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36 - Friday, July 28, 1995 - North Shore News

Sunshine Coast offers
affordable alternative

IT’S ABOUT as far from the
heart of Vancouver us White
- Rock or Maple Ridge, yet peo-
ple still believe the Sunshine :
Coast is’ some far-off land
’ close to absolutely nothing.
-., But the quiet. scenic towns
and -villages of the area are
increasingly becoming home
for the commuter whose desti-
nation is the Lower Mainland,
Only a 45-minute ferry ride
from Horseshoe Bay, the
Sunshine Coast... from
_ Langdaie to Egmont, has a”
wide variety of progcities |to
» Offer-"at. a: fraction of
"Vancouver “s prices.

“The. biggest misconcep-

is that people think we're

desirable property.

so far. away.” says’: Gibsons
realtor Kenan Mackenzie, of
Sussex Realty. “It's: a short
ferry ride, and instead of being

‘stuck in traffic the commuter

can enjoy a cup of coffee and

catch up on the news of the: .

day.”
The real estate buzz words

» on the Sunshine Coast are

views, waterfronts,.. privacy
and acreage — there is much
to offer, and much of it is

Confusion “that. the

~ Sunshine Coast is an island is

understandable — after a ferry

ride and all — but a look ata:

provincial map will show that

“the populated strip of bench-

land is barricaded from the
rest of the mainland by the
Coast Mountains. The only
practical way of getting here is
by boat.

For the most. part, “the
Sunshine Coast is = still an
undiscovered spot .and’ still
very close to the city. And the
area has everything for the
lover of recreational activities.
from unbeatable. diving and
mountain bixing locations to
cross-country skiing, hiking,
‘biking and sailing.

_ On'the Sechelt Peninsula is
Pender Harbor: and more
impressive Suashine Coast
locations waiting to be discov-
ere id by Vancouverites.

Ke 926-6233

-#200- 1455 Bellevue Avenue,

West t Vancouver

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pes Noses SN

“JUST LISTED!
“GREAT BUY!

One bedroom completely refurbished + white”
tile. entry, haii,:.kitchen,., oathroom., {Also new .

* counter top).’ Hardwood in dining: area; now’

rugs.’Top floor:- roof-1 year: Double glazed new
‘bedroom window. Call now! It will go” in a
hurry.

“Welcome to Saint Andrews House.

tanding on the roof deck of} your:

. Sew townhome overlooking B thes:
harbour and Vancouver's skyline, you'll”
know you've made the right move. Priva ACY,
security with all the contemporary ameni-

lies you deserve = that’s St. Andrews =”

House. With two unique designs t0 choose.

from, your ideal townhome i is a pleasant ”
walk to the heart of the North Vancouver

, waterfront. The wor! id is hefore you so
“don! deny yourself this opportunity.

To view St. Andre

Townhomes include:

"o'1550 to 1900 sq. ft interiors

0 * Picture bay windows
Vaulted enuy ¥ with Gper sti inwell

8 Ful contemporary ‘kitchen with nook

2 Iwo secured parking s stalls
“(some with your own garage)

a Financing 4% below current Royal Bank

mortgage cates
° Open Tuesday & Thursday | {-5pm
~ Saturday & Sunday t-5Spm

s House ar contact DiAnn ‘Sleeman or Kareen MacPherson at

£239

BB Eas 6 fe Street, North Vancouver

ae |

= (ews! MAST ERS REALTY in frie.

_ PANORAMIC VIEW
~~ 4815 ORCHARD WAY
Probably the largest piece of property left to
develop‘in Dundarave, 15,000 sq. ft.” The
opportunities are endless. Asking $679,000.

2 an ig
PEACEFUL LOCATION ©
 §650 LARSON, W. V.

] Situated en top, of the hill this house offers a

great outlook: 4° bedrooms, family rm ‘off:the

kitchen, C-D-S, TOTAL PRIVACY, great sun:

exposure with a West Coast feeling all’for

' $479,000

33

#200-1455 Bellevue Avenue
West Vancouver”

To fill this 3 bedroom home.
Features include ensuite, family
room, 3 fireplaces, hardwood
floors. 14000 sq. ft., sunny lot in a
location that is 2nd to none. All
this for $469, 000

ENTERTAINMENT -
Cah 6228 SUMMIT :
Rarely do homes like this.one come onto ‘the.

“market. Privacy, one: level living, huge view,
easy care lot! lots of: ‘room,
“guests. Asking $549,000.

mingle with,

“ROOM WITH A VIEW
“4787 WOODGREEN:

“It you're looking for a view..: stop! Look fo tur: .

‘ther.:5. bedrooms, 4 baths, river rock freplece
plus foads of extras. Asking $699,009. :

: Campbell River, B.C
Oo  VOW-7CB
fax: 287-9819 ©