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May 2, 2012 / 12:24 pm
605 Almandine Court
Kelowna, BC
Presented by Coldwell Banker - Jane Hoffman Group
MLS®
There’s nothing like taking a vacation where you can get away from it all and relax at a luxury resort. Living the life of luxury - if only for a weekend, a week, or more if you’re lucky - can do wonders at melting away all the stress of everyday life.
But what if you could live that life 24 hours a day and 365 days per year? It’s possible, but few luxury homes in the Okanagan can live up to that claim.
This property, situated in the upper mission at Almandine Court, offers a truly must-see-to-believe spectacular view of Lake Okanagan. Actually, the home is blessed with many views of the lake, including one from the bathtub! Unlike even the very best of luxury resorts, all of your views are yours and yours only. This home was designed with privacy in mind; it’s built on a private no-through road and is nestled at the end of the street.
After taking a swim in the saltwater fiberglass pool, enjoy your meal outside in the 3,000+ sq. foot outdoor patio and living area. The outdoor area, comprised of two beautifully covered spaces, features 600 sq. ft. of covered living room and dining space. You’ve got five gas hookups and a natural gas firepit to help you cook, and if the weather is a little chilly there’s a patio heater to keep you warm.
It’s not all about eating outdoors; the indoor dining area has expansive views of the lake, mountains, city and valley. These views are meant to be shared, and the dining area can accommodate up to 14 people to dine comfortably.
Living a luxurious life, eating, swimming and entertaining... that's only the beginning.
Let the photo gallery tell the rest of the story.
Luxury Home Almandine Court
- Rancher / full walk out lower level with grade level access to pool and patio
- Outdoor living space and pool area at grade level with ease of access from kitchen, dining room, master bedroom
- Private and beautifully sited on .58 acre adjacent to 35 acres of ALR land
- Magnificent lake and city view. Absolutely spectacular sparkling city night view!
- All windows are designed to frame and enhance the panoramic views; home is positioned on lot with privacy in mind
- Large RV parking area, will accommodate the largest diesel pusher or 5th wheel with slide outs, RV sani dump at corner of garage
- Additional parking pad on the east side of the home
- Driveway and parking pads, 3400 sq ft, stamped concrete and exposed aggregate finishing, driveway is prewired for electric gates
- Multiple oversized garages
- 32 linear feet of storage sheds along exterior garage wall
- 3 covered decks, two with 10 mm frameless glass railings
- Gienow metal clad wood windows with stain grade sash, smart glass, single lever triple locks, positioned for ventilation and “cross breezes”
- Walnut hardwood floors, 3/4/5 inch varied width, finished on site
- Pleated shades, California shutters, wooden bi folds
PRICE: $1,895,000
Feb 15, 2012 / 9:26 am
2425 Arthur Court
Kelowna, BC
Presented by Jane Hoffman Group
Coldwell Banker
MLS®
Is it possible to live on your own island in Kelowna without relying on a boat in order to get anywhere? Can one have his or her own private island here and still be only 15 minutes away from downtown or the airport? Sounds impossible, until you allow yourself to be captivated by this magnificent property on Arthur Court in McKinley landing.
Although not a true island by definition, this home brings to mind the word “compound.” But while that designation evokes thoughts and feelings of coldness and inaccessibility, the 2.47-acre private property is delightfully cozy and warm.
There’s much more to the property than stunning lake views and unmatched exclusivity. 2425 Arthur Court was built for entertaining. Whether you’re serving dinner in the ultra-luxurious kitchen, mixing drinks at the custom bar, or watching a movie in the media room, not a single detail is left out.
The media room is not the only area for movies and music; in fact, every room throughout the house is hooked up to the high-end Sonos music system. In addition, each bedroom (which are ALL master suites with views) has an entertainment system with its own PVR capabilities. Plus, each television is connected to the Digital Watchdog security system showing camera views around the home. The security system can also be controlled from anywhere in the world with your mobile device
You can spend years viewing thousands of homes around the world without coming across a property quite like this one. In this price range, for even the most discerning homebuyer’s checklist, it’ll be difficult to find a home with more checkmarks on it.
