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There are currently two new luxury homes for sale at The Gales in Ladysmith. Realtor Keith Mazurenko has two newly built oceanview homes for sale in this community of luxury homes in Ladysmith on central Vancouver Island. 

Unit #19 is listed at $629,900. This luxury 1,820 sq ft single storey home offers ocean views. Enter into the grand foyer of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home, and you'll immediately appreciate the high-end finishings. Highlights in this new Ladysmith home include hardwood and tile flooring, heated bathroom floors, amazing cabinetry and granite/quartz counters, a gorgeous ensuite and beautiful fireplace feature wall. 

Recently completed, Unit #21 is now listed for sale at $649,900. This new home offers 1,818 sq ft of living space including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Designed with an open layout, Unit 21 at The Gales offers a great room with a natural gas fireplace, a king-sized master suite with a five-piece ensuite and much more. The chef's kitchen offers plenty of space for storage, food prep and entertaining.

Located at 626 Farrell Drive in Ladysmith, these homes are built to "Built Green Platinum" standard ensuring air quality, livability, low energy costs and high quality construction. All homes at The Gales are built by award-winning GNB Builders. The master-planned residential community of The Gales is just minutes from forested trails, beaches, and a number of golf courses. This real estate development is located 10 minutes from the Nanaimo airport and an hour from the city of Victoria.

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Choose from three homes now for sale at The Gales in Ladysmith. Realtor Keith Mazurenko has three oceanview homes - two new construction homes, and one resale home - for sale in this community of luxury homes in Ladysmith on central Vancouver Island. 

Located at 626 Farrell Drive in Ladysmith, all three homes are built to "Built Green Platinum" ensuring air quality, livability, low energy costs and high quality construction. All homes at The Gales are built by award-winning GNB Builders and are certified Built Green.

Built in 2007, Unit #5 is listed at $769,900. This spacious home offers an expansive 3,093 sq ft of space with a level-entry main floor and walkout basement. With 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this luxury home is impeccably finished. Offering expansive ocean views, a large deck, patio and a yard, you have plenty of outdoor space to enjoy a morning coffee, and warm summer evenings outdoors. This home offers a double attached garage.

A new-construction home, Unit #19 is listed at $609,900. This luxury 1,820 sq ft single storey home offers ocean views. Enter into the grand foyer of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes, and you'll immediately appreciate the high-end finishings. Highlights in this new Ladysmith home include hardwood and tile flooring, heated bathroom floors, amazing cabinetry and granite/quartz counters, a gorgeous ensuite and beautiful fireplace feature wall. 

Now under construction, Unit 21 is listed at $649,900. This new home will offer 1,818 sq ft of living space including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Designed with an open layout, Unit 21 at The Gales offers a great-room style living space with a natural gas fireplace, a king-sized master suite with a five-piece ensuite and much more.

The master-planned residential community of The Gales is just minutes from forested trails, beaches, and a number of golf courses. These homes are located 10 minutes from the Nanaimo airport and an hour from Victoria.

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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.

Realtor Keith Mazurenko now has three homes for sale in the prestigious oceanview development of The Gales in Ladysmith on central Vancouver Island. There are currently two new homes available, as well as one duplex-style rancher with a walk-out basement built in 2007.

Located at 626 Farrell Drive in Ladysmith, all three homes are built to "Built Green Platinum" so you know that air quality, livability, low energy costs and high quality construction are assured under this exclusive program. The master-planned residential community of The Gales is just minutes from forested trails, beaches, and a number of golf courses. These homes are located 10 minutes from the Nanaimo airport and an hour from Victoria.

Built in 2007, Unit #5 is listed at $769,900. This home offers 3,093 sq ft of space with a level-entry main floor and walkout basement. A double attached garage is also included. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this luxury home is impeccably finished. With expansive ocean views, a large deck, patio and a yard, you'll have plenty of choice when it's time to enjoy warm summer evenings outdoors. 

A new, never lived in home, Unit #19 is listed at $609,900. This luxury 1,820 sq ft rancher/bungalow-style home offers ocean views. From the moment you enter the grand foyer of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes you'll appreciate the high-end finishings. Features include hardwood and tile, heated bathroom floors, amazing cabinetry and granite/quartz counters, a gorgeous ensuite and beautiful fireplace feature wall. 

Now under construction, Unit 21 is listed at $649,900. Offering 1,818 sq ft of living space including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, this open layout home offers a great room style living space with a natural gas fireplace, a king-sized master suite with a five-piece ensuite and much more.

Contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage at 250-245-0545 for more details or to arrange a personal tour of any of these homes at The Gales.

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The Gales in Ladysmith now has two new patio homes with walk-out basements under construction (Unit #20 and #21). These new homes continue the established tradition of excellence in this ocean view development, built by award-winning GNB Builders. 

