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Privacy and serenity offered from this Lakeshore Estate Property. Surrounded by rolling greenspace and unheard of 1400 feet of pebbled beach. 4500 sq. ft. rancher plus 1 bedroom separate guest house on property. Truly a rare opportunity to own approximately 6.655 acres on the shores of Okanagan lake.

Apple d'Or exquisite guesthouse sits high on the Naramata Bench between the orchards and the vineyards. As the only 5 star accommodations east of the Lower Mainland in B.C. it is an inspired property inside and out with attention to detail everywhere you look. Featuring sweeping views across Naramata and onto the Lake, beautiful gardens and a small, champagne vineyard. Privacy and serenity abound all within minutes to your next stop on the Naramata Bench wine tour. Through your private entry hallway you are greeted with overhead, natural daylight that floods the hall to showcase the antique stain glass windows, Persian rugs and artwork leading to your arrival in the great room. The 100-year-old fir flooring is a perfect complement to its natural setting of impressive hand hewn logs from Lumby, B.C. stonework, and glass. The ceiling opens up to a soaring height of 24 feet and is accented by a striking stone fireplace and the extensive use of locally customed windows. In the expansive of this room sits a grand, 12-person dining room table with a solid fir tabletop weighing 800lbs and a cedar base hauled from the Coquihalla River. The setting of this room is dramatic as you overlook the lush gardens of the estate and onto Lake Okanagan. A large, stone terrace wraps around the entirety of this room, facing west to capture the evening sunsets. Anchoring the room is the floating, spiral staircase that leads to the upper, loft level of the home. The upstairs features a stunning sky lit walkway that leads to a guest room, office and master bedroom. The master bedroom is an intimate space with its lowered ceilings, sleigh bed, beautifully crafted built in shelving, angled walls and reading corner, antique fireplace, French doors and Juliet terrace which all bring you through into a bright and inviting master ensuite. The master ensuite features a sauna, 2 showerheads, a jetted bathtub, double vanity and plenty of natural lighting. On the main level the great room opens into a gourmet, country kitchen complete with all the modern amenities and which also service the breakfast of the guest suites. There is a separate entrance through which the guests of Apple D’Or arrive that leads downstairs into the lower level of the home and in which the ‘Ambrosia’, ‘Silken’ and ‘Sunrise’ suites are located. The restoration of the hardwood flooring from an old high school gymnasium lines the hallway to three quaint and inviting rooms, all separate in size and character that are much a part of the memorable charm of Apple D’Or. All with access to individual, garden terraces and the convenience of their own self-contained facilities the suites are very private. A spa area with hot tub, steam shower and sauna are common to the guest suites. Derived from its previous life as an apple orchard, Apple D’Or is named aptly for the luster that it brings to the property itself. The home sits like a jewel amongst its colourful, whimsical and serene landscaping. It shines as the guesthouse that it is but could easily stand as a private residence. Immaculately cared for these gardens are a daydream to be surrounded by. An Italian inspired pool, small champagne vineyard, waterfall, accent lighting and extensive rockwork are unforgettable details of the estate.

Kettle Ridge is an exceptionally rare offering of west-facing single family homesites on the highly prized Naramata Bench, an idyllic wine region where precious little land is available. This is a truly rare opportunity.

Incredible 27.5 acre estate located in the heart of Cowichan Valley's wine growing area. Lovely mountain views and park-like grounds with ponds,horse paddock,gate house,tennis court and pavillion including a one bedroom guest cottage. From the main security gate entryway this estate is totally private and the house is built to the highest standards throughout. The main house has 6 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms including a huge master suite. There is a beautiful library with customised, wood fitted shelving and a grand fireplace to sit and read by. Highlights of the main floor include a gourmet kitchen, a media room and solarium. Dovwnstairs is a snooker/billiards room, games room, huge sauna,exercise room, wine cellar, safety shelter. A charming guest cottage just off the courtyard is perfect for your out of town visitors. Away from the main residence is a 2,200 sq.ft. one level gate house and a splendid pavillion and tennis court to hold your own mini Wimbledon match. The grounds of this estate have been beautifully maintained and feature ponds you could stock trout in.

