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Feb 03, 2012
Phase 4 of Oak Bay Beach Hotel's Vacation Hotel Suites Sales Now On, With Incentives
Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, Vancouver Island has sold out Phase 3 of its vacation hotel suites, and is now offering special incentives to the first 10 buyers in Phase 4.
The developers of this luxury ocean front hotel and residential condos are offering investment options to keen buyers.
Phase 4 gives the first ten purchasers of one of the waterfront hotel vacation suites a 105% buyback option after 5 years and a lease back contract enhanced by 50% to provide a return on investment at 3.25% annually.
Only 100 of these vacation hotel suites have been made available, and only the first 10 buyers in Phase 4 will receive these additional bonuses.
Owners are entitled to use their unit up to 16 weeks per year, and enjoy all of the amenities of the 5-star ocean front resort. When they are not using the fully furnished suites, owners receive revenue from the hotel's rental of the suite. The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is hosting its grand opening May 25-27, 2012.
Feb 03, 2012
The Battery Shop Sells, Rebuilds and Recycles Batteries
The Battery Shop is Vancouver Island’s one stop shop for batteries and battery services. The Battery Shop in Courtenay sells batteries of all styles – from camera batteries to RV and golf cart batteries. The Battery Shop also repairs and rebuilds specialty batteries for construction tools, home appliances, specialized trades equipment, security systems and more. The Battery Shop has the equipment and expertise to create custom batteries. They also offer a battery recycling service for the Comox Valley.
Feb 03, 2012
Crown Isle Homes Features Newly Built Fairway Home " The Waldorf"
Crown Isle Homes is featuring new fairway home in the Crown Isle Golf Resort and Community in Courtenay. The Waldorf is 2800 sq foot home professionally designed and crafted by the team at Crown Isle Homes.
Enter the large foyer and bask in the elegance of the magnificent great room, complete with over height coffered ceiling, large windows for natural lighting, and creative custom fireplace. The gourmet kitchen feature granite counter tops, custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances. View a photo slideshow of the construction here.
The large master bedroom is complimented by the exquisite 5 piece ensuite bath complete with an oversized seamless glass shower and traditional style jetted tub as its centerpiece.
Upstairs offers a creative design which includes a large bonus room with an abundance of extra storage space and a warm and inviting entertainment room complete with its own wet bar, 4 piece bathroom and an oversized second level balcony offerings unforgettable panoramic views of the golf course and the surrounding area. The entire house adds up to the perfect pairing of Classic and Contempory styling.
For more information on this new Crown Isle home for sale, download a Flat Sheet and Featured Floorplan here.
Feb 02, 2012
Eco-Friendly Development Park Place Showcasing New Home Design
Park Place at Cowichan Bay has a new 2-bedroom rancher design floor plan available in this Vancouver Island residential real estate development.
The new rancher will be priced at $339,9000. Featuring an open floor plan, this single-storey home offers 2 bedrooms, with a full ensuite for the master bedroom. The home also comes with a double car garage, full landscaping, fencing and sprinklers, as well as a stainless steel appliance package and a gas fire place. The price also includes net HST.
The Park Place community features 36 new single family homes in an eco-friendly development with underground servicing. Park Place is a short walk to the Village of Cowichan Bay waterfront and is surrounded by farmland. It is located 45 minutes from Victoria or 20 minutes from Duncan. A large portion of Park Place is dedicated green space.
Open houses are held Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays from 1- 4 p.m.
Feb 02, 2012
New Single Family Homes in Langford Starting at $289,000
Own a new home near Victoria, B.C. for as little at $289,000. With 10 different floor plans to choose from all priced under $420,000, owning a home - and one with luxury touches – is easy at Kettle Creek Station. Nestled between Langford Lake and Goldstream Provincial Park, near Victoria, new custom homes are available at Kettle Creek Station start at $289,000, including net HST, appliance packages and no strata fees. Your new home at Kettle Creek Station, just 20 minutes north of Victoria, is ready for you to move into.
