Dream Home: $18.6 Million for an Artistic Bowen Island Escape

Address: 1840 Lighthouse Lane, Bowen Island

Price: $18,600,000

Listing: Rennie & Associates Realty-Jason Soprovich

The skinny: Eight-bedroom, Eight-bathroom, 11,122-square-foot mansion on Bowen Island

The chic: Admire nature in the comfort of your own home in this sculptural space. This is your chance to escape the urban hustle and live life on the edge (literally, at the Cape Roger Curtis Lighthouse). This piece of art was designed by architect Paul Grant, who used a combination of unique form and soft linearity to juxtapose the abundant nature scene surrounding the residence. This modern home was born from an artful balance of cement, wood and glass.

From the outside, this mansion looks like a symphony of varying forms. There are curvatures, sharp angles and soft silhouettes. The partially curved roof creates a wave-like imagery and adds a playful touch to the otherwise more industrial feeling space. These attributes seem like they should not work well together, yet they feel harmonized in this home. 

One of the most captivating parts of this home to us is the glass element. The glass panels suited all along the home’s width create the feel of lookout towers. Don’t you worry about privacy – the forests surrounding this 10-acre lot act as nature’s mask from prying eyes. 

Take a step inside this three-story home and you’ll find a generous living space. A grand gallery foyer will welcome you as you enter through the main floor. Walk through the foyer to reach the spacious open-floor living and dining spaces. Here, you’ll also find the main kitchen with a column refrigerator for a streamlined look. 

You’ll also find a designated reading area on the main floor, where you can enjoy your novel right by the fireplace. This is where you will find the entrance to the patio. Step outside to enjoy a breath of fresh air any time you like. Setting the scene: You wake up at 6 a.m., make your coffee and head outside to enjoy the sunrise as birds chirp around you. Pure bliss. 

The large floor-to-ceiling windows give you a great view of the greenery just steps away from the home, which perfectly compliments the wooden elements in the interior. You’ll find that much of the ceiling throughout the home is dressed with liner wooden panels, and the bottom floor features a wooden semi-winding staircase that leads you to the main floor. 

The uppermost level is the private family quarter, featuring three bedrooms and a family room. Each of the bedrooms offer ensuite bathrooms for you to enjoy privacy to yourself. Enjoy the floor-to-ceiling windows in the bedrooms and bathrooms, where you can peek at nature’s art anytime you want. 

The bottom level houses the entertainment quarter, media room, wine cellar, game space and five bedrooms. This level also connects you to the outdoor infinity pool overlooking the Howe Sound Islands. Go for a sunset dip, have a solo game night or invite friends over for a wine night to maximize the recreational space that you have!

The hidden extras:

Now for the perks that aren’t visual: this home was built with biodiversity in mind. State-of-the-art environmental systems, such as geothermal and solar power and rainwater recycling, are integrated into everyday operations in this residence.

What’s more, this home offers a ‘smart’ living experience. You will have access to remote controlled security, blinds, lighting and music. Enjoy the luxury of convenience as all aspects of the home will be at your fingertips.