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New property listed in PENTICTON

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:08:44 GMT

I have listed a new property at 302 - 803 FAIRVIEW ROAD in PENTICTON.

Great spot for a retirement condo. Centrally located.Close to library, shopping, downtown, and a short walk to beaches. Newer kitchen and appliances. Excellent pricing - cheaper than rent. Come and see for yourself. Age 35+, No Rentals, No Pets, Early Possession possible.

New property listed in PENTICTON

Sat, 07 Jan 2012 10:08:43 GMT

I have listed a new property at 19 - 98 OKANAGAN AVENUE E in PENTICTON.

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Full renovation 3 bdrm + den mobile in desirable Pines MHP. Wide open double wide floor plan. New kitchen, bathroom, flooring, paint, roof, wiring, siding, deck, etc. NOT a drive-by. Excellent value for permanent or vacation home. Vacant, early possession.

New property listed in PENTICTON

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:06:00 GMT

I have listed a new property at 208-321 YORKTON AVENUE in PENTICTON.

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Beautiful fully renovated double wide in desirable park. Opened floor plan, dry walled, laminate floors, vinyl windows, newer central heat and air, large yard, double parking, etc. This is a must see.

New property listed in OSOYOOS

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 10:06:00 GMT

I have listed a new property at 11721 OLYMPIC VIEW DRIVE in OSOYOOS.

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Perfect retirement or executive level entry 3700 sq ft. home. Panoramic golf course, mountian and lake views. Gourmet island kitchen. Tile and hardwood open floor plan living area with vaulted ceiings. Bright bright-lots of windows facing 180 degree views. Sculpted fully landscaped back yard with fruit trees and RV parking. Fully finished basement has level entry. Must see. Decorating allowance negotiable.

I have sold a property at 1290 KILLARNEY STREET in PENTICTON

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 10:09:29 GMT

I have sold a property at 1290 KILLARNEY STREET in PENTICTON.

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4 bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home on a big fenced lot. Killarney is a pretty street in a sought-after neighbourhood where there is a genuine pride of ownership. Main floor: big 1150 sq ft. 17x14 living room with picture window, newer flooring and gas fireplace. Galley kitchen has some updating, and joins eating area. Master bedroom with 2 piece ensuite. The second main floor bedroom is 14x9 with fir floors. Newer 4 piece bathroom, a stacker laundry and a versatile multi-use open hallway. Upstairs: 2 good sized bedrooms with fir floors and funky ceiling lines that follow the roof. There is also access into a dry, safe, clean storage area in the attic. Lots of mechanical updating throughout with new vinyl windows, 125 amp panel, plumbing, fresh paint inside and out, new asphalt driveway topping, underground irrigation, built in vac, and a wall unit air conditioner. Great outside space: 60x120 fenced yard = .165 of an acre. Covered BarBQ deck. 25x16 garage with power and concrete floor off the back lane. Lots of flat parking too, with a paved and fenced pad with room for RV in the back yard. The street is postcard-pretty with well cared for homes and mature landscaping. Everything is close by here – schools, downtown, hospital, malls, arena. Minutes to the beach on either lake, and the Events Centre is a 5 minute drive. This one is worth a look! Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in PENTICTON

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 10:08:47 GMT

I have listed a new property at 58 - 1701 PENTICTON AVENUE in PENTICTON.

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Open plan. 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, 1152 sq ft double wide built by Moduline in 1993. 23x15 living room boasts vaulted ceilings, bay windows and a gas fireplace. Dining area with enough space for formal dining room furniture. Bright kitchen with breakfast bar, stove top and a wall oven. 14x11 master bedroom with adjoining 11x9 area for walk-in closet and 3 piece bathroom. Good size second bedroom, laundry area, and even a 9x8 workshop with power. Value added upgrades include 2x6 construction, thermopane windows, skylight, central air, sun deck, deep carport plus extra open parking too. Nice yard area. Pleasant Valley MHP is 55+, no rentals, pet with approval. Two minute drive to shopping, or enjoy the walk to town along the paths at Penticton Creek. Owner-occupied well cared for home. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

I have sold a property at 2426 WESTWOOD DRIVE in PENTICTON

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:07:57 GMT

I have sold a property at 2426 WESTWOOD DRIVE in PENTICTON.

