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Centrally-Located 4 Bedroom 2 full Bathroom Half Duplex. No strata fee. Covered deck off of Kitchen with stairs leading to large fully fenced back yard. Great-sized bedrooms. Kitchen open to the living room. Recent upgrades include Interior Paint (ceiling & all walls), new baseboard, new flooring in living room/kitchen/bathrooms/stairs/lighting fixtures. Roof (7 yrs old). Great value here. Move-in ready condition. Walking distance to Shopping, Rec Centre and School. Great for a first time home buyer or investment opportunity! All measurements are approximate and to be verified by buyer.

Don’t miss this impressive 3,063 sqft  4 bedroom/den and 2 full bath Lower Sahali home. Meticulously kept both inside and out, offering a functional/practical layout throughout. Off tiled foyer, french door leads to a den, encompassed by large windows.  Down the hall with overheight ceiling, a wide staircase leads to newly finished lower level with engineer hardwood floor, highlighted with bright rec room (currently used as a gym), great-sized bedroom, room for extra Washer/Dryer setup for possible inlaw suite, & Off the bedroom , storage room with roughed-in plumbing for 3rd full bathroom. Upper level features a sunny delightful breakfast area sporting a large picture window offering panoramic City & Thompson Rivers, family room, cheery Living Room with a fireplace with temperature setup switch & a wall of windows bringing the outdoors in. Kitchen highlighted with a functional island, tons of cupboard space & pot lights. Off dining room/kitchen, sliding doors to covered deck with cedar soffit, pot lights & tiled floor. Separated from living area, down the hall you’ll find a restful Master Suite with a huge (7×11) walk-in closet with lots of organizers, &bright 4 piece ensuite with a jacuzzi soaker tub, a separate shower & a upgraded tiled floor. Completing the layout are 2 generous-sized Bedrooms and the spacious main bathroom. Laundry with lots of shelving units as the same level of bedrooms. Between the two bedrms, a door out to a back patio. Beautifully landscaped yard offers plenty of privacy & built-in irrigation front and back. Double car garage with extra depth (543 sqft). Recent upgrades include newer fridge/dishwasher (2013), high energy efficiency furnace (2014), new paint throughout. Exterior finish with Acrylic stucco. Roughed-in security system. The location is unbeatable. Pride of ownership is evident! A very quiet neighborhood just minutes to schools, downtown shopping, all amenities. All measurements are approximate and to be verified by buyer.

Home prices in Toronto and Vancouver are on pace to increase nearly 10 per cent in 2015 while Calgary’s are falling less than expected, meaning the nationwide average price should grow 6.1 per cent this year, according to a new forecast from Royal LePage.

The Royal LePage House Price Survey and Market Survey Forecast analyzed sales in 90 markets during the second quarter of this year and found that prices increased year-over-year by 7.5 per cent to $438,938 for a detached bungalow, 6.8 per cent to $471,002 for a standard two-storey house and 3.9 per cent to $268,583 for a standard condominium.

Royal LePage president Phil Soper said the second-quarter averages were heavily influenced by Toronto and Vancouver, which have “prosperous labour markets driving demand for housing that is in limited supply.”…………

http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/average-price-of-home-to-increase-6-1-per-cent-this-year-royal-lepage-1.2467834

Josh Dehaas, CTVNews.ca
Published Tuesday, July 14, 2015 6:05AM EDT
Last Updated Tuesday, July 14, 2015 11:29AM EDT              

Be sure to see this well-kept and lovingly-maintained 2 bedroom plus /2 full bathroom home, nestled in a quiet country setting surrounded by tall trees and fresh air. This stylish bungalow is sure to please! A ceramic tiled foyer with wide hallway welcomes you and leads to an expansive open plan featuring a large Living Room w/HW floor, and the warm Maple Kitchen (extended in 1994/building permit in place) hosting a functional island, backsplash, lots of cupboard space, and a plant window. Bathe in the natural light which tons of windows bring into the house. Off the living room, sliding glass doors lead to a long west-facing covered deck overlooking the forest and another patio door leads to a large open deck on north side. Sit on the decks and enjoy tranquil forest views in a private and sunny space with nothing but the sound of the birds singing and the wind in the trees.  On the opposite side of the kitchen/living room is the private, spacious Master bdrm, office (can be a 2^nd bdrm on main level), and 4 piece bathroom. A beautiful staircase leads to a lower level highlighted with an elegant rec room with pot lights, a sink, a tastefully-finished 3 piece bath, great-sized bdrm, and laundry/mechanical room. It has access to a large deck and covered concrete patio space. Second level could be suitable for an in-law suite. Seasonal creek runs through this 10 gently-sloping acre property. 30 minute to Sun Peaks for year round activities, 15-30 minute to lakes.  Less than an hour to Kamloops. Among the extras, you’ll find certified Power Smart Home 1996, all upgraded windows, canvas covered carport , log barn & workshop, attached garden shed. 600 Gallon concrete septic tank. Satelite TV and Internet available (currently Bell and Xplornet ). Electric baseboard heating (electric bill-$190/mo). All measurements are approximate and to be verified by Buyer.

3 bedrooms up and two bedrooms down (self-contained inlaw suite) / two 4pc full bath Valleyview home with fully-fenced good sized flat yard. Separate entrance and separate laundry. Recent upgrades include newly-finished basement and new laminate floor (living room/hallway/stairs-upstairs). Upper level features a cheery bright living room with a big window that brings lots of natural light. Kitchen has a great eating area and space for cupboards. Off the master bdrm, a sliding door leads to a spacious deck. Lower level features brand new bathroom, spacious laundry area, kitchen with eating area, and two good-sized bedrooms. Detached workshop. Ample parking. 24 hr notice is required re. upstairs tenants (on a month-to-month lease) please. The location is unbeatable; all amenities (schools/shopping) are close by. All measurements are approximate and to be verified by buyer.

Perfect 3 bedroom/2bathoom cheery bright bungalow home for downsizers . Open design living areas. Lots of natural light throughout. Kitchen with bay window & SS appliances. Off dining area, patio doors to deck with freshly painted railing and view over flat back yard. Huge master bdrm. Daylight walkout basement , fully finished with bright rec room with gas fireplace, large 2 bedrooms and 3 piece bath . Fenced private backyard. Bareland strata fee $ 110/month for roads, water, sewer and garbage.  Numerous upgrades include brand new roof(30 year warranty), new hotwater tank, new carpet in living room/dining room, new countertop & sink in main bath, & new paint (in upper floor except for  bdrm/bath). Heat pump.  Great location close to TRU, shopping and bus route. All measurements are approximate and to be verified by buyer. This house won’t stay long. Book  a viewing today!

3 bedroom and 3 bathroom 23 year old cathedral home with tons of privacy. Open floor plan with sunken living room and dining room. Sundeck off dining room with beautiful view of western valley. Bright oak kitchen with eating nook and access to very private backyard. 3 large bedrms with a 4 piece ensuite off the master bedroom and another 4 piece main bath on upper level. Partly finished basement has a newly finished office (can be 4^th bedroom) and full bathroom. 2012 roof with insulation added into the attic. Furnace/heat pump (5 yrs). Underground sprinklers. Central Vac. Easy showing. Quick possession possible. All  measurements are approximate and to be verified by buyer.