1457 Howcrest Road

Welcome to complete peace, silence and seclusion in an undisturbed natural setting. While this stunning modern home occupies only one acre, it is embedded in a natural reserve comprising upward of 20 acres resulting in complete visual and access privacy. A strong design concept based on a rugged industrial aesthetic permeates this architect-designed and occupied home and affords a feeling of welcoming openness in its interconnected three levels of living space and generous floor to ceiling glazing in all directions. This feature integrates the inside with the outside on all levels and brings the occupants into a direct connection with the forest where the trees seem a part of the structure of the house. The privacy and sense of peace one feels upon entering this special property can only be experienced in person. The unique layout of the home provides for an entire top floor of private, self-contained living space including a spa shower and sauna, with almost total sensory engagement with the forest. Due to the extensive use of windows and skylights and despite being deep under the forest canopy, the home is well-lit and bright everywhere. The home comforts include a combination of in-floor heating, wood burning fire stove as well as air conditioning heat pumps on two levels. The profound connection between the inside and outside is reinforced by decks on two levels which allow convenient outdoor living nestled between the trunks of giant firs and glimpses of the local wildlife and garden. While enjoying your private forest oasis, you are still conveniently located near the BC ferries, YYJ International Airport, the Ocean, walking trails and Sidney by the sea for all your shopping needs.! Book your showing today to experience the magic for yourself!