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2397 Sooke River Rd.$686,000

CLASSIC CAPE COD, Picture Per-fect situated on 2.07 acres. HugeFront Veranda & Large Sundeck offRear of Home for those Long Sum-mer BBQ's w' Friends & Family.Wood Floors, Wood Stove. LargeKitchen w'Eating Area. Large Fam-ily Room. 3 Large Bedrooms Up-stairs. Wonderful New Main Bath w'Soaker Tub & Separate Shower.Heated Double Car Garage, & lots ofparking for your RV, Boats, classiccars, etc. Paved Driveway. LOTS OFSTORAGE WORKSHOP AREAS.Zoned RR1A. Greenhouse.LargeGarden Area. Minutes to Sooke PotHoles, Downtown Sooke, Hiking andthe wonderful parks in the Area. Thisis amust see for those looking for pri-vacy, convenience and practicality.New ML 292663 Asking Price$686,000.

Ron BahreyDFH Real Estate Ltd

250-477-7291 ron.bahrey@shaw.ca 49

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Gary BrownSmartMove250-380-6683

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Spectacular Neighbourhood $524,900Gorgeous 4bd/ 3.5 bath home w/ over3,300 sqft of living on a quiet familyoriented cul-de-sac. Features are ex-tensive: gourmet kitchen w/ a large is-land, SS appl, walk-in pantry, largemaster & a spa like en-suite. Plus bonus 1BRsuite. MLS 291462

OPEN Sun. 2-4

6504 Stonewood Dr.

STUNNING CITY & OCEAN VIEWS

NEILD ROAD, VICTORIA, BCNew ML 293127 $2,970,00099 acres of residential development or estate property in Metchosin, al-ready part of Manzanita Ridge De-velopment. Develop now or hold. Zoning allows for subdivision. 10 wells already drilled. The property boasts views of Victoria or the Sooke Hills with twinkling city and ocean views, sitting in the company of high end, beautiful estate proper-ties and executive homes. This property can be bought separately or in conjunction with 118 acres on Woodruff Rd. Private yet only min-utes to local shops and restaurants or the Olympic View golf course.www.luxurybchomes.comwww.sothebysrealty.ca

James LeBlanc250-812-7212Scott Piercy250-686-7789Scott Dickson250-886-5613

Sotheby’s Realty Canada250-380-3933

PEACE, QUIET, PRIVACY & OCEAN

VIEWSYOUR OWN 5 ACRECOUNTRY ESTATE

$279,900LOT B, LEDA ROAD

New MLS 293112 $279,900Leave the hectic pace of city living behind. Sunny, beautifully forested 4.99ac country estate. Let your spir-it soar w/inspired views of the for-est, the sparkling waters of Sooke Basin & the Sooke Hills beyond. Good driveway to several bldg sites incl prime elevated ocean view sites. Well in & hydro, phone, cable & internet are avail at road. A large pond serves as a wonderful wildlife magnet & this special property backs 3500ac East Sooke Reg Park & its hiking trails & beaches. Hik-ing, mountain biking, beachcomb-ing, whale watching, kayaking & world-class fi shing at your door. Only 20min to Sooke, 25min to Westshore Ctr & 40min to Victoria NEW MLS #293112. Photos: www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

BEAUTIFUL 1.36ACBUILDING LOT

PEACE, QUIET, PRIVACY & OCEAN VIEWS $178,200LOT 14, SEAGIRT ROAD

New MLS 293444 $178,200Super Natural East Sooke! Lush, forested 1.36ac estate in a quaint enclave of oceanfront & ocean view homes located on a serene country lane. Mature evergreens, maples, alders, arbutus, fern grotto, rocky outcroppings & several bldg sites w/glimpses of pristine Sooke Basin & the Sooke Hills. Good driveway is in & piped water, hydro, phone, cable & hi-speed internet available at road. Just steps to Seagirt Ponds Park & close to hiking trails & beaches of 3500ac East Sooke Park. Just 20 mins to Sooke or Westshore Centre & 40 mins to downtown Victoria. BONUS: NO HST. Priced 23K under assessed value. MLS #293444. Photos: www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

DEEP COVE BUILDING LOT

WATER VIEWS!!

