WATERFRONT
6520 Eagles Drive
$5,500,000 | Courtenay North, Comox Valley
5 Beds | 5 Baths | 5,482 sqft
WATERFRONT
6520 Eagles Drive
$5,500,000 | Courtenay North, Comox Valley
Tranquil Estate in Courtenay BC
Listing Agents: Logan Wilson Personal Real Estate Corporation, Shane Wilson
Phone: 250.857.0609, 778.585.5010
Email: lwilson@sothebysrealty.ca, swilson@sothebysrealty.ca
Foreign Buyer Ban Exempt
Escape to Vancouver Island. A custom-designed, award-winning 4.97 ac property with exceptional ocean and mountain views in the prestigious Eagles Drive neighborhood awaits. This estate boasts professionally landscaped grounds, whimsical accents and figures and meticulously crafted trails, leading to 390 feet of pristine shoreline, graced by a clean, pebbled beach. A robust retaining wall guards the access to the lower tier with lovely landscaping for the entire length. The luminous 5482-sf main home is a must see.
On the main floor:
The kitchen is an open plan style: slate floors, resealed granite counter tops, a large central island and maple cabinetry and shelving with lighting under and above. There are two convection ovens, a vented five element propane stove, warming drawer, dishwasher, microwave, bar fridge and a breakfast nook area. The kitchen has a view to the east and light all day. Copper accents and large beams
Beside the kitchen and on the way to the mud room, the pantry contains a computer station, the second fridge and additional storage with further storage and access to the garage.
The laundry room is a well-lit room and has a LG washer and dryer. A handy sink for convenience. There is significant storage and all the doors are brand new. Beside the laundry room is a powder room that has a custom-made sink and vanity.
With a 20-foot ceiling up top and a scratch resistant hickory hardwood floor below, the living and dining room is bookended by a modern and a traditional totem pole. There are copper accents throughout and a central, granite topped fireplace that effectively heats the space. The home is positioned to take advantage of natural light and this room exemplifies this ingenious design. At the entrance to the primary bedroom is huge mahogany barn style door with hardware meant to handle cable cars. And, of course, spectacular vistas of the Coastal Mountains and the Salish Sea.
The primary bedroom has its’ own access to the front patio as well as a fireplace. The Hunter Douglas Honeycomb shades keep the room dark. The ensuite has his and her sinks surrounded by a quartz counter as well as a jacuzzi, warmer towel racks, auto floor sensor lights, a tiled rain shower with etched glass and storage. The walk-in closet is voluminous with built in drawers. The large bedroom room has an office above it.
This upstairs office has a bank of windows, a raised floor to take advantage of the view of Lund and a huge amount of storage space. This is a quiet space that can grant the privacy needed for introspective work and views that can only inspire.
An attached three-car garage includes a 220-volt electric vehicle charging station and a dog washing area. Spacious, well maintained, this has all the necessities for anyone who cares for their vehicles.
Above the garage is a upper room that could be converted into a care-giver suite. It comes equipped with a kitchenette that has a surfboard shaped island, a 3 piece bathroom, its’ own fireplace, a separate on-demand water heater, a custom-made Murphy bed, wonderful window seating and abundant storage, light and views.
On the lower level:
The main lower-level lounge area has a gas fireplace, built-in mahogany cabinetry, entry to the patio and gardens. There is room for a piano, different games like shuffleboard or a pool table. There is a small kitchenette available to facilitate entertaining that has a fridge, sink and microwave.
The lower level houses the gymnasium that is fully equipped with a professional rubber floor. The room has an etched glass panel letting in natural light. The attached bathroom has a steam shower, heated towel rack and a second water heater. This room could be repurposed into a media room.
Directly adjacent to the gymnasium is a third bedroom with access to the lower patio and views to the ocean. At the other end of the lower level is the utility room and the wine cellar or preserves room. This is the only unheated room.
Not enough? How about a carriage house above an additional garage. This building has a fireplace, maple accents like a hand rail sourced from the property, three-piece bathroom, kitchenette and a 400 square foot deck with ocean views. Below is the two-car garage that has a separate laundry and independent water heater. The carriage house has its’ own heat pump.
Most windows in the homes are tilt and turn windows or also known as European windows. Many of the main doors are European style with the option to tilt the top open.
The quality and allure of the property does not end inside. The exterior features include an open air outdoor fire pit, a fenced dog kennel, a covered storage and enclosed garbage bins, outdoor lighting for landscaping and the driveway that has control panels throughout the house and timers for moments away, garden statues and a large fenced vegetable garden with a green house and automated watering system. The back patio is partially covered by a mechanical awning.
Infrastructure extra features of the home include 2100 KW generator, that has an automatic switch for power outages. It tests itself weekly. The main heating by a radiant Geotherm system that is serviced regularly. There is a commercial wifi that is boosted throughout the home. The entrance has a mechanical gate that offers further privacy. The well is fed into a cistern which in turn has an alarm should the level drop to half level. This ensures a steady supply of water.
Go to MLS# 960181 to see the available property immediately adjacent.
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Features
- MLS®: 960676
- Type: House
- Bedrooms: 5
- Bathrooms: 5
- Square Feet: 5,482 sqft
- Lot Size: 216,493 sqft
- Full Baths: 4
- Half Baths: 1
- Taxes: $14,242 (2023)
- Parking: 8 Carport, Driveway, Garage Double, Garage Triple, RV Access/Parking
- Fireplaces: 5
- Kitchens: 3
- View: Ocean / Mountains
- Basement: Finished
- Year Built: 2008
- Style: Custom