This World-Class Estate is among the finest in the Pacific Northwest blending a serene combination of forest, mountain and ocean! Situated on the North Shore of Bowen Island in the prestigious Hood Point area, this estate is only 20 minutes by car from Snug Cove or 20 minutes by boat from Horseshoe Bay in West Vancouver which is a short scenic drive from bustling Vancouver. This exquisite property features approximately 1,500 feet of rocky waterfront along a picturesque shoreline with approximately 14 acres of heavily wooded forest accessed by a private meandering drive through towering cedar and firs.
This breathtaking marine environment offers the most magical West Coast backdrop imaginable and is enhanced by a unique architectural design that fits naturally into the surroundings, a babbling stream with waterfall, a cove with a private sandy beach and a series of multi-levelled wood and fossil rock patios overlooking the spectacular snowcapped Tantalus Mountain range and the deep tidewaters of Howe Sound.
This gorgeous Estate is equipped with both a magnificent contemporary main residence and separate caretaker or guest home designed by Thompson, Berwick, Pratt & Partners and constructed of stone, wood, concrete and glass with a cedar exterior.
Beautifully crafted, the main residence is an architectural masterpiece featuring approximately 11,360 sq.ft. of living on 3 levels with a dramatic open floorplan and vaulted sky lit cedar lined ceilings. Enter through a massive wood front door into a 24’ long entry foyer opening up to large entertainment-style living and dining areas with massive stone wall and raised ‘Idaho’ granite fireplace, hearth with log bin and solid oak mantle. A wall of picture windows and sliding glass doors open out to expansive oceanside decks, patios and an outdoor fireplace providing facilities for entertaining. An outdoor evening lit walkway leads down to a huge dock with ramp and float.
The custom kitchen is wonderfully situated overlooking the ocean and island vistas and offers a multitude of appliances, oak flooring, built-in BBQ, centre island enclosed laundry room and breakfast area; as well as an adjacent sunken family room with custom carpeting.
The main rooms surround the natatorium, a 2,800 sq.ft. space enclosed by glass walls and equipped with a humidity controlled 55,000-gallon indoor swimming pool, 50’ in length, lush greenery and an ultra violet system for purified water. The natatorium includes a spiral staircase that leads to an upper mezzanine and water slide, an exercise area and a raised spa with jets.
A side hall offers access to a split level bedroom wing including a luxurious master bedroom with stone fireplace, glass wall to northern views, separate sitting area, large ensuite and private dressing room. The lower level offers an ensuited guest bedroom with access to the outdoor patios. The separate children’s wing is carpeted throughout and features 2 additional bedrooms each with built-in dressers and 2 bathrooms.
Additionally, the main residence offers an attached oversized 2-car garage, reversible heat pump, climate control in all rooms, air conditioning in the kitchen and master suite, excellent deep-well water, plus Hood Point Association water service, 50w standby generator, large mechanical room and ample storage downstairs.
Connected by broad lighted steps, the separate caretaker residence features a guest apartment with living room, stone fireplace, fully equipped kitchen, bedroom, bathroom and large loft all opening to a sea view deck and is attached to a 4-car carport with workshop. A 10,000 sq.ft tennis building houses an indoor tennis court of Davis Cup standard and a glass enclosed club room with wet bar. All structures are surrounded by a variety of unique and lush landscaping where you will find a greenhouse & dedicated garden shed for green thumbs.
The superb quality, architectural elements and jaw dropping views assemble an ambience second to none! Featured in multiple Hollywood motion pictures, this magnificent waterfront estate is simply breathtaking. Come make this secluded hide-away your ultimate Legacy Property! Strictly by Appointment.