EAGLE HOUSE Grand Oceanfront Residence on Tribune

Grand Oceanfront Residence
on Tribune BayHornby Island, B.C.
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BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA
INTRODUCTION
A popular tourist destination, Hornby Island is a very attractive place because of its mild climate,
beautiful natural environment, and strong community roots.
The Beaufort Mountain Range on Vancouver Island shelters
Hornby Island, giving it one of the best climates in all of Canada,
where gardens flourish in warm, dry, sunny summers and mild
winters. The winter rains set the stage for an incredible variety of
year-round plant life and compensates for the dry summer season.
The warm summer months grace the area with perfect
temperatures for outdoor fun in the sun and contribute greatly to
the reputation that Hornby has earned as possibly the best place
in Canada to garden. Whatever the season, Hornby Island’s mild
weather makes it the perfect place to buy land, whether for family
living, farming or as a getaway retreat.
Many people discover Hornby Island while on vacation. They are amazed by its beauty and
find it a hard place to forget due to its lush rain forest ecosystem and gorgeous white sandy
beaches. Many of those vacationers have a hard time returning to their city lives and opt
instead, to purchase Hornby Island real estate and call it home. Indeed, the natural beauty of
Hornby Island is unsurpassed.
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The number of people who live on Hornby Island fluctuates greatly throughout the year. The winter
However you choose to get to Denman and Hornby Islands, we’re sure that you will find the trip
population of approximately 1000 residents is comprised of well-known artists and artisans,
exciting and memorable, and we look forward to showing you our beautiful island.
drawn by the free spirit and beauty of the island, as well as professionals, trades people, families,
students, retired couples and more. Together, the residents form a strong community with roots
in neighborly values, environmentalism and the “co-operative mentality”. Hornby Island is a small
place, where people know their neighbors. Whether you are seeking a community to participate
FROM VICTORIA
in or are looking for a place of private solace, Hornby Island’s relaxed pace makes it the perfect
Getting to Hornby Island from centres on Vancouver Island
place to buy real estate.
has been made more accessible with the Island Highway to
Courtenay and Campbell River. The drive from the beautiful
provincial capitol of Victoria takes approximately 2 1/2 hours.
Despite the rural nature of Hornby, it should also be noted that there
is no sacrifice when it comes to amenities and services. Just about
anything you need is available on-island, and almost anything else
can be imported by the ferry or the local courier service.
FROM VANCOUVER
From Vancouver there are two
ferry routes that take you to
Nanaimo. From Tsawwassen
the ferry travels to Duke
Point (south Nanaimo) in
approximately 2 hours. The ferry
leaving Horseshoe Bay takes
approximately 1.5 hours and
arrives at the ferry terminal in
Downtown Nanaimo (Departure
Bay). Traveling from Nanaimo to
the the Buckley Bay ferry
terminal (Denman Island ferry)
takes about 1 hour by vehicle.
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SUMMARY
The expansion of the Comox Airport has permitted more frequent air travel to this destination and
from additional locations. Travelers can now arrive in Comox from Calgary or Edmonton on direct
Address
2850 Salal Drive, Hornby Island, BC V0R 1Z0
flights in 1.5 hours. RE/MAX The Islands will pick you up at the terminal and provide you with a tour
Strata
Bare land strata (BC Strata VIS 1187)
of Denman and Hornby Islands and their spectacular properties.
8.7 acres private ownership and shared interest in 270 acre common area
Taxes
$14,993.37 (2011)
THE FERRY
Fees
Will confirm
Once you have arrived safely in Buckley Bay (located 20km/13 miles south of Courtenay), a
Lot Size
8.718 Acres
wonderful 10-minute ferry ride takes you to Denman Island. Be sure to get out of your vehicle
Legal
Lot 39, Section 9, Nanaimo District, Plan # VIS1187
and observe the ocean and skies for signs of wildlife. It is not uncommon to see sea lions and
Offered at $2,900,000
bald eagles during the crossing. A 15-minute drive across Denman Island will get you to Gravelly
Bay where you take another short ferry trip to Hornby Island. Once again, watch for wildlife in the
Lambert Channel. It’s possible to see sea lions and even Orca whales on your way to Hornby.
