nanaimo daily news real estate weekly - feb. 12, 2011

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NANAIMO’S REAL ESTATE MAGAZINE || Saturday, February 12, 2011 || LISTINGS, GARDENING, DECOR, MAINTENANCE

Enjoy living in this immaculate three bedroom rancher

This tastefully and extensively renovated home is move-in ready

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You can renovate on a tight budget, say experts Knowing what you want, budgeting carefully and work-ing with the right suppliers goes a long way to saving you some coin.

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It’s all hearts when it comes to interior designIn honour of Valentines Day we have a look at the many prod-ucts that keep hearts in mind, from lamps to cushions to pots and pans.

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Mountain home combines beauty and tranquilityHomeowners with intense careers wanted a house that would make their lives easier while still maintaining stunning views and elegance.

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D on’t miss the oppor-tunity of viewing this extensively and taste-

fully renovated three-bedroom level-entry rancher located at 6033 Christopher Road. Situ-ated on a quiet no-through street in Nanaimo’s north end this delightful home is move-in ready. Custom built in 1992 by outstanding Nanaimo builder, Dennis Gauthier, this home has approximately 1,853 sq. ft. of completely finished living space and offers ocean views. The sunsets are abso-lutely stunning and ocean breezes create the perfect summer climate. Majestic eagles still call this area home and are often seen soaring and floating on wind currents. The beach, parks, recreation areas, schools and all levels of shopping are only minutes away. Walking, jogging and

taking the dog for a walk are safe and enjoyable in this well-established community. Dover Bay High School and McGirr Elementary School are both within easy walking distance.

M ature gardening and impeccable landscap-

ing create lots of curb appeal for this home and the under-ground sprinkling system means that while the lawn is being watered, homeowners are busy doing what’s most important to them. That may mean golfing, fishing or play-

ing soccer with the kids at the field. The back garden has a hot tub enclosed by a custom made gazebo. There is an extra-large patio for entertain-ing family and friends and there is still enough room for the children to play. Mature fruit trees mean there is fresh fruit in season. Gardeners will appreciate the variety of plants, the convenience of raised beds and a lovely stone pathway. Inside just as much attention has been paid to every detail.

The entire home is wheel-chair accessible with extra wide hallways and doorways that add to the spacious feel-ing found throughout the home. The red oak hardwood floors have been completely refinished and Italian porcel-ain tiles with Nuheat in-floor heating have been installed

in the kitchen and main bath-room. New countertops, new lighting fixtures, new hot water tank and fresh paint all come together to create a home that is inviting and worry-free. Occupancy is immediate as well.

T he unique open floor plan, plus the easy one-level

living style fits the needs of a wide variety of home-buyers. The master suite with ensuite plus two additional bedrooms work well for families or active empty nesters. The extensive gourmet kitchen with raised panelmaple cab-inets is the heart of the home. Coved ceilings, chair rail moldings and detailed wood trims throughout all add to the architectural feeling found in this home. The kitchen features a convenient eating

nook and the formal dining room provides the ambiance for larger gatherings. The large cedar deck in the back garden is accessed through the kitchen and formal dining room making for effortless entertaining inside or out. The large double garage, ther-mal windows, security system, forced air heating system and central vacuum mean that there really is nothing else for the lucky next owners to do, except move in and enjoy all this elegant home has to offer.

Viewing is an absolute must and Blaine Froats of Coast Realty Group 250-758-7653 will be pleased to arrange your personal tour. This picture perfect home is offered at $429,900.00.

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Rancher offers beautiful living inside and outRancher offers beautiful living inside and outTasteful, custom-built home has lots of room for entertaining and relaxing indoors and in the backyard

This extensively renovated entry-level rancher will let you entertain and relax year-round with plenty of space indoors and a sizeable, finished yard and garden outdoors.

For more informationCall Blaine Froats of Coast Realty Group 250-758-7653 to arrange a tour.

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BLAINE FROATS 250-758-7653250-755-1166I Need More New Listings

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INVITES YOUR INQUIRES REGARDING THESE QUALITY LISTINGS AND OTHER

MLS LISTINGS!

By G. Datoff & Sons Building. On Cascara Drive. 1477 sq. ft. main floor, 2942 sq. ft. total, unfinished basement. Ready for dev. 3 bedrooms up, great room rear view design. Vaulted ceilings, high end finish hardwood, ceramic tile floors. Detailed mouldings, open floor plan, maple shaker style wood kitchen with island. Easily suit-eable, forced air, gas heating & fireplace. Extra large lot. New Home Warranty 2/5/10. Price plus Net HST.

CALL BLAINE FROATS 250-755-1166, 250-758-7653.

NORTH NANAIMO LEVEL ENTRY $409,900

Nanaimo’s latest subdivision now being built by Colwood Homes. 1400 sq. ft. ranchers, 4 plans to choose from, 3 lots left to be built on. Great room design, skylights, open floor plan, 3 bdrms., 2 full baths, high vaulted ceiling. Maple Gourmet wood kitchen with island, double garage, New Home Warranty 2/5/10. Pick your colors now. Price plus HST. Call for details and viewing.

CALL BLAINE FROATS 250-755-1166, 250-760-2204

FAMILY & EXECUTIVE STYLERANCHERS $299,900

Show Home1081 Southwood Drive, Chase River

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Custom built and designed by Richard Nash Dev. 2900 sq ft basement entry, high end finish, great room design 15x18, hardwood floors, 9 ft walls, gourmet chefs maple kitchen with island, granite counter tops with , master suite with elegant ensuite, 3 bdrms on main floor, plus bonus rec room, extensive moulding, trim and other detail finishing, forced air gas furnace with elegant stone finished fp, lower floor den, professional 2 bdrm suite with high standards finishing. Extra large double garage with 3 bay workshop area, alarm system roughed in, double sized deck & more. Located on a quiet cul-de-sac, fenced, backs onto a wooded nature park. Immediate occupancy.

CALL BLAINE FROATS 250-755-1166,250-760-2204.

WATERFRONT CONDOMINIUM $409,900

$379,900

Fabulous water view Newcastle Channel “Like New” con-dition. 1400 sq.ft. high end finish. Granite counter tops, 2 bed, 2 baths. Decorated colour coordinated interior. Ceramic tile floors and many more fine options. Strategic location on the sea wall. Underground parking just steps to your door. Fabulous location near all amenities.PLEASE CALL BLAINE FROATS 250-755-1166,

250-760-2204.

NORTH NANAIMO ELEGANCE $424,900

Level entry on “Cascara” by G. Datoff & Sons Building Ltd. 2487 sq. ft. 1462 sq. ft. main floor. 3 bdrms., 2 full baths up. Great room, rear view designs, high end finish hardwood floors. Expensive ceramic tile, forced air gas furnace, lower level 1025 sq. ft. underdeveloped, ideal for a 2 bdrm. legal suite or that extra room. Centrally located in Nanaimo’s latest residential community backing onto green belt wetlands. New home war-ranty 2/5/10. Price plus HST. Pick your colors. Now’s the time to make your changes.


