British Columbia’s The Point!
British Columbia's The Point!
Must SeeTop 10 Florida Condos For SaleVictoria, British Columbia is very English, settled by the British in 1843 and named after Queen Victoria. Only a three-hour scenic ferry ride from Seattle across the Strait of San Juan de Fuca, it’s only a hop over from the U.S. mainland. Filled with parks, the "Garden City" is popular with nature lovers, admirers of historic British architecture, ardent shoppers who like browsing quaint shops, and anyone who would enjoy English tea time in a grand hotel with a sophisticated vibe. Sports lovers have it all in Victoria - fishing, water or snow skiing, boating, beaches, ocean kayaking, hiking, camping, golf and more.
Located at the tip of Victoria’s coast, The Point is a glass home with three wings situated to capture views up and down Victoria’s Haro Strait and across to San Juan Island in the distance. A prime location for watching boats, the San Juan Lighthouse and spotting orcas, humpback whales, sea otters, and sea lions sunning on The Point’s beach rocks. Sited on 1.56 acres with 1,250 feet of waterfront, the 6,465-square-foot, two-level home and grounds encompass the estate, which includes three private beaches. The interior includes spectacular water views through glass walls, skylights, an expansive foyer with large water feature, chef’s kitchen with floor-to-ceiling semi-circular views, perfect for entertaining. With three bedrooms and four baths, included are the master wing of 1,082 square feet and two separate bedroom suites of 400 square feet each. There is also an office and exercise room as well as numerous fireplaces and outdoor decking.
Victoria, British Columbia’s contemporary glass home on the edge of the scenic Haro Strait is priced at U.S. $5,887,608.
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