helping our clients find the right product to complement their space while working within individual budgets. The advantage of truly custom-built is that we tailor materials, methods, finishes and designs, to provide solutions for nearly every challenge we face.

Solid hardwood flooring prices are variable based on species of wood, width and length of boards, clarity (or grade) of lumber, and finish colour. We produce most flooring orders in variable widths. This means the pieces are typically 3”, 4” and 5” with lengths between 2 and 6 feet. With a standard clear, natural finish, this flooring costs approximately $10 to $16 per square foot, depending on species and clarity. Still, we’ve produced astonishingly unique floors with boards up to 20” wide and others with lengths up to 16 feet with costs upwards of $40 per square foot. The possibilities are virtually as broad as your requests.

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Budget Considerations

As with many purchases, you get what you pay for. At Lasting Impressions, we make no apologies for our prices. We confidently present the craftsmanship and expertise reflected in our pricing. We offer more quality selections than competitors and we enjoy helping our clients find the right product to complement their space while working within individual budgets. The advantage of truly custom-built is that we tailor materials, methods, finishes and designs, to provide solutions for nearly every challenge we face.

Solid hardwood flooring prices are variable based on species of wood, width and length of boards, clarity (or grade) of lumber, and finish colour. We produce most flooring orders in custom widths. This means the pieces are typically 3”, 4” and 5” with lengths between 2 and 6 feet. With a standard clear, natural finish, this flooring costs approximately $10 to $16 per square foot, depending on species and clarity. Still, we’ve produced astonishingly unique floors with boards up to 20” wide and others with lengths up to 16 feet with costs upwards of $40 per square foot. The possibilities are virtually as broad as your requests.

Debunking the Myths of Wide-board Hardwood Flooring

Most suppliers and even manufacturers will tell you that you can’t make flooring this wide because it will warp or crack

Fact 1: Wide boards of solid wood have

been used by craftsmen for centuries in

cabinetry, furniture and millwork, and

when executed properly, have stood the

test of time.

Fact 2: Solid wood must expand and shrink

due to air humidity changes in your house.

For example, in Southern Ontario, the air

inside homes is dry in the winter and humid

in the summer. Although temperature

control and air conditioning help to reduce

drastic humidity fluctuations, wood

movement must be allowed to occur.

Fact 3: Problems such as warping and

cracking occur when people try to prevent

wood from doing what happens naturally.

That is, expand in the summer and shrink

in the winter. Whether in a new kitchen,

wall unit, furniture piece, or hardwood

flooring, when we build something at

Lasting Impressions, we always allow for

wood movement. This time-honoured

tradition of craftsmanship is what we refer

to asfloating construction. Even properly

kiln-dried wood needs room to move.

When it comes to hardwood floors, it is

important that our clients comprehend

that the wider the board, the more

movement will occur. This results in

slightly wider gaps in the winter and truly

adds to the natural charm and beauty

of the floor. To address the warping

issue that may occur when a piece of

wood is exposed to different levels of

humidity, all flooring we produce that

is wider than 6” is also finished on the

backside. This seals the normally unfinished

bottom surface against air humidity

absorption and helps to keep the board

flat. In reality, it is not a problem using

wide boards; it’s just not practical for

large suppliers and mass manufacturers to

produce it and the finishing industry is not

set up to address finishing the backside

of flooring product. That gives us an

opportunity and an edge as a small custom

manufacturer to fulfill this need for unique,

beautiful flooring that belongs on the

floors of high end homes.

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Eco-Conservative Homeowners With a world that is becoming more and more ‘green’, many people raise concerns about removing any living green thing from the earth. Lasting Impressions was recently one of the select few sponsoring businesses involved in the First Ontario GREEN Home in Kitchener, Ontario built by Reid’s Heritage Homes. In this initiative, we supplied wide board full character white ash hardwood flooring for the dining room, as well as an incredibly unique and artistic live-edge walnut dining room table and beautiful kitchen island featuring a reclaimed butcher block top.

As more and more ash trees are being decimated by the encroaching Emerald Ash-Borer Beetle, trees need to be removed due to the effect of these beetles killing the trees prematurely, or to try to stop the spread of this environmental threat. These trees are not a highly valued species, yet have a beautiful creamy and brown tone to them and striking grain patterns.

Furthermore, while the clear white wood has moderate value, the mixed-coloured wood from the centre of the tree often finds no other purpose than to be used as pallet material, firewood or mulch. Rescuing this material and turning it into beautiful hardwood flooring is an eco-friendlypractice. These trees also grow quite large and straight, accommodating wide long boards. Because we are able to mill these logs ourselves and dry them in our own kiln, we produce very little waste and drastically reduce our environmental impact. Another consideration is that trees are a renewable resource, so replanting and harvesting is a cycle like other crops. Finally, by using local materials, massive amounts of transportation and fuel costs are saved, reducing the carbon footprint. When considering green flooring options, Cork and Bamboo are often contemplated.

While these are green in some senses, they are imported from halfway around the world so getting the product to your home is anything but environmentally friendly.

Creating a home that you are proud of that reflects your discerning taste and appreciation of quality demands careful furniture, cabinetry and flooring selections. Permit Lasting Impressions to be your source for excellence and expertise.

