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Coastal Custom Homes, a custom home builder in Courtenay, B.C. has a rancher-style home under construction which has solar panels installed on the roof. This is one of the first new homes in the Comox Valley to feature solar panels and it is for sale!  

Solar panels produce 5 to 10 times less carbon emissions per unit of energy relative to natural gas. These solar panels will provide a free renewable source of energy for years to come. Energy bills will be significantly reduced from the moment you move into this beautiful new home. 

This 1,551 sq. ft. home has been designed in a transitional style and features an open concept floor plan. The kitchen features custom shaker cabinets, a large island with eating bar and has granite countertops throughout. White oak engineered flooring provides a timeless and beautiful look in the living room, dining room and kitchen.

The master bedroom area of this home features a large walk-in closet and ensuite which includes a stand alone soaker bathtub, a separate tiled shower, double sinks, quartz countertops and heated tile floors. 

A see-through gas fireplace is one of the highlights of this home, as it can be enjoyed from both the master bedroom and the living room. 

A very large separate storage area has been built into this home, with access from the garage. It offers 1,551 sq. ft. of unfinished space beneath the house with a six-foot ceiling. This type of storage area is perfect for storing seasonal items or recreational items, and is also suitable as a wine cellar.

This new home for sale will be completed in December 2019. Coastal Custom Homes is one of the premier custom home builders in the Comox Valley and is quickly becoming known for their “high-end” finishes and for their classic, West Coast design. 

This home is located at 3409 Marygrove Drive in Courtenay, B.C.

Price: $670,000.

Contact: Coastal Custom Homes, Dean Verschuur
https://www.coastalcustomhomes.ca/contact-us/
Cell: 250-465-2205
Dean@coastalcustomhomes.ca

Home buyers looking to relocate to BC are considering smaller communities on Vancouver Island and real estate sales in locations such as Ladysmith are seeing the benefits. Active retirees especially are making up a large portion of new residents in smaller Vancouver Island communities, and builders are developing homes designed to take advantage of what the Island lifestyle has to offer.

Many people are relocating from the expensive Vancouver and Victoria real estate markets to Ladysmith for a break from both big city life and big city real estate prices. People are also moving from Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Buyers tend to be active and want to live in Ladysmith to enjoy the warmer weather and lifestyle.

With year-round outdoor activities and adventures to be enjoyed in one of Canada's most temperate climates, Ladysmith offers a host of things to do. From a walk on one of the many local beaches to leisurely strolls through pristine forest right at your back door, nature is easy to find. Meanwhile, the town of Ladysmith offers convenience without the fast pace of a large urban centre. The relaxed and friendly lifestyle in Ladysmith will leave you as refreshed as you are after a walk in one of the many local parks.

Nestled between the sea and the mountains is The Gales in Ladysmith - a retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life. Here you can relax surrounded by nature, in a home and community where the great outdoors is in harmony with the great indoors. This place is The Gales, a luxury new-home development in Ladysmith with ocean and mountain views.

Contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko to learn about available new homes in this ocean-view community.

Only one 1,820 sq ft patio home remains available for sale at The Gales. Unit 19, built as a side by side duplex is currently listed at $609,900.

From the moment you enter the grand foyer you'll appreciate the high-end finishings. Hardwood and tile, heated bathroom floors, amazing cabinetry and granite/quartz counters, gorgeous ensuite and beautiful fireplace feature wall make for stylish living. Tech wiring, a heat pump, HRV unit (for fantastic air quality and efficiency) and other Built Green Platinum features create a comfortable home.

For more information on available homes and future plans at The Gales, contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty at 250.245.0545.

Thomas Dishlevoy is an Architect with offices in the Comox Valley. He is a LEED® accredited Architect and Living Building Challenge® ambassador. He has recently achieved certification as a Passive House Designer.