Ocean view custom built by “Dennis Gauther.” 1853 sq.ft. bungalow, high end finish and design, hardwood floors, vaulted & coved ceilings, extensive Italian tile with under surface radiant heating, gourmet raised panel maple kitchen, detailed moulding trim, elegant ensuite, jetted tub, open floor plan with extra wide hallways & door entrys. Fenced, sprinkler system, alarm system, fruit trees, deck areas, gazebo with hot tub. Recent upgrades, private, 3 blocks to the ocean. Viewing is a must.


EXECUTIVE RANCHER NORTH NANAIMO $454,900 $429,900

Under construction. Coming soon by G. Datoff & Sons Building. Diver Lake’s latest quiet cul-de-sac. Jenish design 1360 sq. ft. main upper floor plus 1090 sq. ft. basement floor wit 2 bdrm. legal suite. Great room open floor plan, elegant shaker style maple wood kitchen with island. Elegant ensuite, detailed moldings, high grade V joint laminate flooring & ceramics each floor. Den down, forced air gas furnace, laun-dry room, fireplace. New home warranty 2/5/10 price plus HST. Pick your colors and make your changes.


REVENUE INCOMEEARNER SUITED

$419,900

North Nanaimo, Cascara Drive by G Datoff & Sons Building. 1832 sq. ft., great room design, vaulted ceilings, 9 ft. walls, open floor plan, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, jetted tub plus recreation bonus room 15’x19’ above garage. Custom maple kitchen with island. Hardwood & ceramic floors, forced air natural gas furnace & fireplace, new home warranty 2/5/10. Many more fabulous features. Now completed. Immediate occupancy. Price plus net HST.

FOR VIEWING AND DETAILS CALL BLAINE FROATS 250-755-1166,

250-758-7653.

By G. Datoff & Sons Building. On Cascara Drive. 1610 sq. ft. rear view design rancher. Great room, custom wood designer, maple kitchen with island. Elegant ensuite. 3 bdrms., or den, gas forced air furnace & fireplace, full detailed moulding. Trim package, hardwood, new home warranty 2/5/10. Make your changes and pick your colours. Price plus net HST.

FOR VIEWING AND DETAILS CALL BLAINE FROATS 250-755-1166,

250-758-7653.

EXECUTIVE CUSTOM RANCHER $389,900

EXECUTIVE RANCHERW/BONUS ROOM $395,900

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NORTH NANAIMO OCEAN VIEW LOTSPRICED FROM $205,000

Nanaimo’s newest development. Lots starting at $199,900 to $229,900. Convenient North Nanaimo/Hammond Bay, 2 blocks to the ocean. Extra large lots, approx. 10,000 sq.ft. All underground services, level easy to build on, no rock. park like setting, located at Oceanview Terrace and Westdale Road.

FOR VIEWING AND DETAILS CALL BLAINE FROATS 250-755-1166, 250-758-7653.

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Phone: (250) 716-7001 • Fax: (250) 716-7801Email: [email protected] • Toll Free: 1-888-716-7001B. Comm

In beautiful Seascape development just south of Ladysmith, fantastic ocean views of Gulf Islands & mainland mountains. Area of beautiful high quality homes, only a few lots left. Will look at offers!!

3 VIEW LOTS DRASTICALLY REDUCED

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Beautiful 5 acre view property at the top of Aho Road, view from Texada Island, West Vancouver and the Gulf Islands. Live in workshop on property, two wells. Truly one of the most spectacular lots in the area.

5 ACRE OCEAN VIEW PROPERTY

FURTHER REDUCED... $244,000

Visit our website: www.ladysmithseascape.com

BRAND NEW RANCHER IN LADYSMITH

ONLY $399,000+HST

2 BDRM RANCHER ON 5 ACRES FOR $335,000

Treed very private, just outside city limits on White Rapids Road. Can build a second residence on property. Priced to sell $35,00 below assessment!

BRAND NEW 3 BDRM. PLUS DEN WITH LEGAL 2 BDRM SUITEPrice includes appliance package, double garage in brand new fully serviced subdivision. Quiet street. Park like setting, quality builder. 10 year home warranty. QUALITY CUSTOM KITCHEN CABINETS WITH A WALK IN PANTRY. Many extras including keyless entry, dimplex green 100% effi cient electric fi replace and air purifi ers, rough in for vac. Oversize shower in master. REDUCED $359,900 +HST

GREAT BUILDING LOT IN TROFTON - NO HST!An excellent opportunity to own this oversized building lot in popular Trofton Park Estates. PHASE 3. The lot backs onto a private estuary along with walking trails. The location of the lot provides incredible views over the estuary. Subdivision features include un-derground servicing, street lighting, curb & gutters and natural gas.

PROPERTY ASSESSMENT TOO HIGH?I CAN HELP!!! At no cost to you, I can provide you with the form you need to appeal your BC Property Tax Assessment. I also have access to all the sales in your area and on your street. Give me a call. I can get you started.

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VIEW 6 HOMES IN ONE AFTERNOON!! SUNDAY TOUR OF HOMES

The Sunday Tour of Homes is a quick and easy way to preview several homes in a couple of hours without any pressure or hassle. It is a great way to get an overview of what homes and features are available in your price range.

PRE- REGISTRATION REQUIRED First 10 to register........... (RECEIVE A FREE GIFT)Here’s how it works: Each Sunday at 1PM SHARP we conduct a tour of six homes. Each

home will be open for 15 minutes. and we start at the Coast Realty

Offi ce at 4200 Island Highway (Long Lake). You may follow along in

your vehicle and or if space permitted ride along with the Sunday Tour

Agent. There may be a lot of buyers on the tour so the show times are

exact.

If you see a home on the tour that you’re interested in, a second private

showing can easily be scheduled for you (often later in the same day).

Contact us for more information or to register for our the next Sunday tour!

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Nanaimo Sunday Tour of Homes Sunday, February 13, 2011

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These homeowners put their energy into intense careers, so they wanted a house that makes their lives easier

Beauty, tranquility built on a practical base

THELMA FAYLE POSTMEDIA NEW

Kate and Steve have a great set of pipes. In a newly built 6,000-square-foot house on top of Bear Mountain, Steve opens the door to a tiny room. His eyes shine. “My pride and joy,” he says.

Instead of a mechanical room filled with the usual polyvinyl chloride pipe that feeds in-floor heating and hot-water systems, a magnificent network of curved, shiny copper pipes sparkle as though radiating from a treasure chest.

“I love copper,” says Steve.As far as Steve is concerned,

West Bay Mechanical’s Barry Duch, who supervised the installa-tion, is part artist and part scien-tist. The elaborate web of dazzling pipes supports a highly efficient water heating system. And in the winter, the warm room harbours a few fragile summer plants.

In fact, all of the pipes in the house are either copper or cast iron. Even the outdoor drain pipes and eavestroughs are copper.

Steve’s comments are amplified by Kate as she takes me from the garage to the mud room and then into the kitchen to demonstrate the think-ing behind their floor plans. “We are practical people,” she says.

Practicality is a theme that repeats itself in every design aspect of the year-and-a-half old building. Both Kate and Steve have intense jobs and appreciate a home that nourishes and supports them.

