$289,900 · UNBEATABLE LOCATION, VIEWS & AMENITIES

This large one-bedroom apartment located on an upper floor of Orchard House in James Bay is available for sale. The unit has incredible views stretching from James Bay/Sooke Hills, through to the Inner Harbour/downtown Victoria. The complex is located behind the Parliament Buildings and Provincial Museum/Imax Theater and beside Beacon Hill Park. The location scores a 90 on the walk index being close to close to a major public transit link beside the BC Legislature (a block away) and a short walk to downtown, James Bay Square, Fisherman's Wharf, Cook Street Village and the open ocean. The $620.26 per month maintenance fees includes heat, hot water and property taxes, as it is a leasehold, which expires on December 31, 2073. The latter means that there is no property transfer tax or vacant home property tax, which will appeal to investors and snowbirds alike. Rentals for 6 months or more are permitted with approval, but no pets are allowed. The amenities of this adult oriented building include one secured underground parking spot, hobby shop, his and hers sauna, jacuzzi, shared laundry facilities, heated outdoor pool (seasonal) and locker. The unit has a large north facing balcony. There are remote ceiling fans in the living room and bedroom. There is linoleum flooring in the bathroom and kitchen and carpet in the remainder of the residence. The bedroom has mirrored bypass doors and there are wood bifold doors in the hallway. There is led lighting in the kitchen and hallway and the unit has a hardwired smoke/fire detector. For added safety, there are security cameras at the front entrance, in the lobby and all 3 elevators, as well as on site managers 24/7. The windows and patio door are double paned. The stove, fridge and above range microwave are included. The building is very secure, with fob entry and security cameras at the front entrance, lobby and in the elevators. For your added safety, there are hard wired smoke/fire detectors in every unit and intercom for screening visitors, as well as on-site property managers 24/7. To any and all agents - I don't need your help selling, but if you bring a buyer I will pay you half of the normal commission.