Trepanier Manor is an exclusive development of 20 single family homes with West Coast design and European influence. Located on the Trepanier Bench surrounded by 25 acres of forest and lake views in the heart of wine country each home will be carefully crafted, using the finest of materials and finishings, custom built, unique and personalized. Every home has the option of coming with an exquisite 500 sq. ft. guest cottage, perfect for overnight guests and family. Trepanier Manor guest cottages offer a unique, seperate living area from your main house and that provides privacy and prestige to your guests. The show home located on lot 2 is 1,582 square feet with a wood burning fireplace, high end appliances, custom wood trim, and engineered hardwood floors. Other features of this home are a 36” Bertazzoni Pro Range, Jenn Air French door fridge, Bosch dishwasher with custom cover, an outdoor kitchen with custom BBQ, secret grotto garden with hot tub and outdoor rain shower and natural stone terraces. A planned 5-star, 38-room boutique hotel at Trepanier Manor offers residents the prestige of a private club, preferred rates on select hotel services, and two incomparable restaurants. European sophistication converges with the relaxed Okanagan lifestyle to create gracious English-style country living, unmatched anywhere in the Okanagan. Visit www.livingatthemanor.com for full project details and for current availabilities and pricing please call 1.877.515.6005

Apex Mountain, one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, in the heart of the Okanagan, Apex Mountain Resort is a full service destination resort 5500 feet above sea level with quality snow, great weather and incredible terrain. The perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry “Okanagan” powder each season and is a destination of Olympic athletes from around the globe for World Class Skiing. A year round destination for recreation, Apex offers an outdoor hockey arena, snowshoeing and cross country trails, hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing. Truly an exceptional opportunity. Apex Mountain Resort's award winning slopeside lodge, Saddleback is also being offered for sale. http://www.apexresort.com/

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Apex Mountain, one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, in the heart of the Okanagan, Apex Mountain Resort is a full service destination resort 5500 feet above sea level with quality snow, great weather and incredible terrain. The perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry “Okanagan” powder each season and is a destination of Olympic athletes from around the globe for World Class Skiing. A year round destination for recreation, Apex offers an outdoor hockey arena, snowshoeing and cross country trails, hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing. Truly an exceptional opportunity. Apex Mountain Resort's award winning slopeside lodge, Saddleback is also being offered for sale. http://www.apexresort.com/

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Falkridge A year-round international destination retreat located in the foothills of the Canadian Rocky Mountains with world-class facilitates set amid a spectacular natural setting. Just 30 minutes from the city of Calgary and in close driving distance to Banff National park, the architecturally designed Falkridge offers technologically savvy meeting spaces, opulent guest suites and a professional kitchen that has played host to celebrities, politicians and corporate executives alike. Often considered the premier executive retreat in Western Canada, Falkridge is also the perfect space for a secluded boutique hotel or destination retreat and training centre. The facilities are made up of over 27,000 sq ft of interiors on 13 acres and include the Main Residence, the Guest House, Gazebo and Water Tower. The location offers itself to nature lovers with spectacular views of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Nearby there are year round recreational facilities ranging from golf and white water rafting to internationally renowned skiing and hiking. The landscaping and architecture of Falkridge lend itself to the natural elements with generous use of stone and timber framing in the construction of the facilities. At 15,000 sq ft. the main residence is a grand structure comprised of seven guest suites, a large professional kitchen, dining room, lounge and a media room that comfortably accommodates over 20 people. The home is beautifully appointed with great attention to detail from the Italian granite floors and custom glass railings to the curved Sapele Pomele veneer doors. Whether gathering for cocktails before dinner or playing host to an evening’s soiree, the great room is the place to be. Providing architecturally stunning views of the outdoors with full floor to ceiling windows, gathering around the conversation starting Altar Bar is the perfect place to refresh your beverage. Salvaged from Calgary’s St. Mary’s Cathedral, the altar is a beautiful and rare rose coloured Italian marble with a long and valued Roman Catholic history. Your guests will fully appreciate the splendour of their suites in the adjacent Guest House. There are six separate suites each complete with heated tile flooring, luxurious spa-like ensuites and private balconies with inspiring views of the Rocky Mountains. The Guest House is over 12,000sq.ft and apart from the guest suites offers a lounge area with fireplace, training and conference area and a full media centre. Getting to and from Falkridge is easy and convenient. With the recently upgraded Calgary International Airport your guest will have no trouble coming from anywhere in the world. Traveling from Calgary is a scenic 30 minute drive and a few short hours from the world renowned winter destinations of Banff, Lake Louise and Kicking Horse Mountain. http://www.haworth.com/Brix?pageID=260

