Homebuyers who are relocating to or within BC on Canada’s West Coast are more frequently looking to smaller communities on Vancouver Island, and real estate markets in towns like Ladysmith are seeing the benefits. In particular, active retirees make up a large portion of new residents in smaller Vancouver Island communities, and builders are building homes and communities designed to accommodate their wishes and also to take advantage of everything Island life has to offer.

Relocating from expensive cities such as Vancouver and Victoria to Ladysmith offers owners a break from both big-city life and big-city real estate prices. People are also moving from Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario. These buyers tend to be active and want to live in Ladysmith to enjoy the warmer weather and outdoor lifestyle.

Ladysmith Realtor Keith Mazurenko has three listings in the prestigious ocean view community of The Gales. Two new homes are now available as well as one duplex home built in 2007.

Located at 626 Farrell Drive in Ladysmith, Unit 21 is a new construction home offering 1,818 sq ft of living space including 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. This open layout home offers a great room style living space with a natural gas fireplace, a King-sized master suite with a five-piece ensuite and much, much more. This home is listed at $649,900.

Home #19 is a luxury 1,820 sq ft rancher/bungalow-style home featuring ocean views. From the moment you enter the grand foyer of this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom homes you’ll see the high-end finishings. Hardwood and tile, heated bathroom floors, amazing cabinetry and granite/quartz counters, a gorgeous ensuite and beautiful fireplace feature wall. This home is listed at $609,900.

Built in 2007, Unit #5 offers an expansive 3,093 sq ft of space with a level-entry main floor and walkout basement. A double attached garage is also included. Offering 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, this home luxury home is impeccably finished. With expansive ocean views, a large deck, patio and a yard, you’ll have plenty of space to enjoy the outdoors. This home is listed at $769,900.

Homes at The Gales have been constructed to the highest designation of the “Built Green” program so air quality, livability, low energy costs and highest quality assured under this exclusive program. The Gales is located minutes from the beach, walking trails and golf, only 10 minutes to the Nanaimo airport and an hour to Victoria.

Contact Realtor Keith Mazurenko of Royal LePage at 250-245-0545 for more details or to arrange a personal tour of any of these homes.

Prices subject to change

The Gales in Ladysmith now has two new patio homes with walk-out basements under construction (Unit #20 and #21). These new homes continue the established tradition of excellence in this ocean view development, built by award-winning GNB Builders.

New homes at The Gales are built to Built Green Platinum standard, ensuring homes that hold their value, offer cost efficiency and high environmental standards. Built Green Platinum homes offer lower monthly operating costs thanks to things like energy efficient appliances, furnaces, windows and insulation. Water efficiency is achieved through plumbing and landscaping choices. Air inside the homes is cleaner with fewer allergens, and more comfortable with fewer drafts and more consistent temperatures.

Custom builder Integra Homes has been building new homes in the Comox Valley for more than 30 years. They have recently opened a new show home and started construction in two new subdivisions, Cambridge Park Estates and THE RISE in the Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community in Courtenay, BC

Integra Homes has reserved 10 residential lots with mountain and forest views in Cambridge Park Estates within the Crown Isle community. They are accepting reservations for building new custom homes in this new neighbourhood.

Tour the newest home for sale at The Gales in Ladysmith.

From the moment you enter the grand foyer you’ll appreciate the high-end finishings. Hardwood and tile, heated bathroom floors, amazing cabinetry and granite/quartz counters, gorgeous ensuite and beautiful fireplace feature wall make for stylish living. Tech wiring, a heat pump, HRV unit (for fantastic air quality and efficiency) and other Built Green Platinum features create a comfortable home.