New homes at The Gales are built to Built Green Platinum standard, ensuring homes that hold their value, offer cost efficiency and high environmental standards. Built Green Platinum homes offer lower monthly operating costs thanks to things like energy efficient appliances, furnaces, windows and insulation. Water efficiency is achieved through plumbing and landscaping choices. Air inside the homes is cleaner with fewer allergens, and more comfortable with fewer drafts and more consistent temperatures.

These new patio homes offer the same luxury touches that The Gales has become known for, with high-end finishings and no details ignored. 

The Gales is located in the town of Ladysmith. Set between the Vancouver Island cities of Nanaimo and Victoria, Ladysmith features a historic downtown core, and outdoor activities and amenities including easy access to golf courses, beaches, boat launches, forest trails and Island vineyards.

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.

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.

The new home community of The Ridge, located in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island, already has more than 100 new homes built by their preferred builders. In this update, 1stView highlights three new homes for sale and ready for occupancy by builders Lawmar Contracting, Coastal Custom Homes and Brando Construction. Take a tour and enjoy the amazing views at The Ridge!

Lawmar Contracting – 4190 Remi Place, Courtenay, BC.  Price: $699,900, MLS #448508

New two level 2,336 sq. ft home offers space for 3 or 4 bedrooms plus 2.5 baths. The master bedroom includes an elegant ensuite with a soaker tub, separate shower, floating cabinets, a radiant heated floor and double sinks. The master bedroom also has access to a large walk-in closet with built-in shelving.
Vaulted ceilings reach the second level of the house in the great room, which is open to a modern kitchen and dining room. An outside deck is located off of the dining room, with easy access for barbecuing and entertaining. This home features a heritage-style covered front porch and has amazing views of the Beaufort Mountains.

Builder: Lawmar Contracting
Contact:
Hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm
Krystal McIntyre 250-702-5856 or office 250-338-7637
Email: lawrie@lawmar.ca

Coastal Custom Homes – 4166 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay, BC. Price: $799,900, MLS #447063

The focal point of this contemporary rancher style home is the see-through indoor/outdoor luxury gas fireplace extending the living space to enjoy the outdoors from inside of the home. The large deck with glass panels is accessible from the great room and you are only steps away from cozying up to the outdoor fireplace while enjoying unobstructed views of Comox Bay and surrounding mountains. The outside deck has been wired for Bluetooth compatibility so you can listen to your favourite playlist on the outdoor speakers.
This 2,010 sq. ft. home, designed in a transitional style, includes 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths. The modern two-tone kitchen includes a large island with seating area and custom cabinetry finished in “cloud white” and “ebony” with quartz counter-tops.
Additional features include electrical wiring for an electric or hybrid vehicle, two car garage, landscaping completed and underground sprinklers installed.

Builder: Coastal Custom Homes
Contact: Dean Verschuur
Cell: 250-465-2205
Email: dean@coastalcustomhomes.ca

Brando Construction – 4161 Chancellor Crescent, Courtenay BC.  Price: $629,900, MLS #447060

This 2,159 sq. ft. two-storey home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, a modern kitchen with quartz countertops and a large island. The open concept design on the main floor features a spacious great room with a gas fireplace and the dining room is located beside the bright and sunny kitchen. The master bedroom and ensuite are also located on the on the main floor.
Two other bedrooms, a bathroom and large family room (21’ by 14.9’) are located on the second floor. Also included are a two car garage, a heat pump and Hardi plank exterior finishing. This family-friendly home has been completed and is available for immediate occupancy.

Builder: Brando Construction
Contact Realtors:
Michele Courtenay
Phone 250-703-1571
Email: michele@courtneyanglin.com or
Bill Anglin
Phone 250-703-6119
Email: bill@courtneyanglin.com

(Note: prices are subject to change without notice)

Head to Ladysmith this holiday season for the Festival of Lights and arrange a private tour of the newest showhome at The Gales.

There are two new luxury patio homes for sale at The Gales in Ladysmith on Vancouver Island. These 1,820 sq ft 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom homes are listed at $599,000.

The Gales is a patio home and condo development with fabulous ocean and mountain views in one of Canada's 10 prettiest towns (as voted by Harrowsmith Magazine). These luxury patio homes built as a side-by-side duplex include double garages, are built to a Built Green Platinum standard.

The Gales is a place in harmony with the outdoors. Marinas, kayaking, and golfing are located within minutes of these patio homes on Vancouver Island. Residents enjoy year-round outdoor activities and adventures including leisurely strolls on the local beaches, pristine forest at the back door, or one of the area's many parks. The Gales is Island living at its finest!