Tom has a passion for sustainable, energy efficient buildings and fully embraces the introduction of the BC Energy Step Code into the BC Building Code. The Step Code provides a pathway for all local municipalities to incrementally increase the energy performance of all their new buildings at their own pace. By the year 2030 all new buildings will be approved at Step Code Level 5, and capable of achieving a Net Zero energy use. Integral to the Step Code program at all levels is the introduction of mandatory energy modelling during the design stages and air tightness testing during construction. A Net Zero building uses such a small amount of energy for its heating and equipment that a very small amount of renewable energy produced by solar panels would see the building actually produce more energy than it uses.

The Passive House program already delivers buildings today that are equivalent to Step Code Level 5 in terms of energy efficiency. The Passive House program started in 1996 originating in Germany. It has been adopted all over the world as a leading “green building” program, including the City of Vancouver, which requires Passive House standards for all re-zoning projects since 2017, and will very soon require the standard for all new buildings. The city of Brussels, Belgium, since 2015, mandates all new buildings and major renovations to adopt the Passive House standard, revolutionizing their building environment in terms of energy use.

Thomas completed the “Passive House Designer” program in the fall of 2017, a 10 day intensive course covering the five basic tenets of Passive House that include: high levels of continuous insulation; air-tightness; the elimination of thermal bridges; high performance windows and doors; and continuous ventilation with efficient heat recovery. A Passive House Designer is trained in the use of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) energy modelling software that allows the designer to analyze the building’s energy performance throughout the design process.

Thomas Dishlevoy, an accredited Passive House designer is located in Comox, on Vancouver Island, would love to talk to you about any aspect of a passive house design.

Contact him today at 250.339.9528 or info@tda.ca.

The Gales in Ladysmith, a luxury ocean view development on Vancouver Island, has two new patio homes for sale - Units 18 and 19 - which are both offered at $629,000. 

These patio homes are 1,820 sq. ft. three bedroom, two bathroom single storey homes, and they are built as a side-by-side duplex.

These well-designed homes offer large kitchens with large islands and lots of cabinet space. Each master bedroom offers a five-piece ensuite, and access to expansive patios. 

All of the patio and condominium homes at The Gales are finished to exacting standards by award-winning GNB Builders, and are Built Green certified to platinum status. These luxury ocean view homes offer sweeping views, easy access to the historic Ladysmith downtown, and the surrounding beaches, forest trails and more.

Number 18 is now open for viewing as a show home. For more information on these homes or to arrange a tour, contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty at 250.245.0545.

The Gales in Ladysmith now has two new luxury ocean view patio homes for sale - Units 18 and 19.

Built as a duplex, both patio homes are 1,820 sq. ft. three bedroom, two bathroom rancher/bungalow-style homes. The large kitchen features a central island and plenty of cabinet space. The master bedroom offers a five-piece ensuite, and access to the patio. Suite 18 is currently open for viewing as a show home.

Homes at The Gales are finished to exacting standards by award winning GNB Builders, and are Built Green certified to platinum status. These luxury ocean view homes offer expansive views, easy access to the historic Ladysmith downtown, as well as larger centres such as Nanaimo.

Both of the new patio homes are listed at $629,000.

For more information on these homes or two arrange a tour, contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty at 250.245.0545

Construction continues at The Gales in Ladysmith, where two new homes are being added to this established ocean view community on Vancouver Island. 

These new patio homes, #18 and 19, offer a spacious 1,820 sq. ft. of luxury ocean view living. Additionally, The Gales has a three-bedroom luxury ocean view home completely finished and ready for occupancy (#17), offering 1,555 sq. ft. on the main floor and a 1,000 sq. ft. basement. This stunning new home is being offered for sale at $649,900.

Construction on new homes in Phase 2 of The Ridge will be underway this month. This phase consists of 43 lots, with some featuring stunning views of the ocean and of the surrounding mountains.

The developers plan to add an additional 100 lots in the next phase, which will to come onto the market in the summer of 2018. All of these lots will include zoning for a secondary suite.

The Ridge is a new sustainable residential community in South Courtenay and is a picture-perfect location for building a new home in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island.

Contact The Ridge to register as a “prospective client” for more information on their new residential lots for sale that will be available in 2018.

