10 BC Homes for Sale Ideal for Harry and Meghan’s New West Coast Life

Location:

Stuart Island
Price: $17.5 million
Stats: Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 7,142 square feet
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Privacy will not be a issue for Harry and Meghan in this luxurious oceanfront compound situated on 120 acres on Stuart Island, an exclusive private island between Vancouver Island and the British Columbia coast. There’s no ferry, with the only access by helicopter, private boat or airplane (there’s a paved private airstrip), which effectively shuts down the paparazzi problem. With a full kilometre of shoreline, the listing describes the property as one that “transcends limitation, a perfect union of tranquility, beauty and luxury.”
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“The main house rests on the ocean’s edge, positioned to ensure each room in the magnificent manor enjoys uncompromised ocean views,” declares the listing. “The main residence, Goose Landing Lodge, has been commissioned to an elite standard with old growth fir timber framing from Meares Island. The open plan is ideal for entertaining and emphasized with soaring vaulted ceilings and exquisite stone and wood work.”
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Location:

Victoria
Price: $10.9 million
Stats: Three bedrooms, three bathrooms, 4,247 square feet

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex celebrated the holidays in Victoria and if they choose to settle in BC’s capital, they could do a lot worse than this spectacular penthouse described by its listing as “the pinnacle of luxury.” The penthouse’s “custom minimalist design allows panoramic ocean, mountain, city and Inner Harbour views to be the primary focus of all rooms.”

On warm summer nights, Meghan and Harry can take in the stunning view by climbing the staircase to this rooftop mezzanine, where they can enjoy “an eagle’s eye view of dynamic views with vibrant skies, active marine waterways, resident wildlife and starry nights.”

Location:

North Saanich
Price: $9.98 million
Stats: Four bedrooms, eight bathrooms, 10,000 square feet
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When Harry and Meghan visited Victoria, they reportedly stayed in a mansion in Saanich (about 25 minutes from downtown Victoria), so they’re familiar with the neighbourhood of this magnificent mansion that’s been dubbed Chateau de Lis, situated on a six-acre waterfront lot.

“This European-style chateau was designed, crafted and built to such a high standard that words alone cannot offer a worthy description,” the listing describes. “The property combined with the exquisite landscaping and orchard are the final achievement that makes this property one of the finest waterfront offerings in the Greater Victoria area.”

Location:

Victoria
Price: $9.8 million
Stats: Four bedrooms, six bathrooms, 6,964 square feet

There’s definitely a regal feel to this home, described in its listing as a “world-class oceanfront estate, with commanding views and 3.5 acres of land.” The gated entrance and secluded location offer the kind of privacy that Harry and Meghan will want in their new West Coast digs.

Located in Victoria’s charming Oak Bay neighbourhood, the views extend to this spectacular multi-level bathroom, with wooden steps leading to a glass-encased shower and huge tub, offering French door access to the waterfront patio.

Location:

Nanoose Bay
Price: $5.975 million
Stats: Three bedrooms, six bathrooms, 6,202 square feet
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If the Sussexes are really looking for privacy, it’s tough to top this opulent waterfront mansion in Nanoose Bay, about 25 kilometres north of Nanaimo on the east coast of Vancouver Island, described in the listing as an “exquisite custom home on a gated 1.2-acre property” to offer “a tranquil retreat in a natural environment.”

The home boasts a “thoughtfully planned and executed design both in the main home and the adjoining guest house,” while “a spectacular gourmet kitchen with ocean vistas leads into the exquisite great room and out onto the spacious and enchanting deck with seamless glass railings and custom spiral staircase to the lower patio.”

Location:

Vancouver
Price: $12.8 million
Stats: Three bedrooms, five bathrooms, 3,899 square feet

If the Sussexes decide to settle in Vancouver, they can enjoy the ultimate in urban luxury high atop the city in this exquisite penthouse in the heart of downtown. As the listing notes, the home has been custom crafted “to take advantage of the breathtaking views of Vancouver,” with “every piece of this remarkable residence thoughtfully designed with both intention and purpose.”

The jewel in the royal crown of this downtown Vancouver penthouse is this private rooftop patio, “offering sweeping 360-degree views overlooking the city, accessed by a custom staircase sculpted of glass and steel.”

Location:

Vancouver
Price: $23.8 million
Stats: Seven bedrooms, five bathrooms, 10,318 square feet
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Located in Vancouver’s historic and posh Shaughnessy neighbourhood, the listing points out that this massive mansion offers more than 10,000 square feet of “majestic living on a gorgeous 22,929-square-foot garden lot.”

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Meghan and Harry would no doubt enjoy swimming year-round in this indoor pool, covered by a glass ceiling.

Location:

West Vancouver
Price: $23.888 million
Stats: Five bedrooms, five bathrooms, 8,871 square feet

Sought-after West Vancouver could be the ideal home for the Sussexes, especially if they were to move into this unique waterfront estate located on a private peninsula, situated on its own outcropping of land. Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout ensure a view suitable for royalty.

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“This master-crafted home boasts solid first growth Douglas fir timbered posts and beams, geothermal heating, extensive granite stone detail and a zinc roof,” notes the listing. Additional features include a media room with theatre seating, multiple family rooms, office, gym, heated jet pool, jacuzzi and fire pit overlooking the ocean.

Location:

Whistler
Price: $19.999 million
Stats: Three bedrooms, four bathrooms, 7,280 square feet
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“Old world elegance blends seamlessly with modern amenities, with examples including a restored English Pub dating to the 1830s located in the home’s Bar – to a monumental pharmacy cabinet in use in Paris for 100 years located in the kitchen,” the listing adds.

The Whistler home also has “eight superb French fireplace mantels date from the late 1700s,” the listing continues.

Location:

Coldstream
Price: $16.868 million
Stats: Five bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, 16,658 square feet

Sitting on five acres about an hour north of Kelowna, the listing describes a “private luxury estate home… jutting out high above the famed Okanagan Valley,” a “stately manor is the ultimate private retreat, with sweeping views of the valley, mountains, city and lakes.”

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“The attention to detail, security, functionality and design of this home are world class,” declares the listing. “The craftsmanship is second to none; American black walnut cabinetry, maple inlay flooring, imported tile, Swarovski crystal fixtures and rare Indian palace antique doors are exquisite.” Other features suitable for a duke and duchess include a chef’s kitchen, waterfall, butler’s pantry, gym, library, theatre, wine cellar, spa, office and more.
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