Listing Price €4,000,000 Euro (price above shown in Canadian dollars) Château Bussière is an exceptional property in Touraine, tucked away in a hidden valley off the beaten track named after the “Marquis de Bussière” of the Maussabré family who lived there for four centuries (until 1936). The castle was first mentioned in 1234 (probable date of its construction) in the archives of the city of Tours. Refurbished during the Renaissance, its decorative elements reveal the magnificence of the period. The slate roof is in perfect condition and has been regularly checked and repaired in true traditional manner. It also contains handsome architectural elements, typical of the Renaissance. The property includes thirty hectares (roughly 70 acres) of cleared woods and fields all around the buildings. The Château is situated in the southern part of the Touraine area, 250 kms from Paris via the A10 motorway. The closest station is Tours St Pierre des Corps which is one hour away from Paris on the express TGV train, and 55mins from Roissy airport. It is one hour away from both Poitiers and Tours Nord airports (with a direct Tours to London flight). The closest town is 5kms away and has an International school. The main building has two round towers on either side, originating from the 15th century. Galleries run from one to the other on two floors. The ground floor has a superb gallery with seven arches on one side and on the other, a series of reception rooms. The floors are covered with ancient flagstones and the formal drawing room has a Versailles parquet floor with a “rose des vents” design. All the reception rooms have Renaissance fireplaces. On the first floor there are 5 bedrooms with 4 bathrooms and two shower-rooms, 5 toilets, and dressing-rooms. The two bedrooms (one of them with a toilet in the tower) of the Master suite are separated by a bathroom and dressing- room. In the 19th century, the chapel in which the famous French author Alfred de Vigny was christened, was transformed into a white-stone main stairway which leads to the first floor, to the gallery that has a marble floor with various patterns “à l’italienne” and bedrooms on one side. The four large bedrooms have kept their former characteristics, i.e. doors leading from one room to another without having to use the gallery. The Royal suite, traditionally maintained in case the king paid a visit, is separate, in the West wing. On the eastern side of the gallery are two bedrooms and a large suite. All the floors are covered with elaborate 18th century tiles. The ceilings have beams and some are magnificently painted. The walls of the whole house are covered with beautiful materials from Braquenier or P.Frey or silks made specially in Lyons for the Château. Château Bussière dates from 12th and 13th centuries, transformed in the 16th and 17th centuries and tastefully refurbished and decorated by J.J.Debout (a well-known French singer of the 1970’s). Six main reception rooms, includes: a dining room; a “Chinese” sitting room (with a guest toilet in a tower); a television room; and an office. A large kitchen (part of it in a tower), a large pantry, and a hunt (sitting) room with an exit. In this room, there is a trapdoor in the floor leading to the 12th century cellar and underground passages. There are also stairs leading to a two-roomed apartment with a kitchenette, shower and toilet, for the staff. In the basement, there is a boiler-room with two huge Wissman boilers, a linen-room, toilet and exit. Water comes entirely from three wells connected to a source dating back to the Middle Ages. In the East wing, the oldest one, there is now an office with a window which formerly used to be the entrance via a port cullis. The west wing includes 2 bedrooms with bathrooms and toilets. One large suite with a bedroom, sitting-room, dressing-room, shower-room, toilet and kitchenette. The bedrooms and some of the towers ave Renaissance fireplaces. The bathroom walls are tiled with hand made tiles. All the materials used for the bedrooms are of top quality. Outside, is a 19th century building used as a garage for two cars with a comfortable 45-metre apartment above. Stables containing two boxes are attached. Behind is the pool-house with a toilet, swimming-pool machinery and a heated swimming-pool with palm-trees along a stone alley. Very dreamlike. There is a large stone table under the mulberry trees where one can have meals listening to the fountain playing and drinking icy water straight from the source! The park can be lit up at night; the huge entrance gate (surmounted with the crown of the “marquis”) is opened and closed by remote control. In the second stables (150 square metres) there are four large boxes, a hot-water shower for the horses, a solarium, old-style tack-room and grooming quarters. The tennis-court has temporarily been converted into a 40 x 20 metre outdoor riding school. An 18th century farm, visible from the drawing-room windows has been restored on the outside only and has a 200 square-metre surface. At the bottom of the fields is a small lake fed by a source (discovered in the Middle Ages). Listing Price $4,000,000 Euro

