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 was honoured as the 2025 Winner of the prestigious Canadian Homebuilder’s Association BC Georgie Award for Custom Homes $1M-$1.5M.
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
