property watch: sunset ridge estate comes with a private dock and, naturally, awesome sunsets
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a property called sunset ridge estate better back that up with views of awesome setting suns, and this raymond bonter-designed home definitely lives up to the name. on sunny days, of course.
despite being situated in south surrey, the georgian-style estate faces more west than you’d expect, says listing agent karen conyers of conyers & associates, sotheby’s international realty canada — perfect positioning to capture the day’s final rays glowing through the property’s mature trees onto the nicomekl river and boundary bay beyond.
but even on cloudy days the property shines. passing through the iron gates, designed by the home’s current owner and crafted by a local iron worker in the shape of the tree of life, you’re greeted by a lovingly landscaped garden of original plants, including 40 hydrangea bushes.
palatial residence at 13375 crescent rd, south surrey was designed by raymond bonter-designed.
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a wide-open foyer with 20-foot ceilings.
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the 1.27 acreage boasts a pool, hot tub and plenty of decking for outdoor entertaining.
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around the back of the 1.27 acreage is a pool, hot tub and plenty of decking for outdoor entertaining — and catching those stunning sunsets. there’s also a pool house for storage, water tank and furnace, as well as full bath, toilet, changing room and two separate showers.
down 120 wooden steps, fashioned from trees cleared during construction of the home, sits a rarity here: a private dock. “these docks were put in ages ago,” says conyers. “my best estimation is that there are about a dozen on the river and that’s it. if you don’t have one, you cannot get one. the coast guard occasionally goes up and down the river looking for illegal activity and people putting in a dock when you’re not allowed to.”
this one was grandfathered in, but, alas, you won’t be able to park your yacht alongside. “it’s a tidal river,” says conyers. so low tide drops down to about 12 inches and will ground a bigger boat. but you can certainly tie up a canoe, kayak or dingy, and leave your larger vessel at nearby crescent beach marina.
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what’s inside
a huge, british-made aga cast-iron stove features two covered burners that stay hot, so no time or energy is wasted preheating, as well as four ovens, including a steam oven, a warming oven and the main oven.
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among the many beautiful features in the kitchen, is the creamy colour of the cabinetry, by chilliwack-based old world custom cabinets, based on the colour of the stove.
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through the front doors, you enter what’s called a grand hall plan, a wide-open foyer with 20-foot ceilings. to one side, french doors lead into an office and, to the other, similar doors open onto the dining room, each room’s ceiling stretching 14 to 16 feet. adjacent is a butler’s pantry with wine fridge, which abuts the kitchen with two islands to encourage the joy of cooking (and helpful hands). one of the islands has a gas range top with griddle and pop-up vent.
a huge, british-made aga cast-iron stove features two covered burners that stay hot, so no time or energy is wasted preheating, as well as four ovens, including a steam oven, a warming oven and the main oven. radiant heat cuts down on fuel and evenly distributes warmth throughout the ovens to prevent food from drying out.
the creamy colour of the kitchen’s cabinetry, by chilliwack-based old world custom cabinets, complements the stove’s hue, says conyers.
other features include a sub-zero fridge/freezer, travertine floor tile and granite countertops, including one long, unbroken single slab.
all of the home’s triple-glazed windows are german-made euroline that tilt and swivel to catch the outdoor breezes. in addition to a formal living room with detailed millwork around the fireplace and floor-to-ceiling bookcase, there’s a cosy family room and conservatory, built in 2007, that takes in views of the outdoor deck and gazebo, pool, hot tub, ocean, mountains and, yes, sunsets, beyond.
spacious bedroom features a fireplace.
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beautiful views of the property through oversized windows in one of the home’s living areas.
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the main floor primary bedroom features his and hers bathrooms, including a two-person jetted tub, large walk-in steam shower and dual closets. “it’s massive,” says conyers. “it feels like you could fit three bedrooms in there. it has a fireplace and two accesses to the backyard — one that goes out directly to the hot tub and another that goes out to the garden/pool area.”
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six skylights infuse light throughout the house, and in-floor radiant heat adds warmth. “there’s a commercial hot water tank that holds at least 120 gallons and a boiler system to manage the hot water heat through the floors,” says conyers.
downstairs there’s a separate space that could be used as either an in-law or nanny suite with full kitchen, laundry, large bedroom, three-piece bath, and fireplace in the main living area. it has its own access to the outside and private grotto-type garden patio.
the garage can accommodate four cars with its deep middle section. “it also has a big storage room and a wash basin that would make a great dog bath area,” says conyers.
“the owners maintain this house meticulously,” she says. “if there’s ever an issue it’s dealt with right away. even the carpet is original and it looks brand new. there is not a crack or a leak; the sinks in the bathrooms look like no one’s ever used them. i’ve never seen a house this age in such good condition. it looks and works as if it’s brand new (but) you couldn’t build this house today for $6.4 million, with the acreage and dock. it would cost twice that much.”
at least the sunsets are free.
in the neighbourhood
there are several schools, including preschool, elementary and secondary, within driving distance, as well as a recreation centre, restaurants, grocery stores, pubs and shops in ocean park, five minutes away. white rock, with even more amenities, is a 10-minute drive away.
crescent beach is a short drive in one direction, and the historic stewart farm, which had, at its peak over a century ago, over 440 acres of farm and fields, is even closer in the other direction. the nine-hole nico-wynd golf course, three minutes away, is a fine way to while away an afternoon.
a 15-minute drive takes you to forested trails, including the historic semiahmoo trail, that meander near anderson creek and the nicomekl river.
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location:
listed for: $6,400,000
year built: 2000
type: five bedrooms, eight bathrooms
size: 8,526 square feet
realtor: listed by karen conyers, conyers & associates, sotheby’s international realty canada
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