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Big 6 bedroom, 4 bathroom, 3750 sf house with a triple garage! 2100 square feet on the main floor with open concept. 19x12 bright, well-appointed oak kitchen with tons of counter space & a handy breakfast bar. Kitchen opens to eating area, dining room with hardwood floors and family room. Also on the main floor: formal living room, 3 beds, 3 baths & laundry. Skylights and lots of windows bathe this home in natural light. Fireplace, vaulted ceilings, access to wrap-around deck with a panoramic outlook over the city and some lake view too. Lower level is all above grade with 1650 square feet including 3 more beds, full bath, fireplace in the family room, and a huge 30x17 games room. 31x26 triple garage, plus outside parking. Original owner since 1995, and as clean and pristine as the day it was built. All this perched on a .29 acre lot with a west backyard in Westwood Estates area of West Bench. Bare land freehold strata at $200/year to maintain the neighbourhood park, clear snow and power the street lights. Eight minute drive to downtown, elementary school nearby. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in PENTICTON

Sun, 16 Oct 2011 09:06:39 GMT

I have listed a new property at 1290 KILLARNEY STREET in PENTICTON.

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I have sold a property at 120 DUNANT CRESCENT in PENTICTON

Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:07:54 GMT

I have sold a property at 120 DUNANT CRESCENT in PENTICTON.

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Project house with great bones awaits just a few finishing touches. Huge 70x241 lot (.39 acre) with frontage on Dunant and Carmi. 1280 sq ft on the main: living room with wood burning fireplace, dining area with french doors to newer deck, updated kitchen, 2 beds, full bath, laundry and vaulted ceilings throughout main floor. Down: 1280 sq ft daylight space with high ceilings, framed and mostly finished. Family room with fireplace, 2 more bedrooms, newer 3 piece bath. Original owner since 1966. Many updates including mostly newer windows, window coverings, 200 amp panel and updated plumbing. Double carport easily converts to garage, and a fantastic private lot with a great outlook to the south. Little bit of elbow grease and a modest budget is all that’s required - quick possession OK. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

I have sold a property at 202 - 187 WARREN AVENUE WEST in PENTICTON

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 09:24:52 GMT

I have sold a property at 202 - 187 WARREN AVENUE WEST in PENTICTON.

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2 bedroom, 2 bathroom, extra roomy 1250 sf apartment with oversize rooms and an open layout at sought-after Parkway Manor. Handy breakfast bar in the kitchen. Smaller sunny south deck off the dining area overlooks park, and big living room boasts sliders to a 20x8 covered north balcony. Laundry and storage in unit. Clean & bright in move in condition, though the buyer may choose to customize with some paint and flooring, and this concession has been factored into the price. Extra storage locker downstairs, and secure parking too. Quick possession OK, age 55+, no pets, no rentals. Inviting social-gathering room in the complex where neighbours become friends. Terrific location across from Lions ParkCherry Lane shops & services. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

I have sold a property at 524 RENE AVENUE in PENTICTON

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 09:11:34 GMT

I have sold a property at 524 RENE AVENUE in PENTICTON.

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60x101 (.14 acre) RD lot, 1170 sq ft rancher + workshop! 2 bed + den, 1.5 bath with big rooms. Built approx 1955, and proudly owned by the same couple for last 25 years. Ongoing upgrades over the years include electrical, plumbing, two skylights, two wall unit air conditioners, gas fireplace. Lots of big windows and natural light. The detached shop has concrete floors, power and a wood burner. New driveway, tons of open parking and nice garden area. The house is in good shape, but you’ll like the possible future subdivide, or a great duplex building site as is. Close proximity to downtown, the beach and the Events Centre. Quick possession OK, easy to show. Show this!

