A Superb Oceanfront Country Estate - The Ultimate In Oceanfront Living... - Sold!

his well positioned classic residence is approached down a long informal driveway. Situated on the Saanich Inlet in Patricia Bay/Ardmore area and set in a beautiful sunny secluded property with a west exposure and unobstructed panoramic marine and distant Mountain views.

Residence: A delightful blend of elegance and comfort, this exquisite shingle siding country home has been built (2002) and finished to a very high standard with great attention to detail, finish and fittings. The impressive two story with lower level home has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms has a finished area of 7354 square feet (683.2 square metres) – see floor plans below.

Main Floor (3403 sq ft/316.14 sq m): Features a grand entrance hall open to the second floor; large living room (31 x 19 feet/9.45 metres) with adjoining formal dining room - both rooms open to a charming covered verandah overlooking the ocean; large family/great room with stone fireplace, high beamed ceiling opens to a patio; a very special well planned country open gourmet kitchen with high end appliances; adjoining the kitchen is a Pantry area/bar and a cosy breakfast room with brick fireplace overlooking the back garden; off the kitchen area (south east corner) is large utility/laundry area, pantry, bathroom, mud room; adjoining the entrance is a very intimate and comfortable paneled library with built-ins and an office/computer alcove area.

Second Floor (2205 sq ft/205 sq m): Approached up a wide stairway open to entrance hall below. There are four tastefully decorated bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The master suite has a fireplace, verandah, dressing area and large walk in cupboard and five piece bathroom.

Lower Level (1746 sq ft/162.2 sq m): With interior and exterior access has one or two bedrooms (second shown on plan as Guest accommodation); two three piece bathrooms; recreation room or media room (wired). The residence features: spacious rooms; high, vaulted and beamed ceilings; picture and bay windows; French doors, granite counters, radiant heating, leaded windows, hardwood, fir, limestone and carpeted floorings; five fireplaces (3 wood and 2 gas); designated area for future 3 level elevator, wired for sound system and media; high end appliances-all included.

Architectural excellence and meticulous attention to detail are evident throughout this fine home.

Property: A beautiful and secluded level property of 5.33 acres (2.16 hectares) - See plot plan below. The property zoned R4 is within the Agricultural Land Reserve-no division. Approximately 3.50 acres (1.42 hectares) is in field which would be excellent for horses, sheep or a small vineyard. The balance of the property has a small forested area on the north side and attractive formal gardens with a variety of plantings and shrubs and lawns which flow down to the waterfront.

Waterfront: Prime west facing water low bank frontage of about 250 feet (76.2 metres) with easy access to an excellent walk on beach. Seasonal swimming is offered and there is room for small boats. You can moor your boat offshore. Rail system for boat storage - incomplete.

Coach house and Garages: An attractive building close to the main residence. The separate entrance accommodation 806 square feet (75 square metres) has two bedrooms, open living/dining/kitchen, four piece bathroom. The large three car garage is 781 square feet (72.6 square metres). There is a Gardner’s bathroom and storage at the back. See floor plan below.

Swimming Pool and Cabana: Sited is a sunny area at the waters edge is a west coast style entertaining Cabana of 702 square feet (65.2 metres) – opening onto the pool. Featuring a large brick fireplace, kitchenette and change/washroom and storage. The inviting swimming pool of 30 x 14.7 feet (9.14 x 4.5 metres) is surrounded by patios and lawns. See plan below.

Tennis Court: A regulation hard surface tennis court is sited between the field area and the residence.

Barn: An historic rustic very usable barn of 1788 square feet (166 square metre) is sited on the north side of the driveway.

Services:

• Domestic Water - Wells and storage tank.
• Sewer - Septic system
• Fuel - Gas
• Electrical - 400 amp

Location: Located on the west side of the Saanich Peninsula in the Saanich Inlet (48°40’N., 123°30’W) in the Patricia Bay/Ardmore area (48°39’N., 123°28’W) - An area of fine homes! The Saanich Inlet being about a length of 13 miles (21 kilometres) offers excellent boating, swimming, diving, fishing, shrimping, mollusks and a great variety of marine, bird and wild life.

The property is situated in the Municipality of North Saanich (population about 11,000) and is close to shopping (Town of Sidney), golf courses, schools, hospital, recreation centre. Ferries (Vancouver, Gulf Islands, Washington State), major marinas, Airport and Town of Sidney are about a 10 minute drive away. The City of Victoria is about 20 kilometres (32 miles) south of the property.

This Luxury Oceanfront Estate is offered at $6,400,000 Canadian ($6,493,744 US and €4,376,055 approximately as of 11/28/07) Currency Converter

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