Our "Pick of the Month"  for February is a Thetis Island getaway. Sought after features of this property include 1.7 acres of private, walk-on waterfront with swimming steps from your deck, a well-appointed home, a protected bay to moor your boat and fabulous westernexposure to enjoy those late summer sunsets.

According to listing agents, Joe Squire and Deb Wilson, the home is the complete package with all of the features waterfront buyers are looking for. "In my opinion  this is the perfect island getaway....sought by everyone and rarely found, " says Deb.  She continues, "With such limited supply where all the wish list boxes are checked, this is the home that gets passed down generation to generation as they're too rare to sell."

The home features easy accommodation for up to 8 people, 1.5 baths and a bright open kitchen that captures the morning sun on one side and sunsets on the other. Sleek quartz counters provide a generous amount of usable space with custom cabinets for functional storage. With sweeping ocean views and vaulted ceilings in the living area, this home exudes warmth & charm. You'll notice the radiant heat in the newly renovated bathroom, bright with a soaker tub and separate shower. Irrigation in the gardens, a workshop for the handyman, too much to list! Meticulously cared for and on the market for the first time in decades. 

Click here for more details and property photos.

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My husband and I often travel to Victoria to visit friends on the weekend. For over a year now, on our various trips, we have been watching the evolution of the Qualicum Landing site. From the initial sculpting of the land to the framing and exterior finishing, we have been impressed by the thought put into this community and the classic style of the homes.

Needless to say, we were waiting with anticipation to see inside the gates and we (or at least I-my husband was watching our little one) finally got to see the show homes last Saturday and meet the team responsible for creating such a fine place. Being in the real estate business, I have had the chance to see many developments and this one stands out for its quality, attention to detail and design.

The fantastic Cape Cod inspired show homes featured 14 ft ceilings, deluxe stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, pre-wired sound systems, heated tile floors and walk-in showers. The gated community will also includes a community garden, a clubhouse with heated outdoor pool, two spas and a games room. Keep in mind the fact that it is located directly on a fabulous piece of Vancouver Island oceanfront property and it's hard to believe you can get into this development for $369, 000!! 

On another note, some of you in Vancouver may have seen our prominent  advertisement downtown last week. This unique form of advertising, pioneered by Vision Media, put us right in the centre of things for the pre-Olympic hype and tourist traffic. 

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As promised, we will be featuring our "Property Pick of the Month" in this blog.  Previously, this information was only available to registered users of our site; however, we have decided to make it public as it is such a popular feature.

This month's property is a custom-built lakefront home on Cowichan Lake. According to our member agent and area specialist Norm DeWit, the home, listed at $654, 000, represents the best waterfront value currently available in the Cowichan Lake market.

Located on Cowichan Lake, about 1 hour north of  Victoria and 1 hour south of Nanaimo, this 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom open-plan home boasts a southern exposure, a large 11, 200 sq ft lot, vaulted ceilings, high-end finishing (including hardwood floors and stainless appliances) and the privacy of your very own dock. 

The seller has already built another home and has moved on so the home is being sold for below replacement cost. This is a great opportunity to live the dream with a first-rate home on your own piece of Vancouver Island lakefront.  For more information on the home and to contact Norm, please click here.

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