The grand estate consists of two main buildings, connected to one another by a bridge, as well as a separate guest house, Rancho, a garden shed, a swimming-pool, a store house and a carport. The unique, exposed location is one of the best in Costa Rica with views over the high-lying valley, San José as well as the six volcanos behind. Built in 1995, the estate was completely renovated between 2006 and 2008. Exclusive extras include a large pool, Rancho with pool bar, an additional kitchen with a barbecue, a pond, several small streams with little waterfalls, several chimneys, a jacuzzi, a wine-cellar and a private 2-hole Golf training course. The estate is located just above the small village San Rafael Arriba near Aserri at a height of approx. 4,360 ft, in a fantastic panoramic location which cannot be blocked. With an average of more than 320 sunny days per year the climate in San Rafael Arriba is very pleasant; throughout the year the temperatures range from 77ºF during the day and 64ºF at night making air conditioning is unnecessary. The estate is the last piece of land on a mountain ridge, the asphalt road ends at the gate entrance. Thereafter you can only find mountains, streams and tropical forest. Completely surrounded by tropical forest and located in an extremely quiet area. The surrounding is extremely secure but still only 15min away from the centre of San José.

Set on .29 acres, this lovely home enjoys a backdrop of commanding views of Georgia Straight and the Pacific Coast Mountains from all principal rooms. The soothing sounds of the ocean are reflected by a unique water feature in the front courtyard that welcomes you to a luxurious coastal lifestyle. Upon entering the two story open foyer, one’s gaze is immediately drawn to the panoramic ocean views beyond, framed by large plantation style windows that adorn the northern expanse of the home. Style and comfort pervade the interior, with a floor plan that is as conducive to parties as it is to intimate conversation. The master wing is pure romance. Private and secluded, enjoy spectacular sunsets from a fireside vantage through large plantation windows or step onto the terrace to enjoy the spacious hot tub. Large his and hers walk in closets and a sensual master ensuite with heated linen design floor tiles, grand Kohler infinity tub, double sinks, separate w/c and sparkling glass shower create a serene oasis. The media room with black ledgestone wall and fireplace and large white mantle and built in cabinetry are a striking contrast, and soft blue neon lighting glowing above the beautiful moldings make this a delightfully state of the art center for state of the art sound and media systems. The chef inspired kitchen is at the heart of the home and offers a wonderful place for preparing meals both intimate and for large gatherings. It is professionally equipped containing Chef’s pantry with 2 Blanco industrial sinks and taps, 2 dishwashers, 2 wall ovens and large, heated granite island for the inspired cook. Descending to the sunken living and dining areas attention is drawn to the lovely walnut built in cabinetry flanking the granite fireplace and hearth and the novel Ralph Lauren styled 12 foot coffered ceiling. Hand scraped walnut flooring is used throughout this inspiring home. 3 sets of doors give access to the large terraced concrete patios for dinner parties or other parties that spill outside where music and lighting, hot tub and fire pit become part of the magic. A whimsical powder room, and large his and hers 2 car garage complete the main level. Accessing the upper level, the hand woven Persian rug on the steps and the ledgestone that adorns the curved wall of the staircase reflect both an ultra chic lifestyle and nature’s true colours. Upstairs, a large studio occupying the center of the home, has an elegant black, rock wall with inset gas fireplace and circular deck, while on either side are 3 ensuited bedrooms, a gym and a very sexy laundry room. Decks offer the 2 larger bedrooms panoramic views of the oceanfront. With a calm and contemplative aura, the finest of materials, delightful and intelligent use of space and lighting and many innovative and sophisticated ideas, this elegant 5 bedroom family home in the Village of Qualicum Beach, offers enduring natural beauty.

