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MOVE IN READY LUXURY HOME!!!!! Priced below Appraised Value! UNIQUE FULL GARAGE BASEMENT - STRUCTURALLY ENGINEERED! Only Home with this feature in the Kootenays! This gorgeous home the best views! Lake, sunsets, mountains and the popular Balfour ferries are all viewed from this perch! The lot is immaculate with lovely trees, flowers and accents. Privacy is perfect with the mature trees & hedges providing additional shade during hot summer days. The family home has seen in the past couple years some HUGE renovations & upgrades from utilities to the lights! This list is simply too long to put here. Natural light spills into this home from the many windows and not a detail has been overlooked. From the deck, once again, the views take your breath away as you sip your coffee in the morning or enjoy a glass of wine in the evening. As the weather changes, you can see spectacular sunsets to some amazing lightning storms! The attached garage is super clean and offers escape from the elements. This home is truly one of a kind and to really appreciate its beauty, you MUST view it in person! HIGHLIGHTS *SPECTACULAR VIEWS from most of the windows! Kootenay Lake, Balfour Ferry & Mountains *Amazing sunset views *Major recent renovations top to bottom (too much to list!) *Ceiling heights on all levels are 9ft *NEW furnace, heat pump *NEW quartz countertops & stainless kitchen sink *Gas fireplace – upper level *Excellent blown in insulation mixed with borax for insect control *Hot tub for 4 *Potential to have 2 rental suites – 1 – 1Bed studio and 2Bed suite *7.5 Kw standby automatic generator MAIN *COVERED slate tile porch entrance *Lovely spacious main entry w/ coat storage & ceramic tile flooring *Entrance to garage from main entry *Lovely living room w/ large windows, insert fireplace *Bright kitchen & dining area w/ island, walk in pantry & closet storage *French doors to covered deck *Master bedroom is spacious w/ LARGE walk in closet & organizers & door access to deck *Master ensuite 4pc bath – UNIQUE 1 pc separate jetted tub & shower with glass door to shower *Bedroom 2 is spacious w/ built in closet & large window *Family 3pc bath w/ tub-shower, vanity-sink & linen closet LOWER *Landing area with lovely oak wood stairs to upper floor *Family room with NEW French doors to patio area & pellet stove *Small wet bar area *2 spacious bedrooms with large windows & built in closets *3pc Family bath w/ tub-shower, vanity-sink & linen cabinet *Large mechanical room w/ door access to storage area UNDER garage (rare) *UNDER garage huge storage room w/ door access to yard – POTENTIAL to update to a full 1Bed studio Rental *Under stair storage *Large laundry room w/ W-D, cabinet & sink ATTACHED DOUBLE GARAGE (Oversize) 26x32 ft / DRIVEWAY *CLEAN & heated w/ separate garage doors & opener & laundry sink *Paved parking & driveway *Ample room to park 4 vehicles and a RV PROPERTY *BEAUTIFULLY landscaped lot w/ mature grass & natural stone *Wonderfully treed for shade & privacy *Concrete block fire pit *Upper deck has low maintenance railing & concrete decking (rare) *Gorgeous covered patio area w/ a view of the lake *Lot is quite level with a bit of terracing to provide that unique look! *Sturdy and cute garden shed BALFOUR Balfour, home to the Kootenay Lake ferry, is a serene community cradled by both Selkirk and Purcell mountain ranges. Home to fishing, hiking, golfing and beachfronts, it's located between Nelson and Kaslo along Kootenay Lake. Kokanee, Rainbow Trout and Burbot are all present in Kootenay Lake. Various marinas and public boat launches also make Balfour a popular destination for boaters. Balfour Golf Course is a prestigious 18-hole course which carves through the forest and finishes with a scenic view across Kootenay Lake. Alternatively, the three-par Eagle View Golf Course on Queens Bay Road at Kootenay Lakeview Lodge is good for a quick game and delicious dinner at golf club restaurant. A wide selection of trails cater for all experience levels. Kootenay Lake Ferry — Balfour to Kootenay Bay Is the longest free ferry in the worldJ. The ferry connects Balfour to Kootenay Bay (and onto the communities such as Crawford Bay on the highway down to Creston). It's the most famous (and busiest) of many ferries in the region. Nelson A short drive into the heritage city of Nelson can provide you with some eclectic shops and restaurants as well as other major services. Downtown Baker Street is a popular street lined with heritage buildings filled with all types of shops for exploration. North of Nelson, you can head to Kaslo and on the way stop at Ainsworth Hot Springs to enjoy the natural hot waters and relax in company of friends and family. The entire area is filled with many recreational activities and shopping centres to keep a family occupied for days! If you enjoy the peace and quiet of the country with a rural feeling, then Balfour is a place that you would be proud to call home.
