Water Views - Primary on Main
Address
1654 Swansea Avenue, Windermere, BC
Price
$ 2,149,000
Property Attributes
- ID#10385747
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- MunicipalityWindermere
- CityWindermere
- AreaWindermere
- NeighbourhoodWindermere
- Postal CodeV0B 2L2
- StyleCabin, Log house/cabin, Ranch
- Year Built1901
- Price$ 2,149,000
- Bedrooms5
- Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage2930
- Lot Size0.32 Acres
Data Source:
Canadian Real Estate Association (CREA)
Property Description
BOAT SLIP! Welcome to the historic Barracks at Lake Windermere. Canadian history, originally built in 1886 as the first RCMP barracks in the Rockies, this iconic .3 acre estate blends charm with modern luxury, offering a lifestyle defined by the lake and mountains that frame it. **INCLUDES A VERY RARE BOAT SLIP** in the private Hidden Bay marina with it's deeper water access, allowing for an extended boating season. This home is designed for connection, anchored by it's historic charm and modern comforts, with 5 bedrooms (including TWO bunk rooms) and 2 full bathrooms. The interior boasts open spacious living areas—one featuring a piano, dining and living space, the other a cozy basement retreat with an electric fireplace. A hobby room, set as an art studio, provides you with a creative escape. A double detached garage and huge log storage shed provide security and convenience. Enjoy the Purcell Mountain sunsets from the covered porch, a screened-in outdoor dining room extends your summer evenings outside while the kids explore the flat, private yard equipped with a treehouse, trampoline, and hockey shooting range. After a day at the beach (2 minute walk away), soak under the stars in the private lake view hot tub. The established privacy hedges & fenced area are perfect! Own a legendary piece of the Windermere Valley. This lovingly maintained home is being sold TURN-KEY FULLY FURNISHED and ready to rent with it's already established professional vacation management. NO GST. (id:7434)
General Features
| Features | Balcony |
|---|---|
| Community Features | Pets Allowed, Rentals Allowed |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Neighbourhood | Windermere |
| Building Appliances | Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven - Electric, Water Heater - Electric, Microwave, Washer & Dryer, Water softener |
| Building Architectural Style | Cabin, Log house/cabin, Ranch |
| Parking Space Total | 2 |
| Building Type | House |
| Ownership Type | Freehold |
| Building.StoriesTotal | 1 |
Interior Features
| Building Fireplace Present | False |
|---|---|
| Building Heating Type | Forced air |
| Building Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Basement Type | Full |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Flooring Type | Carpeted, Hardwood, Mixed Flooring, Wood, Vinyl |
| Living Area Range | 2930 |
| Bedrooms | 5 |
Exterior Features
| ViewType | Lake view, Mountain view, Valley view, View of water |
|---|---|
| Building Roof Material | Wood Shingle,Vinyl Shingles |
| Building Roof Style | Unknown,Unknown |
| Landscape Features | Underground sprinkler |
| Sewer | Septic tank |
| Exterior Finish | Stone, Wood |
| Fence Type | Fence |
Room Details
| Room | Dimensions | Level | Flooring | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4pc Bathroom | 11'6'' x 9'9'' | Basement | ||
| Bedroom | 14'7'' x 13'7'' | Main level | ||
| Den | 14'7'' x 13'7'' | Main level | ||
| Dining room | 8'4'' x 14'10'' | Main level | ||
| Family room | 22'6'' x 13'9'' | Basement | ||
| Foyer | 14'11'' x 5'1'' | Main level | ||
| Full bathroom | 10'9'' x 4'11'' | Main level | ||
| Hobby room | 14'7'' x 9'5'' | Main level | ||
| Kitchen | 14'5'' x 13' | Main level | ||
| Living room | 16'4'' x 14'10'' | Main level | ||
| Mud room | 11'3'' x 5'7'' | Main level | ||
| Primary Bedroom | 15'7'' x 14'10'' | Main level | ||
| Storage | 14' x 11' | Basement |
Amenities
- Views
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No Strata Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Single Family Average in V0B 2L2
Price
Year Built
In The Neighbourhood
Water Views
Windermere
$ 1,650,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,871 SqFt
- Rooms
- 2 Beds + 2.5 Baths
RE/MAX Invermere
Views
Windermere
$ 789,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,329 SqFt
- Rooms
- 3 Beds + 3 Baths
Royal LePage Rockies West
Waterfront
Windermere
$ 475,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 1,554 SqFt
- Rooms
- 1 Beds + 2 Baths
Royal LePage Rockies West
Water Views
Windermere
$ 2,790,000
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 3,153 SqFt
- Rooms
- 6 Beds + 3.5 Baths
CIR Realty
Primary On Main
Windermere
$ 729,900
- Type
- Single Family
- Size
- 2,373 SqFt
- Rooms
- 4 Beds + 2 Baths
MaxWell Rockies Realty
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