To schedule a viewing, contact:

Realtor Keith Mazurenko
Phone: 1.250.245.0545
Website: www.thegales.ca
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According to the Vancouver Island Real Estate Board’s (VIREB) October Statistics, sales of single-family homes from Duncan to Port Hardy were down 16 per cent from October 2017 and up 11 per cent from September 2018. Multiple offers have slowed, and buyers are taking more of a wait-and-see approach.

The Gales, a luxury oceanview development in Ladysmith now has two new patio homes for sale - Units 18 and 19.  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, with no foreign buyers tax!

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

Vancouver Island is a famous golf destination and the summer season brings out the best conditions to hit the links.

Located conveniently in the middle of the action, the real estate development of The Gales in the Town of Ladysmith offers easy access to golf courses in Victoria, Nanaimo and between.

Some of these courses are renowned members of the Vancouver Island Golf Trail, including Bear Mountain, Arbutus Ridge and the Cowichan Golf Club, while still others offer family friendly options, waterfront signature holes, and peaceful forested fairways.

From your home base in Ladysmith, you can also launch a kayak from a beach or boat launch after your golf round! Living at your new home at The Gales in Ladysmith, you'll be close to the action. Or choose to relax and soak in the sunshine from your ocean view decks. 

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

Keith Mazurenko, REALTOR®
Phone: 1.866.315.0545
Website: www.thegales.ca

The real estate market in the Comox Valley is booming, as more and more people discover the value of real estate in this community on beautiful Vancouver Island.

While real estate prices have increased in recent years, there is still excellent value to be found and homes are very affordable compared to major Canadian cities.

Realtors Art Meyers of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley has the experience and knowledge to guide your Comox Valley real estate purchases. Whether you are relocating to the Comox Valley, or simply moving down the street, Art Meyers will find you the right home at the right price!

Contact Art Meyers: Cell 250.207.1879

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New home construction is booming in the Comox Valley. If you are looking to purchase a lot to build your dream home, or looking for a ready-to-move-into new home, contact Realtor Art Meyers to learn about lot availability, new developments, and planned construction in the Comox Valley.

Art Meyers has the experience to guide your purchase in the right neighbourhood for you. Whether you are a young family looking for a new home in Cumberland or an empty nester looking to build in a golf community, working with Art Meyers means you can be confident in your purchase.

For more information, contact Art Meyers of Royal LePage in the Comox Valley at 250.207.1879

Comox Valley Realtor Art Meyers, along with colleague Michael Emerson, are the realtors for a new townhouse project called Parkside Lifestyle Townhomes located in Courtenay on beautiful Vancouver Island.

Design work is underway to build duplexes,  triplexes and a fourplexes in a townhome style. These spacious units are approximately 1,350 sq. ft. in size and include 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an outside patio, a landscaped yard, a garage as well as room for additional parking in the driveway.

Construction is expected to begin once preliminary site work has been completed in the next few months. Introductory pre-sale pricing on this project is being offered for a limited period of time on these townhomes for sale.

Parkside Lifestyle Townhomes will be centrally located in the Comox Valley on the east coast of Vancouver Island.

For more information, contact Art Meyers or Michael Emerson at Royal LePage in the Comox Valley at 250.334.3124 or Art Meyers directly at 250.207.1879

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

With summer just around the corner, the Vancouver Island community of Ladysmith is stepping into high gear. Outdoor activities abound for next several months, with residents getting out to enjoy area beaches, forests, boating, sports and more. And the community is gearing up to celebrate.

Downtown Ladysmith celebrates Kids Pirate Day on June 3 and a world record attempt for street hockey on June 4. June 3 is also National Health and Fitness Day, and Ladysmith will celebrate at Transfer Beach, with family friendly fitness activities. On June 21, the Longest Day of Play is coming to town, with a fun-for-all block party.

From your new home at The Gales in Ladysmith, you'll be close to all of the action. Or you can choose to soak in the sunshine from your ocean view decks. With all of your landscaping maintenance taken care of, your weekends are free to head out and enjoy all that the community and the rest of Vancouver Island have to offer.

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

Keith Mazurenko, REALTOR®
Phone: 1.866.315.0545
Website: www.thegales.ca

Comox Valley Realtor Art Meyers has clients actively seeking to buy a rancher/bungalow/patio home style residence. If you are looking to sell, Art Meyers may have a buyer for your Comox Valley home.

With a busy real estate market and limited inventory, an experienced realtor is your best bet to find the home you want in Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland or the surrounding areas.

Realtor Art Meyers brings more than 40 years of experience as a trusted Comox Valley Realtor to all of his clients.

If you are looking to sell your rancher or bungalow-style home in the Comox Valley, contact Art Meyers at Royal LePage in the Comox Valley today:

Email: artmeyers@shaw.ca
Phone: (250) 207-1879
Royal LePage in the Comox Valley
#121 – 750 Comox Road, Courtenay, BC  V9N 3P6