New property listed in PENTICTON

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 09:10:36 GMT

I have listed a new property at 205 - 803 FAIRVIEW ROAD in PENTICTON.

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2 bedroom 800 sq ft southwest corner unit with corner windows and good natural light. Some updating. Shared laundry right outside the unit. Currently rented at $800/month + utilities to a long term tenant who would like to stay. Owners must be 25+ years of age, renters: 55+ with rentals allowed, no pets. Situated back from the road and away from traffic noise, with a nice outlook and a private deck. Primo central location near library, bus, and just a short walk to downtown. Covered parking, RV parking available too. Great little package suitable for investor or owner-occupier, just a short walk to everything. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in PENTICTON

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 09:11:40 GMT

I have listed a new property at 109 - 1028 LAKESHORE DRIVE WEST in PENTICTON.

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Golden Sands. Fully furnished hotel style 2 bedroom suite with mini kitchen. This is a level entry lower unit at the far corner away from the street with it’s own private patio area. Year round income opportunity. This owner netted $9050 income in 2009 and $7750 in 2010 (after management fees but before paying strata fees and property tax), and still had the option to book it for $2/night + one time $25 cleaning fee for his own use. Summer beachfront location across from the SS Sicamous. Outdoor pool in the complex, with close proximity to beach, restaurants, shops, wine country and also winter use at Apex. Rental pool income plus owner-accessible anytime. Great turn-key combo! All the rental and maintenance issues are dealt with on-site with a storefront office and front desk staff. Good return with a terrific option to visit and enjoy the Okanagan lifestyle too! View through on-site property manager, see LR for details. Penticton city web site: penticton.ca Apex Mountain: apexresort.com Campus: okanagan.bc.ca/home.html Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272, or TF at 1.866.447.3629, or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in PENTICTON

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 09:14:17 GMT

I have listed a new property at 2509 PINETREE PLACE in PENTICTON.

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View house + suite in sought after WestBench. 3440 sqft. Main: 25x15 living room with gas fireplace. Formal cross hall dining room. White kitchen with breakfast bar, island & eating nook with a view. French doors out to a massive partly covered deck. 16x14 master with 5 piece ensuite + another bedroom, another full bathroom & laundry. Lots of hardwood, tile & quality finishing detail. Downstairs: daylight walkout lower level with good height & lots of natural light. Second living room, second kitchen, 2 bedrooms, den, full bathroom + storage/utility areas too, well finished & needs just a couple of doors to create separation for a renter, or use as is for extended family. Sliders to covered patio. Gas forced air heat up & down, with supplemental radiant in floor heating down (2 hot water tanks). Acrylic stucco, double garage, extra parking, concrete driveway, tile roof to last a lifetime, .33 acre view property, terrific street appeal, quiet cul-de-sac… great combo. City and both lakes unobstructed view. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in KEREMEOS

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 09:11:33 GMT

I have listed a new property at 25-1292 HWY 3A in KEREMEOS.

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2 bedroom mobile home with nice street appeal. Exterior upgrades including siding and deck with the parking spruced up too. Inside is a compact tidy 780 square foot package needing cosmetic fix-ups. With this square footage it can be a pretty efficient make-over on a modest budget. Electrical seems compliant with a newer 125 amp panel and the approval sticker attached there. Just a 5 minute drive east of Keremeos at Sagewood MHP, with a very pleasant outlook over the valley and eastern hills. 30 minutes into Penticton. Age: 55+, pet with approval, rentals limited. Open parking with lots of space and it’s all flat. Great recreation get-away too, near Apex skiing and Twin Lakes golf. Quick possession OK. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in SUMMERLAND

Sun, 26 Jun 2011 09:10:06 GMT

I have listed a new property at 14816 DOWNTON AVENUE in SUMMERLAND.

