Waterfront~ Private Platinum Green Home~Beach Access~Island & Mtn. Views~Sunny
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Car: Not Necessary
Manager info
Year Purchased: 2007
About: When I am not visiting Bowen Island, I serve as the Senior Environmental Policy Advisor for the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) based at UN headquarters in New York City. In that capacity I have the honor to work with developing countries throughout the world to address their environmental challenges related to biodiversity conservation, adaptation to climate change, protection of forests, access to sustainable energy, etc. Although my parents met and married in Toronto, Canada, our family moved to Palo Alto, California where I grew up. We often visited Bowen Island in the summer. I attended U.C. Berkeley as an undergraduate and U.C. Davis where I completed my Ph.D. in plant genetics before joining the United Nations.
Why Bowen Island, BC, Canada:
My grandfather, Samuel Mack Eastman, discovered this spot on Bowen Island in 1918 when he came to recuperate from an injury sustained in World War I while serving in Canada’s army. He liked it so much that he bought this acre of oceanfront property for $300 that year! Mack and his wife Antonia built a cabin here and my mother, Isabelle, spent her early summers here from the 1920s on, and all of the summers of her later years. This was my mother’s favorite spot on earth. The ‘new’ cabin was built around 1950 and it continues to serve us well.
I have been coming to this place on Bowen since the age of two, and this is where I found my appreciation of nature, ocean swimming and interest in international affairs and environmental issues. I was also inspired to build my career at the United Nations to follow in the footsteps of my grandfather who devoted himself to world peace in the League of Nations in the 1920s and 1930s.
Subsequently, my wife, Joan, fell in love with this spot as deeply as my mother did, so we bought the acre next door to my grandparents property and built the first “Platinum” certified ‘green’ house on Bowen, which was finished in 2009.
Joan invested years of research to ensure this house was environmentally sustainable in every way … each piece of wood is reused, recycled or certified; super insulation in the walls and windows; energy efficient air-heat pump and appliances , sustainably produced tile, counters, furniture, etc.
In a few years this property will have been in my family for 100 years so our connection to this place is strong. Incidentally, as early notables in Bowen history, Mack and Antonia Eastman are referenced in both books on the history of Bowen Island and even in the historical section of the 2012 Bowen phonebook!
The Unique Benefits at this House:
The house is bright and comfortable year-round no matter what the weather outside and the 2 story high windows bring the spectacular beauty of the British Columbia coast inside.
The oceanfront location enables daily swimming, kayaking, paddle boarding, and the watching of amazing sunsets and wildlife.
I find I am constantly scanning the ocean and mountains throughout the day from the outdoor decks or through the windows , and I am often surprised by sightings of diverse birdlife, numerous seals, otters, and the occasional dolphin, or even rarer Orca.
The outdoor shower and the indoor sauna turn the house instantly into a spa, while the large-screen TV and surround sound speaker transform the house into a movie theatre.
The kitchen is fully equipped with cooking utensils and cutlery as well new, energy-efficient appliances.
Each bedroom has a deck overlooking the ocean and mountains – and the kitchen and living room and loft also have spectacular views at all times.
The private dock on the property is perfect for fishing, diving and swimming while the boathouse is a delightful spot for picnics on the waterfront.
The house and cabin are at the end of one of the few roads on Bowen so there is no ‘through traffic’ and it is always quiet and private here. The northwest facing property enjoys amazing sunsets and the patio encircling the house allows sun throughout the day in the spring and summer.
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Expansive Waterfront views through 14 ft tall thermal windows...What a View!!
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Watch the sea and birds for an ever changing view of nature....whales too.
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Open living concept from dining to living to kitchen to waterfront views.
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Our wine nook is cozy for corking, sipping and relaxing just off the open space
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Clean, natural fir kitchen cabinetry with all appliances and a waterfront view.
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Ground floor K bdrm seaside window seat with a view, daydream, read, & relax
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Spacious en-suite opens to an outdoor shower & walk in indoor shower too + tub.
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100% cotton bedding with plush Q mattress, duvets, pillows, and water views.
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New Queen bed #1 w outdoor patio access, view, cotton linens & duvets. 2nd floor
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Multiple seaside decks off of every room. Outdoor living at its best.
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Beach access below the house perfect for 21c swim, paddle boarding or kayaking
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Eastman Retreat sits below Mt. Gardner, a fantastic day hike with 360 views.
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Waterfront Retreat with spectacular Westerly Sea and Mountain Views.
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Spacious living room opens to waterfront decks and expansive westerly views.
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Open concept dining, kitchen and living space all with the waterfront views.
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Bring lots of wine for tasting and make use of our wine nook.
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King bed w/ fine cotton sheets, fluffy duvet with a view. ground floor access.
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Enjoy the healing sauna w/ ultra violet lighting and music.
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Soak and recline in our exquisite deep tub while enjoying the view of nature.
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New plush Q bed #1 w/ 100% cotton sheeting, duvet, & fluffy pillows. patio view
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The loft is drenched with sun from the east and westerly views to the west.
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The Waterfront Retreat is medium high bank waterfront with expansive views.
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Lush east side garden with natural stream and waterfall is early morning warmed
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Enjoy magnificent sunset views from the waterfront decks.
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This listing was first published here in 2012.
Date last modified - Sunday, September 25, 2016
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