Roberts Creek (Sunshine Coast), British Columbia

Huge Colonial Style Home On 2.5 Acres

Character: Huge colonial style home with large, covered verandas great for entertaining. Home is sited in a park-like setting with meadows, large evergreens, ponds and a year-round creek, fruit and nut trees and berry bushes. Approximately 3/4 acre is fenced for dogs or other animals. There is complete privacy from neighbours and from the street. The layout and character of the land make it a child's wonderland and an adult paradise. Note: The owners of the property have been involved in creating children's play areas and gardens as their profession and the property reflects their expertise in natural play environments.

Accommodation: A total of 4,200 square feet in the main home; 1,000 square feet of decks (mostly covered); 2,800 square feet in the barn/workshop/studio; 20'x 20' carport; & 350 square feet in other outbuildings. A 6-bedroom, 4-bathroom, 2-kitchen, 2-living room, den and study home in the following configuration:

Main floor: large living room, office, lounge/TV room, huge family kitchen and eating area, full bath, laundry, large entrance hall and closet.

Upper floor: huge master bedroom with large, ensuite bath, 3 additional bedrooms; 2nd full bath

Ground floor: large living room; kitchen; full bath; 2 bedrooms; workshop; laundry; library area

Services: On regional district water; septic system; commercial grade 400-amp electrical service. Wood-fired fireplace; electric and radiant in-floor heating; air purification system, security system.

Location: 40 minute ferry trip from Horseshoe Bay, West Vancouver; 10 minute walk to forest trails; school bus stop at property; 1 minute drive to 18 hole Sunshine Coast Golf and Country Club, Provincial Park, and Community Hall; 2 minute drive to Roberts Creek Community Elementary School, General Store, Library, Restaurants, and beach; 8 minutes drive to Elphinstone Secondary School and shopping centres. Note: Home is located at foot of Crowe Road, a friendly neighbourhood of people concerned about the environment who meet each morning at the bus stop to see their children off to school and who gather at Christmas and other times to celebrate together. Immediate neighbours are friendly and watch out for one another's properties.

Vendors: reason for selling: Downsizing because of only 3 persons at home currently.

Future potential: Zoning allows home-based business and second dwelling. The home is ideally situated and designed for both an in-law suite and B & B accommodation. Note: There is a thriving B and B business on the Sunshine Coast and a shortage of good rental accommodation. Suite is currently rented for $600/mo and owners have operated a successful B and B business at their home in the past.

Building lot: - lower Roberts Creek - off Miles road. 2.5 acres, creek side lot, large trees, privacy. Short walk to beach and bus. Safe wonderland for children. No traffic. Great building site. $149,000

Description: Legal: Lot35, DL 1316, Plan 1804, NWD; Zoning: R1; Lot Size: 2 and 1/2 acres; AGE: 10 years

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FEATURE PRICE... $525,000CDN CALL Gary Pennington (604) 886-9330 or Email: info@canadianhotproperty.com