Kettle Creek Station has been designed to create a vibrant community that welcomes families, first time home buyers, couples looking to downsize or individuals who want to own their home and land but want a smaller footprint. Designed with efficiency and open concept living in mind, these Kettle Creek new homes are very affordable and provide bright spacious living areas, designer décor options and your own backyard. One, two and three-bedroom new homes range from $289,000 to $419,000. Live with more for less at Kettle Creek Station.
Feb 02, 2012
Island TimberFrame Designs and Builds Custom Timber Frame Homes on Vancouver Island
Island TimberFrame Ltd specializes in design and build of custom timber frame homes, timber components, including trellises, curved braces, gazebos, custom stairs, railings and interior and exterior doors. The specialty construction company is also very competitive with Glulam structures. Established in 2001, Island TimberFrame now boasts 12,000 sq ft. covered work space on two acres of land, which allows the Vancouver Island company to complete projects in a controlled environment. Custom S4S planing to 24 inches wide can be done on our computer-controlled planer. Island TimberFrame and its 20 employees are proud to produce long lasting, quality products made in Canada. We have excellent relationships with contractors, architects, designers and engineers throughout Vancouver Island, BC and the rest of Canada.
Feb 01, 2012
Colonial Countertops in Courtenay Creates Beautiful Spaces
Colonial Countertops in Courtenay specializes in the manufacturing and installation of decorative surfaces and countertops. Kitchen and bath countertops, tub surrounds, shower walls, desktops, reception areas, window sills and much more. Colonial Countertops is able to provide homeowners and builders with the latest styles, trends, and colours. In their Comox Valley showroom, clients browse hundreds of different styles of laminates, natural quartz, and solid surfaces. They are proud to offer: top-quality, unsurpassed service; on time delivery; and professional installation. Colonial Countertops is a family-owned business and has been serving Vancouver Island since 1970. For more information, visit their website at www.colonialcountertops.com.
Jan 31, 2012
Create Organized Spaces With Bouttell's Designs for Kitchens, Baths and Closets
Bouttell’s Designs brings kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and customized walk-in closets to the Comox Valley and Campbell River. Bouttell’s Designs in Comox offers a highly-customized line of kitchen cabinets and bathroom cabinets with a large selection of options for all budgets and style choices. A solid wood selection of cabinet mouldings, door styles, and finishes give any cabinet project a custom look. Bouttell’s Designs also provides customizable organizing systems for walk-in closets and small rooms, to create attractive, functional spaces in any home or office. The layout and design of the kitchen, or bathroom cabinets, or closets can be configured using Bouttell’s latest design software and other virtual tools.
Jan 31, 2012
RidgeView Townhomes in Courtenay Ready for Families
The 3 bedroom and 3 bathroom townhouses at RidgeView in Courtenay feature more than 2,100 sq ft. floor area, including the basement. Whether you're just starting out on your own or with a family these spacious Courtenay townhouses are offer an easy, maintenance free lifestyle. With someone else taking care of the yard, RidgeView homeowners are free to enjoy all that the Comox Valley has to offer. Functional floor plans are spacious and individual garages and yards are included with each home.
Located only a hop, skip and Sesame Street jump to children's park, walking trails, rec centres, schools, North Island College and Costco, these new town homes at 4699 Muir Road, Courtenay, are tucked into quiet, residential area.
These homes are constructed under New Home Warranty by Comox Valley builder Avril Homes Ltd.
Jan 31, 2012
Last Chance to Buy a New Qualicum Landing Oceanview Home
The beachfront Vancouver Island real estate development Qualicum Landing has only 16 homes still available. With the community's amenities now complete and more than 40 owners enjoying their new Vancouver Island beachfront homes, the developers are building the community out.
There is still time to select floor plans for some lots, but only two ocean view lots remain, and only two of the popular Hollyburn View floor plans are available.
The Qualicum Landing development features an array of amenities for homeowners to enjoy, including 500 feet of walk on waterfront, a sea wall, fire pit on the beach, a multi-use sport court, a community garden and a clubhouse with fitness centre, two heated outdoor pools, two spas, a games room and owner's lounge.
Qualicum Landing is located just north of the Vancouver Island community of Qualicum Beach, renowned for its warm, sunny beaches and surrounded by stunning nature.