New MLS 293181 $379,000.6 acre building lot awaits your plans for your dream home! Short stroll to the ocean & very close to the famous Deep Cove Chalet, Cha-let winery & the airport. An idyllic setting in an area of fi ne homes. Level & cleared w/ municipal water to the property line on Towner Rd. & offers distant water views of Towner Bay. Should HST be appli-cable, it is to be paid by the buyer.www.lesleefarrell.com

Leslee FarrellMacdonald Realty

Victoria Inc.250-388-5882

UPDATED & ABSOLUTELYCHARMING

“KINGFISHER COTTAGE”$749,000

55 SEAGIRT ROADCharming 2BR, 2BA, 1503sf ranch-er w/part fi nished bsmtt. Half-light fi r door opens to tiled entry. Naturallight fl oods this home through largewindows & oak fl oors grace all themain living areas. LR w/fl oor toceiling slate FP & patio doors tofull-length ocean view deck. Adja-cent DR opens thru dbl Frenchdoors to fabulous sunroom. Newmain 4pce BA w/soaker tub & heat-ed tile fl oor. MBR w/3pce ensuite& 2nd BR w/sliders to deck. Bsmt w/rec room & unfi n workshop/stor-age room. Deepwater, year-round dock, dbl carport & shed. World class fi shing, sailing, kayaking at your doorstep & close to the cele-brated hiking trails & beaches of 3500ac East Sooke Park.MLS290326. Photos: www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

IDYLLIC GORGE WATERFRONT

New MLS 293207 $1,100,000Level .5 acre waterfront in the heart of Kinsman Park, this solid resi-dence was built in 1942 & hascome to the market for the 1st time.Generous LR of 23’ w/ FP opens onto a westerly covered patio &overlooks the in-ground pool. Oak fl oors, French doors & a beautifultranquil view of the Gorge. 3 BRson the main & 2 baths w/ partly fi n-ished basement down. Bring yourdecorating ideas & transform thehome to your personal taste! A rareproperty in a beautiful location.www.lesleefarrell.com

Leslee FarrellMacdonald Realty

Victoria Inc.250-388-5882

SPECTACULAR VIEWS!!

New MLS 293470 $325,000That’s right, 180 degree panoramic views of Victoria, the ocean, the Olympic Mountains plus Mount Baker from near the top of Triangle Mountain. The lot is 7716 sq ft and a is located on a private cul-de-sac. Services - hydro, telephone, cable, water & sewer are all at the proper-ty line.

Kent DeansPemberton Holmes

250-478-9600

WATERFRONT LOT ON QUAMICHAN LAKE

Come home to the lakeshore at Trumpeter Pointe. Nestled on the gentle south shores of Quamichan Lake, this charming new lakeshore community features lakefront, lake view & mountain view lots. Custom homes are available or build your own.

Alan Pratten250 891-3025Fair Realty

250 480-5999

CORDOVA BAYLOT

Easy to build, serviced lot. 10,840 sq ft. Wonderful park like setting. Close to beach, shopping, schools. Plans for 2700 sq ft home. Call for info package.

Alan Pratten250 891-3025Fair Realty

250 480-5999

SHAWNIGAN LAKEWATERFRONT

New MLS 291129 $795,000If you want privacy and recreation, this is it. Located on .88 of an acre with 72 feet of lakefront that is ex-cellent for swimming. A large dock provides moorage and space for fi shing, diving, snorkeling and... There is a 3 car garage that has am-ple storage for vehicles and boasts. The house has had many updates, it offers 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. The main level includes a large open living room with lots of win-dows to enjoy the view and morn-ing sunrise. There is a full length covered deck. The kitchen is updat-ed, bright and open. The spacious lower level includes a family room - with huge windows to enjoy a view of the lake, sauna, bathroom,3 rd bedroom and lots of storage.

Rob HosieNewport Realty Ltd.

