property watch: sprawling langley property comes with lake ownership and a coach house
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lakefront living is not rare in b.c. there are numerous neighbourhoods scattered around lakes in places like the okanagan, fraser valley, the shuswap and vancouver island. but while those homeowners enjoy the views and activities on those lakes, they don’t actually own them. in an exclusive area of langley they do, which is rare.
“murchie lake is private,” says jonathan turner, one of the realtors representing the listing in the campbell valley district of the city. “six houses along the lakefront own everything in front of them: the portion that they can see, which extends beyond the lake on the other side, the shoreline around the other side of the lake and into the forest.”
lakeside living in langley’s campbell valley region.
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at over 8,000 square feet, this house is the biggest and comes with the largest piece of the lake, he says.
and because the lake is private, there are no rules or restrictions — other than courtesy to your neighbours — around boating or jet skiing. so, you can buzz the waters in a motorboat or hoist a sail and float in solitude on a warm summer day. come winter, if it’s cold enough, homeowners strap on their skates and glide around their own private rink. some pack their sticks for a rousing game of ice hockey.
besides the lake, this is langley, which means horse country. “all the neighbours have horses,” says turner. this home’s owners do not currently keep them but there’s a barn at the back of the six-acre property with two stalls to house them, along with a chicken coop. a raised veggie garden is primed to round out your meals. “there’s also a pretty good-sized pond in the backyard which could be home for koi fish,” says co-realtor natalie sheck.
what’s inside
lake views from every floor of the house.
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one of the home’s six bathrooms features a soaker tub and oversized shower.
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floor-to-ceiling windows capture panoramic views of the lake from every floor, and just about every room. six bedrooms and six bathrooms sprawl over the 8,072 square feet, including a luxurious ensuite spa with soaker tub and extra-large rain shower in the main-floor primary bedroom.
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the open floor plan’s hardwood flooring extends to the vaulted ceilings over the main living area and dining room, which melds with the wood beams and stonework pillars in the gourmet chef’s kitchen. granite countertops, thermador professional series 6 gas range, integrated thermador refrigerator, as well as a separate spice kitchen with samsung gas range and bosch dishwasher complete the cook rooms.
the kitchen shines with top-of-the-line appliances.
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home features a stone and brick wine cellar.
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the lower floor encompasses a gym, infrared sauna, games room, wet bar, as well as a stone and brick wine cellar.
expansive patios, a barbecue terrace and a large rooftop deck are perfect for lakeside entertaining and al fresco dining.
the home is heated via four fireplaces — three natural gas and one wood-burning — geothermal and forced air. some rooms have radiant heating. there’s even a small gas fireplace tucked into the shelving of the executive office to add warmth and coziness.
the family room is kept warm and cosy with one of the four fireplaces positioned around the residence. three are natural gas and one is wood-burning.
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in addition to the main residence, there’s a detached 2,200 square-foot, two-storey coach house on the property.
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a detached 2,200 square-foot, two-storey coach house features two bedrooms and two bathrooms as well as kitchen on the upper floor, while the main floor features a large living space, kitchen, bathroom and laundry room. “the downstairs part could be used as a workshop or a studio. it could also be rented out, used as an in-law suite or a guest house,” says sheck.
in the neighbourhood
in addition to the lake, the property and neighbourhood are surrounded by mature trees and lush gardens. nearby campbell valley regional park encompasses a vast network of trails for walking, birdwatching and horseback riding, as well as a huge equestrian centre and speedway.
hazelmere golf & tennis club is also nearby, as are elementary and secondary schools, public and private. the area is also renowned for its wineries, many of them with their own boutique bistros.
the realtors note that while there is nothing within walking distance, grocery stores, restaurants and shops are a 10-minute drive away, and white rock is 20 minutes away. “you feel like you’re in the suburbs but you’re not really that far away from the city,” says turner.
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location:
listed for: $4,200,000
year built: 2008
type: six bedrooms, six bathrooms
size: 8,072 sq ft
realtor: listed by jonathan turner and natalie sheck, re/max crest realty
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