Mountain Shores serves up peaceful paradise

With all the buzz surrounding recreational properties in British Columbia, the attraction of the investment opportunity at Mountain Shores is what you can’t hear.

Located 40 minutes north of Creston and 50 minutes from Nelson, Mountain Shores is nestled on the tranquil shores of Kootenay Lake, the largest natural body of fresh water in southern British Columbia.

“Unlike many of the more overly populated areas such as the Okanagan or Invermere/Radium areas, the Kootenay Lake Valley remains as a little-known treasure,” says Colleen Irvine, vice-president of sales and marketing. “This land has been relatively undeveloped. Its thickly forested mountains and pristine waters provide solace to the residents and visitors alike. It is not uncommon to find yourself the only boater visible across the lake’s expanse!”

But just because you’ll feel a world away from the hustle and bustle of city centres doesn’t mean you won’t be close to desirable amenities.

A short 15-minute ride gets you to Crawford Bay, which is full of unique artisans’ shops and a variety of local pubs and restaurants. For a change of pace, buyers can also take the ferry and a short drive to relax at Ainsworth Hot Springs and Spa. The ferry ride alone is relaxing as the crossing between Kootenay Lake and Balfour is the longest and most scenic free ferry in the world.

For investors who’d rather play than relax, Mountain Shores is a four-season
destination that offers year-round fishing, as well as other recreational activities such as golfing, hiking, water skiing and downhill
skiing. Golfers will enjoy the proximity to championship 18-hole course Kokanee Springs Golf Resort in Crawford Bay, just a short 15-minute drive away.

Another attractive element to Mountain Shores is the freedom it offers to build the dream home you’ve always wanted.

Stretching over 150 acres, Mountain Shores Land Ventures Ltd. is a development company specializing in recreational and residential development and design. “By developing the land and infrastructure, buyers have the freedom and luxury to build their own cottage or dream home to suit their personal preference and budget on a fully serviced lot,” says Irvine.

Mountain Shores is being developed in three separate phases.

Phase I: Lakeside consists of 12 large lakefront lots and 22 lake house lots within a private gated and paved property. All lots have access to the beach, pool and marina.

Phase I has been sold out with one or two lots for resale.

Phase II: Mountain Shores Acreage Estates consists of 28 individually gated and fully serviced lots, each with their own panoramic lake and mountain view. Many of these lots will have their own leased boat slip in the private Mountain Shores marina. The lots are sized between 0.6 to 2.5 acres, with the
average lot being approximately one acre in size. “There is no time frame to build in the Estates making this an excellent opportunity for long-term investment,” says Irvine.

Phase III: Nestled in the mountainside beside the Estates, these smaller community lots that are still in the design phase will offer those with a more limited budget to buy into the beauty of the area.

“Mountain Shores is geared towards the discerning buyer who is looking for a quiet peace of paradise, away from the stress and pace of large developments and populated areas,” says Irvine. “Targeted predominantly at the recreational market, the area is also appealing to those looking to retire in an area surrounded by natural beauty.”

For more information visit, www.mountainshores.ca, contact Irvine at 403-852-2266, e-mail mountainshores@shaw.ca or call 1-866-678-2489.