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Picturesque home with self-contained guest accommodation on quarter acre grounds. Private quiet setting with peek-a-boo Okanagan Lake view. Versatile layout with bright and airy rooms. Vaulted living room with floor to ceiling stone fireplace & a lofted bonus room with clerestory windows. Spacious south-east facing conservatory, with walls of windows, overlooks the pond and garden. Kitchen and dining area (with heated tile floors) opens onto a private vine covered courtyard with built-in BarBQ, arbour, trellises and stone work… a Tuscan vacation right at your door! Two bedrooms + adaptable main floor space is currently used as hobby room, studio, gym & workshop. Useable area & utility/storage downstairs too. There is a sunny self-contained studio suite with high ceilings, a full kitchen and 4 piece bathroom over the garage . No common walls adjoin the house, so it has a private feel, and is complete with a view deck. Single garage plus lots of level open parking. All this just a short walk to the popular Millennium Water Park, Dog Beach, and paved Lakeshore Walking Path. This is a truly unique and wonderful home in a great location. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

I have sold a property at 1704 ESTATES PLACE in PENTICTON

Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:11:23 GMT

I have sold a property at 1704 ESTATES PLACE in PENTICTON.

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West Bench location on the western hills. Meticulously maintained house and yard. 1630 sq ft rancher built in 1990 with 3 bed, 2 bath, on 1 acre with view. Bright open plan with big rooms and a country kitchen. Tons of quality upgrades: new roof, heat pump/furnace, windows and hot water tank in last 3 years. Lots of other renos since 2002 including a new 29x28 oversize attached garage, 24x24 detached workshop with 200 amp service, and a covered RV carport, irrigation, siding and driveway. The attached garage is easily converted to an additional 800 square feet of living area. Lots of parking, lovely fenced easy care yard. Nothing to do here, it has ALL been done! Quiet cul-de-sac, just a 10 minute drive to downtown, Events Center, Community Center, and the beach. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in PENTICTON

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 09:14:18 GMT

I have listed a new property at 120 DUNANT CRESCENT in PENTICTON.

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I have sold a property at 14 - 80 GREEN AVENUE EAST in PENTICTON

Tue, 31 May 2011 09:18:24 GMT

I have sold a property at 14 - 80 GREEN AVENUE EAST in PENTICTON.

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2 bed + den, 2 bath, 1100 square foot townhome with open layout at Gabion Court. Some updating, shows very well for this price range. Nice and bright with good natural light. 6 rentals allowed, so while this may become a rental unit some day, right now it must be sold to an owner-occupier. 2 pets OK to 18 inch maximum, children OK, no age restrictions. New roof, parking lot resealed, complex is well run and attractive with attention to ongoing maintenance. 2 parking spots at your door, fenced yard with an open outlook to the west, and quick possession OK. School, shopping, bus and the beach at Skaha Lake all near by. Penticton city web site is at www.penticton.ca Apex Mountain is at www.apexresort.ca and the Okanagan College site is www.okanagan.bc.ca/home Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272, or TF at 1.866.447.3629, or visit GeoffCowling.com

New property listed in PENTICTON

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:19:40 GMT

I have listed a new property at 524 RENE AVENUE in PENTICTON.

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1170 sq ft rancher on a 60x101 RD (duplex) lot, total .14 of an acre. 2 bedrooms + den, 1.5 bathrooms, with big rooms. Built approx 1955, and proudly owned by the same couple for the last 25 years. Ongoing upgrades over the years include electrical, plumbing, two skylights, two wall unit air conditioners, gas fireplace. Lots of big windows and natural light. The detached shop has concrete floors, power and a wood burner. Tons of open parking, and nice garden area with inground irrigation and a covered patio. Possible subdivide in the future, or a great building site as is. Close proximity to downtown, the beach and the Events Centre. Hockey School, Ironman, and farmer’s market all nearby. Quick possession OK. Call Geoff Cowling 250.490.7272 or TF at 1.866.447.3629 or visit GeoffCowling.com