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EAGLE HOUSE
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Eagle House is a stunning post-and-beam oceanfront residence on beautiful Hornby Island, British
Columbia. The house is located on 8.7 acres of private property bordered by over 270 acres of pristine
undeveloped rainforest.
This grand entrance leads to an exceptional open-­concept living space that includes a fully
equipped gourmet kitchen, a formal dining area, sunroom, living room, billiards table and library.
A massive front door, featuring a Haida-­inspired Eagle design, opens onto a spectacular 32 foot long
sky lit galleria.
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All of the principal rooms offer breathtaking views of the white sands of Tribune Bay, the mountains
of Vancouver Island and the Strait of Georgia.
Conveniently located adjacent to the kitchen is a newly rebuilt greenhouse where fresh herbs and
greens are cultivated to supply the kitchen year-­round.
The spacious country kitchen is fitted with top of the line stainless steel appliances that include
a Subzero fridge, a 5-­burner Wolf gas cooktop, and Wolf double ovens. A working wood-­burning
Elmira cook stove warms the kitchen on cool mornings. During dinner preparations, guests may
join the host and take a seat at the large antique oak bar, formerly a general store display counter.
Adding to the rustic charm are four bar stools fitted with antique tractor seats.
Eagle House was designed for
leisure and entertaining on a
grand scale, while ensuring a
quiet sanctuary for its residents
and guests. For ‘al fresco’
dining, elliptical doors fold back
around the formal dining area,
offering a walkout to an Asian-­
inspired deck and garden with
sweeping views of the bay and
the mountains beyond. More
than 2700 square feet of south
facing decks provide more
than enough space for all your
entertaining needs. An outdoor
sound system adds to the
ambience.
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After dinner, the seating area
around the outdoor fireplace is
the perfect place to relax and
watch the sun set over Tribune
Bay. Far from the lights of the
city, star gazers can sit back
and enjoy the luminous beauty
of the vast night sky.
In cooler seasons, sink into one of the leather sofas and cosy up to the warmth and firelight of the
Sante Fe style stucco hearth…
Or enjoy a game of snooker at the circa 1914 Burroughs and Watts billiards table.
A spacious media room with
surround sound provides the
perfect space to enjoy a film or
host a Grey Cup or Oscars party.
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The principal bedroom on the upper floor boasts two walk in closets, a dressing area, and a four
piece en suite bathroom. Amenities include an oversized claw foot soaking tub and double shower.
From the bedroom you can step out onto a private deck to enjoy undisturbed tranquility, interrupted
only by the song of birds and gentle surf below the house.
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Guests or older children will appreciate the separate two­-bedroom guest wing with en suite and
kitchenette. Adjoining the guest wing with the main house is a second deck complete with natural
salt-­water jacuzzi. It’s hard to imagine a more perfect spot to unwind.
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Beyond your doorstep and your private acreage lies a pristine forest of woodland and cliff-­side
trails, revealing a diverse and unspoiled natural landscape. A walk through the common property
brings you to the protected Garry Oak Grove preserve and to the moors and cliffs of Helliwell Park,
with panoramic views of the Strait of Georgia.
Eagle House is the perfect executive retreat or private residence located in one of the most beautiful
sites in the Pacific Northwest. It is no wonder that house has been featured in Architectural Digest,
Western Living, and City & Country Home.
All residents of High Salal have private access to the white sand beach of Tribune Bay where a
shared beach house provides storage for your kayak or small water craft. Moorings for larger craft
are available during summer months.
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FLOOR PLAN
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MAIN HOUSE First Floor
SITE FEATURES
8.7 acres on 150 feet of high oceanfront southwest exposure
The main living areas include a private media room and open concept galleria, kitchen, living, dining,
270 acres of commonly-shared undeveloped rainforest
billiards, library and sunroom/office. The house is fully equipped and impeccably furnished, with
Footprint to build beachfront guest house or studio
numerous antiques throughout.
