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May 10, 2024
Stay Cool With the Right Window Coverings This Summer
Big bright windows are a fabulous feature in any home, but have you considered how they affect your home’s heating and cooling? As we head into another hot summer season, you may want to give your window coverings some extra thought!
As much as 50% of a home's heating and cooling energy can be lost through the windows, costing you extra money and making it difficult to regulate home temperatures. Remember, “it’s the little things”, such as energy efficient window treatments, that make a difference in helping to conserve energy.
So rather than cranking up your heat or air conditioning to avoid uncomfortable temperatures inside your home, look to Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island for a number of great solutions. Choose from blinds, shades, shutters, and window film that are practical, energy efficient, and stylish.
- Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, combine the soft look and energy efficiency of window shades with the functionality of horizontal blinds.
- Layering your curtains or drapery with light filtering or room darkening liners helps control light gaps and improve insulation retention.
- Traditional wood shutters use an insulating design that helps make indoor spaces cooler in summer and warmer in winter, keeping your room at an ideal temperature.
- Window film deflects up to 99% of damaging UV rays, reducing heat gain and protecting your furniture against harmful UV damage.
- To maximize energy efficiency, consider our floor-to-ceiling drapes that fold back against the wall. This allows the drapes to seal off the window, preventing drafts and loss of heat through convection.
Learn more about all of the options at your local Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Nov 05, 2023
Buy More, Save More with Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island
Take advantage of Budget Blinds' Buy More, Save More sale, all month long!
This November, you can save up to 45% with Budget Blinds' current offer. If you've been planning to replace your old home shades, now is the time.
Purchase 1-4 shades and receive 35% off your entire order. With 5-9 shades, the discount goes up to 40% and for 10 or more shades, you can save 45%! Some brand restrictions do apply, but the offer is available all month long, and with several brands to choose from, Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island is sure to have the right option for your home.
Control light and temperature throughout your home, add automation to make adjustments easy and select from the latest colours and styles to suit your decor.
While other brands are offering Black Friday deals for a few days only, Budget Blinds’ special is available all month long, so no need to wait!
Contact your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island today to take advantage of their free in-home consultation and their Buy More, Save More event.
Contact your local store today to learn more:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call: 250.924.0249
778.771.5013
Oct 30, 2023
Work Smarter Not Harder with Home Automation From Budget Blinds
In the past few years, you’ve likely added some smart home technology to your home, whether for security or comfort. App-controlled lights, doorbells and speakers are common smart tech in many homes. But have you considered automating your window coverings?
Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island carries smart shades, lights, and thermostats from Lutron all of which integrate easily with your choice of smart home devices that that include Amazon Alexa, Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant, Nest, Sonos, and more.
With Lutron, you can monitor and control your smart window treatments, lights, and home temperature from any mobile device by using the Lutron app. Use the app to create lighting schedules that change with the seasons.
Lutron allows your home or business shades and blinds to be programmed to automatically open and close for peace of mind and energy savings. Using the Lutron app, you can automatically tilt your wood blinds to preset angles throughout the day to diffuse sunlight and maximize the light in your space. Programmable features allow you to use heating or cooling only when you need it for maximum energy efficiency.
And best of all, they install quickly and easily, with no new wiring required.
Start your home automation with just a single window or room - Lutron automated shading systems are designed for modular expandability.
And Bugget Blinds will measure, install and do it all for you. It’s smart and easy. Ask about Lutron smart home automation today!
Contact your local store today to learn more:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Apr 10, 2023
Why The Direction Your Windows Face Matters
Our Vancouver Island weather varies dramatically from season to season, and depending on the direction your rooms face, that variability can be even more impactful. Your home’s direction impacts how and when the sun hits each room and this can mean big changes in heat and light, depending on the season and direction each room faces.
South-facing windows
If your home faces South, it may have higher energy bills in the summer. Direct sunlight from the south causes heat to build up, forcing the AC to work harder. However, it may also be warmer in the winter for the same reason.