250-385-2033

“TIGH BEAG-NA-MARA” ON GORDON’S BEACH

AMAZING OCEANFRONT COTTAGE $444,900

8719 WEST COAST ROAD New MLS 293381 $444,900Wonderful West Coast Oceanfront retreat! Architecturally designedcottage oozing w/charm on re-nowned Gordon’s Beach on thepristine waters of Juan de FucaStrait. Scrupulously cared for.Gleaming fi r fl oors, LR w/brick FP & dbl sliding doors open to covered& glass enclosed oceanfront patio.Oak kitchen w/dining area. Upstairsis the perfect master bedroom +sleeping loft. Huge sundeck w/Hot Tub. Storage shed/shop & land-scaped, fenced & gated yard. Ap-proved sewage system. Whalewatching, beachcombing & kayak-ing at your door. Share purchase ofOrveas Bay Estates. MLS293381Photos: www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

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MLS 291556 $659,500Always Sunny Mill Bay!!

"Mini" Private EstateAbsolutely Exquisite "Arts & Crafts" Style Family Home Resting Serenely on a 1/2 + Acre Level& Beautifully Landscaped "Estate-Like" Property on Sought-After Lilmac Road a Gorgeous Culde Sac located just a Couple Minute Stroll to all Shopping,Restaurants & Amenities in the Pic-turesque Village Center of Mill Bay!! Over 3100 sq ft of Incredible Floorspace Including 4 Bed-

rooms, 3 Bathrooms, French Doors from Family Room to Sunny Decks, Great Games Roomw/Wet Bar, Top-End Hardwood Floors, Stainless Steel Appliances, Separate Formal Living

Room & Elegant Dining Room, Impressive New Glass Tiled Ensuite, Spacious 3 Car Garage,New Stamped Concrete Walkways & Entry, RV Parking... An Exciting Property & Magnificent

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Introducing... 952 Lilmac Road

Brad Gregory Remax Camosun 250-744 3301

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Gary BrownSmartMove250-380-668349

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Affordable Living $339,900Beautiful 2 BR / 2 BA nearly newhome in the Estates at Shawnigan Sta-tion. This home boasts loads of spacew/ a bright open concept floor plan.Feats incl eating bar in kitchen, gasFP, master w/ ensuite, &landscaped front yard.MLS 292556.

4927191

ARCHITECTURALLY DESIGNED OCEANFRONT ESTATE

$1,148,00010425 WEST COAST ROAD

Stunning 2007 architecturally de-signed & beautifully built 4BR+den, 4BA, 3661sf (+1927sf nearly fi n lower lvl) exec home on private, sunny, s-facing 2.52ac oceanfront lot. Rich solid fi r, slate & tile fl oors, 9’ & vaulted ceiling & wainscoting. Granite island kitchen. DR w/cozy woodstove. LR w/dbl side stone FP. Family room w/built-in plasma TV. MBR has walk-in closet & opulent ensuite w/6’ glass & tile shower. Sound, security, auto blinds, heat pump & radiant in-fl oor heat, slate deck & dbl garage. MLS 286480 Photos: www.johnvernon.com

John VernonRE/MAX Camosun

250-642-5050

SUPERB OCEANFRONT SETTING

New MLS 293387 $899,000Over 3000 sq ft of custom fi nished living space, this unique waterfront home is their perfect retreat from the stress of day to day life. Dra-matic views, sunsets and the Orcas gliding past, inspire and refresh the soul. 3 bedrooms, 2 1/2 baths, open plan living, dining and gourmet kitchen. Detailed wood fi nishing and extensive use of glass act in harmony with beautiful setting. En-joy the indoor sauna or soak in the spa on the sun drenched deck. Huge rec room is perfect for entertaining the gang. www.penderislandrealty.com

Colin DentonPender Island Realty

1-888-629-3383

ANCHOR POINTMLS 293129 $797,000Signature Cape Cod residence lo-cated near to Ganges with lovely ocean views, 5 bedrooms/5 baths, and a charming interior design. This comfortable home is well suit-ed to family or B&B use and in-cludes many features throughout its almost 3,300 sq.ft plan including a library, studio/home offi ce, and separate guest levels. Covered porches & sundecks on 1.6 acres with English gardens and level lawns. sothebysrealty.ca

