1893 MARINA WAY
Maybe it’s that you love throwing parties for the kids and all their friends. Hallowe’en, birthdays, Easter egg hunts, teenaged game nights, grad. Or maybe you’re looking for the right home to accommodate the myriad types of entertaining you do, for intimate groups all the way to holiday parties for the whole company. Either way, this 6,194 square foot jaw-dropper on Marina Way in Sidney is a ravishing party palace,
with the stunning boats of the Sidney North Saanich Yacht Club just off your backyard.
This oceanside acre is your playground. That’s right: one acre. Your property just happens to be a double lot — the only one on the street. And that means you’re the only one who can have an in-ground pool! With two bedrooms in the north wing for the kids — or for guests, as each has a generous ensuite
and plenty of closet space — an entire wing devoted to the master suite on the south end of the house, and a private room and bathroom upstairs that’s perfect for a live-in caregiver or nanny, this home is one you can enjoy for decades. Some might even call it a forever house.
From your grand entry hall, the ocean views greet you through the tall arched windows of your formal living room. 18-foot coffered ceilings convey a sense of space and majesty that’s rivaled only by the breathtaking fireplace surround that
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anchors the south end of the room. Meticulously designed and built by premier wood craftsman Jason Good, the surround builds out the gas fireplace with numerous shelves (many with potlighting to enhance your gorgeous collections), cabinets and even a secret compartment. A Jason Good buffet also graces the formal dining room, where wide European glass doors open out onto your rear deck for glorious southeast water views. Don’t worry about overheating in the summer, though: wide overhangs keep the south sun in the yard, where it belongs. Your kitchen is the kind that people hunt down for their Pinterest dreamboards.
With a six-burner Viking gas range and grill, granite countertops, island seating, glass-fronted cupboards, silent Bosch dishwasher, double Subzero fridge and double Viking ovens, there is no crowd you cannot cater to. Under-cupboard lighting and dimmable potlights mean
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you’ll always be able to achieve just the right lighting level for your task. A walk-in pantry offers extra storage with clever roll-out drawers inside the cupboards, and space for your computer workstation. The kids can help prep dinner at the island, or kick back with a show in the adjoining oceanview great room. And when the meal is all done, you just sweep the crumbs away into the toe-kick baseboard vacuum — a fantastic addition to the house’s built-in vac. Heated Italian marble floors throughout the main level can all be controlled with separate heating zones.
It’s easy to imagine the gatherings you could host in such a home. Between the gorgeous formal living room and dining room, each with their European glass doors that give onto the rear patio, and the kitchen with its great room — which also opens out onto the patio — there’s room for a crowd of any size. With seven separate conversation areas scattered around the backyard — some divided by a burbling glass tile fountain; others warmed by an outdoor gas fireplace; still others perched a little out of the way up on the deck — you can create a sense of comfort, intimacy and ease among your guests.
Preparing and serving food for your guests has never been this fun. A stunning $150,000 outdoor kitchen performs every task that your indoor kitchen can —except you can do it poolside. Lamb kebabs and roasted vegetables are an easy proposition on one of your two sleek, synergistic Twin Eagles barbecues with thier twin side burners. In the mood for something a little showier? Why not whip together an impressive feast on your tepanyaki grill while your guests watch? Anything is possible here, with two fridges, two sinks, a pizza oven and custom-built stainless steel cupboards. There’s even a large-screen TV on a swivel so you can follow along with Chef’s Table. Three broad heat lamps keep the kitchen warm on those cool fall evenings.
Not only does the rear yard offer space for dozens of your friends and colleagues to spread out and socialize, you’ve got an
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in-ground pool with spectacular Bellagio fountains. Taken with the uplighting on the palm trees, the dimmable potlights in the soffits and the relaxing blue underlighting in both the outdoor kitchen and in the potted plants, the mood is exotic and celebratory. But you don’t always have to party: you can seize a quiet moment to unwind and de-stress in your new hot tub and watch the lights winking from the sailboat masts in the marina. And how about that patio down at the water’s edge with the firepit for an authentic west coast experience under the stars?
Your master wing is a true getaway, offering a quiet oceanview den with a gas fireplace and European doors to the rear deck. The master bedroom offers unparalleled views of the yacht club, while the ensuite dazzles with its Schonbek chandeliers, wide vanity, gracious soaker tub and multi-nozzled walk-through shower. A separate small steam shower heats up quickly and provides a wonderful way to relax after a long game or trip.
7 piece spacious spa-like master bath.
Commercial-grade sprinklers cover 18 different zones of your home, while 400-amp power provides more than you’ll ever need. Most rooms are wired in-wall for television and phones, and built-in speakers let you listen to podcasts or the newest For You list on iTunes. Windows are European-style, opening at the top for added security, or on the side for maximum ventilation. All of them come with retractable screens. A three-car garage leaves plenty of room for storage and an extra fridge, while two separate buildings on the property offer office space, a craft room / artist’s studio, an oceanview exercise facility … and a bathroom for all those kids running in and out of the pool! A fourth garage doubles as a workshop with wiring for compressed air, a workbench, and plenty of pegboard to store your tools.
