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British Columbia Unique Island attracts buyers around the world
New Westminster, British Columbia – (Marketwire – February 11, 2010) – Buyers International from the United Kingdom, Bermuda, China, Dubai, and the U.S. bought property in a unique island in the West Coast of Canada. In 1859, owned by Hudson's Bay Company, the name was changed Salles Island Sidney Island in hopes of attracting settlers to a more British name. Over 150 years later, that dream comes true.
Located near the city of Victoria, Sidney Island is often referred to as the jewel of the Gulf Islands. It is the last main island underdeveloped in the strait between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Sidney Island is off the grid, and is a model of sustainability with solar energy collection storm water and beautiful conservation areas. There are miles of sandy beaches, jungles and spectacular ocean and mountains. The spectacular 400-acre Sidney Spit National Park in the north of the island is the only occupant of the other island.
When Sidney Island lots went on sale in the 2002 drew the attention of the Bermuda-based investment professionals, Kirk Caza.
"I was looking for a unique place for a family retreat that was developed and private, however, a mild and not too far from civilization, "he explains." Certainly found all this and more on Sidney Island. We have a beachfront property that is a virgin a few minutes from the ferry and shops. "
Church spread the word among friends resulting in the eventual sale of 22 of those lots to buyers in the United Kingdom and Bermuda. One of the buyers, UK company capitalist Allan Cockell is building a house designed by renowned Canadian architect Bo Helliwell of Blue Sky Architecture. Cockell says that the group of like-minded people who own property on the island are what attracted him to the island.
"Sidney Island is located near some major cities, but has the feeling of being very far," says Cockell. "People bought property here because they are attracted by the place and are interested in forming a new community. Sidney Island is a jewel, and we hope it will remain that way. "
It is not unusual for super natural beauty of British Columbia to attract real estate investors around the world, according to Richard Osborne, President of LandQuest Realty Corporation, one of the officers of the largest recreational property in western Canada and Costa real estate agent for the Sidney Island properties.
"Despite the global economic downturn, we still see the interest of buyers around the world," he explains. "There really is something for everyone in Columbia British – we have waterfront, lake, mountain, desert and forests. There are few places in the world that offer the beauty and diversity. "
As the eyes to convert the world to BC for the 2010 Winter Olympics, Osborne expects even more interest in the properties before Christ. "They will not be disappointed" promises.
As Allan Cockell and his colleagues of international property owners, as Sidney Island as it is – perfect, clean and well protected.
Sidney Island Facts
- Located just four kilometers off the coast of Vancouver Island Sidney Island 2200 acres includes 111 properties that share about 1,500 hectares of lands. Amenities include a marina, airstrip and environmentally important areas as special areas of conservation preserves.
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