Southern exposure makes a room cozy in the winter. The addition of shades to the window allows the option to raise the shades and enjoy the sun's warmth during those chilly winter months. However, it can also make summer too hot or bright without the right window treatments. That’s why it’s essential to work with a professional window treatment designer to determine which product will work best for a southern-facing window.
North-facing windows
Windows that face north receive natural light all day but don’t receive direct sunlight. Interior shutters are a great way to take advantage of the indirect sunlight from north-facing windows. Their louvers can let in as much or as little light as you like while the cordless design looks clean and uncluttered in kitchens, bathrooms, and home offices.
Alternatively, sheer curtains add gentle textures and patterns to your interior decor without restricting sunlight. In daylight, pulling sheer drapes across the window allows the indirect sunlight to shine through and highlight the design. Adjust the blinds or shade behind the drapes to add privacy or control the light.
East-facing windows
An east-facing window will catch the early sun, which can appear bright and glaring in the morning, and diffused and delicate later in the day. Dark colors will seem gloomy, but light colors and sheer materials bring out the softness of the sunlight.
Morning sunlight is welcome in a kitchen or living room, but it can be an annoyance in a bedroom. The best way to deal with morning light is to customize your window treatments to get exactly the amount of light you want.
West-facing windows
On summer afternoons, west-facing windows can cause heat to build up. To keep the room comfortable, make sure to keep them covered. Like with south-facing windows, you don't want to lose all the natural light you get from west-facing windows, but you also need to deal with glare and heat. Blinds are a great choice because you can change their angle as the sun moves, diffusing light without blocking it out.
Energy efficiency
Most energy-efficient window treatments use layers of fabric to improve insulation and control light in the room, keeping it cool in the summer and warm in the winter. Whether you like shades, drapes, blinds, or shutters, there are many energy-efficient window treatment choices.
To prevent UV rays from damaging your furniture and decor, consider solar shades or try UV-resistant window film if you prefer a clear view but don’t want to risk damage to your decor.
Motorization
Motorized window treatments will help you avoid continually moving the position of your blinds. With various sensors and timers available, they can be programmed to change on their own based on the sun’s position to give you the perfect lighting without lifting a finger.
Regardless of your home's direction, Budget Blinds can help you find window treatments that make sense for your home.
Request a free in-home or virtual consultation from your local Budget Blinds design experts to get started.
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Mar 13, 2023
Why Choose Custom Window Coverings?
Often we think of custom design or custom options as luxury items for out homes, and many of us associate that luxury with a high cost.
But Budget Blinds can provide custom options for your home window coverings in a variety of price points. Working with Budget Blinds to select your custom designed come with many benefits over store bought options.
Custom window treatments from Budget Blinds wlll always be high quality, properly measured to fit and will offer a wider variety of design choices than any big box retailer can stock!
You can choose to utilize a complimentary in-home design consultation to amke sure you’re getting the look you want and professional guidance on the best type of window covering for your home and family needs.
Additionally you can call on Budget Blinds for professional install, to ensure that those perfectly measured window coverings are installed just right! Save your Sunday afternoon for family time, rather than extra chores!
Call your local Vancouver Island Budget Blinds today and get started on updating your window coverings from their wide range of custom designs.
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Nov 18, 2022
Calm or Colourful? 2023 Colours of The Year Offer Options
Bold or Subtle? The choice is yours, with this year’s leading paint producers announcing their colours of the year. And as always, once you’ve made your choice, your local Vancouver Island Budget Blinds stores are ready to help you incorporate your colours into your home!
The colours and messaging behind the selections this year from Sherwin Willams and Benjamin Moore offer striking differences. Sherwin Williams selected Redend Point, a subtle neutral that will appeal to a minimalist design aesthetic. On the other hand, Benjamin More chose the bold, bright, “look at me” colour of Raspberry Blush, sure to appeal to those not afraid to use colour.