From the street, electronically controlled gates swing open to your sweeping circular drive. There’s parking for about ten cars plus another three or four around the side (unless your RV or boat is sitting on the dedicated pad). Huge parties are no problem, as the street is wide and there is plenty of curbside parking on both sides. The house cuts a stunning figure in daytime, but at night, the floodlights come alive on the trees and the soffit lighting in the rear yard sings, making it a divine nocturnal dream. It’s a quiet street, and you’ll hardly ever see your neighbours, as they’re rarely around. You’re 15 minutes from YYJ and a one-minute drive to the ferries, with all the shops and services of Sidney by the sea just ten minutes away. This is a true opportunity to seize a spacious, entertainment-ready private estate on some of Canada’s most desirable waterfront.
Beautifully landscaped 1.05 acre oceanfront lot.
FEATURES
Executive Sidney home on double waterfront lot backing on to the North Saanich Yacht Club
6,149 finished square feet
Amazing outdoor kitchen featuring 2 twin eagle BBQs, pizza oven, 2 fridges, 2 sinks and tepanyaki grill
Massive back yard basketball court, swimming pool with aqua jets and Bellagio fountains, outdoor fire pits, hot tub and big patios with amazing water views
Inside, soaring living room and dining room with 18 ft ceilings
Main kitchen with granite counter tops, 6 burner Viking gas range and dining bar off of a comfortable family room
Impressive master suite sitting room with gas fireplace, changing room and 7 piece spa-like bath
2 additional bedrooms with ensuites and nanny’s room
Plenty of parking with double attached garage and separate single garage with workshop room to spare plus upper storage/studio space
Lot features pond water feature, exterior lighting and underground sprinkler system
Just 2 minutes from the airport, 15 minutes from the ferry and 8 minutes from downtown Sidney
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4194 SQ. FT.
990 SQ. FT.
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MLS®: Status: Current SubClass: 0 List Price: Orig Price:
$3,750,000 $3,750,000
Pend Date: Mth Assmt
4 2
Feat: Main Level Entry with Upper Level(s)
App Incl: Fireplaces: 2
Rm, Master Bedroom, Natural Gas
Dishwasher, F/S/W/D, Oven Built-In, Oven/Range Gas, Pool Equipment, Range Hood, Security System
Int Feat: Blinds, Breakfast Nook, Closet Organizer, Dining-Living Combo, Flrs/Tile, Flrs/W-W Carpet, French Doors, Screens, Soaker Tub,
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$13,036 Taxes: Electric, Gas Frnt Faces: N Rear Faces: S Bldg Style: California
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Entertaining beauty: 6194 sf of luxury beyond compare. 4 br/5ba on rare 1 acre backing onto the North Saanich Yacht Club, twice as big as neighbouring lots. South exposure. Have the best parties! Outdoor pool w/Bellagio fountain & aqua jets, hottub, patios & seating galore w/ fountains & fire table. Firepit by the water’s edge. You’ve never seen an outdoor kitchen like this! 2 Twin Eagles BBQs, pizza oven, 2 fridges, 2 sinks, TV & tepanyaki grill. Main kitchen to die for w/granite counters, 6-brnr Viking range w/grill, dbl Viking wall ovens, dbl Subzero fridge. Formal LR and DR w/soaring 18-ft ceilings & walk-out doors to patio. Master wing includes den w/gas fp & stunning ensuite with Schonbek fixtures, soaker tub, steam & walk-through shower. 2nd & 3rd rms in north wing have ensuites for guests. 4th room up is ready for the nanny! Two separate bldgs w/office, art studio, workshop, gym. Landscape lighting; professional-grade basketball court w/ regulation NBA hoop. Gorgeous!
Fuel:
Const Mt: Frame Wood 2x6, Insulation Ceiling, Insulation Walls, Windows Thermo, Windows Vinyl
Ext Fin: Stucco
Built (est) 2005 Accss
Heat: Floor Radnt, Gas Fireplace
Roof: Tile
Ext Feat: Balcony/Deck, Fenced Yard/Part, Water Feature, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio, Pool/Outdoor, Sprinkler Underground, Workshop Building Information
Information
44,431sqft / 1.02ac Lot Size
Fndn: Concrete Poured Ground Level Main Floor, Master Bedroom on Main, Wheelchair
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Prk Type: Garage Triple, RV Prk #: 6 Driveway: Concrete, Interlock Waste: City/Munic. Sewer Water: Lot Feat: Services:
View: Mtn, View: Water, Wfront: Ocean, Level, Private
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1893 Marina Way
Holmes Realty Ltd. 2481 Beacon Ave. Sidney, BC V8L1X9 Canada
Phone: 250-656-0911
Fax: 250-656-2435
Toll Free: 1-877-656-0911
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