A list of some of this home's EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES:
• Impressive gated entry to this spectacular 2.47 acre property
• Stunning views of the LAKE
• Exposed aggregate driveway
• Rope lighting in the curbing and landscaping
• Driveway is lit with 3 industrial/commercial lights on timers
• Timers on exterior lighting
• Engineered interlocking retaining wall
• Rock landscaping walls
• Built by Rykon Construction, Chris Robinson Design
• Acrylic stucco with stacked natural rock, massive
timbers on the decks
• Garden shed
• Hidden gutters and copper downspouts
• Reverse osmosis water filter
• HRV system, reverse osmosis water system, electric fired boiler
• In floor radiant hot water heat with 7 zones,
• Each bedroom has own control thermostat
• 2 hot water tanks
• Solid fir interior doors, Glenmore windows
• Engineered red oak “Kalispell” floor, Italian
porcelain tile
• “Sonos” audio system
• “Starwatch” lighting program with remote phone access
• Built in “Bang and Olufsen” Phone system
• Outdoor Security Cameras Digital Watchdog
• DVR hooked up to security camera
• Intercom to front gate and paging throughout the house
• Quality Hubbardton Forge light fixtures
• Hot tub, positioned in a natural private setting with
spectacular lake view
PRICE: $1,545,00
Covered sundecks
• 20 x 14 with a south west exposure, 14 x 15 with a north west exposure, glass railing
• Tongue and groove cedar decked ceilings, fir plywood timbers with Bali banding
• Easy access from the eating nook leads to the outdoor kitchen and BBQ area with cabinets, granite counters, sink, Fisher Paykel built in barbecue with gas 2 burner cook top
• Exposed aggregate floor on deck, built in speakers, patio heater
• Propane gas fire pit with 36 inch bowl, “dancing” flame
Entry / Foyer
• Custom wood front entry door
• Grand foyer, recessed art niches with feature lighting
• Wood detail
Recreational/Games Room
• Panoramic view of the lake and private yard
• Solar binds
• Wet bar, custom cabinets, Corian “earth” countertop,
glass tiled backsplash, 3 person raised bar
• Tiffany light fixture over the games table
Exercise Room
• Exercise in your own personal gym with endless views of the lake and mountains
Media Room
• Electric fireplace with tile surround and raised wood hearth
• Hubbardton Forge sconce lighting
• Wired for 5 point surround sound, room is sound proof
• Over height “slider” glass doors to enter
Bedroom - Grade level of the home
• Walk in closet with organizers
• 5 1⁄2 inch California wood shutters
• Includes flat screen TV
• 4 piece ensuite bathroom, tub shower combo, Corian counter, radiant heated porcelain tile floor
Storage
• Shelving, ample space for a stand up freezer Main Level
Dining Room
• Elegant room with a modern décor
• Recessed tray ceiling, built in sound
• Recessed art niches with spot lighting
• Built in custom wine cabinetry with display for glasses
• Hubbardton Forge light fixture, California wood
shutters
• French doors to patio and rear yard
Great Room
• Dramatic centre travertine fireplace, see through firebox,“up” lighting sets a mood in the evening
• Spectacular wall of windows,18 ft.ceiling height
• Hardwood floor, timbers define the open concept design
Kitchen
• Spectacular views of the lake and beyond
• Custom kitchen design by Kit. Biz, alderwood
cabinetry with two tone granite island with 2 deep sinks, same level 3-4 person eating bar, pantry units, frosted glass upper units for china, stainless back splash, “prep” or beverage bar area or sink, granite counter, glass tile backsplash, under counter lighting, wine fridge
• Italian porcelain tile
• See through fireplace with the Great Room, built in niche for TV
Nook
• Expansive view of the lake and mountains
• Corner windows, 2 French doors gain access to 2 covered sundecks
Laundry Room
• Tile floor, abundance of cabinets, closet
Master Bedroom - main level
• Breathtaking view of the lake and mountains
• Remote control blinds
• Tray ceiling with indirect mood lighting
• Gas fireplace, remotely controlled, set for use as a heater
• Carpet, walk in closet with built in organizers
• Luxurious 5 piece ensuite bathroom, 2 vessel sinks,
porcelain tile floor, granite counters, huge tiled walk in shower, pebble stone detail, body jets, rain and hand held shower heads, linen closet
Bedroom - main level
• Unobstructed northern lake view
• Sliding glass door to private deck with glass railing
• Walk in closet with organizers, California wood shutters
• Sonos sound system
• 3 piece ensuite with walk in shower, Corian counters
Upper Level
• Carpeted stairs with 3 windows at the landing level
• Wrought iron spindles, wood banister, contemporary sleek design
Office Loft
• Overlooks the Great Room, wall of windows, grand fireplace
• Spectacular views of the lake and mountains
• Wood California shutters
• Built in custom cabinets with soft close drawers
Bathrooms
• 2 piece powder room, walk in level
• 2 piece powder room, main level, reclaimed wood
counter, Swarovski crystal chandelier, travertine sink,
under counter lighting, built in sound
• 4 piece ensuite bathroom, walk in level
• 5 piece master bedroom ensuite, main level
• 3 piece ensuite, bedroom on the main level
Oversized Triple Garage
• Double side of the garage 22’10x24’6 with 2 overhead doors each 10x8
• Third oversized bay, 32 x 11’10 with 12 ft ceiling height and 10x10 overhead door
• Storage closet plus sports locker
• Industrial finished floor, Built in cabinets
• Large “doggie” bath
• From the garage is a convenient set of stairs to the
main level guest bedroom and the kitchen, a “butler’s” entrance
Jan 25, 2012 / 3:31 pm
1-3105 Thacker Drive
West Kelowna
Presented by Jane Hoffman Group
Coldwell Banker Jane Hoffman Group
MLS®
From the moment you walk in to this astonishing property, you know you have entered a home unlike any other.