Kate, a psychologist, and Steve, a stock trader, decided to head west from Alberta after their adult children went to Toronto on their own life paths. The 34-year married couple chose Victoria because “we felt wonderful each time we visited here,” says Kate.

Kate is especially pleased that her drive to and from work has been reduced from three hours a day to less than 30 minutes a day.

Both enjoy their work too much to consider retiring any time soon. “I was in my 30s with ado-lescent children when I went back to school for a BA and even-tually earned a Masters/PhD in clinical psychology,” says Kate.

She recalls a challenging time. “At the end of the day there was homework with the kids and mak-ing dinner, and all of the things that go with having a family,” says Kate. “Fortunately Steve was very supportive.”

En route to building their home in Victoria, Kate and Steve made scrapbooks to collect the many great ideas they wanted to sort through. “We figured out exactly what we needed,” says Kate.

Measured thoughts about the kitchen resulted in a big shape-ly non-symmetrical sink, two dishwashers (to accommodate entertaining extended family) and a large gas stove, specifically chosen for being “the easiest stove to clean.”

“And as a person who learned to iron sheets as a way of avoiding writing graduate papers, a big bright laundry room was on my list,” says Kate. “We didn’t want

the house to feel ’fancy,’ we want-ed it to feel homey.”

Charles Compton’s is a significant talent they attribute to creating the ambience they both wanted. His name came up a dozen times during a walk through the house. Curved archways, bevelled-looking doors, the hidden Harry Potterish secret door beneath the stairs are just a few of the striking carpentry finishes à la “Saint Charles,” as he is affectionately named.

“Charles came to us through the contractor Terry Johal,” Steve says, “and none of the exquisite workmanship in the house would have happened without the experi-enced guidance of Johal.

“The guy who did the framing for example, was a mathematical genius. He does not waste wood or effort. I have never seen such respect for wood.”

Elegant shutters protect their space from close neighbours on

either side. Ten foot ceilings cre-ated a spacious feel. Music in every room from the sound system sup-ports the feeling of connectivity. Spectacular lighting and infloor heating combine to make the large spaces feel cosy. The dramatic stairs are about a foot wider than usual and feel as solid as the floors throughout the house.

Aside from the white trim, only three colours — grey-green, claret and forest green — adorn the walls. The wine cellar, with its glorious glass door, is claret, of course. The whole house is a palette for Steve and Kate — they have created a Victorian- mansion feel with an ultra-comfortable modern twist.

The second-floor landing outside of the master bedroom feels like an atrium under a double-wide sky-light. The light falls directly over a cherished antique Chinese chest.

I ask Steve why he bought the

“Chinese butterfly chest” for Kate. I was expecting a discourseon Chinese antiques, but wasreminded of Kate’s opening com-ment about being practical people.“Kate likes stuff like that,” he shrugs. “We just like it for itself,” says Kate.

Stunning views of Mount Baker, Victoria and the Olympic Moun-tains are Kate and Steve’s back-drop for their morning coffee atthe kitchen table and then againlater when they relax after work by the outdoor fireplace. “Here is the space where shoulders drop in relaxation,” says Kate, “here werest. “

“It would have been a lot easier just to buy a house,” Steve says. “Building is about constant deci-sion-making. It is a tremendous amount of work. For us, it startedwith the view that has inspired the creative thinking each step of the way.”

The staircase is a thing of beauty with its slender, custom-made wrought-metal spindles and gleaming wooden treads. [POSTMEDIA NEWS]


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TRANQUIL SETTING! SOUTHERN EXPOSUREExcellent layout! Great open concept! Fantastic southern exposure! Featuring 4 bdrms., 3 baths, amazing mountain view, abundance of natural light.

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PACIFICA TOWNHOMEContemporary living in the heart of Nanaimo offers 1740 sq. ft. of expansive living & dining spaces plus a 600 sq. ft. roof-top terrace with panoramicocean views. $549,000 HST incl.

SHARRY CURRY/JENNIFER MERILEES 250-758-7653KERRY/LORI 250-758-7653 IAN MCKAY & AARON NICKLEN 1-888-954-4433

ENTERTAINER’S DREAM7602 sq.ft. gated estate on 2.53 acres offers 5 beds, 6 baths, 2 games rooms, guest cottage, luxurious water feature & entertainment pavilion.

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GREAT FAMILY HOMELocated in Divers Lake area. 4 bedrooms, 3 bathroom home on a nice lot. Family room on lower level with a patio.2510 Nadley Cres. $1,498,000

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AFFORDABLE HOMEWow! The same owners for the past 37 years. This home has 3 bedrooms & den, pantry, carport & more.812 Bruce Ave.

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PARKSVILLE MODULAR HOME5 years old, 1056 sq.ft., 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. 10 minute walk to town & beach.#12-386 Craig St.

$315,000

$149,000

HAMMOND BAY BEAUTYThis years first best on tour for price, quality and presentation. View at mattanddoug.com3479 Planta Rd.

OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY 1-3Situated in Pleasant Valley, this 2 bedroom, 1½ bath townhome is priced to sell. Clean and tidy. Low strata fees. A great place to call “home”6033 Pleasant Valley Way

JOHN ORTYNSKY 250-758-7653

EXTENSIVE RENOS COMPLETEDJust move in! Central location and one of only 2 units in the park with a detached garage! Call for an appointment to view today!

$252,900

$359,900

CENTRAL NANAIMOWoodlands area home. Well kept family home, close to all levels of schools and hospital. 3 bdrms, 3 baths120 Davies Lane $339,900

ONE OF THE BEST RUN COMPLEXESin Nanaimo. 1,002 sq.ft., 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, overlooking Bowen Park.#18-571 Bradley St.

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GREAT FAMILY FLOOR PLAN4 bed, 3 bath in desirable North Nanaimo near Brickyard. Fenced private yard, double garage, new flooring. Call Todd for info! $359,900

97 PIRATES LANE3 bedroom home, plus authorized inlaw suite on Protection Island. Live on an island with the only floating pub in Canada! Home has too many updates to list here. Go to:www.makingmoveshappen.ca for more info

ROSANNA DUFFY 250-716-7001$348,900 $214,900

FORECLOSURE $252,900Solid family home in the University District. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths. Needs TLC. Sold as is, where is.545 Hannah

CANA WOO 250-758-7653CANA WOO 250-758-7653

THIS IS OCEAN VIEW!

5 bedrooms, 3 full baths. Granite counter. Hardwood

floor. Plumbed for suite.$629,000

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DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL ZONED5 or 6 rooms plus kitchen. Ideal set up for professional and “existing use” means no “conversion” costs. $269,500

GAIL SJOSTROM 250-758-7653

3385 MARIPOSALocated in Barrington Heights, Departure Bay, this 3 bdrm., 3 bthrm. townhome is immaculate. Spacious kitchen w/access to private balcony, enclosed garage. $275,900

$224,900

$199,900

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NORTH NANAIMO HOUSE

Heat pump, lovely garden, new windows, hardwood floor. Come

and get your reno idea. Single house near schools.

