8596 Squilax-Anglemont Road | St Ives, North Shuswap

SHUSWAP LAKEHOUSE

LOCATION

LAKELIFE is REDEFINED in this luxury timber-frame home in the Shuswap Lake area in beautiful British Columbia, where isolating would be a complete pleasure!

Renowned for its lake-centric lifestyle, the Squilax-Anglemont area of Shuswap Lake is known as one of the recreational capitals of this region. The historic “Squilax” neighborhood, a longstanding First Nations settlement on the Northeast shore of Little Shuswap Lake means “Black Bear” in their native language.  This is a very close community which has woven a storied legacy, with traditional indigenous winter and summer houses still standing nearby by the Quaaout Lodge and Talking Rock Resort.  Today, the area is renowned for its temperate climate, family friendly activities and for being a summertime playground for kids and adults of all ages.  The Squilax Lakehouse stands proudly on 141 feet of prime Little Shuswap Lake waterfront on the Squilax-Anglemont border.

SCHOOLS

FEATURES OF THE HOME

This immaculate 5875 square foot, 4 bedroom, 4 bath residence comes fully and tastefully furnished with pieces custom fitted to the large open spaces.

Built in 2010 by notable artisans Lasser Construction under the watchful eye of Normerica Architects, this quality home’s second floor sits atop poured concrete for the ultimate in sound insulation.  The angular roof is made of metal shingle and complements the elegant stone exterior and cedar siding to create a grand presence reminiscent of an Aspen getaway.

Double height ceilings soar overhead on the main floor as the sun gleams in though expansive living room picture windows bouncing off the impressive timber beams and the second floor mezzanine corridors.  The perfect place to relax in front of the Rumford designed wood burning fireplace waiting for guests to arrive, the living room is palatial in scope and feel.  Artfully illuminated by Roc Corbett, the home’s most notable piece of lighting draws the eye to the living room where a custom chandelier takes centre stage.

The open concept, entertainment-ready kitchen boasts a wall oven, induction stove, granite counters and backsplash, two pantries, an ice maker and custom millwork by Mi-Tec Cabinetry and is only steps away from two dining areas, one indoor and another outside on the large patio showcasing expansive views of the twinkling lake.

All bedrooms are equipped with custom wood doors and built in custom closets and bathrooms with the finest Italian travertine flooring and imported light fixtures. There are three bedrooms on the mezzanine floor and the Master is located with a lake view on the main floor.

As this epic home is perfectly designed for hosting large groups, the central vac throughout makes clean up a breeze after those weekend visitors.

Walk - out sliding doors by Mastercraft lead from the expansive recreation room to twin outside patios and lush green grass facing the azure blue lake. All patios and balconies are concrete stamped with extensive rock retaining walls and mature, resplendent landscaping. The main patio offers a custom “outdoor kitchen” for the Master of the Grill in your world to barbeque dinner as you relax by the massive wood burning stone fire pit and enjoy the gentle breeze whispering off the lake.

OTHER FEATURES OF THE PROPERTY

With a picture perfect view of scenic Shuswap Lake, your boat of choice will bob happily among the waves at its sleek private aluminum dock. Also with two buoys, two 50 foot watercraft can be easily accommodated and with new cable, anchor and chain in 2018 any type of boat would remain safe and secure.

As if the lake were not enough to entertain family and guests, there is a full sized shared tennis / basketball court behind the house with a stylish timber-frame gazebo for spectators to cheer on their favourite players.

After playing outdoors all day, enjoy the serenity and ambience of a crackling wood fire on your peaceful private patio overlooking the lake to wind down the day with a perfectly paired Okanagan wine.

Complete with its own private custom elevator,  this high velocity geothermally heated and cooled property also has in floor heating beneath its gleaming, wide plank hand scraped, hickory flooring throughout the house. An auto switch backup generator guarantees safety and full functioning of the home even if power is lost.  Fresh well water supplies the home which is refreshed by an H2O Water Concepts filtration system and bolstered by hot water pumps for instant hot water.

This is a must see getaway for those with a penchant for summer fun, family, guests and good times, or for some, simply a wish to escape from it all to a place of serenity and calm where the cheery echoes of birds awakening or the purr of a distant motorboat actually become the sounds of silence.