Million-dollar Homes: map and listings

Your high-six-digits budget goes very, very far in B.C.’s right-sized cities: here are just a few of the types of properties that are available to fulfill every type of dream-home fantasy of escaping the big city.

By Right Sizing Staff

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Mission

This district, nestled on a southern coastal mountain slope overlooking the Fraser River valley, flourishes in part through hosting a wide range of filming productions, from commercials and televisions series to full-length movies. Recent listing: This four-bedroom, six-bathroom executive home features a beautiful floor-to-ceiling rock fireplace, a great room with built-in bookshelves, a master bedroom with five-piece ensuite and a separate two-bedroom suite with its own laundry. $999,900.

Abbotsford

Situated in the southwestern corner of the province, B.C.’s largest municipality outside metro Vancouver is considered the hub of the Fraser Valley, with 62 per cent of residents working in the city of Abbotsford and living within a 10-minute commute. Recent listing: This brand-new modern fivebedroom, four-bathroom home situated in Sumas Mountain Estates features high ceilings throughout plus great entertaining spaces; it’s close to hiking and biking trails, and minutes away from Ledgeview Golf Course. $968,888. Princeton

In the foothills of the Cascade Mountains in the Similkameen Region, far from the hustle and bustle of the big city, lies this charming community—boasting no traffic lights or parking meters within 100 kilometres! Recent listing: Imagine living on 40 private acres via paved road just five minutes from town! This three-bedroom, three bathroom property also offers a master with ensuite on the main floor, amazing views, and plenty of room for trailers and toys. $999,999.

Kamloops

A five-hour drive northeast of Vancouver, with a population of around 100,000, this all-season recreational hot spot gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine annually. Recent listing: This Tuscan-inspired custom dream home, located in prestigious Visao Estates in Sun Rivers, features four bedrooms, three bathrooms, radiant-heated concrete floors, an elevator, California foldaway doors for summer nights plus beautiful golf and city views. $839,000. On the southern shore of Shuswap Lake, 29 kilometres northwest of Salmon Arm, you’ll find Blind Bay. At the entrance to Blind Bay, you’ll find Copper Island, popular with scuba divers and the locale of this spectacular home. Recent listing: A modern four-bedroom, five-bathroom home overlooking the Shuswap Lake Estates Golf Course features over 2,500 square feet on the main floor, Spanish-style stucco and a lower level with a self-contained living space, ideal for long-term guests, family or renters. $949,000.

Kelowna

Kelowna, meaning “grizzly bear” in the local Okanagan First Nations dialect, became an incorporated city in 1905. It’s the birthplace of B.C.’s wine industry and currently has more than 40 wineries in the area. Recent listing: The Newburch homes located within Wilden’s Echo Ridge neighbourhood offer four bedrooms and three baths including a master with a five-piece ensuite. Spacious open-concept living and three-car garages are available at Wilden homes, priced from $452,000 to $900,000. Cranbrook

This community has enviable advantages for those looking for new opportunities in business and life. Its small-business sector is thriving, and it supports an educated workforce and some of the best-value real estate in B.C. Recent listing: This modern four-bedroom, fourbathroom home with stunning panoramic mountain views features an open-concept main floor, a kitchen with an eat-in island, a rooftop deck with a hot tub, and a one-bedroom, one-bathroom in-law suite with separate entrance and laundry. $759,000.

Trail

Located on the Columbia River in the West Kootenay Region, Trail is known for its affordable real estate but is becoming a hotbed for tech industries and research and development. Recent listing: Enjoy living in this stunning three-level custom-built executive home located in Miral Heights. This modern home offers two living areas with stone-covered gas fireplaces in each, a large master bedroom with valley views, plus a fully finished 1,105-square-foot garage. $929,000.

provide the services and amenities their residents expect. “This is an exciting time to be part of the municipality,” said Economic Development Director, Stacey One of several large projects Crawford, “projects are being currently underway is the aligned to maximize job untapped tract of 296 acres of creation, the city’s potential prime waterfront real estate that and see growth across the has the potential to transform tax base with residential, the area into a vibrant district commercial, industrial, and retail nestled on the banks of the Fraser River. opportunities, combined with an This area is now undergoing an 18-month, incredible outdoor recreation lifestyle.” three-phased Waterfront Revitalization Masterplan that will combine a viable land-use plan with feasible infrastructure solutions and a practical financial strategy to address the challenges waterfront developments face including flood plain management, transportation barriers, Other areas to follow include the Central Neighbourhood Planning process being undertaken for 3,440 acres in Southwest Mission; the 1,100 acre Cedar Valley Local Area Plan located in central Mission; and the 76 acre Parr Local Area Plan to the east.

Mission has always appealed to outdoor enthusiasts and those looking for an affordable family home within proximity of Vancouver. As the region continues to see exponential growth, District of Mission is choosing to meet this demand head-on by undertaking much of the groundwork needed to see developers succeed and to continue to provide the services and amenities their residents expect.

One of several large projects currently underway is the untapped tract of 296 acres of prime waterfront real estate, which has the potential to transform the area into a vibrant district nestled on the banks of the Fraser River. is area is now undergoing an 18-month, three-phase Waterfront Revitalization Masterplan. It will combine a viable land-use plan with feasible infrastructure solutions and a practical nancial strategy to address the challenges waterfront developments face. ese include: ood plain management, transportation barriers, contaminated lands, and environmental considerations. is vision will ensure the community’s priorities are met—combining parks and trails, arts and culture, diverse housing and business needs, as well as providing certainty for developers looking to invest in the area.

“ is is an exciting time to be part of the municipality,” says Economic Development Director Stacey Crawford. “Projects are being aligned to maximize job creation, the city’s potential and also to see growth across the tax base with residential, commercial, industrial, and retail opportunities, combined with an incredible outdoor recreation lifestyle.”

provide the services and amenities For more project specifi c information go to: engage.mission.ca Stacey Crawford, Director of Economic Development