$299,000

GREG BUCHANAN 250-245-0545GREG BUCHANAN 250-245-0545$599,900

CHARMING COUNTRY HOME ON 10 ACRESBoasting a beautiful garden area, pond and lots of trees, this home is only a short walk to the ocean and is one of the most private acreages in Yellow Point. $399,900

WATERFRONT PROPERTY $399,900No this price is not a mistake. Charming 2 bdrm full walk out basement home in Saltair, sits on 65’ of ocean front. This is a great buy.

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www.realtyexecutivesnanaimo.com503 Comox Rd., Nanaimo, B.C.

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• Close to amenities• Southern exposure• Tastefully updated• Meticulously maintainedNothing to do but move in!

#301-1685 Estevan Rd.Spacious 815 sq.ft. 1-bdrm/1.5 bath OCEN VIEW condo in Brechin Views. Immaculate, beautifully maintained in this professionally managed complex.

Asking$209,900

For further details, contact

PLEASANT VALLEY RANCHER$289,900

Top fl oor 2 bedroom corner unit with nice ocean views. Very convenient downtown location in well cared for building. No rentals and no HST. NO HSTNO HST

TOP FLOOR# 405 - 240 Milton Street • $179,000

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61 Garner Crescent

Home in prestigious Hawthorne Heights. Home is on a quiet cul-de-sac and sits on a beautifully landscaped large lot.

THREE BEDROOM 2 BATH - $329,900

Excellent park right next to Westwood Lake, beautiful big kitchen, bus on the street, 55+ no pets.

WISH SHA MHP$69,900

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3 bedrooms plus den with a 2 bedroom legal suite. This home has a fantastic fl oor plan and is ready to move into with a 2-5-10 warranty. MLS#304868

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BRAND NEW HOMEBRAND NEW HOME418 ALPEN WAY418 ALPEN WAY

REDUCED TO $359,000REDUCED TO $359,000 6011 BRICKYARD ROAD6011 BRICKYARD ROAD BRAND NEW HOMEBRAND NEW HOME

Approx. $315,000 with HST includedrox. $315,000 with HST includedwith a qualified rebate to sellerwith a qualifi ed rebate to seller

Fantastic opportunity, main level entry. 3 bdrms., 2 full baths up. Main level living, 2 pce bath down includes new kitchen appliances. Covered by New Home Warranty. MLS#296412

TOWNSITE FAMILY TOWNHOME $179,900

Resort living in Townsite: Relax by the pool in the nicely redecorated home within minutes of Quarterway school.

Call John Lee at 250-753-9688.

• Built in 1976• 3 Bedrooms• New Thermo windows• Carport

• Pool• 2 bathrooms• Tile/laminate floors• Private patio

OCEAN VIEW HOME $108,500

• Built in 1995• 2 bedrooms• 938 sq.ft.

• New roof• 2 baths• Carport

This beautifully maintained manufactured home Petroglyph MHP probably has one of the best ocean views in its class and it comes complete with a garden shed, two porches and a green-house.

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LANTZVILLE OCEAN VIEW ACREAGES6 to choose from, 2.5 acres - 3.18 acres. Great ocean & mountain views. All with drilled wells and approved septic sites. Ideal for level entry walk out basement style homes.Seller will build to suit. Call for more info. Prices from $179,900

TIGH NA MARA RESORT & SPAGreat opportunity to own a 900 sq.ft log cabin in this world class resort just 20 min. from Nanaimo. Very well run rental pool and excellent owner perks.go to www.tighnamararesort.com then give me a call for more details, $209,900 with a $1000 Spa credit.

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• Built in 1987• 2 bedrooms• 19' kitchen• Covered sun porch

• 989 sq ft• 1 bath• 5'x13' storage shed• Roof 1984

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#301-1685 Estevan Rd.

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Just 2 blocks to VI University. Charming 4 bedroom, 2 bath home, south facing light and bright throughout. Large front deck, lot with alley access. CALL MARILYNN or JASON TO VIEW.

SPOTLESS HOME ATSPOTLESS HOME AT 491 HILLCREST $259,900491 HILLCREST $259,900

RETIREES, FIRST TIME BUYERS, INVESTORS!RETIREES, FIRST TIME BUYERS, INVESTORS!

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kitchen & bath cabinets, granite countertops, engineered wood floors, heat pump & 2 gas F/P, also appliances etc. Immediate possession.

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Office/Pager (250) 753-9688Office Fax (250) 753-9698

WESTWOOD LAKE HOME WITH SUITENewer home nestled on a large & level lot in a cul-de-sac near Westwood Lake; situated close to VIU, public & Christian Schools, parkway expressway and bus route. If offers 2600 sq. ft. of living space, 5 bdrms. + den, 3 baths incl. a 2 bdrm. legal

suite. Open floor plan with great room concept, front & rear decks, fenced private back yard, RV parking & distant ocean view too.

2344 Rockwood Pl. $489,900

NORTH NANAIMO VIEW HOME & SUITEEagle Point area executive ocean view home nestled on a large level lot & situated near schools, malls, waterfront beach & park. Offered 3941 sq. ft. of luxurious living areas including a legal suite, 6 bedrooms, 5 full baths, 2 living rooms, 3 kitchens, family room & nook, media room & b/i office. Features include a 3 car garage, 841 sq. ft. of front, side & rear decks, vaulted & 9’ ceilings, rich

dark maple kitchen & bath cabinets, cherry hardwood floor, b/i entertainment center, custom stain glass front door & garage doors, manicured landscaped yards, the list goes on & on.

6305 Brickyard Road $685,000UNIVERSITY DISTRICT - LARGE FAMILY HOME

University District nice family home nestled on a large lot in a quiet street, and located close to VIU, schools, Aquatic & Ice centers, and downtown. It is almost 3000 sqft, 4 bedrooms & 3 baths, and room for expansion. Features & upgrades include large kitchen with island & granite counter-

tops, new heat pump, newer hardwood, laminated wood, ceramic tile & carpet floors. With little more imagination, this home could be a really showpiece.

178 Acacia Ave. $325,000

DOLPHIN REACH: A SUPERB OCEANFRONT COUNTRY ESTATE“RARE FIND” – A world class waterfront estate nestled on a beautiful and private one acre with an expansive 300 degree ocean view and 685 linear feet of shoreline. This magnificent Gabriola Island estate is one of the Gulf Islands’ most exclusive homes. It consists of a two storey 3 bedrooms and 3 baths main residence plus a rancher type 2 bedrooms & a bath guest house with a total com-bined 5,310 sq. ft. of professionally designed living spaces. Features galore are too numerous to be mentioned. No doubt that Dolphin Reach chosen as one of Western Canada’s Top 10 Waterfront Estates by Dream House Magazine. It has just become available! To view this fine home, go to www.stanleychong.com

55-65 McConvey Road $1,995,0005631 Oceanview Terrace $619,900

Email enquiries at [email protected]

BUILDING, LAND & BUSINESS Here is a golden opportunity to own a very

successful business together with land and building. This Chinese food take-out & deliv-ery restaurant has established itself as one of the best Chinese food caterers in town since 1997. The business has been great & profit-able over the years and there are room for improvements as the building originally had plans for a 40 seat restaurant. It is time for the young entrepreneur to carry out their dream as the owners are ready for retirement.