In a market where it is becoming more difficult to differentiate one property from another, this custom San Marc home has a uniqueness that pictures cannot properly represent. Once you’ve taken the time to explore the home’s exceptional design, don’t be surprised if you feel as if you’ve been transported to another part of the world.
Despite being part of a beautiful, gated neighborhood, this home has been designed to create the impression of intimate privacy and to inhabit a world all to itself.
Having discovered all of the exceptional interior features this home has to offer, once again magic awaits as you step outside for one of the home’s many stunning views of Lake Okanagan. Backing into parkland, this property has an unobstructed view of the lake and the city.
Imagine you’re on a cruise ship. You’re on the top floor and you’ve stepped out on to your private balcony; you gaze downward and the beautiful ocean flows below. This is the best way to describe the views of the lake that this home possesses. Much like the home’s interior, pictures do not do the lake views any justice.
This property is an experience, in every sense of the word.
Here are the details, with an extensive photo gallery to follow:
EXCEPTIONAL FEATURES
• Quality built by San Marc Custom Homes
• 2 5 10 Home Warranty
• Hand scraped maple hardwood floors
• Stamped concrete sundeck with 4 sliding glass
doors accessing this fabulous outdoor living space
• Two laundry facilities, master bedroom and the
lower level
• Double garage, built in lockers, built in vac,
window, built in sound
• 10 ft ceiling in the main level
• In ground pool, salt water pool. Pool size is 10 ft x
20 ft with deep end depth of 8 ft and a shallow end
of 10x11 with a depth of 3 1⁄2ft
• 2 stage high efficiency furnace
Entry
• Solid wood front entry door with side lights
• Grand spacious foyer with rock wall detail and 2
sliding glass doors to deck
• Staircase to lower level, dramatic light fixture
Kitchen
• Gourmet island kitchen with all the conveniences,
• Huge granite island, 4 person eating bar, 2 china
display cabinets
• Over the island is custom lighting, halogen pot
lights, “snorkel” fan
• plus custom “oak table” island, wrought iron light
fixtures above
• Glass china cabinets, plate rack
• Numerous pull outs including recycling bins, soft
close drawers, 2 spice racks
• Stainless “farmer” sink, pot filler, under cabinet
lighting
• Walk in pantry with cabinets, sink, open shelving
• Access to patio, set with pavers and emerald
cedars, creating a perfect outdoor eating and barbecue area
Dining Room
• Open design, built in china cabinets, sliding glass door to deck
Wine Cellar
• Cedar shelving and racks, full wine fridge
Great Room
• Expansive, breathtaking lake views, corner windows
• Features a stone gas fireplace with custom mantel, built in entertainment centre
Bedrooms
Master Bedroom - on main level
• Stunning views of the lake and sparkling city lights
• Sliding glass door to deck plus sliding glass door to Juliette balcony
• Carpet, ceiling fan, built in sound
• Walk in closet with built in organizers
• Laundry facility with Frigidaire front load
washer/dryer, cabinets, drying rack, travertine
floor
• Spa-like 5 piece ensuite, heated travertine floor,
claw soaker tub with hand shower, 2 sinks, marble counter, walk in steam shower, 2 shower heads including rain shower, separate toilet
Two Bedrooms - in the lower walk out level
• Bedrooms separated from living area with double
French doors
• Bedroom 1, view of the lake, sliding glass door to pool, walk in closet with organizers,
• 3 piece ensuite bathroom shared with Bedroom 2
Bathrooms
• 2 piece powder room, main level, unique glass vessel sink, granite counter
• 3 piece ensuite bathroom shared by two bedrooms in the lower level, heated travertine floor, walk in tiled shower
• 3 piece bathroom, lower level, heated travertine floor, huge tiled walk in shower
• 5 piece master bedroom ensuite
Lower Walk Out Level
• Open concept designed living areas
Recreational Room 18 x 21.8
• Coffered ceilings, sliding glass door to pool
• Wet bar with raised 4 person bar, wood counter, Whirlpool fridge
• Room for billiards table
Media Room / Family Room 20 x 15.2
• Tray ceiling
Laundry Room
• Cabinets, sink, sewing centre area, wood floor
• Frigidaire front load washer/dryer
Office 14.6 x 18.6
• Amazing work space with panoramic views of the
lake
• Rock gas fireplace with custom mantle, built in
shelving and cabinetry
• Sliding glass door to patio and pool area
• Separate room with built in shelving, plug ins,
built in filing cabinets, designed as a perfect work station for all office equipment
PRICE: $1,969,000
Luxury Home - Thacker Drive
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