Chilliwack

Looking for an investment? Check out these villas on the fairway!

Recently I ran into an interesting investment opportunity in Chilliwack, BC, the warmest city in Canada. In Chilliwack rests one of “BC’s best hidden kept secrets”, The Falls Golf & Country Club, home to a breathtaking golf course with expansive views of the hillsides and from Abbotsford to Harrison.

There are currently some big development plans underway in the immediate vacinity including a $250 million dollar multi use sports facility and winter club, with what is going to be one of the world’s largest usable green roof. Read more about it here.

Right on the fairway there is a new construction development, a group of duplex-style homes called the Deercrest Villas. Why are these special, and why are they investment opportunities? These villas are meant to be rentals; purchasers, upon putting a deposit down, sign an agreement with the Falls resort to manage the villa (if they wish to do so, they can of course reside in the property if they’d like to). The Falls then takes care of the leasing of the unit for you.  Since the villas are zoned the same as a hotel is, overnight rentals are legally allowed; visitors can get room service and even spa services right to, and in, their rooms! Another intriguing fact: Australian golf legend Greg Norman is signed on to design the next course in the club. Properties on fairways designed by him typically sell in the mid $2 million dollar range.

See what people are saying about the Falls:

“Home buyers, young families, retirees, and golfers will be treated to a panorama of mountain peaks that form a backdrop to farms that dot the valley below” – New York Times

“One of B.C.’s Top Ten Hidden Treasures” – National Post Golf Review

“Ranked in Top 100 World Destinations for Fishing and Golf” – TSN’s Fins and Skins

“Ranked #2 for B.C.’s Best Scenery, B.C.’s Favorite Course and B.C.’s Best Kept Secret” – Province Golf Guide  (Golfer’s Choice, Best of B.C.)

“One of the most spectacular golf courses I have ever played!” – Steve Tambellini, VP & Assistant General Manager, Vancouver Canucks

“Our Canucks Alumni Ryder Tournament that we play at the Falls each June is indeed a high point on our social calendar. The golf course, the views, the food and the hospitality we’re shown are top notch and sincerely appreciated” – Norm Jewison, Vancouver Canucks Alumni Liaison

There are 8 phases in this development and the first phase has already sold out. The second phase, currently 50% sold out, are for sale for $840,000 and are fully finished ($40,000 is for the furnishings). The third phase and phases thereafter aren’t on the fairway, so phase 2 is your last opportunity for a villa on the fairway! Third phase units are offered at $740,000. For information on what the nightly rate and other financial information, give me a call or send me an email! (trust me, it’s worth taking a look at).

The villas themselves are absolutely gorgeous. They’re basically luxury townhouses, with high end finishings such as granite countertops, two jacuzzi tubs (one in the master, one on the outdoor patio overlooking the fairway), flat screen TVs, hardwood flooring…the list goes on.

The Falls are also offering an incentive at the moment where they’re writing purchasers post dated checks for 1/2 year’s worth of mortgage and property tax payments. Have you heard of that one before? I know I haven’t. To date, not one single investor who has invested in a Deercrest villa has had to pay out anything other than their mortgage downpayment, as everything else has been covered by the rental revenue they have received, and some!

Want to learn more? Get in touch! I’d be happy to send you more detailed information on these properties. Also be sure to visit the Falls website!

Amy Kizaki
Blu Realty
778 855 0841
amy@vancouverpowersearch.com

2 spots left! Superb deal on Rach Park Lodge Golf Getaway

What are YOU doing on September 13th? If you’re a golfer, you might be interested in this fantastic deal offered at my listing, the Ranch Park Lodge.

Get this: the regular green fee rate to play The Falls Resort on Sunday September 13 is $91.87. For an extra $13.41 here’s what you get:

• A round at The Falls Resort
• A night at the luxurious Ranch Park Lodge
• A plate of Nachos and 12 ice-cold Coronas upon arrival
• A round of 9 holes at Bridal Falls after check-out before the drive home

Please note: These prices are based on 4 people attending and include all taxes and we must sell all four spots or the getaway will be cancelled.

Itinerary:

Sunday September 13, 2009
11:00am: Tee-off at The Falls Resort for 18 holes of championship golf including GPS enabled power carts.
4:00pm: Check in at the Ranch Park Lodge where we will have 12 ice-cold Coronas and a plate of Nachos waiting for your group. Then spend a relaxing evening enjoying the first class amenities.

Monday September 14, 2009
10:30am: Check out of the Ranch Park Lodge
11:00am: Tee-off at Bridal Falls for 9 holes

The Fall’s Golf Resort
The Falls Golf Resort offers a haven of unique mountainside golf and exceptional guest service in a spectacular West Coast setting. Breathtaking views, towering cedars and cascading waterfalls combine to deliver an unforgettable golf experience.

Ranch Park Lodge
This is one of the finest vacation rental properties in Chilliwack. It is a luxurious and spacious 3-bedroom hand-crafted log home, surrounded by a forest of towering cedar trees. In each level there is a great room with a massive natural rock fireplace. The upper great room has a twenty-six foot vaulted ceiling and a wall of windows. The lower great room/games room has a 56″ TV and oak card table complete with cards, poker chips, chess set, backgammon, kids games and more. And there’s High-Speed Wireless Internet for your lap top.

The Grand Master Bedroom is larger than the other 2 and has its own balcony and Jacuzzi tub. You may need to flip a coin to see who gets it or maybe the person who hit the most fairways and greens at The Falls should take possession, just my 2 cents. (Middle bedroom has two beds, lower bedroom has a double bed, lower great-room has a double sleeper sofa-bed).

Bridal Falls Golf Club
Located at the base of Cheam Mountain and within earshot of Bridal Falls, this is one of the most beautiful and challenging executive golf courses in the Fraser Valley. The course has been cut from natural rain forest with two large lakes and many large river/silica sand bunkers strategically placed to penalize errant shots.

The regular rate for all of the above is $221.44 per person so basically you are getting over a 50% discount. The first four that pay are in and you can bring up to three guests if you like.

Give me a call at 604.209.3674 for some more information, or visit this link. Happy Golfing!

Gorgeous vacation log home for sale!!

Contact: Laura Howren
604.209.3674
laura@vancouverpowersearch.com
Blu Realty

The Ranch Park Lodge is for sale!!

New! Asking price: $889,900
3 bedrooms
3 bathrooms
2680 square feet
2.496 acres
Gorgeous valley & mountain views
Quality finishes
Move in as your primary residence, or keep it as an income generating executive vacation rental

Welcome to Ranch Park Lodge!  One of a kind log home situated on private acerage, surrounded by epic views and natural British Columbia forest and only minutes from world-class golfing, fishing and lakes perfect for boating activities. Hand crafted finishes include Cedar-lined vaulted ceilings, two natural rock wood-burning fireplaces and an expansive deck perfect for relaxing. Move right in or keep it as a furnished executive vacation rental for a profit. Furniture is negotiable. By far the best value on the market! Just an exit away from Harrison Hot Springs. Visit www.RanchParkLodge.com for information on the rental business.

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