3026 Ross Road $549,000

MOBILE HOME WITH BEAUTIFUL BIG YARDSpacious mobile home nestled on one of the biggest pictur-esque lot in Seabreeze MHP with manicured landscaped yard and conveniently located within walking distance to Southgate Mall, and all amenities of the fast growing Southend devel-opments. It offers 2 spacious bdrms. and large den/3rd bdrm, 12x18 patio deck. It is immacu-late and in move-in condition.

17-25 Maki Road $75,000

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT - TOWNHOMEA great investment property or first home - 3 bedrooms & one bath town home located in the ever popular well main-tained complex the Harwell Place; con-veniently situated close to V.I.U., all levels of school, the aquatic & ice rinks centers, and on bus route. The ground level corner unit offers bright open floor plan, totally painted recently, in house laundry, b/i

dishwasher. This is a very affordable home and quick possession is possible.

5-272 Harwell Rd. REDUCED $174,900

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DUNCAN - HOME WITH BASEMENT SUITE

6141 Sumas Road $317,000

Older home with basement suite nestled on a large lot in a nice & quiet neighborhood in Duncan, located close to school, and all amenities. Offers total 5 bdrms., 3 baths, large living & family room & ample storages. Some new vinyl windows & newer carpets, and

recently installed new furnace. but the house needs of TLC. Priced for quick sale & possession.

UPLANDS - NICE FAMILY HOME

4296 Clubhouse Drive REDUCED $284,900

Great family home nestled on large level lot with priva-cy yard, conveniently located close to school, malls & bus route. It offers total 1944 sq. ft. of living space with big liv-ing room, 3 bdrms & 2 baths on the main floor, a den or

4th bdrm, a bath & large family room in the lower floor.Property sold “As is - Where is”. Schedule A required.

FORECLOSURE

PROTECTION ISLAND NICE RANCHERGreat getaway seasonal or per-manent cottage - Comfortable & inviting rancher set on a large level lot close to park, beaches, ferry terminal & Dinghy Dock Pub & restaurant. It has 900 sq. ft., 2 bedrooms & 1 bath. Recent renos include newer roof, lami-

nate floor, wood deck & painting. Long term tenants want to stay at $700/mth & utilities.

23 Pirates Lane REDUCED TO $235,000

A PERFECT HOME FOR ALL AGESThis custom built large rancher is nestled on a flat lot in amongst the best homes in N. Nanaimo; situated walking distance to Woodgrove Mall, schools, parks & beaches. Consists of 1685 sq.ft. of luxurious living space with open floor plan, 3 bedrom & 2 full baths. Features included 11’x9’ ceilings, floor to ceiling river rock fireplace, gourmet kitchen

with ample cabinets & countertops, landscaped low maintenance front & back yards with large patio. This beautiful home has style & all the comforts that you will be proud to own.

6584 Kestrel Cres. $435,000

NORTH NANAIMO LEVEL ENTRY HOME & SUITEA large level entry ocean view home with a legal suite located conveniently close to all levels of school, shopping mall, medical clinic & all amenities of North Nanaimo. It offers a superbly designed and finished floor plan with great room concept, high ceilings & outstanding features, total 6 bedrooms

& 4 baths, large family & rec rooms. This home is in immaculate condition with new paint. Main house is vacant & basement suite has tenant in place.

5788 Bradbury Road $539,900

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COLLEGE HEIGHTS VIEW LOTFantastic City, Ocean & Mountain Views from this large lot situated in a cul-de-sac in College Heights of Westwood Heights. Located close to VIU, Christain & Public schools, Westwood Lake, Ice & Aquatic Centers, & Parkway Expressway. It is a great

opportunity to own and build your dream home on this beautiful site.

318 Dorchester Pl. $186,000


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COUNTRY CLUB CENTRE - FAST FOOD BUSINESSA fast food outlet in one of Nanaimo’s busiest strip malls, serves soups and sandwiches plus a variety of ethnic food dishes. An ideal family operation and has great potential for growth. Owner will stay & provide training if needed. Price includes all equipment and appliances except those on loan.

This is a golden opportunity to make the positive move toward your fish million.

3200C N. Island Hwy. $39,000


Interiors get romantic in time for Valentine’s Day

Everything’s coming up hearts in design

LISA KADANE POSTMEDIA NEWS

In simpler times we said “I love you” with a heart-shaped box of choco-lates. Now it’s possible to declare your devotion with a valentine vessel sink or a mid-century modern heart-back chair.

We’re talking tasteful amour accessories — not those cheesy furnishings from the 70s (think heart-shaped beds and bathtubs). Still, it’s easy to incorpor-ate hearts horribly.

“The shape is so distinct. It can really border on kitschy,” warns Calgary designer Dianna Barry of Dianna Barry Design.

With that in mind, here are some tips for wearing your heart on your slip-cover, so to speak.

• Don’t overdo it. Unless it’s the motif in your kin-dergartner’s bedroom, you

should limit the shape to one per room.

• Accessorize. “Do the heart with a really light touch,” says Jacqueline Corea of Corea Sotropa Interior Design. “Use it as an accessory rather than something permanent.” Throw pillows with heart patterns or pretty heart picture frames are good picks.

• Hearts don’t have to be red or pink. Barry has seen a lime green ottoman in the shape of two hearts linked together. The Vitra chair from AllModern.com also comes in grey, blue and green, among other colours.

• Go for quality. Kitschy heart-shaped spatulas have a short shelf life (you’ll likely use them only on Valentine’s Day).

But a beautiful, well-made cherry red heart-shaped Le Creuset casserole dish will help you find the way to his heart — through his stomach — all year long.

• Abstract works. Get to the heart of the matter with a Picasso-inspired masterpiece, such as the Pjatteryd print from IKEA. “You can kind of play with the shape a little bit,” says Barry, in prints, fabrics or wallpaper.

• Where to shop? We’ve spotted hear t-shaped kitchen items at Hom-eSense, Williams Sonoma and Crate and Barrel; picture frames and wine stoppers at Pottery Barn; a mirror at Urban Outfit-ters; a graphic print at IKEA; felt rose pillows at Pier 1, and of course, the iconic casserole dish at Le Creuset.

There are a variety of heart-shaped items available for your home. [POSTMEDIA NEWS PHOTOS]

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Call the Savages 250-758-5728

1868 EVERYGREEN WAY OFF SPENCER ROAD

What a great location - close to Forest Park & Woodlands Schools - Beban Park just a few blocks away - lots of room for the family - very nice distant ocean view. 4 bdrm., 2½ baths - lots of updates.MLS#303989 Asking $339,000

247 VICTORIA RD.2 bdrm. on main floor. 1 bdrm suite down. Alley access to back yard. Property sold "as is, where is"

MLS#303107 Asking $179,900

FORECLOSURE

2 bdrm., 2 baths right on walkway Promenade. Secure underground parking. This is a great location.MLS#305083 Asking $299,999

WATERFRONT CONDO203-566 STEWART AVE.

