15-5040 Valley Dr., Sun Peaks

Type: Four-bedroom, four-bathroom half duplex

Size: 2,515 sq. ft.

B.C. Assessment, 2012: $618,000

Listed for: $649,000

Sold for: $635,000

Sold on: March 31

Days on market: 295

Listing agent: Liz Forster at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

Buyer’s agent: Jill Cavanagh at Sotheby’s International Realty Canada

The big sell: At the same time the B.C. government increased the new housing rebate threshold to $850,000, it introduced the same limit for purchasers of new secondary vacation or recreational homes outside the Greater Vancouver and Capital Regional districts. This means buyers of new homes priced up to $850,000 will be eligible to claim a provincial grant of up to $42,500.

This has injected new-found enthusiasm into B.C.’s new recreational properties in areas such as Sun Peaks.

This newly built ski in/ski out half duplex comes fully furnished and features a bright open living area with rock-faced fireplace, hardwood floors, granite countertops and stainless-steel Viking appliances.

There is a family room, a master suite with walk-in closet and a spa-like ensuite with soaker tub, rain shower and double sinks. There is a large double garage and three private patios.

The home can also be rented out on a nightly basis.

2525 Selkirk Dr., Kelowna

Type: Four-bedroom, three-bathroom detached

Size: 3,190 sq. ft.

B.C. Assessment, 2012: $594,000

Listed for: $619,900

Sold for: $612,500

Sold on: April 18

Days on market: 27

Listing agent: Krista Suchar at Macdonald Realty Kelowna

Buyer’s agent: Tim Stanfield at RE/MAX Kelowna

The big sell: This home was built in 2007 in Kelowna’s Dilworth Mountain neighbourhood. Among its selling features: the unobstructed dramatic views of the Glenmore Valley below.

The custom-designed rancher sits on almost a quarter-acre property and has detailed finishings throughout that include granite countertops, hardwood and slate floors, recessed and pendant lighting, stainless-steel appliances and vaulted ceilings. The open-concept floor plan has two bedrooms on the main floor — including the master with full ensuite bathroom — alongside the living room and kitchen. The basement has two further bedrooms, a spacious family room, a den area and an additional bathroom.

There is an extensive bank of floor-to-ceiling windows and a large balcony to maximize the panoramic vistas. The landscaped garden contains an underground sprinkler system and a covered patio area that provides shade.

These transactions were compiled by Nicola Way of BestHomesBC.com and AssignmentsCanada.ca.

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