Chris & Darlene HobbsSotheby’s International

Realty Canada250-537-1778

BUY ME!COUNTRY SETTING

ON 1/4 ACRENew MLS 293126 $79,000* #A14-920 Whittaker Road* $79,000 for this charmer* Fresh to market* Set back off road (private)* 2 BR, 2 bath home* Pet friendly family park* www.mobilehomesvictoria.com

Eileen Jespersen250-686-4820

Pemberton HolmesCloverdale

250-384-8124

OPEN HOUSE SAT 1 TO 3LOT 6 ROYAL ISLAND

TERRACENew ML 290211 $204,900Lane Meadows at Cowichan Bay is a rare collection of 19 generous sized home sites with ocean views and glimpses overlooking Cowich-an and Genoa Bays with Salt Spring Island in the near distance.

Tom MuirSue Spangelo

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Picking the Right NEIGHBOURHOOD

You have decided to buy ahome. You've analyzed yourbudget, talked to a REAL-TOR® and figured out whatkind of house you want. But,the most important step mayhave been left until last: pick-ing the right neighbourhood.

Choosing not only the propercommunity, but also the rightneighbourhood, can have atremendous impact on yourfamily's happiness and thevalue of your investment.

The first thing many peopledo when considering a moveis drive around various com-munities gaining a sense ofwhich areas they like. Buyersfind out how close the majorhighways are and if theneighbours keep their yardstidy. Most will make sure theyknow the location of the clos-est mall. But what about pub-

lic transit, colleges, schools, libraries, parks, recreation centres and fire orambulance stations? Is the local police station close to your prospectiveneighbourhood? All of these factors can make or break a decision to buy acertain property.

Your REALTOR® can provide you with a wealth of general information ondifferent neighbourhoods. For detailed information, it's a good idea to con-tact the appropriate agency directly. Here are a few suggestions to consider:

Contact The MunicipalityMunicipalities have a wealth of information on hand. Some distributebrochures and booklets containing the locations of colleges, libraries, am-bulance stations, hospitals, parks and transit stops. It's also a good idea tocheck the location of recreation centres, swimming pools, ice rinks and thelike, along with the programs they offer.

Call The Local Police & Fire DepartmentsAsk them how many stations service the community and their locations. Alsoask about response time to emergencies.

Contact Local School BoardsThe Greater Victoria, Saanich, Sooke and Gulf Islands School Districts willbe able to give you information on the locations of elementary and second-ary schools within their jurisdictions. It's a good idea to mark the routes yourchildren would take and then walk them yourself.

Your REALTOR® and MLS®

Your REALTOR® will be able to offer you general advice and information onmany of the above topics. Remember, your REALTOR® has access to theMultiple Listing Service® (MLS®) and can provide you with a customized listof properties available for sale in the neighbourhood of your choice that meetyour needs, wants and budget.

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Claire YooCentury 21 Queenswood Realty

250-477-1100claireyoo@shaw.ca

COFFEE SHOP IN ESQUIMALT $50,000Nice and inviting set up, can be any kind of restaurant except Vietnamese, Thai orChinese.

DOWNTOWN RESTAURANT $99,000It is located in Victoria downtown which proven to be successful. Room forimprovement by simply adding a liquor license. Favourable lease in place & 50+seats.

BAGEL CAFE IN DOWNTOWN VICTORIA $169,000Nice & clean business, easy to operate, Open only M-Sat 7:30am to 5pm & well established.

HAIR SALON IN TILLICUM $29,8005 chairs, 2 shampoo stations, tanning booth & low rent.

RESTAURANT IN VICWEST MALL $30,000100 seats, nice atmosphere & good location

HOUSE + CONVENIENCE STORE $679,000Lot 5, 934sq, 2 separate buildings, run the store or rent it out as a mortgage helper.

VIETNAMESE RESTAURANT $168,000Well established, offers Vietnamese, Chines, Thai and Vegetarian. No competitionaround. Full commercial kitchen, 50 seat and liquor license.