Equestrian and foot access to trails throughout private acreage
Private access to protected Oak Grove and Helliwell Provincial Park
Access to private beach house and white sand beach
Summer moorage on Tribune Bay
Large coat closet
Fenced common garden with water supply
Common water system and private road
Powder Room (2 pc) Pedestal sink with solid brass fittings
All underground hydro services
Galleria
Vaulted 23-metre long galleria with skylights, double-pane
First Nations dugout canoe suspended from high beams
Australian low-flush toilet, new
Media RoomCustom-built entertainment centre
INTERIOR FEATURES
LightingIncandescent
Sunken seating area with custom leather sofas
Propane tank (owned)
Burroughs and Watts 16x12 ft. snooker table
circa 1914, restored
Heating
Flooring
Hot water and electrical baseboard heating
Living
Wood-burning fireplace, stucco, double-sided
High-efficiency propane boiler (new)
Hardwood (main & guest house)
Billiards
Aggregate (galleria)
Broadloom (master suite & media room)
Walk out to ocean-facing deck, guest rooms and hot tub
Central Vac
Main house, both levels
UV System
Trojan UV Water Filtration System (point-of-entry)
Library
Carved antique cabinets and open shelving
Security System
Main and guest rooms
Hidden storage under stairs to second floor
Septic System
Septic field and tank
Black walnut custom French and elliptical doors
Dining open onto main deck and interior garden
Office / Sunroom Double-sided fireplace (shared with living room)
Built-in window seat w/ stunning oceanfront views
3-drawer file storage
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Kitchen
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Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with new
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top-of-the-line stainless steel appliances (2009).
Linen Storage
Antique oak bar with seating
Large centre island with gas cook top
Double stainless under mount sink with Grohe faucet
Dressing room w/ vanity and built-in storage
Butcher’s block
Double French doors open out to master balcony
Custom oversized pot rack
Satellite television connection
Separate pantry off kitchen
Intercom system to guest rooms
Master Bedroom
Large antique oak armoire
Dressing room w/ large antique gentleman’s armoire
Elmira wood-burning cookstove
Kenmore chest freezer, concealed
Kitchen-Aid trash compactor
Australian low-flush toilet
Nature Mill automatic composter
Antique claw foot tub, restored, with brass fittings
Stainless Steel Appliances include:
Wolf 5-burner gas cook top
Wolf self-cleaning double ovens
Sub-Zero refrigerator w/ storage drawers
GE high-efficiency dishwasher w/ stainless tub
Kenmore high-efficiency front-load washer (2010)
Laundry Room
Maytag dryer
UV water sterilization system
Greenhouse30-foot greenhouse, attached (2010)
Master Ensuite
Double-head custom shower
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GUEST ROOMS
Two guest rooms are separated from the main house by a covered breezeway and are located on
RENOVATION HISTORY
ground level. Both are accessible from guest room deck and separate walkout from main house. A
2000Media room (new addition)
portable intercom system connects guest rooms with main house.
2005
Cedar hand-split shake roof (main house)
Galleria skylights, thermal double-pane
Room OneCloset
Single sleeping loft with futon
Water heater
French doors open to guest room deck & hot tub
Custom window/door coverings (new)
2008
High efficiency propane boiler
Australian low-flush toilets (guest rooms and main)
Front garden, professionally landscaped
2009
Elliptical doors (2) French doors & single w/ transoms, double-pane
2010
Cedar and fir decking w/ built-in seating & Asian-inspired landscaping
Built-in desktop
Glass decking enclosures, surrounding main deck & outdoor hot tub
Rainwater storage, three pump-activated tanks (concealed)
Single sleeping loft with futon
Greenhouse, w/ thermal double-pane glass, attached
New stucco on outdoor fireplace
Room Two
Closet
Single-unit sink, fridge, refrigerator, stove top (electric)
French doors open to guest room deck & hot tub
Custom window/door coverings (new)
Washroom (3 pc)
Shared, with private entrances from each guest room
Shower
Pedestal sink
Australian low-flush toilet (new)
EXTERIOR
Grand front door featuring Pacific Northwest Coast Eagle design
Glass enclosed decking w/ Asian-inspired rock gardens (new 2010)
Outdoor wood-burning fireplace & built-in seating (new 2010)
Tiger River saline hot tub (2010)
Generac automatic air-cooled generator (full house capacity – new 2009)
Satellite Dish
Outdoor speakers for sound system
Large storage building, detached (interior garden)
Chimney – re-pointed, new stucco
Hardwood plank flooring refinished – main house
New propane line (from tank to point-of-entry)
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