"Redend Point is a heartening hue that invites compassion and connection into any space," said Sue Wadden, Director of Color Marketing at Sherwin-Williams when annoucing the colour selection. "The colour is a natural choice for those looking for a warm and joyful neutral in both interiors and exteriors. Build on its earthiness by utilizing the hue alongside natural-looking textiles and wood accents—or create a desert oasis by layering shades of terra-cotta and clay materials.”
Budget Blinds Inspired Shades Collection features woven shades with refined textures and natural fibers that perfectly complement Resend Point. Add white or natural linen sheer drapery panels to complete the look.
Unlike the subtle choice by Sherwin Williams, Benjamin Moore's pick for the 2023’s Colour of the Year is the vibrant Raspberry Blush. The saturated shade energizes a room for a bright, charismatic look that's anything but subtle!
After years of neutrals and grays, “People are ready to bring colour back into the home, taking a step outside their colour comfort zones,” said Andrea Magno, Color Marketing and Development Director at Benjamin Moore. “Raspberry Blush empowers the use of statement colors that deliver delight and personality while transforming rooms for incredible results."
Are you ready for raspberry walls and ceilings? For the maximalist, envelope a room in Raspberry Blush from the walls to the trim and the ceiling to wrap a room in an optimistic boldness. If that’s too bold of an option for you, make a smaller impact statement on a kitchen island or add a pop of Raspberry Blush in pillows or accent decor. Soft shades of gray, white, and beige balance the bright hue.
Or mix it with colours from the rest of Benjamin Moore’s 2023 palette, which includes a range of saturated tones varying from a deep blue to a sultry green to more rich chocolate and cinnamon hues. For Magno, all of these share one unifying commonality: “They’re all happy. And we all need a bit of that right now.”
Your home is a place to express your personality and feature the colours and décor you love. It should be your happy place! That is why Budget Blinds offers a range of products. From soothing neutrals and minimalist modern roller shades to rich fabrics in bold colours for drapes.
Plus, did you know they can create a one-of-a-kind custom fabric to match any colour? Budget Blinds’ exclusive DesignINK program allows your local Budget Blinds to create a fabric to match any paint colour you like. Schedule a complimentary in-home consultation with your local Budget Blinds today to learn more.
Sep 28, 2022
Get Ready For Winter with Budget Blinds
Cooler weather will be here before we know it. Now is the time to prep your home to avoid sky-high heating bills this winter.
As much as 50% of a home's heating (and cooling) energy can be lost through windows. Energy efficient window treatments can make a signifant difference to help conserve energy.
Look to Budget Blinds for a number of great solutions that will look great, and save you money year-round.
Modern options include:
- Cellular shades, also known as honeycomb shades, combine the soft look and energy efficiency of window shades with the functionality of horizontal blinds.
- Layering your curtains or drapery with light filtering or room darkening liners to control light gaps and improve insulation retention.
- Traditional wood shutters use an insulating design that helps make indoor spaces cooler in summer and warmer in winter, keeping your room at an ideal temperature.
- Window film deflects up to 99% of damaging UV rays, reducing heat gain and protecting your furniture against harmful UV damage.
- Floor-to-ceiling drapes that fold back against the wall. This allows the drapes to seal off the window, preventing drafts and loss of heat through convection.
Learn more about all of the options at your local Budget Blinds on Vancouver Island:
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Jan 29, 2022
Consider Shutters From Budget Blinds to Update Your Window Decor
Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island offers a huge variety of window coverings, so when its time for you to update or add to your home’s window decor, you’ll find exactly what you need.
Window Shutters are a popular choice for an upgraded, updated look in any home. Shutters can easily elevate the decor in any room, while also controlling light and privacy in your home. Depending on your home’s style you may wish to consider traditional wood or planation style shutters. For kitchen and bathrooms - and our humid west coast weather - composite shutters are a great durable choice.
Wood shutters are available in a number of stains and colurs, and can also be custom stained to to suit your decor.