Phone: Bruce Clapham 250.650.8588
Website: theridgebc.com
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The 2016 Vancouver Island Real Estate Board's Buyer's Profile confirms what many realtors on Vancouver Island already know - people are moving to the Island from other parts of BC, as well as Alberta and the rest of Canada in search of that Vancouver Island Lifestyle!

Homes like the ones at The Gales in Ladysmith represent excellent real estate value, compared to the pricey market in Vancouver and other major cities, offering owners luxury ocean view living at a fraction of the cost they would pay elsewhere. More than 25% of home buyers in the Cowichan Valley, where Ladysmith is located, came from Vancouver or other areas of BC, and more than 10% came from Alberta, according to the VIREB 2016 Buyer's Profile.

While home prices are going up on the Island, consider the value that is still available: The current patio home for sale at The Gales offers 2,561 sq. ft. of new, luxury patio home living, with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, and stunning ocean views and forest trails. These Built Green certified homes are the perfect example of Vancouver Island living, priced at only $649,900.

For more information contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage Nanaimo Realty and be Blown Away by The Gales!

Do you ever wonder why people choose to buy a home where they do? Sometimes the reasoning is obvious - stunning new homes with ocean views in a friendly Vancouver Island town make The Gales in Ladysmith an easy choice. 

These residents shared with 1stView why they picked The Gales.

"We found The Gales after years of looking," said this couple who moved from Ontario.

"Our visitors tell us we have a “Million Dollar View” and we agree. The hilltop terrace design gives us a beautiful panoramic view overlooking Ladysmith Harbour and the nearby islands, with the scenic Coastal Mountains in the background.

"We never tire of watching the world go by from our bedroom, kitchen, dining or living room windows. You never know what you may see from resident eagles, to killer whales visiting the harbour. All of these scenes are beautifully framed in large picture windows in rooms with soaring ceilings. The skylight in the kitchen adds to the bright open atmosphere in a great layout.

"There is so much to do in our small town, and on the island. We are also within a short commuting distance of two major city centres. We feel very lucky to call this wonderful place home."

If you would like to experience the views and the meticulous high-end finishing of the homes at The Gales for yourself, contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko to learn more about the two new patio homes currently listed for sale.

Toll-Free: 1.866.315.0545
Mobile: 250.245.0545
Email: kmazurenko@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.thegales.ca

Patio homes for sale at The Gales in Ladysmith have been built to showcase all of the best elements of  Vancouver Island living. The dramatic styling, luxury finishes and wide open spaces reflect the spectacular ocean and mountain views that surround this 68-home community, while the development's Built Green® platinum designation shows a commitment to environmentally sensitive construction techniques.

This luxury Vancouver Island town home development is built by award-winning GNB Builders. While the last show home is now sold, new homes are still under construction to meet demand in the busy Vancouver Island Real Estate market

For more information on upcoming homes or to schedule a private viewing, contact:

Keith Mazurenko, REALTOR®
Phone: 1.866.315.0545
Website: www.thegales.ca
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Find your favourite adventure from a home base at The Gales. The latest showhome at The Gales is a 3,455 sq ft 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom Built Green ocean view patio home, listed at $709,900. 

Living at The Gales in Ladysmith means ocean views and luxury finishes, but even more importantly, an amazing lifestyle at your door step.

With year-round outdoor activities and adventures to be enjoyed in one of Canada's most temperate climates, you are never at a loss for things to do living on Vancouver Island. Enjoy a walk on one of the many local beaches or take in a stroll through the pristine forest right at your back door. With amazing outdoors surrounding your home, the lure of natural wonder is ever beckoning. Vancouver Island living means you can enjoy year-round golf, alpine adventures on Mount Washington, world famous fishing and wildlife viewing opportunities, boating and beach combing.

If you are in the mood for a slightly more urban experience, the relaxed and friendly pace of life in Ladysmith will leave you as refreshed as you are after a walk in one of the many local parks. And if you're looking for a big city adventure, both Nanaimo and Victoria are a short drive away.

