About this home:
Sandcastle met the challenge of a steep, sandy slope, while delivering crisp architectural character and curb appeal. This home features modern, low-maintenance finishes that set it apart from the busy, Craftsman-style homes dominating the neighbourhood.
Built to BC Energy Step Code 5, Sandcastle delivers exceptional energy performance and comfort beneath the stylish wildfire-resilient exterior finishes.
The client-led plan deftly balances generous gathering spaces with modest private spaces. A wide foyer, discreet mudroom, and adjacent garage streamline movement into the home. The broad, custom-crafted staircase fills the home with light, leading to an elegant living area and kitchen that opens to expansive lake views.
A stunning hand-crafted copper hood-vent, custom cabinets, and tall tile fireplace accentuate the interiors. Modest bedrooms are tucked away from the bustle on both levels.
Sandcastle is a two-time award winner:
- In 2025 this home was honoured with prestigious Canadian Homebuilder’s Association BC Georgie Award for Custom Homes $1M-$1.5M.
- And in 2026 Sandcastle once again took gold, this time in the CHBA Central Interior Keystone awards!
Benefits and Features
Energy-Efficiency Benefits:
- Low-carbon, high performance walls, locally prefabricated by Collective Carpentry, deliver thermal comfort and peaceful separation from the noise of nearby boats and trains.
- Triple pane tilt and turn windows by Innotech Windows and Doors provide beauty, and superior performance and functionality.
- Windows are custom low-e coated for each aspect of the house to moderate solar heat gain.
- The right-sized air source heat pump is supported by in-floor heat in the basement for periods of extreme cold.
- An energy efficient heat recovery ventilator (HRV) keeps air in the home fresh and clean, even in smoke-season.
Design Features:
- The modern exterior cladding is not only beautiful but also wildfire resilient.
- An elegant but highly functional kitchen features custom cabinetry and a unique, hand crafted bronze hood-vent.
- Custom crafted Douglas Fir stairs and window sills tie the landscape into the finishing.
- Expansive views facing the Rocky Mountains and Lake Windermere make this modestly sized home feel much larger than it is.
- Throughout the home, custom features elevate the aesthetic, including a steam shower, large format tile, heated floors, and a finished garage