If you want to bring in extra light while still maintaining privacy, consider cafe style shutters, which cover only the bottom half of the window
Shutters are a great option for homes with children and pets, as they are cord-free for safety. And while they are easy to operate, you can also have them motorized for added convenience.
Shutters also offer an added layer of insulation for your windows, to help you control indoor temperatures year-round.
If it’s time to update your window coverings, call you nearest Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island location and consider their extensive selection of window shutters.
Contact your local store today:
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
Call 250.338.8564
Nov 13, 2021
Call Budget Blinds' Designers for a Free Consultation Today
Designing any new element of your home can be overwhelming - and frustrating if you don’t have a designer’s eye, or a handyman at home!
If you’re looking to update your window treatments or technology, talk to the experts at Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island. With in-house design consultants and professional installation your home updates can be beautiful, stress free and completed on budget.
Paula Pilcher is one of Budget Blinds’ style consultants. Her complimentary services can be in-home or virtual. Paula has several years of experience in the arts, and in design. She has worked for many years in the window coverings industry, and brings a passion for assisting her clients in finding the perfect products.
And always remember - no project is too big or too small for Budget Blinds’ consultants, and the consultations are always free. Whether you’re updating a whole house or a single room, Paula and the other consultants are ready to help.
Budget Blinds offers products for every budget - from high-end designer window coverings to budget friendly options for every room in your home.
Contact your local - and locally owned - Budget Blind today!
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Aug 15, 2021
Black Out The Light for a Better Sleep With Budget Blinds
As the kids get ready to head back to school, getting them back on a regular sleep schedule can be a challenge. But, Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island is here to help!
Black out shades or curtains can help get kids to bed on time, in a properly darkened room. Especially through the late summer, while we still have longer days and it can be difficult to settle into a regular sleep routine, something as easy as changing out the window coverings can make all the difference.
Your local Budget Blinds store can provide a live or virtual in-home design consultation, and can offer professional measuring and installation services, which means one less thing for you to prep for back to school.
As seasons change, it’s a great time to review your window coverings needs. For light control, for security and for temperature regulation, your window coverings are more than just pretty to look at. Having the right window coverings in each space can make your home more comfortable year round.
Contact your local Budget Blinds of Vancouver Island store today, to get set up for success to start the school year!
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Mar 07, 2021
Budget Blinds Biggest Sale of the Year is on Now
Budget Blinds is ushering in spring on Vancouver Island with their biggest sale of the year. This March enjoy 50% off your order (some exclusion apply).
Now is the time to update your home with new window coverings. The sale includes blinds, shutters, curtains and more, so no matter your needs or style, Budget Blinds has savings for you.
And as always, Budget Blinds design experts are available for free in-home or virtual consultations to make sure you’re getting the right products for your home. They’ll make suggestions that match your budget and your space. And with professional measuring, you know your new window coverings will fit right the first time. Choose Budget Blinds professional installation and you can simply sit back and enjoy your new look.
Budget Blinds offers exclusive brands at a variety of price points, so no matter how luxurious or budget-conscious your project is, they have the products that will work for you.
Budget Blinds is locally owned and operated on Vancouver Island. Call them today at any one of their three Vancouver Island locations:
Call: 250.924.0249
Call 250.751.8564
250.338.8564
Apr 23, 2020
Budget Blinds Is Open to Serve You on Vancouver Island - With Safety in Mind
After being closed for three weeks to do their part to stop the spread of Covid-19, Budget Blinds is once again open to serve customers on Vancouver Island, having implemented a variety of measures to keep you and their staff safe.
These measures include:
- Options for virtual consulations
- Limiting the number of homes their staff goes into daily
- Asking health and safety screening questions before all installations and consultations
- Wearing masks and gloves as required
- Additional cleaning and sanitizing routines
- Practicing social distancing during all appointments
- Paperless consultations so avoid passing paperwork back and forth
Spring is often a time for people to renew and refresh their homes. New window coverings from Budget Blinds might be the perfect finishing touch to your updates, or a one-step solution to create a new look in your home. Now you can safely order from Budget Blinds and also choose to have their in-home consultations and professional installation done with your and the employees' safety in mind.
