1654 Swansea Avenue Windermere, British Columbia V0B 2L2
$2,399,000
BOAT SLIP! Welcome to the historic Barracks at Lake Windermere. A piece of 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 and ready to rent through it's already established professional vacation management. NO GST. (id:36541)
Property Details
| MLS® Number | 10385747 |
| Property Type | Single Family |
| Neigbourhood | Windermere |
| Community Features | Pets Allowed, Rentals Allowed |
| Features | Balcony |
| Parking Space Total | 2 |
| View Type | Lake View, Mountain View, Valley View, View Of Water |
Building
| Bathroom Total | 2 |
| Bedrooms Total | 4 |
| Appliances | Refrigerator, Dishwasher, Oven - Electric, Water Heater - Electric, Microwave, Washer & Dryer, Water Softener |
| Architectural Style | Cabin, Log House/cabin, Ranch |
| Basement Type | Full |
| Constructed Date | 1901 |
| Construction Style Attachment | Detached |
| Exterior Finish | Stone, Wood |
| Flooring Type | Carpeted, Hardwood, Mixed Flooring, Wood, Vinyl |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
| Heating Type | Forced Air |
| Roof Material | Wood Shingle,vinyl Shingles |
| Roof Style | Unknown,unknown |
| Stories Total | 1 |
| Size Interior | 2930 Sqft |
| Type | House |
| Utility Water | Government Managed |
Parking
| Additional Parking | |
| Detached Garage | 2 |
| Heated Garage |
Land
| Acreage | No |
| Fence Type | Fence |
| Landscape Features | Underground Sprinkler |
| Sewer | Septic Tank |
| Size Irregular | 0.32 |
| Size Total | 0.32 Ac|under 1 Acre |
| Size Total Text | 0.32 Ac|under 1 Acre |
Rooms
| Level | Type | Length | Width | Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basement | Storage | 14' x 11' | ||
| Basement | 4pc Bathroom | 11'6'' x 9'9'' | ||
| Basement | Bedroom | 14' x 11'11'' | ||
| Basement | Bedroom | 13'8'' x 9'6'' | ||
| Basement | Bedroom | 12'3'' x 13'7'' | ||
| Basement | Family Room | 22'6'' x 13'9'' | ||
| Main Level | Hobby Room | 14'7'' x 9'5'' | ||
| Main Level | Den | 14'7'' x 13'7'' | ||
| Main Level | Primary Bedroom | 15'7'' x 14'10'' | ||
| Main Level | Full Bathroom | 10'9'' x 4'11'' | ||
| Main Level | Mud Room | 11'3'' x 5'7'' | ||
| Main Level | Dining Room | 8'4'' x 14'10'' | ||
| Main Level | Living Room | 16'4'' x 14'10'' | ||
| Main Level | Kitchen | 14'5'' x 13' | ||
| Main Level | Foyer | 14'11'' x 5'1'' |
https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29698785/1654-swansea-avenue-windermere-windermere
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