Foreign Buyer Ban Exempt. Escape to Vancouver Island. With exceptional ocean and mountain views in the prestigious Eagles Drive neighborhood, a custom-designed, award-winning 4.97 acre property awaits. This estate boasts professionally landscaped grounds, whimsical accents and figures and meticulously crafted trails, leading to 390 feet of pristine shoreline, graced by a clean, pebbled beach. A robust retaining wall guards the access to the lower tier with lovely landscaping for the entire length. The luminous 5482-square foot main home is a must see. The kitchen has slate floors, resealed granite counters, large island and maple cabinetry. Copper accents and light all day within an open plan. The adjacent pantry doubles as computer work station. A mud room provides access to the attached three-car garage includes a 220-volt electric vehicle charging station and a dog washing area. Spacious, well maintained, this has all the necessities for anyone who cares for their vehicles. With a 20-foot ceiling up top and a scratch resistant hickory hardwood floor below, the living and dining room is bookended by a modern and a traditional totem pole. The home is positioned to take advantage of natural light and this room exemplifies this ingenious design. At the entrance to the primary bedroom is huge mahogany barn style door with hardware meant to handle cable cars. A total of 125 windows throughout highlights the success of positioning for sunlight, focus on the views and passive heating. The primary bedroom has its’ own access to the front patio as well as a fireplace. The ensuite has his and her sinks surrounded by a quartz counter, a jacuzzi, warmer towel racks, auto floor sensor lights, a tiled rain shower with etched glass. The walk-in closet is voluminous with built in drawers. The large bedroom has significant office space above it, a quiet space that can grant any needed privacy. The main lower-level lounge area has a gas fireplace, built-in mahogany cabinetry, a small kitchenette, entry to the patio and gardens. The gym is fully equipped with a professional rubber floor and could be repurposed into a media room. The room has an etched glass panel letting in natural light. The attached bathroom has a steam shower, heated towel rack. A second bedroom with access to the lower patio and views to the ocean is adjacent to the gym. At the other end of the lower level is the utility room and the wine cellar or preserves room and a thrid bedroom with ensuite. On the upper level, is a well thought out suite, with kitchen, bathroom, murphy bed and placid sitting area with bands of windows. A separate egress grants access to the garage below. This could be used as is or converted to a private suite for extended family, caregivers or as a rental suite. Carriage house above an additional garage. This building has a fireplace, maple accents, three-piece bathroom, kitchenette all above a two-car garage. There is separate laundry and independent water heater and its’ own heat pump. The exterior features include an open-air outdoor fire pit, a dog kennel, outdoor lighting for landscaping, garden statues and a large fenced garden with a green house, and automated watering system. Infrastructure features of the home include 2100 KW generator, with an automatic switch for power outages. The main heating by a regularly serviced radiant Geotherm system. There is a boosted commercial wifi. The entrance has a mechanical gate for further security An adjacent five acre lot to the south is also available. Have a look on this site or at MLS# 960181