3270 ROSS RD. (UNIT 102)

Very nice 2 bdrm., 1½ baths, lots of light and wrap around patio. In unit laundry - New tiled entry, new countertops in kitchen - New appliances. Can be rented - no pets.MLS#303440 Asking $136,000

#61-1000 CHASE RIVER RD.Mobile home with some updates. Electrical updated with new inspection certificate - 2 bedrooms 1 bath family room with sliding door to covered deck - wood burning fireplace.

MLS#304650 Asking $34,900

Pager: 250-753-9688 Toll Free: [email protected] 503 Comox Rd., Nanaimo, BC V9R 3J2

1162 MORRELL CIRCLEDon't miss this home. Lots of room – 1560 sq.ft. plus a covered porch. 2 bdrm.., master with ensuite & walk-in closet. New rugs in both bdrm. and all others professionally cleaned. Family room with gas fireplace. Roof 5 yrs. old. Nice location in park, corner level lot. Single car garge with workshop.

MLS#304593 Reduced to $155,000#51-5854 TURNER ROAD

Very nice 2 bdrm. manufactured home. Lots of updates over lst few years: Newer deck installed in 2007. Close to shopping and transportation. In a senior's park

MLS#306922 Asking $55,000

1613 MacMillan Road3 bedroom, 1 bath rancher some new flooring - the draw to this property is the large workshop. Garage 24x32 with 10ft ceilings and 220 service.

MLS#308480 Asking $229,900

FORECLOSURE

OPEN HOUSESUN, MAY 17 2-4

TODD SANDERSON 250-716-7001 TODD SANDERSON 250-716-7001

JIM STEWART/CATHERINE McCULL 250-758-7653

6541 DOVER ROAD2,200 sq.ft. rancher in North Nanaimo. 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, park-like setting.

LAURA BECK 250-714-8920 JIM STEWART/CATHERINE McCULL 250-758-7653

GREAT FAMILY HOME WITHIN-GROUND POOL

2,500 sq.ft., 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, easy care landscaping.

CLEM REMILLARD 250-753-7100 CLEM REMILLARD 250-753-7100LORNE GAIT

DAVID HAYWARD 250-758-7653 JANE GARCIA 250-716-7001

BRIGHT UPPER FLOOR HOMESouth facing 3 bed home with wood burning fireplace, huge deck, close to schools, parks and other amenities. Call now to view. #3-528 Rosehill

KERRY/LORI 250-758-7653

OLD CITY QUARTER CHARMERready for your ideas. Large commercially zoned lot just a short walk to downtown, the seawall and Bowen Park. Over 1500 sq.ft. is offered here with 3 bdrms. and 1 bath. Needs updating. A perfect place to start… home or business.

KERRY/LORI 250-758-7653$249,900

RYAN COFFEY 250-758-7653GAIL SJOSTROM 250-758-7653 CINDY BURROWS 250-245-0545

6111 JANELLE PLACEGreat family home. 4 bdrm, 3 baths, 2400 sq.ft. Fully fenced rear yard. 2 yr. old roof. Walk to all levels of schools.

JIM STEWART/CATHERINE McCULL 250-758-7653 PETER GALLACHER 250-758-7653 LORNE GAIT 250-245-0545

SHARRY CURRY/JENNIFER MERILEES 250-758-7653

ROY PRZADA 250-758-7653

ROY PRZADA 250-758-7653

$438,900

CANA WOO 250-816-1004$439,000

LORNE GAIT 250-245-0545

PROTECTION ISLAND GET AWAYThis log home has been meticulously built and could be your next dream home. All the amenities of city living with the ambiance of country life. Easy to show, so please call to make arrangements.

PAIGE MANNS 250-758-7653

CHARLOTTE KERSTING 250-729-6377

DAVE HITCHCOCK 250-758-7653

$319,900

500 FT. OF FRONTAGE ON NANAIMO RIVERWith a two story West Coast style home situated on 8.3 acres, the main oor has a large sunken living room with a large replace, the formal dining room has a deck facing the river, There is a 26x48 detached shop. The home is at the end of a private drivewayand zoning will allow a second dwelling.

TOP OF THE WORLDSpectacular view townhome. 2800 sq. ft. of luxury. Has to be seen to be appreciated.

KEITH MAZURENKO 250-245-0545JEN STANGER 250-758-7653

OCEAN VIEW 2 BEDROOMTop floor unit is spotless, secured parking, well man-aged central Nanaimo location. $157,500

ONLY 11 YEARS OLD!3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with 1300 sq.ft. of living! The home features: tiled countertops, laminate flooring, fenced yard with a patio… it’s a “must see.”

CHRIS CRUMP 250-758-7653

OWNERS SAYS SELL!3 bdrm mobile home in centrally located Woodgrove Estates. Bonus brand new electric wheelchair/buggy lift. You won’t find a better deal. Call today. 115-5854 Turner Rd. $59,900

$284,900NICOLE TA 250-716-7001

$719,000

3.71 ACRES HOME AND LANDRare opportunity for a rural estate in the north end. Private setting, detached shop. 4 bdrms. & bonus room.www.finelytailoredliving.com

JIM BALLARD 250-753-4070JIM BALLARD 250-753-4070

DIVER LAKE SPLIT LEVELDon’t miss this value priced split level home in ever popular Diver Lake. 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, close to all amenities and services.

OCEAN VIEWLarge 4 bdrm, 4 bath home in Brechin area. Features your own dance/art/martial arts studio and inlaw suite. 1980 Estevan Rd.

$419,900

NORTH NANAIMO PENTHOUSELarge 1050 sq.ft. 2 bdrm. condo tastefully updated. Completely new exterior, home warranty insurance.407-4701 Uplands

$174,900

$182,900

FORECLOSURE SALE$349,900 including taxes, 1057 Southwood. Brand new 1,851 sq.ft. home, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, fully finished and ready to move in.

250-245-0545

$599,900

JIM BALLARD 250-753-4070JIM BALLARD

Angela West250.716.7001

REG WARREN 250-758-7653

Downtown LivingBrand new residential and

LIVE / WORK units available starting at $169,000.

$299,900

LOCATED IN OASIS-LIKE NEIGHBOURHOODThe streets here are quiet but amenities, downtown and waterfront are close by. This home has a large, level, fully fenced lot with pear, plum trees and quaint space for gardening. Beautifully restored original oak floors, a nicely laid out living room and a detached workshop or garage for the handyman. Lane access in the back and therefore has potential for a carriage house suite you could use as a mortgage helper. Quick possession available.

