1036 LONE PINE DR., KELOWNA
Type: Five-bedroom, four-bathroom detached
Size: 3,900 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2012: $567,000
Listed for: $499,900
Sold for: $475,000
Sold on: June 14
Days on market: 196
Listing agent: Paige Guernsey at Coldwell Banker Horizon Realty.
Buyer’s agent: Gail Hobbs at RE/MAX Kelowna Westside.
The big sell: This three-level home is situated on Black Mountain, which is to the east of downtown Kelowna and to the south of the city’s international airport. It was built in 2004 and enjoys a variety of far-reaching views with Okanagan Lake, mountain and valley vistas. The floor plan offers a choice of different configurations with a layout that comprises two bedrooms – including the master – on the main floor, two bedrooms on the floor below the main, and one bedroom on the lowest floor. There are kitchens on the main and basement levels, and the middle floor has a 24-by-15-foot recreation room. Additional features include two gas fireplaces, a mix of flooring types with ceramic tile, hardwood and carpet, two laundry rooms, and two covered decks from which to enjoy the views.
UCLUELET CONDO HAS INVESTMENT APPEAL
113-475 Marine Dr., Ucluelet
Type: Two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment.
Size: 1,587 sq. ft.
BC Assessment, 2012: $430,000
Listed for: $359,000
Sold for: $355,000
Sold on: July 12
Days on market: 301
Listing agent: Carl Scott at RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty.
Buyer’s agent: Judy Gray at RE/MAX Mid-Island Realty.
The big sell: Agent Judy Gray says properties such as this waterfront condo in Ucluelet’s The Ridge complex are often bought by investors for use as vacation rentals as the building is zoned for nightly rentals. Their popularity is assured due to their proximity to the beach and the fabulous ocean views.
This development was built in 2007 and enjoys a prime position on the Ucluelet peninsula. The home is a top-floor unit, which features an expansive sundeck that takes advantage of the stunning Pacific Ocean seascapes. With more than 1,500 square feet of interior space, the home has plenty of room for family, friends and renters. There are slate tiles, which are heated in the entryway, kitchen and bathrooms, sisal carpets, maple cabinets, fir beams, vaulted ceilings, and two fireplaces.
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