Budget Blinds is locally owned and operated on Vancouver Island. Your support of local small businesses during this hard time makes a difference to their employees throughout Vancouver Island.
Contact Budget Blinds today at any one of their three Vancouver Island locations:
Cowichan Valley
Call: 250.924.0249
Nanaimo-Oceanside
Call 250.751.8564
North Island - Courtenay
250.338.8564
Feb 27, 2020
Hunter Douglas and Budget Blinds Join Forces on Vancouver Island
Two of the biggest names in window coverings have come together to provide customers on Vancouver Island with an expanded selection of window coverings. Budget Blinds and Hunter Douglas have teamed up to provide clients with greater access to Hunter Douglas’s world famous offerings.
Now Budget Blinds’ free in-home consultations include the opportunity to choose from Hunter Douglas’s hundreds of window-covering products including sheers, shades, blinds and shutters plus PowerView® motorization and other advanced operating systems.
“Like any other small business who finally gains a supplier they have been wanting for a while, we are beyond excited,” says David Anderson, the franchisee for three Vancouver Island Budget Blinds locations.
“Offering our Vancouver Island clients this vast selection is something we are very proud of and are looking forward to seeing the final design outcomes of our first few Hunter Douglas projects.”
Call any one of the Budget Blinds locations in the Comox Valley, Nanaimo or the Cowichan Valley and set up your free in-home consultation today. Budget Blinds' designers will work with your budget and lifestyle needs to create the perfect look for your home. With professional measuring and installation options, your new window coverings will be a highlight in your home for years to come.
Apr 06, 2017
Low Inventory a Challenge for Vancouver Island Home Buyers
Building Links is reporting that inventory of single-family homes declined by 36 per cent from March 2016, with 1,023 active listings available last month compared to 1,598 one year ago. Low inventory continues to frustrate consumers in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area. An additional 145 single-family properties came onto the market in March, but the increase was not significant enough to have a noticeable impact on inventory.
Inventory dropped by 36 per cent year-over-year in March, and the lack of housing options continues to frustrate buyers in the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board (VIREB) area.
“Single-family homes between $500,000 and $600,000 rarely last longer than a day or two and generate multiple offers, with many selling above list price,” says Janice Stromar, VIREB President.
The March 2017 benchmark price of a single-family home in the Campbell River area was $323,100, an increase of 15 per cent over March 2016.
In the Comox Valley, the benchmark price hit $408,300, up 15 per cent from 2016. Duncan reported a benchmark price of $353,000, an increase of 14 per cent compared to March 2016.
Nanaimo’s benchmark price rose 23 per cent to $452,900 while the Parksville-Qualicum area saw its benchmark price increase by 18 per cent to $463,500.
The price of a benchmark home in Port Alberni hit $217,800, up 12 per cent from one year ago.
1stView.ca features a number of new homes for sale on Vancouver Island.
Excerpt from April, 2017 VIREB news release.
Dec 27, 2013
Residential Lots and New Custom Homes For Sale at Stone Manor Estates in Duncan, BC - Vancouver Island Living at its Finest
Residential lots and new custom homes are selling at Stone Manor Estates, a new Vancouver Island real estate development minutes from downtown Duncan in the Cowichan Valley.
With Phase 1 nearly sold out, selling in Phase 2 has commenced. New homes in Phase 2 will sport the distinctive craftsman and heritage styles that proved so popular in Phase 1, but Phase 2 upgrades include several building lots backing onto green spaces, a no-through road, and a cul-de-sac. Prices for single-family residential lots range from $137,900 to $169,900, while two duplex lots are priced at $184,900 and $189,900.
