| A luxury waterfront home in West Vancouver can | | | | outlets. |
| enhance the quality of life and bring a sense of peace | | | | Property layout |
| and balance to the hectic pace of life and work. | | | | Is the lot sharply sloping or level? Would a large hill or |
| Waterfront property represents a lifestyle choice that | | | | long stairway down to the water's edge pose any |
| caters to active boaters or swimmers to more | | | | problems for any residents, pets or frequent guests? |
| passive beachgoers. Being mindful of a few criteria | | | | Homeowners who participate in water activities will |
| can help home buyers pick the perfect property to suit | | | | want to ensure the property has a private dock or at |
| their needs for years to come. | | | | least private water access nearby. It's also important |
| Family needs | | | | to consider the type of water that would work best |
| How many family members need accommodations? | | | | for your family's interests. Calmer activities like |
| Do you have toddlers and is the house easy to | | | | kayaking, canoeing, fishing or merely sunbathing might |
| baby-proof? Luxury waterfront West Vancouver real | | | | be preferable over more active outings like speed |
| estate can attract many visitors, so will the home offer | | | | boating or jet skiing. These preferences can help |
| adequate space to accommodate guests? Is the | | | | decide between lake, river or oceanfront property and |
| kitchen of adequate size for entertaining, or will it hardly | | | | what level of local water activity individual family |
| be used? If there are any pets in the family, what are | | | | members can tolerate. |
| their ages and does the home accommodate their | | | | Location |
| needs? For instance, sometimes staircases can be a | | | | Is this property intended to be a getaway for |
| problem for older pets and younger children, so this | | | | vacations and relaxation, or is it intended to be a |
| may be something to avoid if either of those factors | | | | primary residence? This can help determine the |
| are in play. | | | | importance of being located near civilization and retail |
| Lifestyle | | | | spots like grocery stores and gas stations. Will you be |
| Does this home reflect your lifestyle? Do you | | | | flying out often for business or having guests fly in |
| frequently host pool or beach parties? If so, check for | | | | frequently to visit? If so, it may be helpful to have an |
| ease of access to your are of the waterfront. | | | | airport within fairly close proximity. Also consider |
| Outdoor lighting for those evening waterfront | | | | whether it's important to have easy access to |
| gatherings is a must. So are "water proof" guest | | | | hospitals and pharmacies. If family members can't |
| areas. Be sure to carefully access stairs and dock | | | | agree on a water access preference, then a lakefront |
| areas for signs of wear and tear and sound | | | | property near the ocean might solve the problem. |
| construction. If intimate dinner parties are more your | | | | Patience is the main thing to remember when shopping |
| style, the dining area and food preparation center | | | | luxury waterfront West Vancouver real estate. Don't |
| should have efficient traffic patterns, good lighting and | | | | rush the process, but take time to find the perfect fit |
| of course up to date appliances and adequate electric | | | | for your needs. |