Possession Point is a beautiful, rugged peninsula jutting into the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Located just on the outskirts of Downtown Victoria the site has a central appeal while offering the ultimate in privacy. Bordered by a 3,500 acre wilderness park, with 6 miles of virgin beach this 14.4 acre site is zoned for 508,000 sq ft of prime resort development. The Sooke Harbour offers captivating sunsets, panoramic views of ocean vistas and the snow capped Olympic Mountains and easy access to cultural, shopping, championship golf courses and other recreational opportunities. The best fishing on the Southern half of Vancouver Island is found on the narrowest point of the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It is an ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast, or for those seeking to experience the natural beauty and serenity of the B.C. Coastline. There is a unique, resort development concept in place brought together by the visionary team behind other successful and award winning waterfront developments such as Rockwater Resort http://www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com and Whittakers on the Sunshine Coast of B.C.

Night Hawk Located in Feathertop Estates, a private enlace in the heart of the world renowned Big White Ski Resort, this inspired "Night Hawk" northwest contemporary design is a luxurious 1623 sq ft,3 bed, 2 bath chalet. With true ski in/ski out access and breathtaking panoramic views, customize your home from a selection of classic and timeless designs. Features include all natural quarried stone, solid alder flooring and cabinetry, all wood doors and windows, covered entrances, gourmet kitchen, open layout, vaulted ceilings, chateau styled fireplace and much more. Buy now and move in Fall 2010/Spring 2011. Photos are from homes already built.

Apex Mountain, one of the hidden gems of Canadian skiing. Located a short 30 minute drive from Penticton, BC, in the heart of the Okanagan, Apex Mountain Resort is a full service destination resort 5500 feet above sea level with quality snow, great weather and incredible terrain. The perfect mix between large amounts of precipitation and low humidity makes for the lightest champagne powder snow imaginable. With an average temperature of -4º C, Apex receives about 600 cm of dry “Okanagan” powder each season and is a destination of Olympic athletes from around the globe for World Class Skiing. A year round destination for recreation, Apex offers an outdoor hockey arena, snowshoeing and cross country trails, hiking, biking, horseback riding and fishing. Truly an exceptional opportunity. Apex Mountain Resort's award winning slopeside lodge, Saddleback is also being offered for sale. http://www.apexresort.com/

The ultimate in luxury living and entertaining at Big White. As an executive rental or personal retreat, Crescendo comfortably sleeps 22 in an unbeatable slopeside location only steps to the main village. Sleek modern design and high tech features combined with large open rooms and expansive mountain views make this a home to remember. www.Skicrescendo.com

This 1,115 sq.ft top floor unit is in a true ski-in ski-out building. The largest suite available enjoy panoramic views and the additional square footage on the oversized deck. Experience true comfort in this immaculate suite with its heated Slate floors, steam shower, floor to ceiling stone fireplace. Entertain in style in your chef inspired kitchen with granite countertops and solid wood cabinetry. Further enjoy the convenience of insuite laundry, a separate ski locker and underground heated garage. An excellent building with substantial rental revenue.