OCEANFRONT CHARACTER HOMECharming 2 bdrm. home in lovely Saltair with 65’ of ocean frontage and expansive views. Features a nearly new roof, new bath, and a full walkout bsmt. A rare opportunity to own waterfront at such an affordable price! $399,900

SOLDSOLD

250-758-7653 • 250-716-7001NORTH DOWNTOWN

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SPRAWLING RANCHER ON HUGE LOT…with a wrap around verandah, vaulted ceilings heat pump, lots of room for RV’s. House is beautiful and spacious in and out.$885,000

BEST CONDO BUYin Nanaimo

Hospital area, 2 bedroom condo, pets & rentals ok,

available immediately12-1630 Crescent View

$104,900

FAMILY HOMEWOW - What an immaculate home, split level, 3+ bedrooms plus 3 baths, quiet area, quiet street in Diver Lake area, Fantastic yard with rearaccess. (shop). $355,000

$349,900

$424,500

$264,900 $599,900

$454,500

CUSTOM BUILT HOME IN LONG LAKE HEIGHTS3700 sq.ft. custom built home with 10 foot ceilings. Gorgeous views of Long Lake.

BEST OCEANFRONT ON THE MARKET?Side by side walk-on oceanfront properties of approx. 1.3 acres. 3,000 sq. ft. rancher on one, 2 bedroom cottage on 2nd. Note seller will not sell separately.MLS#305848

FRED BATES 250-758-7653$1,590,000

FRED BATES 250-758-7653

VERY SPECIAL LAKEFRONT ACREAGEFronting on Michael’s Lake, this 6.8 is not only a bird watcher’s paradise but any avid gardener would be proud to call this home. Check out what 15 years of planning can create. MLS #300754 $795,000

1 ACRE BUILDING LOT

Roughed-in road, well drilled & no building permit required until April 1, 2011. Hurry to avoid red

tape & extra building costs.

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PRESTIGIOUS RIVERS EDGE RANCHERBeautifully finished rancher situated on 3.16 acres. Quality finishing throughout the home. Detached shop, fully wired and plumbed. Immaculate property in an excellent area of upscale homes. 2260 Peterson Rd. Nanoose Bay. $649,900

$154,000

SOLDSOLD

GREAT FAMILY HOMEFull basement home in Lantzville, 2 decks, ocean view, 20x20 separate workshop. Take a look today.

SOLDSOLD

7 BED & 4 BATH OCEAN VIEW2 bed. legal suite with

2 ensuite. Top of the line quality house. No HST.

Heat pump.

$296,900

$639,000

AMAZING CREEK FRONT HOME

and acreage. Custom 5,000 sq.ft. home built to the

highest standards.$859,900

WEST COAST STYLE HOME ON 2.5 ACRE LOTAmazing 3,744 sq.ft. West Coast style home on 2.5 ac. lot, with an 18’ Real River Rock fireplace. This home is overbuilt, the owners used plywood not OSB, have hurricane hanges on the trusses & many more safety features. Priced well below replacement – this is a must see.

$434,900

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CINNABAR FAMILY HOME Stunning kitchen remodel, 4 bdrm, 3 ba.

$379,900

UNOBSTRUCTED OCEAN VIEW2 bdrm, 2 ba. mobile, immaculate, large yard

$74,900

5 ACRE PARCELSYellowpoint, flat

$249,900 $224,900

EXECUTIVE HOME - 6 ACRESOverlooking the Millstone Valley. Property borders residential subdivision, and wait till you see the home, OUTSTANDING. $938,000

4.5 YEARS YOUNG IN COUNTRY HILLSFantastic family home on a huge lot! 4 bed, 3 bath (and den), amazing landscaping, big double garage, and views across to the coast mountains! New Home Warranty in place.1814 White Blossom

MARILEE KROGEL 250-667-4970

GREAT FAMILY NEIGHBOURHOOD!3 bdrm. split level home on huge lot, new laminate, updated bathroom, wood burning F/P, flat fenced backyard, family room & workshop and 1 block to Woodlands High. Still time to view before it’s gone! Call me now! $246,000

$444,900

PACIFICA 205-38 FRONT STREETLive in exciting waterfront downtown luxury 1 bdrm., hardwood floors, granite counters, S/S appliances, at unbelievable price!

OCEAN VIEW, FULL BSMT. HOME➢ 2,550 sq. ft., 4 bdrms, 3 bathrooms➢ Family room and rec room➢ Quiet cul-de-sac, walk to Woodgrove Mall $389,500

REG WARREN 250-758-7653

TOWNSITE – HOSPITAL AREA➢ Professionally remodelled, 4 bdrm., 2 bath basement home➢ 23 ft. family room, 25 ft. workshop/storage➢ Level fenced yard $269,500

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VICTORVICTORKIRITCHENKOKIRITCHENKO

[email protected], www.victor-k.com

250-713-5402of Nanaimo

North Nanaimo, minutes to ocean, shopping, schools, waterfront parks. Safe area, quiet street with little traffi c. One level living, fully fenced backyard, garage and a driveway, big enough for RV. Perfectly maintained the upper part of the duplex (very quiet, caring and friendly neighbours live downstairs), big covered deck, perfectly landscaped property. Solid oak

kitchen, pantry, big living and dining rooms, comfy master bedroom , ensuite, family room with gas fi replace. See more on www.victor-k.com

3 BEDROOM, 2 BATHROOM RANCHER $299,900

5663 Carrington Rd

Minutes to Sea Walk, Yacht Club, Bowen Park ferry terminal, growing downtown, shopping and schools... Perfectly maintained building (rentals allowed!) with a caretaker on the spot, laundry, storage, bike room, secure underground parking, secure entrance and wheelchair accessible... Not much traffi c on this street either...

A spacious, quiet (back of the building!) unit with two patios. See more on www.victor-k.com

550 Bradley St.

2 BEDROOM, 1 BATHROOM CONDO, 896 SQ FT $139,900

Weekend Guide to OPEN HOUSESOPEN HOUSES in Nanaimo & Area

Brechin Hill (BH) #202-580 Stewart Avenue Sat. 2:-4 $259,900 18#202-580 Stewart Avenue Sun. 2:30-4:30 $259,900 18#301-1685 Estevan Road Sat. 12:30-2:30 $209,900 7

University District (UD) 178 Acacia Avenue Sat. 1-3 $325,000 8

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Hammond Bay (HB) 316 Rockridge Place Sun. 2-4 $489,900 19


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BIG OCEAN VIEW!! $569,000

• Prestigious Eagle Point

• Suitable• 5 bedroom

• 3 bath

Call Mike Phillips

QUENNELL LAKE$44,900

• Mobile Home• Park is small & peaceful

• Lake Front• Recent roof

Quentin Proud

MORE FOR YOUR MONEY$587,500

• 3,000+ sq. ft. deluxe home• 2 bdrm large suite

• On .66 acre• Divers Lake area

Call THE DUMBRELLSCall Tim Peligren

OCEAN VIEW HOME$229,900

• 2 bdrms,• Private front yard

• Ready to move into• 732 sq. ft.

• Ocean & Mt. view

BREATHTAKING VIEWS $799,000

• 0.39 acres• Luxury features

• 1400 sq ft home• Ocean Front

Call Mike Phillips

CUSTOM HOME $469,000

• 4 bed, 3 bath• Interior Designed

• 2700 sq.ft. Double garage• Roughed in suite

Call Jim Johnson & Jay Deleskie

GREAT FAMILY HOME$419,900

• Cul-de-sac• Private yard

• 2 Car garage• Fully fenced

Roger Beck CALL NOW!