INVESTMENT PROPERTY (grocery store + restaurants) in Sidney$1,500,000Return on investment rate 5%, Excellent holding property.

COFFEE SHOP IN DOWNTOWN $69,000Well established business. Lots of potential. 1 person operation for now. Open M-Sat. 7:30-5:30

MOTEL ON GORGE ROAD $2,399,00045/47 unit motel in excellent condition and good income. A corner lot with greatdevelopment potential.

WELL ESTABLISHED TAKE OUT SUSHI PLACE IN SIDNEY$55,000Full commercial kitchen, well established, will train, good lease in place.

RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN $115,000Excellent location, liquor license, full commercial kitchen, 56 seats, & wellestablished for over 13 years.

GROCERY STORE IN ESQUIMALT $30,000In operation for over 20 years. Lots of parking and good location. Used to be a 7/11.Can be changed to another business if desired.

HAIR SALON IN DOWNTOWN $59,900Excellent lease in place. Well established. Partnership will be considered. 4 chairs.

PIZZA/FOOD TAKE OUT RESTAURANT IN DOWNTOWN$59,0001250 sq., Good location, busy with lots of customers & excellent lease in place.

JAPANESE RESTAURANT $165,000Nicely set up by an interior designer, located in a busy mall, excellent lease in place,room to grow as there is no liquor license by the seller’s choice and they close be-tween the lunch and dinner as they have young children to give rides.

4948337

NEW LISTINGS

INDUSTRIAL ZONEDDEVELOPMENT PROPERTY

New MLS 293230 $2,200,000Approved industrial park develop-ment site has incredible potential for developers, users or investors. Located just off the Malahat 10 minutes from Langford. 15 acre parcel has approval for 5 2.5 acre fee simple lots. Broad range of uses from heavy to light industrial with 50% site coverage. Individual lots starting at $650,000 or the entire parcel at 42,200,000. Call for all the details.

John McMillanburr properties ltd.

250-382-8838

Picking the Right NEIGHBOURHOOD

You have decided to buy ahome. You've analyzed yourbudget, talked to a REAL-TOR® and figured out whatkind of house you want. But,the most important step mayhave been left until last: pick-ing the right neighbourhood.

Choosing not only the propercommunity, but also the rightneighbourhood, can have atremendous impact on yourfamily's happiness and thevalue of your investment.

The first thing many peopledo when considering a moveis drive around various com-munities gaining a sense ofwhich areas they like. Buyersfind out how close the majorhighways are and if theneighbours keep their yardstidy. Most will make sure theyknow the location of the clos-est mall. But what about pub-

lic transit, colleges, schools, libraries, parks, recreation centres and fire orambulance stations? Is the local police station close to your prospectiveneighbourhood? All of these factors can make or break a decision to buy acertain property.

Your REALTOR® can provide you with a wealth of general information ondifferent neighbourhoods. For detailed information, it's a good idea to con-tact the appropriate agency directly. Here are a few suggestions to consider:

Contact The MunicipalityMunicipalities have a wealth of information on hand. Some distributebrochures and booklets containing the locations of colleges, libraries, am-bulance stations, hospitals, parks and transit stops. It's also a good idea tocheck the location of recreation centres, swimming pools, ice rinks and thelike, along with the programs they offer.

Call The Local Police & Fire DepartmentsAsk them how many stations service the community and their locations. Alsoask about response time to emergencies.

Contact Local School BoardsThe Greater Victoria, Saanich, Sooke and Gulf Islands School Districts willbe able to give you information on the locations of elementary and second-ary schools within their jurisdictions. It's a good idea to mark the routes yourchildren would take and then walk them yourself.

Your REALTOR® and MLS®

Your REALTOR® will be able to offer you general advice and information onmany of the above topics. Remember, your REALTOR® has access to theMultiple Listing Service® (MLS®) and can provide you with a customized listof properties available for sale in the neighbourhood of your choice that meetyour needs, wants and budget.

This article is provided by the Victoria Real Estate Board.

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