As Canada’s only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone, the Cowichan Valley offers a unique, mild microclimate and the warmest mean year-round temperature anywhere in Canada. More than 20 wineries have planted roots here, along with an abundance of artisan producers, organic produce suppliers, and slow-food chefs. The residents of Stone Manor Estates relish the Cowichan Valley’s natural beauty and easy access to lakes, marinas, and recreational activities, without sacrificing the convenience of city living and close proximity to shopping, restaurants, schools, and community services in Duncan.
For more information on Stone Manor Estates:
Nov 27, 2013
New Homes and Lots for Sale at Stone Manor Estates in the Cowichan Valley — Live and Play in Canada's Maritime Mediterranean
Mild weather, wineries, artisanal producers, organic-produce suppliers, and slow-food chefs are just some of the wonderful discoveries that await at Stone Manor Estates in Cowichan Valley. Residential lots and new custom homes are now selling in Phase 2 of this new Vancouver Island real estate development minutes from downtown Duncan.
New homes in Phase 2 will sport the distinctive craftsman and heritage styles that proved so popular in Phase 1, but Phase 2 upgrades include several building lots backing onto green spaces, a no-through road, and a cul-de-sac. Prices for single-family lots range from $137,900 to $169,900, while two duplex lots are priced at $184,900 and $189,900.
As Canada’s only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone, the Cowichan Valley offers a unique, mild microclimate and the warmest mean year-round temperature anywhere in Canada. The residents of Stone Manor Estates relish the Cowichan Valley’s natural beauty and easy access to lakes, marinas, and recreational activities, without sacrificing the convenience of city living and close proximity to shopping, restaurants, schools, and community services in Duncan.
So, come live and play in Canada's Maritime Mediterranean by building your new home at Stone Manor Estates; you'll experience Vancouver Island living at its finest. For more information:
- visit the Stone Manor Estates website;
- view an interactive site plan;
- call 250.597.1952; or
- stop by the open house at Stone Manor Estate's Presentation Centre, now open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m.
Oct 18, 2013
Experience Vancouver Island Living At Its Finest - Build Your New Home at Stone Manor Estates in the Cowichan Valley
In the heart of the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island, you'll find Stone Manor Estates, a new real estate development just minutes from the centre of Duncan.
Featuring residential lots and new homes built in craftsman or heritage style, Stone Manor Estates is being developed in two phases. Phase 1 is nearly sold out, and Phase 2 will feature several upgrades, including building lots backing onto green spaces, a no-through road, and a cul-de-sac. Prices for single-family residential lots in Phase 2 range from $137,900 to $169,900, while two duplex lots are priced at $184,900 and $189,900.
As Canada’s only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone, the Cowichan Valley offers a unique, mild microclimate and the warmest mean year-round temperature anywhere in Canada. More than 20 wineries have planted roots here, along with an abundance of artisanal producers, organic-produce suppliers, and slow-food chefs. The residents of Stone Manor Estates relish the Cowichan Valley’s natural beauty and easy access to lakes, marinas, and recreational activities, without sacrificing the convenience of city living and close proximity to shopping, restaurants, schools, and community services in Duncan.
Experience Cowichan Valley living at its finest by building your new home at Stone Manor Estates. For more information:
- visit their website;
- view the Stone Manor Estates interactive site plan;
- call 250.597.1952; or
- stop by the open house at Stone Manor's Presentation Centre, now open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.
Sep 02, 2013
Build Your New Custom Home at Stone Manor Estates in the Cowichan Valley, Vancouver Island's Maritime Mediterranean
Residential lots and new custom homes are selling at Stone Manor Estates, a new Vancouver Island real estate development minutes from downtown Duncan in the Cowichan Valley.
With Phase 1 nearly sold out, selling in Phase 2 has commenced. New homes in Phase 2 will sport the distinctive craftsman and heritage styles that proved so popular in Phase 1, but Phase 2 upgrades include several building lots backing onto green spaces, a no-through road, and a cul-de-sac. Prices for single-family residential lots range from $137,900 to $169,900, while two duplex lots are priced at $184,900 and $189,900.