Lasting Impressions & Company Inc. 519 888 9977 office/show room

519 575 3505 mobile/shop

519 888 9586 fax

Email Roger or Julie directly at

[email protected] or

[email protected] www.

LastingImpressionsCompany.comPhotography: Daniel Davis www.danielwiliam.com

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Oka | 1950 Ch. d’Oka | $959,000

Superb and exclusive residence of 4,600 square feet on private 2.4 acres lot with views of lake and mountains. Custom built gem with the finest of materials. Features three stone fireplaces, a designer kitchen with concrete countertops, a wine cellar, four bedrooms, three plus one baths and an attached main floor 600 square feet studio/workshop. May be sold furnished. Ideal for relocation!!!

Sainte-Adéle | 1561 Ch. Du Versant-Sud | $995,000

This unparalleled residence offers breathtaking panoramic views from the top of Mont-Gabriel. It is magnificently landscaped with waterfalls, pond, gazebo, spa and a salt water in-ground heated pool. This chic and refined home is totally renovated for elegant living and entertaining. Very bright and spacious with four fireplaces only 10 minutes from St-Sauveur. A rare find!

Brian MitchellP: 514.287.7434 Ext 203C: 514.869.6251F: [email protected]

Sotheby’s International Realty Québec 290 Place d’Youville, QC H2Y 2B6


Sotheby’s International Realty QuébecReal Estate Agency 290 Place d’Youville

Montréal, QC H2Y 2B6 www.sothebysrealty.ca

Penelope VilagosT: 514.287.7434 x 136F: 514.287.8983C: [email protected]

Salaberry-de-Valleyfield | 10 Rue Anderson | $1,399,000

Spectacular waterfront property combines historic charm with modern conveniences complimented by quality updates. Enjoy the breathtaking views from the balcony, the veranda or from the four-season solarium. Large private yard features a heated pool and boasts 165 feet of shoreline along Lake St-François.

Saint-Anicet | 1310 Route 132 | $1,350,000

Magnificent 200,000 square feet waterfront estate featuring a spacious 3-bedroom bungalow with solarium, 1-bedroom guest house, 3-bedroom cottage, and boat house. Fabulous sunsets. Exceptional gardens with cascading ponds. Entertainer’s delight with over 300 feet of shoreline on Lake St-François.

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Your opportunity

Cathy TravisP: 250.380.3933Cell: 250.857.6666F: [email protected]

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada 752 Douglas StreetVictoria, BC V8W 3M6 www.sothebysrealty.ca

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Cathy Travis was born and raised in Victoria, British Columbia. This has provided her an almost innate knowledge of the market and a decade’s long reputation for truly remarkable client service. She will provide you with insight to the power and reach of the Sotheby’s International Realty Brand.

Cathy has been a gold award winning realtor for many years with a prevalent background in Corporate Human Resources and Marketing. A unique style and representation has allowed her to step outside the boundaries to create a special service that offers a fusion of global connections, Real Estate proficiency, and design coordination as a Certified Stager.

Providing a concierge-like service, has propelled Cathy to national and international recognition for sales and marketing expertise. She can guarantee you caring and professional assistance that will contribute to the sale and world class presentation of your property. You will benefit from her insight and vast experience for all your Real Estate transactions today and in the future.

In 2010 Cathy had a record year with many successful sales including acting as the listing representative and finding the buyer for an exclusive estate in Victoria that sold for $2,325,000. In Cathy’s quest to provide the ultimate service for clients she decided to go one step further and formulate an additional service by introducing Professional Staging as part of her portfolio. As a certified stager, Cathy incorporates design assistance as well as the actual inventory. She has formed a separate Staging Company called CT Staging and has acquired a warehouse to ensure essential elements are available, whatever your needs be. Over the years Cathy has accumulated enough inventories in many different styles and genres to stage approximately 10 complete homes at once.

Every seller wants their home to sell fast and produce superior value. Does that sound good to you? Well, it’s not luck that makes that happen. It’s careful planning and knowing how to professionally present your home. This will captivate home buyers in the first few minutes as they tour your home. Statistics prove that professionally staged homes sell quicker and for higher value.

As part of Cathy Travis’s community involvement and her passion for the City of Victoria, Cathy ventured out to create and establish the Greater Victoria Sports Hall of Fame. Started as nothing more than an idea Cathy took her vision and brought it to reality. She single-handedly formulated the initial board of Directors for the Sports Hall of Fame which included many prominent influential citizens of Victoria.

Cathy’s role was more than substantial as she covered every aspect of setting up the board, mapping out the business plan, holding public events, logo contest, fundraising dinners, and ultimately the presentation of the final product that has brought together and honored some of our most famous world renowned athlete’s. From Steve Nash and Silken Laumann to the Courtnall brothers, many prestigious athletes were the recipients of honor and recognition for their efforts.

Cathy proved that dedication and a never say no attitude can accomplish the utmost in all facets of life. She has woven these talents, marketing skills, and warm personality into all areas of her life and approaches her Real Estate career in the same mannerism. As a single mother Cathy through her Real Estate career has focused her attention on her son to provide the means to enable his dream of graduating from Osgoode Law School in Toronto, Ontario proving once again dreams can come true in life, in our communities, in business, and of course in Real Estate.

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada 752 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M6 www.sothebysrealty.ca P: [email protected]

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