For more information about living at The Gales contact:

Keith Mazurenko
Toll-Free: 1.866.315.0545
Mobile: 250.245.0545
Email: kmazurenko@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.thegales.ca

Sometimes the best information about a real estate development comes from those who actually live there. At The Gales - an ocean view condo and patio home development in Ladysmith - the residents really describe it best.

One couple, who moved from Ontario to BC in search of an ocean view home in a mild climate, have this to say about their home at The Gales: 

"We found ‘The Gales’ after years of looking, Our visitors tell us we have a “Million Dollar View” and we agree. The hilltop terrace design gives us a beautiful panoramic view overlooking Ladysmith Harbour and the nearby islands, with the scenic Coastal Mountains in the background. This is special to us because the Northward orientation allows us to see ever-changing scenes painted in morning sunrise colors, which transition to evening sunset glows. We are even treated to beautiful night time views, which are enhanced by the path of the moon as it arcs across the ocean. The distant glow of clouds over Vancouver, combine with the twinkle of lights from houses across the harbour and from vessels underway, to create interesting evening settings.

"We never tire of watching the world go by from our bedroom, kitchen, dining or living room windows. You never know what you may see from resident eagles, to killer whales visiting the harbour. All of these scenes are beautifully framed in large picture windows in rooms with soaring ceilings. The skylight in the kitchen adds to the bright open atmosphere in a great layout.

"There is so much to do in our small town, and on the island. We are also within a short commuting distance of two major city centres. We feel very lucky to call this wonderful place home."

If you would like to experience the views and the meticulous high-end finishing of the homes at The Gales, contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko

Toll-Free: 1.866.315.0545
Mobile: 250.245.0545
Email: kmazurenko@shaw.ca
Web: http://www.thegales.ca

The Gales is an ocean view patio home and condominium real estate development in Ladysmith, which offer residents the opportunity to enjoy the idyllic Vancouver Island lifestyle.

Set in a community with year-round outdoor activities and adventures to be enjoyed in one of Canada's most temperate climates, owners at The Gales are never at a loss for things to do. From a walk on one of the many local beaches to leisurely strolls through pristine forest right at your back door, the lure of natural wonder is ever beckoning.

If you are in the mood for a slightly more urban experience, the town of Ladysmith offers the convenience of being close by without the manic pace of a large urban centre. The relaxed and friendly pace of life in Ladysmith will leave you as refreshed as you are after a walk in one of the many local parks. If you need a big city fix however you're still just a short drive from Nanaimo to the north and Victoria to the south.

The new Vancouver Island homes at The Gales feature vaulted ceilings, spacious rooms, and impressive views. You'll also find meticulous high-end finishing and amazing attention to detail. The bungalow-style homes and condominiums at The Gales are designed and built in West Coast contemporary architectural style. Floor plans are open and ideal for entertaining. Warm earth tones throughout complement the coastal landscape. Wide sunny decks give you plenty of room for lounging outdoors.

To view the latest available homes at The Gales, contact:

Keith Mazurenko

Here's what you should be asking Santa for this year! Your Christmas dreams could come true in the newest home at The Gales in Ladysmith, Unit #8, which comes with a feature sheet that reads like a Christmas wish list. It offers everything you could want in your new Vancouver Island ocean view home.

This home is built with quality craftsmanship by local award-winning Builder, GNB Builders Inc, who won the Best Single Family Production Home for 2015 for The Gales Development from the Canadian Home Builders Associations VIBE Awards. Imagine hanging your stocking on the mantle of the Napolean gas fireplace in the Great Room of this Built Green Certified Home

This new Vancouver Island luxury patio home features: Lectus Maple cabinetry throughout; Kitchen Aid stainless steel appliances; Granite countertops in kitchen, ensuite and guest bath; heated tile floors in all bathrooms; and European French White Oak Matte, Wire Brush Engineered floor on the main floor. More luxury touches include Kohler plumbing fixtures, designer lights and 3 ceiling fans.