As Canada’s only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone, the Cowichan Valley offers a unique, mild microclimate and the warmest mean year-round temperature anywhere in Canada. More than 20 wineries have planted roots here, along with an abundance of artisan producers, organic produce suppliers, and slow-food chefs. The residents of Stone Manor Estates relish the Cowichan Valley’s natural beauty and easy access to lakes, marinas, and recreational activities, without sacrificing the convenience of city living and close proximity to shopping, restaurants, schools, and community services in Duncan.
For more information on Stone Manor Estates:
Jul 18, 2013
Stone Manor Estates in Duncan Offers New Residential Lots for Sale On Vancouver Island
Come home to Stone Manor Estates in the beautiful Cowichan Valley. Residential lots and new custom homes are now selling in Phase 2 of Stone Manor Estates, a new Vancouver Island real estate development minutes from the centre of Duncan.
With Phase 1 nearly sold out, selling in Phase 2 has commenced. New homes in Phase 2 will sport the distinctive Craftsman and Heritage styles that proved so popular in Phase 1, but Phase 2 upgrades include several building lots backing onto green spaces, a no-through road, and a cul-de-sac. Prices for single-family lots range from $137,900 to $169,900, while two duplex lots are priced at $184,900 and $189,900.
As Canada’s only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone, the Cowichan Valley offers a unique, mild microclimate and the warmest mean year-round temperature anywhere in Canada. More than 20 wineries have planted roots here, along with an abundance of artisanal producers, organic produce suppliers, and slow-food chefs. The residents of Stone Manor Estates relish the Cowichan Valley’s natural beauty and easy access to lakes, marinas, and recreational activities, without sacrificing the convenience of city living and close proximity to shopping, restaurants, schools, and community services in Duncan.
The developer of Stone Manor Estates, Lamont Land Inc., spent more than three years bringing it to market. It has been a true labour of love. Lamont Land Inc.’s philosophy is simple: respect land and people. At Stone Manor Estates, that philosophy is reflected in exquisitely constructed homes and architecturally coordinated streetscapes built under the mantel of environmental stewardship.
To view the remaining Phase 1 properties and for information on Phase 2 of Stone Manor Estates, call 250.597.1952, or visit the Sales Presentation Centre, now open Saturdays and Sundays from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Jun 11, 2013
New Cowichan Valley Real Estate Opportunity at Stone Manor Estates - Phase II Now Selling
Residential lots and new custom homes are now selling at Stone Manor Estates, a new Vancouver Island real estate development located in the heart of the Cowichan Valley, just minutes from the centre of Duncan.
Phase I nearly sold out and Phase II is now selling. This phase offers a variety of upgrades over the first phase, offering new buyers a no-through road, a cul-de-sac and many sites that back onto green spaces. Available lots range in price from $137,900 to $169,900 for single-family lots, and $184,900 and $189,900 for two duplex lots. New homes in Stone Manor Estates are being built in a Craftsman or Heritage Style
Developer Lamont Land has dedicated more than three years to bring this project to market. From architecturally coordinated streetscapes to a steadfast commitment to environmental stewardship, great care is taken to ensure that no detail is overlooked in Stone Manor Estates.
The Cowichan Valley offers a unique, mild micro-climate - Canada's only Maritime Mediterranean climatic zone - resulting in the warmest mean year round temperature anywhere in Canada. This setting has allowed the establishment of more than 20 wineries in the area. The Cowichan Valley is also well known for its artisanal food producers, organic produce and slow-food chefs. Residents of Stone Manor Estates enjoy the natural beauty of the Cowichan Valley, along with the convenience of city living and its close proximity to lakes, marinas, recreational activities, and the shopping, community services and activities in Duncan.
The Sales Presentation Centre at Stone Manor Estates is now open Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4 p.m. or call 250.597.1952. Stop by this weekend and find out today what many others are already discovering about this new residential community.