{"id":16279,"date":"2020-12-12T16:27:07","date_gmt":"2020-12-12T21:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/?p=16279"},"modified":"2021-02-13T21:13:47","modified_gmt":"2021-02-14T02:13:47","slug":"dream-homes-quiet-escapes-in-british-columbia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/en\/2020\/12\/12\/dream-homes-quiet-escapes-in-british-columbia\/","title":{"rendered":"Dream Homes: Quiet Escapes in British Columbia"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada\u2019s most westerly province offers stunning vistas and inspiring excursions to its visitors. For some, Vancouver\u2019s sushi restaurants and Victoria\u2019s farmer\u2019s markets are the draws; for others, it\u2019s the West Coast\u2019s majestic natural surroundings that spark a sense of possibility and adventure. From lakefront properties to mountainside retreats to remote woodland getaways, these five properties prove every corner of Beautiful British Columbia has its own wonder waiting to be discovered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Riverside Gem in Squamish<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/37823111print.jpg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/whistler-and-squamish-real-estate\/squamish\/456913\/\" target=\"_blank\">40813 Government Road, Squamish, BC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you struggle to choose between a lakeside getaway or a scenic mountain range escape, take heart: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/whistler-and-squamish-real-estate\/squamish\/456913\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this luxury home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Squamish delivers both. Enjoy the changing seasons and breathtaking beauty of nature in this private and tranquil haven, an unrivalled riverside estate. The home\u2019s contemporary interiors bring light and a sense of spaciousness in from the outdoors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Golf-Adjacent Escape in Vernon<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/40593449print-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/thompson-and-okanagan-real-estate\/vernon\/632661\/\" target=\"_blank\">6-269 Diamond Way, Vernon, BC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Modern comforts compliment a picturesque natural backdrop at this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/thompson-and-okanagan-real-estate\/vernon\/632661\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resort home in beautiful Vernon<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. With golf course views, this three-bedroom townhome property is ideal for the recreational athlete. These brand new townhomes provide central access to the amenity-rich and active all season lifestyle. The home features a deck off the living area and kitchen\/dining to enjoy the views. With the mountains in the distance and gardens close at hand, there\u2019s little reason to ever leave this relaxing outdoor living space.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>A Waterfront Oasis on the Shuswap<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/40225117r.jpg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/thompson-and-okanagan-real-estate\/magna-bay\/610650\/\" target=\"_blank\">7-6172 Squilax Anglemont Road, Magna Bay, BC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2018Idyllic\u2019 is the first word that comes to mind upon viewing <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/thompson-and-okanagan-real-estate\/magna-bay\/610650\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this luxurious waterfront property on Shuswap Lake<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This home features walk-out access to the lake with plenty of deck space for entertaining. Fish, swim, or launch a boat from the dock, and gather around the island in the big and bright open-concept kitchen to plan outdoor adventures and prepare meals. The home\u2019s seven bedrooms ensure that guests will fit comfortably. There\u2019s plenty of space for movie nights, games, or evening drinks. This property extends a welcome to all comers, and trips to the lake are sure to become a summer staple.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tranquil Living in Tofino<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/40171819r.jpg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/vancouver-island-real-estate\/tofino\/608331\/\" target=\"_blank\">978 Jensen's Bay Road, Tofino, BC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the solitude and serenity of a secluded forest appeal to you, the setting of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/vancouver-island-real-estate\/tofino\/608331\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this timeless home<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be a perfect fit. Overlooking Jensen\u2019s Bay, this home is nestled among the trees on a 1.07 private old-growth acre lot. While offering all the benefits of a remote escape, this home is just a short trip to nearby Tofino, ensuring that outdoor adventures are available no matter the season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Off-Grid Timber Haven in Ladysmith<\/b><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"image_block_single\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/insightblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/39130784print-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/thompson-and-okanagan-real-estate\/seymour-arm\/531683\/\" target=\"_blank\">1663 Acorn Road, Seymour Arm, BC<\/a><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The lush green forest surrounds this <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/property\/british-columbia\/thompson-and-okanagan-real-estate\/seymour-arm\/531683\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ultra-private property<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Directly adjacent to the Seymour Arm, it&#8217;s hard to believe this gorgeous home is off-the-grid living, with in-floor heating throughout and all the fine luxurious features from the open floor plan with gourmet kitchen, complete with a 5 burner propane cooktop, to the built-in electric oven, large granite island with gorgeous wood cabinets. Explore the expansive network of forest trails taking you past towering cedars and Douglas firs.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acres of space, the tranquil sound of wind whistling through the trees, and a serene morning dip in a crystal-clear lake are just a few of the reasons to explore homes in the wilds of British Columbia. The true wonder of each unique property is yours to discover.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover more of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/sothebysrealty.ca\/en\/interior-design-gallery\/cottage-country\/14\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Canada\u2019s luxury cottages<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and make the West Coast your next horizon.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p class=\"p1\"><em>This article was originally published on August 12, 2019 and has been updated on December 15, 2020.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Canada\u2019s most westerly province offers stunning vistas and inspiring excursions to its visitors. For some, Vancouver\u2019s sushi restaurants and Victoria\u2019s farmers markets are the draw; for others, it\u2019s the West Coast\u2019s majestic natural surroundings that spark a sense of possibility and adventure. From lakefront properties to mountainside retreats to remote woodland getaways, these five properties prove every corner of Beautiful British Columbia has its own wonder waiting to be discovered.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":17185,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[393],"tags":[411,833,1254,1393,1394,1395,1396,1397,1398,139,140,304,347],"class_list":["post-16279","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-lifestyle","tag-british-columbia","tag-shuswap","tag-quiet-escape","tag-recreation-properties","tag-kamloops","tag-luxury-escapes","tag-luxury-cabins","tag-vernon","tag-recreation-homes","tag-tofino","tag-west-coast","tag-kelowna","tag-dream-homes"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Dream Homes: Quiet Escapes in British Columbia - Sotheby&#039;s International Realty Canada<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Canada\u2019s most westerly province offers stunning vistas and inspiring excursions to its visitors. 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