• Vaulted ceilings• 1700 sq ft• Close to shopping

• Newly painted • Underground

parking stalls

LOCATION & SPACE$379,900

WATCH THE EAGLES SOAR $124,900

• Ocean view• Mobile• Two bathrooms

• Carport• Pellet stove

Roger Beck CALL NOW!Roger Beck Call Now!

DIVER LAKE RANCHER$354,900

• 2 car garage• Beautiful garden

• No thru road• Sprinkler system


SOUTH FACING CONDO$219,900

• Central Nanaimo• Small pet allowed

• Built in A/C• In-suite laundry

Roger Beck CALL NOW!Roger Beck CALL NOW!

BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAIN VIEWS $439,900

• Quiet area• Wood floors

• Heat pump• Mountain views

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RIVERSIDE ESTATES$385,000

• New Custom Finished

• 3 bedroom + den

• Legal suite• No HST/GST

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NANAIMO PUB& RESTAURANT

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• Flagged hotel• Totally renovated

• High traffic location

Call Wayne Dumbrell Call Wayne Dumbrell

MAGNIFICENT OCEAN VIEWS$394,900

• Ocean views• Hot tub

• 3017 sq ft• Fully renovated


• 3 years old• 285 seat

• 96 seat restaurant• Downtown Nanaimo


It’s possible to renovate on a tight budget PATRICK LANGSTON POSTMEDIA NEWS

The smallest room in the house can cost big bucks to renovate: $40,000 or even $50,000 isn’t beyond the pale for a new, high-end bath-room. But it doesn’t have to be that way, according to the experts.

By knowing what you want, budgeting carefully, and working with the right suppliers and con-tractors, you can have a lovely loo for $10,000 to $15,000 — even less if you’re really frugal or willing to do some of the work yourself.

Here are some tips from the Inter-net and three Ottawa renovation and kitchen/bath companies that will renovate to suit your budget.

Starting OutOnline guides, including Rona’s

Renovate the Bathroom (www.rona.ca/renovation/renovate-bathroom-renovation) are use-ful in helping set priorities and becoming familiar with materials

and basic renovation processes.Be aware, however, that we’re

often unrealistic in our price expectations, warns Jimmy Geor-gitsos, co-owner of Astro Design Centre in Ottawa (astrodesigncen-ter.com). “Maybe the person did a renovation in 1998, and the quote was $6,900. Now, the average is $18,000 to $30,000.

“It’s a small room, but it’s very labour-intensive,” says Georgit-sos. “There’s gutting, heating and ventilation, plumbing, elec-tricity, the tile guy: all the trades are involved.”

As an option to a complete renovation, Georgitsos suggests a makeover — say, a new vanity, toilet, tile around the tub and a

fresh coat of paint. That could cost as little as $3,000.

Budget blowers“I like this. And this. And this.”

The inability to just say “no” to some things ranks among the top budget-busters for bathroom renos, says Robert Wright, owner of Citadel Renovations (www.cita-delrenovations.com).

Whirlpool tubs, $1,000 to $3,000 and more, are a good example. “Unless there are health con-siderations, most people stop using them after six months. I’ve got one in my house; I don’t think I’ve used it twice in 10 years.”

Custom anything — from showers with big railheads to cherry cabinetry — can also break the bank, say those in the know. “And for lights, try Home Depot,” says Wright.

“I’ve lost track of how many lux-ury homes I’ve visited that were outfitted with attractive lights

from big box stores that cost less than $25.”

Money saversWatch for special offers from rep-

utable renovators, suggests Brian Mallett, co-owner of Westend Bathand Kitchen (westendbathand-kitchen.com). “We had a promo-tion in the fall where we replaced the toilet and all the other fix-tures, installed a new vanity, did ceramic tile on the walls and floor,and had the room professionally painted. We charged $12,900 for everything, labour and materials.”Mallett says that ceiling heat lamps at about $125 are a good substitutefor radiant floor heating, which can run $2,000 and more.

He says his store is now stockinggood quality bamboo and birch vanities from Asia. They come as a package with ceramic countertop and china basins. Five years ago,they would have retailed at $3,000 or more; now, they start at $1,000.

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The Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) came into effect on July 1. The provincial and federal governments combined the 7% provincial sales tax (PST) and the 5% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST) into the 12% HST. Some of the transition rules can be quite confusing, so talk to your REALTOR® about the speci cs of your situation. In the meantime, we hope the following will help you understand the basics of what is, and what is not, subject to the new tax and how it affects your home purchase.

First and foremost, it is important to note that the HST applies to new homes. It does not apply to resale homes.

New Housing Rebate

You may be eligible for a provincial New Housing Rebate if you buy, as your primary residence:

• a new home together with land;

• a new home together with leased land;

• a new mobile home or oat home;

• a new home purchased through shares in a housing cooperative; or

• a home constructed or substantially renovated (more than 90%) by the owner-builder.

Buyers of new homes are eligible for a rebate of 71.43% of the provincial portion (7% of the HST’s 12%) of the HST paid on the new home up to a maximum rebate of $26,250. Homes priced at more than $525,000 are eligible for a at rebate of $26,250. This rebate is limited to primary residences. Recreational property not used as a pri-mary residence does not qualify.

If you buy a presale property and the agreement is dated on or before November 18, 2009 and you take owner ship or possession after July 1, 2010, you will not pay the HST and will not be eligible for a New Housing Rebate. You will pay the GST. If the agreement is dated after November 18, 2009 and you take ownership or possession after July 1, 2010, you will pay the HST and may be eligible for the New Housing Rebate.

Buying either a new or a resale home

The 12% HST is now charged on a range of goods and services including:

• home renovations;

• energy ef cient appliances, insulation, windows and doors;

• heating and electricity bills, telephone, cable;

• closing costs such as appraisals and inspections;

• moving costs; and

• REALTOR® fees or commissions – note that the HST will apply to REALTOR® services performed on or after July 1, 2010. If 90% or more of the services were per formed before July 1, 2010, the HST will not apply.

The HST is not the PTT

The Property Transfer Tax (PTT) is a separate provincial tax on all property transfers. The rate is 1% on the rst $200,000 and 2% on the remainder of the fair market value of the property (usually the property price) before the GST/HST is applied.

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Dear Helen: What exactly is an “asparagus knife?” The name indicates it is used to cut asparagus spears. Is that its sole purpose, and is this tool commonly available?

A. The asparagus knife is a slender hand tool with a sharp V-shaped cutting end that can be pushed at a slant into the ground to harvest asparagus spears a little below the soil surface. I use mine for extricating weeds from confined spots, and occasionally from the lawn. The tool is plunged into the ground beside the weed and levered to lift the weed out. It is sometimes called a dandelion fork or dandelion weeder.

Most outlets that carry garden tools will have asparagus knives. A clev-erly designed model I saw under the Holland Green

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Dear Helen: Since I brought it back indoors around mid-October, my gardenia has been shedding leaves.

During its summer out-doors, the plant was very healthy and full of blooms. When I brought it back in, I placed the pot in a dish with a few inches of water (for humidity) and located it around five metres from a south-facing sliding door.

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