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Prior House For Sale

Filed under: Estates, Luxury Travel & Hotels

A luxury bed and breakfast in Victoria, British Columbia is now up for sale. The Prior House was originally built in 1911 for a former lieutenant governor in British Columbia but has spent the last 20 years or so as an inn. It is a five-star, four-diamond rated inn which offers luxury suites and two garden studios and serves both breakfast and afternoon tea. The inn has received rave reviews on Trip Advisor but the listing says it can also be converted back to a private residence if you want it all to yourself. The 11-bedroom home has luxury spa bathrooms, a library, tea room and gorgeous woodwork and stained glass windows. The property includes an award-winning English garden. It is listed at $2.995 Canadian.

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Eagle's Perch, Estate of the Day

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This home is named Eagle's Perch, a reference to its woodsy perch on a hilltop in Victoria, British Columbia. The home is on 3.2 acres and has 6320 square feet of custom furnished living space with heated decks, a custom spa/hot tub for 16 and a professional gym. Many rooms boast ocean views. The home's warm look comes from a variety of woods including bird's eye maple and fir. Natural stone, granite, marble and etched glass throughout add a luxurious touch. The home includes koi ponds, a security system, fire pit and barbecue terrace and a three-car garage with a separate bedroom suite. A master suite includes a spa tub and sitting area. Other rooms include a library loft area with a fireplace and a recreation room with a custom glass bar. This home is listed at $8.9 million Canadian.

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Oak Bay Beach Hotel Plans New Condo Units

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Filed under: Real Estate Developments

The historic Oak Bay Beach Hotel in Victoria, Canada is becoming the first combined luxury hotel and private residence in Victoria. The 100-room hotel will have 20 full-ownership suites that will open in the fall of 2010, just in time for the Winter Olympics in Vancouver. Walker Hospitality opened registration to buyers who may be interested. The Walkers plan to restore the hotel's luxury by including the lobby fireplace, Tudor facade and even the original Snug Pub beer mug. The development also calls for modern interior updates and a touch of green, the project is aiming for LEED Gold certification. The residential suites are penthouse and sub-penthouse units with views of the Pacific and the San Juan Islands. They range in size from 857 sq. ft. to 2,285 sq. ft. and prices start at $1 million.

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Mega-Yacht Marina Planned For British Columbia

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Filed under: Yachts & Sailing, Real Estate Developments

British Columbia's waterfront condo market is booming but I hadn't considered that the ample waterfront space might also be a spot for luxury yachts. The Vancouver Sun reports on the proposed mega-yacht marina which is scheduled for Victoria in 2009. The planned $20-million, 48-berth marina at Songhees would attract larger yachts ranging from 65 to 140 feet long and is designed to offer a permanent place for these larger yachts. The marina will be located at the entrance to the Victoria Harbour and will consist of two symmetrical one-story buildings that will sit at either side of a 46-slip marina. The architecture of the buildings will mimic the look of a yacht setting out to sea, with sweeping bows, squared off sterns, and solid stainless steel rigging. From above, the view of the rooflines will look like a stylized yacht propeller. In addition to the Yacht Club facilities, the marina buildings will also include a public restaurant and lounge, the Harbour Heritage Coffee House, as well as a supplier of marine provisions and a yachting concierge marine management center.

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Swanwick Ranch, Estate of the Day

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Real estate in the States may be having tough times but in Canada things seem to be booming and we are seeing more amazing estates all over the country. This one in Metchosin in Greater Victoria, British Columbia is one of the most expensive. The home was finished in 2006 and sits on 67 acres. The design received a National Canadian Architect Award. The design is a mix on interior and outdoor design that includes pools of water which are part of a geothermal heating and air conditioning system that pulls water from the ocean and runs through the house. The water also divides the living and bedroom areas. The home is quite striking, if perhaps a bit chilly looking. I love the giant red sofas in the living room area. The estate includes a guest house, boat house, covered pool, and a tennis court. It is listed at $24 million Canadian.

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SilkWind at West Shore

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Some of the most architecturally interesting projects are coming out of Canada. SilkWind is a tower located in Victoria. So far Victoria hasn't attracted a lot of international interest from condo buyers, but this tower's cosmopolitan appeal may change that. Its 23 stories will be home to 150 condominiums. The building is triangular which matches the site shape, and the shape is also meant to mimic the prow of a ship. The suites' interiors have cherry or maple cabinetry, plasma fireplaces, marble and granite countertops and hardwood floors. Amenities include an exercise facility, infinity pool and resident lounge. There is also a 24-hour concierge service and a 152-stall bike storage area. The units range from 1,071 sq. ft. to 2,104 sq. ft. and will sell from the mid-$500,000's to $1.8-million.

[via Globe and Mail]

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Own the Real Haunted Mansion

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Disney fans take note: the house that was the inspiration behind the Haunted Mansion at Disneyland is up for sale. The Harry Packer Mansion was built in 1874 and is in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania, a town that is known for its appreciation of Victorian architecture. Despite appearances (and the fact that it is currently used to host Murder Mystery Weekends), the current owners assure prospective buyers that the interior "is anything but spooky," with high ceilings, Tiffany stained glass windows, marble fireplaces, period antiques and fabrics. The mansion is about 4,500-sq. ft. and is priced at $1.75 million.